Sarteneja
Sarteneja Location of Sarteneja in Corozal District, Belize
Coordinates: 18°21′12″N 88°8′46″W / 18.35333°N 88.14611°W / 18.35333; -88.14611
Country	Belize
District	Corozal District
Elevation	2-4 m (-11 ft)
Time zone	Central (UTC-6)

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.

• http://www.sarteneja.net/
• http://www.toucantrail.com/index2.php?option=com_content&do_pdf=1&id=80&Itemid=146

Sarteneja is also known for it's rich culture such as their finados elebrated every November. The majority of the villagers prepare to welcome the "Finados" or "Dia de los Muertos" or "All Souls Day" which begins on the 1st of November. This is dedicated to the dead children that become angels when they die on that day it is believed that they come back to find treats and food left by their relatives. The 2nd of November is dedicated to the adults who have died. They are welcomed by their family members with prayers bread and food, these would be prepared according to their favorite dish they loved when they were alive.