With a population nearing 65,000,
Belize City is Belize's only genuine city
and the country's art, commecial, sports, transporation and cultural capital.
Many
independent travelers to Belize arrive
by way of the Belize International Airport, located
off the Northern Hwy
in Ladyville, 10 miles outside Belize City.
To get to Belize City, a taxi from the airport cost
around US$35. Auto rentals are nearby, just outside
the International Airport Terminal and other locations around Belize City.
If you are leaving for other destinations by Air, frequent and short commuter excursion are available from either BZ International or Munciple Airport to Ambergris Caye, Caye Caulker, Placencia, Corozal, and Punta Gorda.
For visitors traveling by boat to the Cayes, activity revolves around
Albert Street and the Swing Bridge at Haulover Creek,
where the Belize Caye Caulker Water Taxi Assoc. provides
daily excursions to Ambergris
Cayeand Caye
Caulker.
Run times are between 8am and 5:30pm.
Round trip from Belize City to Caye Caulker costs around US$15.00
and round trip fare from Belize City to Ambergris Caye cost about US$22.50.Click
here! for a recent schedule and a good idea of most days departure times.
TOURISM VILLAGE
In recent
years, the Cruise Ship
tourism industry has changed the face of the downtown
Fort George area, particularly on
weekdays when at times three or four ships are docked. This area,
distinctive for its colonial architecture, now is also the
thriving center for tour guides, craft persons and other
vendors who have set up in and around the the new Belize Tourism
Village.
Belize Tourism Village -
Especially
designed for day cruise-ship passengers, the Belize
Tourism Village has courtyards and terminals, offering
restaurants, snack bars, entertainment (on cruise ship
days), access
to land and marine tours as well as a variety of local
souvenir, jewelry and clothing outlets.
For Cruise Ship Visitors - Belize Explorer offers a More Personalized Inland-Excursion Service for Cruise-Ship Passengers visiting Belize.
Avoid the Cruise ship crowds by signing on to one of our Private and Personally, conducted Cruise Ship Tours. We will make your visit to our beautiful country, the most enjoyable and memorable destination on your Cruise.
1 - Baron Bliss Lighthouse is the
resting place of Belize's most well known benefactor.
2 - Memorial Park is
used for Official Activities.
3 - Former Belize City
Prison -
Recently restored and declared a national museum. There
you will find a permanent display of Maya culture as
well as temporary exhibits showing diverse aspects
of Belize's cultural heritage.
4 - Maritime Museum - Located
on the North Front Street side of the Swing bridge alongside
the Caye Caulker Water Taxi Association docking area.
Features displays about the history and evolution of
Belize's boat building and fishing industry.
5 - Paslow Building -
Houses the municipal courts and the post office.
6 - Swing Bridge -
Has connected the cities downtown area since colonial days
and is one of the few manually operated bridges still
in use in the world.
7 - Supreme Court Building -
Built in 1926, it still functions as the highest court
in Belize.
8 & 9 - Regent and Alberts
Streets are where to find banks, a variety
of shops and street vendors.
10 - St. John's Cathedral -
Built in 1812; It is the oldest Anglican cathedral
in Central America.
11 - House of Culture -
Once the residence of colonial governors, its now a
historical museum. Exhibits include historical photos
and a glassware collection.
12 - Southern Forshore -
Take a stroll along the waterfront and enjoy a Belizean
waterfront view of the Western Caribbean.
13 - Bliss Institute - Theater,
Museum, and National Arts Council - It
the cultural center of Belize City and sometimes features
performances by visiting dance or theatre companies.
Check the notice board for scheduled events.
14 - National Handicraft Center - An outlet
for crafts people to sell their goods; Including carved
hardwood figures, slate carvings, black coral jewelry,
pottery, original oil paintings on canvas and woven
baskets.
15 - Image Factory with
its unique gallery style shops and interesting exhibitions,
introduces you to contemporary local artists.
For visitors traveling by boat to the Cayes, activity revolves around
Albert Street and the Swing Bridge at Haulover Creek,
where the Belize Caye Caulker Water Taxi Assoc. provides
daily excursions to 
Belize Tourism Village - 
