An International Festival In Belize - Costa Maya Festival

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You can enjoy traveling from time to time if you know what exciting places you can go to at a certain time of the year. More often individuals plan their vacation beforehand and plot them on certain months depending on the events which they want to attend to. Just in case you are planning to go somewhere in Central America probably in the month of August, you may want to consider joining one of the best events they celebrate each year.

There is an annual celebration in Belize's famous Ambergris Caye. It lasts a whole week and is called the "Costa Maya Festival". It happens every August and has the participation of other 5 countries of the region: Mexico, Belize, Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador. Mexico, Belize, Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador.

This festival offers 6 days of a combination of traditional music, dances & clothing from all the participant countries. Every country is in charge of providing the entertainment for one night by showcasing their culture and talents and Sunday which is the last day of the event is the grand finale.

This just means if you happen to spend your vacation in Belize, you will then find it less boring in the month of August. Since this is a week-long celebration which brings various artists and groups of musicians as well as beautiful women to compete for a beauty pageant, you will most likely be entertained during your stay.

The first day there is a pageant to select "The Reina de la Costa Maya" or Queen of the Mayan Coast Beauty. There is a contestant from all of the participant countries. There are also exhibitions from every country with displays of art and craft, games, clothing, delicious food as well as mechanical rides and carnival games for the young and young at heart.

Aside from this particular main event, the festival also includes other sports activities that you can enjoy such as football marathons and beach volleyball. You can as well get you and your friends entertained with such world-class events all bound in one place. You can even enjoy beer together with all the food being available during this particular festivity. There absolutely is no dull moment as you try to be part of this week-long event.

Don't let such a big opportunity like this to pass. Although this is an annual event, it actually gets more fun and exciting every year.


About the Author:
Marina K. Villatoro is an expat living with her family and traveling in Central America. Belize holidays are a true way to experience this country.



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