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Benque Viejo el Carmen
City in Cayo, Belize
Overview
Benque Viejo el Carmen is a lively town in western Belize, just on the Guatemalan border, known for its welcoming community and proximity to ancient Maya sites. The Mopan River frames the town, offering both natural beauty and a distinct Belizean cultural experience.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Belize
District
Cayo
Population
—
Time Zone
America/Belize
Coordinates
17.07°, -89.14°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
58
Female Safety
52
LGBTQ+ Safety
45
Traffic Safety
65
Food Safety
65
Monthly Cost
$900
Local Cost
$500
Local Income
$350
Cashless
32
English
88
Temperature
24.5°C
Summer Avg
25.6°C
Winter Avg
21.9°C
Record High
42.1°C
Record Low
9.9°C
Humidity
83%
Precipitation
1729 mm
Internet Speed
77 Mbps
Upload
33 Mbps
Latency
9 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
6
Walk Score
6
Footways
11.0
Airport
CYD
Distance
5 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 29 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 61/100.
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