Itineraries
Itineraries for Belize City are on the way.
Where to stay
The old port for early boats to the islands and the museum; near the airport for late arrivals; the Belize Zoo area for a first night in the forest.
The areas: Old port (Fort George), Near the airport, Belize Zoo area.
Where to stay in Belize City: areas and adviceHotels in Belize CityPlaces to see
All things to do in BelizeRuinsAltun HaMaya trading center 31 miles from Belize City with 13 plazas, two main temples and the Jade Head find.Entry: Buy online or at the site
TransportBelize Marine TerminalWater taxi terminal on North Front Street where boats leave for Caye Caulker and San Pedro.Entry: Buy a ticket for each boat
FoodHarpy Cafe at The Belize ZooThe zoo cafe with a full menu, all-day breakfast, drinks and daily baked pastries.Entry: Pay as you go
MuseumMuseum of BelizeA former colonial prison, now a museum with the last prison cell, Maya jades and Belizean art.Entry: Buy online or at the door
TransportPhilip S. W. Goldson International AirportBelize's international airport, a hub for rental car agencies and about 25 min from the water taxi terminal.Entry: Free to visit
ChurchSt. John's CathedralThe oldest Anglican church in Central America, where four Mosquito Coast kings were crowned from 1815 to 1845.Entry: Free to visit
NeighborhoodSupreme Court buildingA 1926 New Orleans style building with filigreed iron stairs, balcony rails and a four-sided clock.Entry: Free to view from outside
ViewpointSwing BridgeHand-operated swing bridge over Haulover Creek, first built in 1818 and rebuilt in metal in 1923.Entry: Free to visit
NatureThe Belize ZooA wheelchair-accessible zoo at Mile 29 of rescued native wildlife, including jaguars, tapirs and harpy eagles.Entry: Buy online or at the gate