Belize City is the largest city and the main port of the Republic of Belize (formerly British Honduras) with an estimated population of about 60-80,000 people. In the 40-ies of the19th century Great Britain declared Belize to its colony under the name British Honduras.
The pristine natural diversity of Belize is the unique wealth of the country. Therefore, it has become a true paradise for botanists, reptile researchers, ichthyologists, mammal specialists, ornithologists and zoologists.
When European settlers began to marry freed slave women, this was the birth of the Creole majority which up to the present day decisively characterizes the population structure.
Bilder zum Hafen Belize City / Belize
Cruise offers to the port Belize City / Belize
Belize offers visitors a wide variety of sights and activities - both on the mainland as well as on the islands.
Archaeologists believe that during the heyday of the Mayan culture one to two million Indians lived within the present-day boundaries of Belize.
Attractions:
The Swing Bridge in the city center was built in 1923 and is the only bridge in the world that is still adjusted daily by human hands. It connects the two halves of the city, Northside und Southside.
Near the Swing Bridge is the Maritime Museum in Belize Maritime Terminal. Exhibitions revolve around fishing, boats and the Belize Reef.
Not far from the Maritime Museum located on the North Front Street is the Art Museum Image Factory with work by local artists.
The Fort George district has some popular attractions in Belize City, for example, the Colonial Town Hall, the Queen Street Baptist Church, the old US embassy and the lighthouse at Fort George port.
Located on the corner of Albert Street and Regent Street, is St. John's Cathedral, the oldest Anglican Church in Central America,built in 1847
Opposite the St. John's Cathedral is the government building, a colonial house built in 1814.
The most cost effective way to travel in Belize is to travel by bus. Buses ride in regular service and are, compared to other Central American standards, clean, spacious and efficient.
Which cruise lines and ships sail to Belize City?
AIDA Cruises, Carnival Cruise Line, Celebrity Cruises, Crystal Cruises, Cunard, Explora Journeys, Hapag-Lloyd Cruises, Holland America Line, HX Hurtigruten Expeditions, MSC Cruises, Nicko Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises, P&O Cruises, PLANTOURS Kreuzfahrten, Compagnie du Ponant, Princess Cruises, Regent Seven Seas Cruises, Royal Caribbean International, Sea Cloud Cruises
In which country / island is Belize City located?
