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San Estevan

Orange Walk District, Belize · North America

About San Estevan

San Estevan sits on the route: 15 minutes from San Jose, 60km from Bacalar Lagoon (Lagoon of Seven Colors).

San Estevan is a town located in Orange Walk District, Belize. With a population of 2,115, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, San Estevan 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 San Estevan to your route.

About San Estevan

San Estevan was the first town in the Orange Walk District of the nation of Belize. It later due to the migration of villagers to other parts of the country during a great epidemic. According to the 2010 census, it had a population of 1,573 people. The village is approximately 6 miles northeast from Orange Walk

Read more Town. Most villagers rely on sugarcane as a source of income; San Estevan is surrounded by thousands of acres of cane plantations, and as much as 90% of villagers own parcels of sugar cane and are active cane farmers. The village is the number one producer of sugar cane in the two divisions of Corozal and Orange Walk. The New River passes through the left side of the village and the river is still used for transportation of sugar through barges up to Belize City, where it is sent abroad. Sugarcane is cultivated all year long and harvested from November to June. Cane is delivered to BSI (Belize Sugar Industries), located in Orange Walk on the Tower Hill Area.

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Where is San Estevan located?

San Estevan is located in Orange Walk District, Belize, North America. The coordinates are 18.1541 latitude, -88.5113 longitude.

What is the population of San Estevan?

San Estevan has a population of approximately 2,115 people, making it a town in Belize.

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Quick Information

Population
2,115
Continent
North America
Country
Belize
Region
Orange Walk District
Timezone
America/Belize
Coordinates
18.1541, -88.5113

Tags

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Worth the detour from San Estevan

2 notable places within an hour's drive.

ancient ruins

Lamanai

A Maya site reached by river boat through jungle and lagoons, with the impressive Mask Temple and howler monkeys in the surrounding canopy.

47 km · about 55 min drive

natural wonder

Bacalar Lagoon (Lagoon of Seven Colors)

A stunning freshwater lagoon displaying seven distinct shades of blue, fed by underground cenotes along its 42-kilometer length.

60 km · about 70 min drive

When to drive here

Year-round

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

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near San Estevan.

San Jose

🇧🇿 Belize

8 km awayPop. 3,499

Trial Farm

🇧🇿 Belize

8 km awayPop. 5,850

San Pablo

🇧🇿 Belize

9 km awayPop. 1,238

Caledonia

🇧🇿 Belize

9 km awayPop. 1,373

Orange Walk

🇧🇿 Belize

10 km awayPop. 15,298

San Jose Palmar

🇧🇿 Belize

12 km awayPop. 2,146

Little Belize

🇧🇿 Belize

12 km awayPop. 2,888

San Victor

🇧🇿 Belize

13 km awayPop. 1,094

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