The entire month has a festive buzz, especially in Belize City, San Ignacio, and Orange Walk. La Ruta Maya Belize River Challenge – March This is Belize’s most exciting canoe race—and one of the longest in the region. La Ruta Maya Belize River Challenge is a four-day race that spans 175 miles along the Belize River, from San Ignacio in western Belize to Belize City on the coast. Belize Carnival – Early September Belize Carnival is the heart of the September celebrations, and it’s a spectacle of feathers, sequins, and non-stop soca music. The Carnival Road March in Belize City features elaborately costumed dancers who wind their way through the streets in choreographed bliss.