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Benque Viejo el Carmen: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

Benque Viejo del Carmen, usually shortened to Benque or Benque Viejo, is the westernmost town in Belize.

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Now in the cityBenque Viejo el Carmen+22°CFog · sunrise 05:55 AMupdated 05:29 AM
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Exchange rate$2.00per 1 $BZD — the local currencyas of Nov 2, 2026
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Getting there and staying

2 sources · As of November 3, 2026
Source: TravelHub · OurAirports (public domain)

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Safety and health

Safety · official adviceour data as of Nov 3, 2026
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)No restrictionsNo travel restrictions in force.
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Removal of information about the State of Emergency, which has now ended ('Warnings and insurance' page).

US State DepartmentLevel 2Watch your surroundings and belongings more closely than usual.
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Exercise increased caution in Belize due to crime . Some areas have increased risk. Please read the entire Travel Advisory. Crime Isolated incidents of violent crime can happen even during the day and in tourist areas, though the south side of Belize City has historically had the highest concentration of violent crime. Crimes include sexual assault, home invasions, armed robberies, and murder.

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice · US Department of State Travel Advisory

Getting here

Getting hereOurAirports (public domain)
Mundo Maya International Airport FRS79 km away — the nearest airport
Dangriga Airport DGA97 km from the centre
Placencia Airport PLJ102 km from the centre
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