Event· Ambergris Caye· Other Caribbean
El Gran Carnaval de San Pedro
17° 55.3′ N · 87° 57.7′ W · approximate
San Pedro's carnival, El Gran Carnaval de San Pedro, dates back to the 1870s and centres on the figure of 'Juan Carnaval' (Wikipedia).
Practical
Wikipedia dates the tradition to the 1870s. Carnival is held before Lent; confirm dates locally. Position: town centre.
Best for
Local culture before Lent
Season
Days before Ash Wednesday (Feb-Mar)
Nearby
- Grand Caribe Deep Sea Classic (San Pedro)Right here
- International Costa Maya Festival (San Pedro)Right here
- San Pedro LobsterfestRight here
- Caribeña Enterprises Fuel Dock (San Pedro)0.1 NM away
- Lily's Treasure Chest (San Pedro)0.1 NM away
- San Pedro Restaurants (Front Street)0.1 NM away
- San Pedro Town (provisions & services)0.1 NM away
- Belize Port of Entry & Clearance (San Pedro, Belize City, Big Creek, Punta Gorda)0.2 NM away