Sarteneja
Encyclopedia
Sarteneja is a fishing village in the Corozal District
of Belize
. It is located on the Shipstern Peninsula, approximately forty miles by road from Orange Walk Town
and is near the privately owned Shipstern Nature Reserve. The village's economy is based primarily on fishing for lobster and conch, although tourism is becoming increasingly significant as a source of income.
Corozal District
Corozal District is the northernmost district of the nation of Belize. The population was 33,335 as of 2000. The district capital is Corozal Town.-The Villages of Corozal District:...
of Belize
Belize
Belize is a constitutional monarchy and the northernmost country in Central America. Belize has a diverse society, comprising many cultures and languages. Even though Kriol and Spanish are spoken among the population, Belize is the only country in Central America where English is the official...
. It is located on the Shipstern Peninsula, approximately forty miles by road from Orange Walk Town
Orange Walk Town
Orange Walk Town is the second largest town in the nation of Belize, with a population of about 13,400 . It is the capital of the Orange Walk District...
and is near the privately owned Shipstern Nature Reserve. The village's economy is based primarily on fishing for lobster and conch, although tourism is becoming increasingly significant as a source of income.