Corozal.com

Good morning afternoon evening night and welcome to the premier website for the people, culture, history, attractions, schools, and other things in the Corozal District of Belize.

Note: Corozal.com is in its 26th year of service to Corozal. Also see our directory data on our sister site Corozal.bz

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Upcoming Events in Corozal

Monday, May 1st

Labour Day 2023 is a public and banking holiday countrywide. Source.

Friday, May 5th, Countrywide

Full Moon is when the entire face of the Moon is illuminated by the Sun’s rays and it can be bright enough to light up the night. The time given is when the Sun and Moon are exactly on the opposite sides of the Earth, but the Moon will look full about a day before and a day after that time. Source: Moon Phases.

Saturday, May 13th, Parts of Corozal District

Planned Power Outages to affect Parts of Corozal District on Saturday, May 13th from 8am-4pm: Pueblo Nuevo, Saltillo, Copper Bank, Orchid Bay, Chunox, Viva Esperanza, Los Pinos, Sarteneja, Progresso, and Progresso Heights. Also, from 8am-8:30am and 3:30pm-4pm: Joseito Layout, Dominguez Layout and Baeza Layout. See BEL Power Updates

Friday, May 26th, 4th Avenue, beside SMART office

Rotary Cheap Sale at Taqueria Sabor a Mas, beside SMART office. Hours: 8am-11am. See Rotary Facebook page.

Mon/Tue May 29/30, Methodist Eye Center, Corozal Town

Methodist Eye Center, Corozal Town Appointments for BMI’s mission to Belize for June 11-15, 2023, must be made at the Methodist Eye Center in Corozal Town between 9am and noon on Monday or Tuesday, May 15/16, May 22/23, May 29/30, or Jun 5/6. But come before 9am to be sure of getting an appointment. See BMI page.

Mon/Tue Jun 5/6, Methodist Eye Center, Corozal Town

Thursday, June 8th, Orchid Bay Resort

US Citizen Town Hall Meeting at Tradewinds Restaurant, Orchid Bay Resort, Chunox Village, 10am-noon. Adult & child US passport renewal, notarial services, etc. See US Embassy Facebook page.

News and Memories of Corozal

Valentines 2022 Not As Planned

We had these great plans to celebrate Valentines' Day 2022 by showing our support for arts in Corozal and for the Grand Opening of a close-by and favorite restaurant. None of them went quite as planned.

Art in the Park, Dec 2021

On Saturday, 18th December 2021, we had the first Art in the Park following a long absence due to COVID-19. Click the title above for photos and information.

Opening of Maximum Water Park

On Saturday, 3rd April 2021, in Rainbow Town, Corozal Town, the Maximum Water Park opened. This unique facility promises to attract Corozaleños and tourists for a great experience. Click the title above for more photos and information.

They Came from Corn, by Beardall

Video and gallery for Antonio Beardall’s presentation They Came from Corn: The Origins of the Maya for Ancient World Week, Corozal House of Culture, 15 July 2019.

Sweetness and Labor, by Oland

Video and gallery for Dr Maxine Oland’s presentation Sweetness and Labor: The Historic Period Sugar Industry in Northern Belize for Ancient World Week, Corozal House of Culture, 15 July 2019.

Chetumal Bay Archaeology, by Walker

Video and gallery for Dr Debra S. Walker’s presentation Chetumal Bay Archaeology: Shifting Capitals and Fierce Independence over the Millennia for Ancient World Week, Corozal House of Culture, 16 July 2019.

Aventura Archaeology Project, by Robin

Video and gallery for Dr Cynthia Robin’s presentation Aventura Archaeology Project 2019 for Ancient World Week, Corozal House of Culture, 16 July 2019.

St George’s Caye Day 2019

Corozal Town celebrated the 221st anniversary of the Battle of St George’s Caye with a ceremony including coronation of the Corozal Queen of the Bay and a parade.

Art in the Park 10th Anniversary

Art in the Park celebrated its 10th Anniversary on the 14th of September, 2019. We have a gallery of photos from it, and a link to more photos posted on Facebook.

Historical Railway System Exhibit

Belize’s Historical Railway System Exhibit launched at the Corozal House of Culture on 17 September 2019, and it will run through June 2020. Be sure to drop by and look at this excellent exhibit.

Kids Independence Ceremony/Parade 2019

Primary schools and preschools celebrated the 38th anniversary of the Independence of Belize on Friday, 20th September 2019 with a ceremony at the Andres Campos Civic Center, and a parade through the streets of Corozal Town. Thanks to the school students and their faculties and staff, Corozal Town Council, Ministry of Education officials, and others who made this possible.

Carnival 2019

Carnival in Corozal Town, 20th September 2019. Floats, dancers, and others getting ready for the parade, then the parade itself.

Independence Day 2019

Independence Day Ceremony and Uniform Parade, 20th September 2019. The first part is the traditional Ceremony including the crowning of Miss Independence 2019-2020. Next is the Uniform Parade, with students from secondary schools in the Corozal area, and others including components from Chetumal.

World Diabetes Day 2019

World Diabetes Day, program and walkathon. The Belize Diabetes Association, Corozal Branch, along with schools and villages throughout the Corozal District, called attention to diabetes with a program and walkathon in Corozal Town.

Graffiti Fest ’20, January 26, 2020

On Sunday, 26th January 2020, at Miami Beach, Graffiti artists from Belize, México, El Salvador, and Cuba, along with other artists, performers, and others, met for a great event honoring “Ancient Chactemal”.

Love Fest 2020 and Municipal Bazaar, February 14, 2020

On Friday, 14th February 2020 was Valentine’s Day, and also Love Fest 2020 in Central Park, and also the monthly Municipal Bazaar in front of the Town Hall. It was a great day to see what our Government and Non-Governmental Organizations in the Corozal District do, grab a bite of lunch, and do some local shopping with vendors at the Bazaar.

In Memory of Vilma Romero

It is with deep regret that we announce the passing of Mrs. Vilma Romero, one of Belize’s best and most productive artists. In tribute, we offer this gallery, with remarks by Debra Wilkes of the Corozal House of Culture, and ending with the poem that Joanna Magaña wrote for Vilma Romero.