The International Costa Maya Festival is a celebration of the Mundo Maya countries throughout Central America. The first festival was held in 1991 and was called the Sea and Air Festival. All eight Mundo Maya countries (Belize, Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama,) participated. Dancers, cultural performers, and musical entertainers from these countries are hosted in San Pedro Town for three days of celebrations.

The festival is held during the month of August, and commences on the first Thursday of the month and ends on Saturday with the presentation of an International artist.

Beginning in 1996 the first ever Reina de la Costa Maya Beauty Pageant is held on the first night of the festival. Contestants from each Central American country compete to offer the best representation of the Central American coast using the categories of cultural costumes, swimwear and evening gowns.

Entertainers offer festival goers a wide array of music including Punta, Reggae, Soca, Salsa, Merengue, Cumbia, and traditional Maya music. Cultural presentations are usually presented in the form of theatrical dances. These dances tell of the Mayan culture, traditions and rich heritage.

Organized by a non-profit committee to promote goodwill among Central American countries and to encourage visitors to Belize, the festival grounds also has booths displaying arts and craft, games, clothing, food, as well as rides and carnival games for the young and young at heart.

CONCURSANTES:
Miss Nicaragua Danielle Nicole Hodgson Joseph, Miss Belize Michelle Estrella Nuñez, Miss Costa Rica Glennys Medina Segura, Miss Guatemala Lesly Fernanda Flores Sagastume, Miss Honduras Kerelyne Isell Campigoti Webster, Miss Mexico Ximena Cardoso Gutiérrez, Miss Panama Maria Fernanda Jaspe, Miss El Salvador Iris Yazmin Guerra.

Miss Costa Maya 2017 Delegate
Danielle Hodgson Joseph Miss Nicaragua

Age: 19 years old
Height: 5’8″
Profession: Marketing & Publication Student
Hobbies: Football, Volleyball, Cooking, Dancing, & Singing.

Miss Nicaragua enjoys being sociable, as it is a great way to make new friends. She also believes that caring for our environment is paramount to protecting, appreciating, conserving, and valuing all that God has put within reach.

Danielle Hodgson Joseph

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