Events calendar Belize

In August, the San Louis festival is held, when the district's population gathers in colorful costumes to celebrate the link between humanity and the sacred through dances such as the "sacred deer" dance. The deer dance is one of the main elements of Mayan culture that has been preserved through time. The ancient ritual that mimics deer hunting is an authentic Belizean experience, visible at several Mayan festivities in the southern district of Toledo. In early August, the Mayan village of San Antonio hosts the Deer Dance Festival.

Throughout the country, we celebrate the new year, dancing, singing and drinking. The restaurants, bars and some nightclubs in the country organize special evenings.

Originally known as the Toledo Cocoa Festival, this event has become a national event since 2021. Held over a weekend in May, the event kicks off with a wine and chocolate evening, featuring cocktails made with chocolate and wines from Belize and beyond. Saturday is devoted to demonstrations of chocolate production practices and tasting, and throughout the weekend activities are organized to keep the kids entertained. An ideal opportunity to discover the south of the country.

Fishing competitions, regattas, masts and more make this traditional festival the place to be in the country at this time of year. It's a chance to see at work the magnificent wooden boats built by local master craftsmen. It's also an opportunity to celebrate and enjoy an anthology "beach party", during which tourists and locals alike dance to the rhythm of frenzied music on the village beach after the competitions. The party ends around 3 a.m., so plan to rest up on Easter Monday!

The "Monkey River Festival" is the country's most important cultural event. Organized by the Monkey River Village, its main attractions are games that bring together small and large (bag races, three leg races, iron arms, speed competition for tasting watermelons and green lemons). The event also brings together dancers from Jankunu (Creole dance) from all over the country, eager to show their talent. In short, a festive and playful event to the family atmosphere.

This feast is celebrated by the inhabitants of the village of Progresso in the Corozal District, in order to honour the Maya culinary tradition of cooking pork. " Pibil "means" buried "and refers to the way in which pigs are generally cooked in a plantain banana leaf, étouffé. Amateurs of cochonnaille, prepare to eat well!