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Santa Elena

Cayo District, Belize · North America

About Santa Elena

Santa Elena is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Billy White, 18km from Actun Tunichil Muknal (ATM Cave).

Santa Elena is a town located in Cayo District, Belize. With a population of 8,587, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Santa Elena 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 Santa Elena to your route.

About Santa Elena

Santa Elena Sporting Complex is a football stadium based in Santa Elena, Cayo, Belize. It is home to Verdes, who compete in the Premier League of Belize. Since 2018 Verdes have been using the stadium along with their usual home, Norman Broaster Stadium in San Ignacio. The stadium went under renovation and was reopened

Read more in 2016, with an inaugural game between Verdes and Belmopan Bandits on 27 November 2016. The cost of the renovation is reported to be 2.5 million dollars.

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Santa Elena offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Santa Elena located?

Santa Elena is located in Cayo District, Belize, North America. The coordinates are 17.1614 latitude, -89.0546 longitude.

What is the population of Santa Elena?

Santa Elena has a population of approximately 8,587 people, making it a town in Belize.

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Quick Information

Population
8,587
Continent
North America
Country
Belize
Region
Cayo District
Timezone
America/Belize
Coordinates
17.1614, -89.0546

Tags

North AmericaBelizeCayo DistrictTown

Worth the detour from Santa Elena

4 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.

12 km · about 25 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.

18 km · about 20 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.

40 km · about 45 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.

45 km · about 50 min drive

Driving roads near Santa Elena

  • 40 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 Santa Elena.

San Ignacio

🇧🇿 Belize

2 km awayPop. 12,621

Esperanza

🇧🇿 Belize

2 km awayPop. 1,162

Cristo Rey

🇧🇿 Belize

3 km awayPop. 1,254

Santa Familia

🇧🇿 Belize

3 km awayPop. 2,600

Billy White

🇧🇿 Belize

6 km awayPop. 1,057

Bullet Tree Falls

🇧🇿 Belize

6 km awayPop. 3,932

San Antonio

🇧🇿 Belize

10 km awayPop. 2,738

San Jose Soccoths

🇧🇿 Belize

12 km awayPop. 2,424

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