Benque Viejo del Carmen
About 6 thousand people.
Benque Viejo del Carmen is a small, friendly town on the western edge of Belize, right by the border with Guatemala. Many families here speak Spanish, and the town is proud of its music and traditions.
You can visit the fun House of Culture, listen to marimba music, and use the town as a gateway to jungle waterfalls.
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Culture
The town's House of Culture holds music, art, and stories that teach kids about local traditions.
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Nature
Nearby forests and mountain trails lead to waterfalls and viewpoints deep in the green wilderness.