Belize
Known for its Caribbean coral reefs and diving, this country is entered through Belize City. Belmopan, the administrative capital, plays a minor role in most itineraries, while San Ignacio serves as a base for exploring the jungle and Maya ruins.
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Belmopan
Belmopan is the capital of Belize, located east of the Belize River in the Cayo District. It lies about 80 km inland from the former capital, Belize City.
2 sights 9 guides Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport (BZE)
Belize City
Belize City is the largest city in Belize, Central America, and serves as the administrative center of the Belize District. With a population of more than 70,000, it is the country's leading city.
11 sights 9 guides Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport (BZE)
San Ignacio
San Ignacio is a city in western Belize and the center of the Cayo District. Located inland between Belize City and the capital, Belmopan, it makes a good base for exploring western Belize.
12 sights 9 guides Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport (BZE)
Dangriga
Dangriga is a city on the Caribbean coast of southern Belize, with the charm of a modest port town. It is a pleasant place for a stroll along the Stann Creek.
2 sights 9 guides Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport (BZE)
Punta Gorda
Punta Gorda is the main town of Toledo District in southern Belize, and the country's southernmost town. It has a unique charm shaped by a blend of cultures, including Garifuna and Maya.
2 sights 9 guides Placencia Airport
Top sights in Belize
Heritage & monuments
Xunantunich
Xunantunich is a Maya archaeological site set on a ridge above the Mopan River in western Belize, near the Guatemalan border. It flourished as the center of the Belize Valley region during the Late Classic period.
Heritage & monuments
Cahal Pech
A Maya archaeological site atop a hill near San Ignacio, Belize. Its history dates back to 1200 BC, making it one of the oldest Maya sites in western Belize.
Zoos & aquariums
Belize Botanic Gardens
Belize Botanic Gardens is set in a valley along the Macal River, showcasing both native Belizean plants and a variety of exotic species. Surrounded by the foothills of the Maya Mountains, it's a relaxing spot for a walk through nature.
Nature
Belize River
The Belize River flows 290 km across central Belize, running along the northern edge of the Maya Mountains before reaching the sea near Belize City. Its basin is largely covered in tropical rainforest, offering scenery of untouched nature.
Parks & gardens
Guanacaste National Park
A small national park in central Belize, named after a huge guanacaste tree that escaped logging. Because its trunk splits into three, the tree was unsuitable for timber and has survived to this day.
Temples & religious sites
St. John's Cathedral
An Anglican cathedral in Belize City, regarded as the oldest Anglican church in Central America. As the seat of the Anglican Diocese of Belize, it's a rewarding place to explore for its historical significance.
Museums & galleries
Museum of Belize
The Museum of Belize is an art and history museum located in Belize City. Its varied exhibits bring together Belizean art and history in one place.
Nature
Macal River
A river flowing through the Cayo District in western Belize, with the ancient Maya site of Cahal Pech and the Belize Botanic Gardens along its banks. Its waters feed into the Belize River, making the route a great way to take in nature and history together.
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