Event· Ambergris Caye· Other Caribbean
International Costa Maya Festival (San Pedro)
17° 55.3′ N · 87° 57.7′ W · approximate
San Pedro's biggest party of the year, held over four days in early August: the Reina de la Costa Maya pageant with contestants from Belize, Mexico and Central America, folkloric ballets, an international night of live bands and a closing beach party.
Practical
The 25th edition ran Thursday 3 to Sunday 6 August 2017 at the Louis Sylvestre Sporting Complex, aimed at bringing business in the slow season (San Pedro Sun). Check current-year dates locally. Position is the San Pedro town centre (Wikipedia), not the venue. Falls in hurricane season.
Best for
Regional music, dance and pageantry
Season
Early August
Nearby
- El Gran Carnaval de San PedroRight here
- Grand Caribe Deep Sea Classic (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