Travel Guide of Belize City in Belize by Influencers and Travelers

Belize City is the largest city in Belize and was once the capital of the former British Honduras. According to the 2010 census, Belize City has a population of 57,169 people in 16,162 households.

The Best Things to Do and Visit in Belize City

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1 - Caye Caulker

   34 km away

Caye Caulker is a small limestone coral island off the coast of Belize in the Caribbean Sea measuring about 5 miles by less than 1 mile. The town on the island is known by the name Caye Caulker Village. The population of Caye Caulker is approximately 2,000 people today and still growing.

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2 - Bermudian Landing

   36 km away

Bermudian Landing is a village in the nation of Belize, located near Scotland Halfmoon in Belize District. The name comes from the Bermuda grass planted by the early loggers to feed their oxen, who were used to drag the mahogany to the landing.

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3 - Shore Excursions in Belize City

Cave tubing and ziplining are two of the most popular activities people from all over the world come to experience in Belize. During this 5.5-hour tour, you'll hike through the lush jungle of the foothills of the Mayan mountains to see the flora and fauna, float on tubes through a large cave system seeing the stalagmite and stalactite formations and get your adrenaline pumping on a 7-line zipline adventure. This excursion is great for those young and old who enjoy a thrill and includes hotel/port pickup and drop-off, a guide and all necessary equipment.

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4 - Rafting in Belize City

Our guides meet you at the Hotel lobby, for Cruise guest , the guide meets you at EXIT of REEF building Terminal 1, street side at the FSTV Port, then its a drive thru the rural areas of Belize whilst the guides share information of the country, at the National Park there are modern restroom facilities. Ready for swimming and hiking the guides provide you with a Helmet, jacket and lights. The walk continues for twenty minutes crossing the river three times, upon arrival at the caves, you are provided with a luxury tube with head-rest, mesh bottom seating and rope links making the float very easy as the guide navigates the tubes thru the cave system beneath the Maya mountains, the caves have many formations and a small waterfall and the guides provide geological and historical information as you float along, at the exit of the caves, the float continues downstream. then its a one hour drive. Cruise guest arrive within 1 hour from arrival in port and enjoy the tour.

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5 - Kayaking Tours in Belize City

for thousands of years our ancestors used the caves system for dwelling, performing sacred ceremonies and to store food. join us in this journey to the underworld. we provide the headlights, helmets, life jackets, kayaks and a experienced guide. All geared up, the guides led you thru a forest path sharing local uses of the plants seen along the forest trail. at the caves entrance, the guide shares information as to the seven caves layout, kayaking equipment familiarization and kayak route. here you will notice awesome large cave entrances with a crystal clear river flowing thru it. as you paddle you will go thru a series of caves, see many formations. the guide will show you places to stop and rest and enjoy a refreshing swim. the paddling continues thru the caves systems until you arrive at the exit where the sunlight glitters on the water, and the birds can be heard singing on the river bank. here we store our gear, use the facilities and prepare for the return drive home.

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6 - Archaeology Tours in Belize City

Discover ancient Mayan architecture on an excursion through Belize's exotic landscapes. You'll enjoy stunning views and spot diverse wildlife as you make your way to the Lamanai ruins, one of the most famous sights in Belize. Accessible only by water and a brief hike, this adventure is fun for the whole family.

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7 - Tubing in Belize City

Meet us at the Nohoch Che'en Park and here your guide provides you with a Helmet, tubes, personal lifejackets, head lamps. the Guide leads the walk thru the forest sharing information on the forest, Maya mountains, wild life, and local customs. At the caves, refresh with a cool swim, the guides bring you thru a series of caves showing you formations, sharing the Maya world "Xibalba" stories, and near a waterfall inside the caves, then at the exit of the caves continue downstream for another 20 minutes, enjoying the float on the Caves Branch River, here you arrive at the parking area where the tour ends.

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Why should you visit Belize City ?

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Take a stroll around the city and check out the cultural and historical centre and the colonial architecture. There is also a wide variety of shops and restaurants. On the outskirts, you'll find mysterious archaeological tours and jungle river adventures. The bustling port city of Belize City is the commercial centre of the country. Here you will find the largest hotel with conference facilities and professional services as well as restaurants, bars and nightlife, Belize's only cruise passenger terminal, the Belize Museum and numerous historical sites. Quick connections to the offshore islands - by short flight or water taxi - make for great day trips for snorkelling, diving and relaxation. Downtown Belize City is littered with historical relics from another era when Belize was known only as British Honduras. The famous Swinging Bridge, which connects the north and south of the city and is known to be the only bridge in the world that is still operated by hand, is one of these time capsules. The bridge, under which a tributary of Howlover Creek passes below and branches off into the Caribbean Sea, was first built in 1818, but at the time it was still only a wooden bridge. It was later replaced in 1859 and finally in 1923 with a metal bridge. Initially known as the "Great Bridge of Belize", the swinging bridge is a popular tourist attraction with great views of all the yachts and pelicans surrounding the site. Although it has undergone some renovation and has taken its toll over time with the historic Hurricane Hattie, it still operates today during a very special ceremony. Translated with www.DeepL.com/Translator (free version)

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