Benque Viejo Travel Guide

  Marimba Players
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  • Marimba Players
      Marimba Players
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  • Our guide and founder of the cave, Will
      Our guide and founder of the cave, Will
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  • Mayan Pottery at CheChem Hah Cave
      Mayan Pottery at CheChem Hah Cave
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  • A Mayan Blood-Letting Alter
      A Mayan Blood-Letting Alter
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  • Squeezing Through Cave Crevaces
      Squeezing Through Cave Crevaces
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CheChem Hah Cave

CheChem Hah Cave, Benque Viejo

 WhirledPeas1009 Says:  Our resort (Mopan River Resort) organized the tour for us. The original founder of the cave, Will, gave us a tour. He began by leading us through a hike through the jungle. It wasn't too difficult of a hike, but there was a man with us with bad knees who slipped frequently,... 

Chechem Ha

Chechem Ha, Benque Viejo

 larsy Says:  The pottery cave was found by a teenager years ago and the tours are given by the discoverer. A moderate hike up a hill leads you to the cave where you descend slowly (you are not lowered by rope, you climb down) and view stalactites and Mayan pottery.If you are staying at... 

Kayaking down the Mopan

Kayaking down the Mopan, Benque Viejo

 larsy Says:  The Mopan is an easy kayaking trip. Small dips make the trip interesting and the slow pace makes nature and people watching easy. We saw an iguana sunning itself on the bank and residents washing their clothes and their children. Watch out for trees over hanging the river,... 

Hotels  

Mopan River Resort: The Perfect Vacation Stay

Mopan River Resort: The Perfect Vacation Stay, Benque Viejo

 WhirledPeas1009 Says:  The Mopan River Resort is an all-inclusve resort in Belize, close to the Guatemalan border. The owners are from Canada and live at the resort. Guests stay in their own thatched-roof cabana, and they overlook the Mopan River. I recommend this resort, especially for people who... 

Mopan River Resort: Amazing Service in the Jungle

Mopan River Resort: Amazing Service in the Jungle, Benque Viejo

 larsy Says:  A wonderful resort for a honeymoon (we honeymooned here) or a gathering of friends. The resort only has 12 huts with a maximum of 24 guest on site at a time. It also boast beautiful tropical plants and a small pool. Everyone on the staff knows your name and the owners dine... 

Local Customs  

Fast Food

Fast Food, Benque Viejo

 LittleNiangua Says:  I doubt if this is a custom but it did catch me totally by surprise. There were a lot of chickens running around and a couple of kids ran out of the house, chase down a chicken, and took it back to their house. 

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 I doubt if this is a custom but it did catch me totally by surprise. There were a lot of chickens running around and a couple of kids ran out of the house,... 

 

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Q:  I found a website to volunteer helping to build an eco-village and school. Now I cannot find itm again. Anyone know of this... 

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A: I sent to you the url by mail. 

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Wonderful Jungle Town

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 We enjoyed our time in this small town and plan to make a return trip. 

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First Impressions of Belize

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 The sweet smell of Belize greeted my husband and me. It reenergized us after our 12-hour travel day. It was warm, and we eagerly took off our Colorado winter coats and went through customs without any... 

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Benque Viejo Belize

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 We stayed at a resort across from Benque. Benque is charming, the people that live there were very friendly. Since we ate at the resort I don't know if there were restaurants there or not. I do know... 

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