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Belize City is more of a town than a city—few of the ramshackle buildings here are taller than a palm tree. Beyond the city center streets give way to two-lane country roads where animals outnumber people. Any dining room downtown could leave the impression that everybody knows everybody else in this town, and certainly among the elite who can afford to dine out, that's probably true.
Belize City Hotels
Belize City has the country's largest hotels, though size is all relative in Belize. The Radisson, Princess, and Biltmore Plaza each have more than 75 rooms...read more
Fodor's Choice
Belize City Restaurants
Though most restaurants here cater to locals, their number and quality rival those of tourist magnet San Pedro in Ambergris Caye. The city has inexpensive...read more
Fodor's Choice
Things To Do in Belize City
Belize City is defined by the water around it. The...read more
Travel Deals in Belize City
- Belize - Cayo District & Placencia Experience IExplore
- Belize Active - Cayo District & San Pedro — $2,195 IExplore
- Belize Family — $3,095 IExplore
- Guatemala, Honduras & Belize — $4,995 IExplore
Belize City Experiences
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Marie Sharp's. One of Belize's best-known products comes from a little plant near Dangriga. This spicy sauce was originally created by Marie Sharp... Read more
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Traveller's Liquors Ltd.. A favorite of rum connoisseurs, One Barrel, from Traveller's Ltd., with a slight taste of vanilla and caramel, has... Read more
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If the cost of shipping doesn't break your budget, the low-slung folding "clam chairs" are a favorite and made from the region's tropical hardwood... Read more
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Gallon Jug Estates in Orange Walk District is the only commercial coffee producer in Belize (and it is small, with only about 100 acres of coffee... Read more
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Belize Brewing Co. Ltd.. With a virtual nationwide monopoly on beer, Bowen & Bowen's Belize Brewing Co. Ltd. is one of the country's most... Read more
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Great Photo Ops. Belize City is highly photogenic, full of interesting faces, streets full of color, and charming old colonial houses. In short... Read more
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Best of the Best
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Travel Tip of the Day
Hotels, restaurants, shops, and tour operators in Belize sometimes levy a surcharge for credit card use, Read more
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Travel Tip of the Day
If you're traveling with a laptop in Belize, be aware that the power supply may be uneven, and most hotels Read more
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I spent a great week in Caye Caulker – if you love to dive, snorkel, kayak, and fish, this is an incredibly beautiful (and affordable) way to do it without a single fast food chain, car, or cruise Read more
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My family and friends (3 adults & 2 teens) just returned from a Belize/Guatemala trip. Read more
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Do any of the water taxis go directly to San Pedro, or do they all stop at Caye Caulker? Read more
