Location and Geographics Setting
Benque Viejo del Carmen is the furthest west sizable settlement in Belize, located about 130 km (81 mi) west of Belize City, near the border with Guatemala. San Ignacio is located 13 km (8.1 mi) to the east of the town, while Melchor de Mencos is 2 km (1.2 mi) to the west in Petén, Guatemala. The northern edge of the town lies along the Mopan River which also forms the border with Guatemala.
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