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63% of people who have been to Belize City think it's worth visiting. The most popular places in Belize City are Old Belize, The Wet Lizard, and Philip SW Goldson International Airport. Belize City is featured on the lists Old Cities and Interesting Architecture, Lonely Planet's "The Cities Book", and Caribbean Shore Excursions. Places in Belize City have been tagged belize.


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I won't likely go back, but... by amont

… I’m glad I visited.

We booked a “Last Minute Vacation” online to Belize. We didn’t know squat about Belize City so we had no qualms whatsoever about staying there.

When our plane landed, we noticed that it was still pretty third-world. No sweat, right? Certainly things are better in the city, right? Wrong. It’s still pretty third-world. It’s extremely run down with very little in terms of improvements for the sake of attracting tourists.

So why did I choose “Woth Visiting!”? Due to the fact that we got to really see what life is like in a place far different from our cushy lives up here in the States.

We were staying in a nice hotel called the Princess Hotel and Casino. Literally ALL of the entertainment in Belize is either right in the hotel or within a block or two. The hotel has a casino (obviously, as mentioned above), a movie theater that shows current flicks, an arcade, a bowling alley, and a night club. Right across the stret is a restaurant/bar called Putt Putt. They have a mini golf course but I didn’t see anyone playing there the whole visit, yet we saw loads of people at the bar itself. Another block and there’s a bar/restaurant called MJ’s.

In any case, we wandered out to the street looking for a place to eat. There are roadside shacks, similar to what you would find at a little league ballfield, where the locals sold homemade food. We were a bit hesitant but ended up eating at one of them. The food was fantastic! We had one of the best burritos weve ever encountered. The tortillas were really fresh- the girl working, Misha, made the tortillas on a comal as we waited.

We noticed that the people of Belize City don’t come out until after the sun sets. It’s amazing to see. The parents bring their kids to the park at 9pm! The residents walk about, listen to music (blasting from their cars), eat, drink, etc. It was very social and extremely friendly. A few people approached us and asked about our trip, recommended places to see, etc. We were approached by two people who asked for money, but others came up and told them to not bother us. We were pretty amazed!

If you end up in Belize City, consider hiring a guide to take you out of the city and into the countyside. We hired a man named Stephen Card (ph # (501) 607-9943 )to take us to the ruins at Xunantunich, the zoo, and Old Belize. He drove us all around Belize City and told us about the different neighborhoods, the people, the history, etc. It was an insightful trip!

In summary, although it’s not the most pleasant of settings in terms of tourism, it was still worth the visit. I would recommend staying for one night, then making your way to the other cities and sights in Belize.

over 5 years ago

Untitled by SheerSweetPea

This is not exactly the lovliest place. It is a run down city with more than 50% of the population under 18. I went here on a cruise and did the city tour/ ruins. i would have much rather seen wildlife the city is definitly the worst partabout the city. The best part is the wildlife and reef so if you go hereo n a cruise do somethingb like snorkeling.

over 6 years ago

Untitled by spaceghost1

Do not venture into Belize City alone.

over 6 years ago

Untitled by austin316

I’v been to Belize city several times and its always one of the most beatiful places ever, with the beatiful caribean sea veiw and the trees going along the side walks with beatiful veiew at night. definitely worth the stay.

over 6 years ago

Untitled by matarac

been many many times all over the country. Love it

over 6 years ago

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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 a... $102.85


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