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Benque Viejo el Carmen

Cayo District, Belize · North America

About Benque Viejo el Carmen

Benque Viejo el Carmen is worth a stop: 20 minutes from Bullet Tree Falls, 27km from Actun Tunichil Muknal (ATM Cave).

Benque Viejo el Carmen is a town located in Cayo District, Belize. With a population of 7,160, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Benque Viejo el Carmen sits in Belize. It's in the America/Belize time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Benque Viejo el Carmen to your route.

About Benque Viejo el Carmen

The Marshalleck Stadium is a football stadium which is located in Benque Viejo Town, Belize. The name derives from Corporal Marshalleck who was largely responsible for clearing the tropical bush to create the stadium in 1950. It is the home stadium of the Belize Premier Football League (BPFL) team, Hankook Verdes

Read more United. It has a capacity of 2,000 people.

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Where is Benque Viejo el Carmen located?

Benque Viejo el Carmen is located in Cayo District, Belize, North America. The coordinates are 17.0750 latitude, -89.1392 longitude.

What is the population of Benque Viejo el Carmen?

Benque Viejo el Carmen has a population of approximately 7,160 people, making it a town in Belize.

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Quick Information

Population
7,160
Continent
North America
Country
Belize
Region
Cayo District
Timezone
America/Belize
Coordinates
17.0750, -89.1392

Tags

North AmericaBelizeCayo DistrictTown

Worth the detour from Benque Viejo el Carmen

5 notable places within an hour's drive.

ancient ruins

Xunantunich

An ancient Maya archaeological site featuring El Castillo pyramid with panoramic views across the jungle to Guatemala.

2 km · about 5 min drive

natural wonder

Actun Tunichil Muknal (ATM Cave)

A sacred Maya cave with crystal-encrusted skeletons and ceremonial pottery, reached by swimming through an underground river.

27 km · about 30 min drive

ancient ruins

Caracol

The largest Maya site in Belize, once a powerful city-state rivaling Tikal, with the tallest man-made structure in the country.

35 km · about 40 min drive

famous road

Hummingbird Highway

Belize's most beautiful road, winding 87 km from Belmopan to Dangriga past citrus groves, jungle karst hills and the swimmable St. Herman's Blue Hole right beside the tarmac.

50 km · about 55 min drive

landmark

Tikal

Sprawling ancient Mayan city with towering temple pyramids rising above the rainforest canopy of Guatemala.

54 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near Benque Viejo el Carmen

  • 50 kmHummingbird HighwayBelize's most beautiful road, winding 87 km from Belmopan to Dangriga past citrus groves, jungle karst hills and the swimmable St. Herman's Blue Hole right beside the tarmac.

When to drive here

Year-round

Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Benque Viejo el Carmen.

San Jose Soccoths

🇧🇿 Belize

1 km awayPop. 2,424

Melchor de Mencos

🇬🇹 Guatemala

2 km awayPop. 11,457

Bullet Tree Falls

🇧🇿 Belize

11 km awayPop. 3,932

Cristo Rey

🇧🇿 Belize

11 km awayPop. 1,254

San Ignacio

🇧🇿 Belize

12 km awayPop. 12,621

San Antonio

🇧🇿 Belize

12 km awayPop. 2,738

Santa Elena

🇧🇿 Belize

13 km awayPop. 8,587

Santa Familia

🇧🇿 Belize

14 km awayPop. 2,600

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