If you are leaving for other destinations, frequent and short commuter excursion are available from either BZ International or Municipal Airport to Ambergris Caye, Caye Caulker, Placencia, Corozal, and
Punta Gorda.
 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
Caye and
Caye
Caulker.
Run times are between 8am and 5:30pm.
Round trip from Belize City to Caye Caulker costs around US$30
and round trip fare from Belize City to Ambergris Caye cost about US$40. Click
here! for their most recent schedule and prices.
TOURISM VILLAGE
, 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.
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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.
Belize
City Walking Tour ~ Map
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.
Printable
Belize City Walking Tour Highlight ~ List
Belize
City is also a good starting point for other destinations,
such as the Belize Zoo, Community
Baboon Sanctuary, Crooked
Tree Wildlife Sanctuary and Altun
Ha in the Belize District - Lamanai Archeological Site
is located in the Orange Walk District and in the Cayo
District excursions include: Cave
Tubing, Cave Canoeing and other imaginative ways ways to experience Cayo's Caves, visiting Mountain
Pine Ridge Reserve, and
Maya Archaeological Sites such as, Caracol and Xunantunich along with Macal & Belize River Canoeing and Jungle Horseback Riding.
 Best Western Belize Biltmore Plaza is a full service Caribbean style hotel situated in the quiet and serene residential area. It is located 3 miles from downtown Belize City and 7 miles from the Phillip Goldson International Airport.
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