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Benque Veijo del Carmen Map and Guide
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Benque Viejo del Carmen is a town in
the Cayo District, with a population of about 8,000 people, mostly of
Maya descent. It is the furthest west sizable settlement in Belize,
located about 130 km (81 miles) west of Belize City, near the border
with Guatemala.
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The town was established in the
19th century, mostly by immigrants from Guatemala. The ancient Maya
ruins of Xunantunich are nearby. The town lies alongside the Mopan
River.
During the first years of the 21st century, the town experienced a
rapid boom in population. Benque is mainly a suburban settlement with
schools, supermarkets and other facilities.
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