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Country
Belize
Continent
North America
Airport
BZE
Currency
Belize dollar (BZD)
Time zone
UTC-6
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Belize City is the largest city in Belize, its former colonial capital and its main port. Most travellers know it as a gateway: the international airport at Ladyville, water taxis to Caye Caulker and San Pedro, small planes to the cayes and the country's bus terminal all converge here. From here you set off for the barrier reef, the Great Blue Hole and the Maya sites. SniperAir watches flight prices to BZE airport and alerts you when a fare drops below your budget; it does not sell or book tickets.
This page is a guide to the city and its role as a gateway: the swing bridge, the cathedral, a former prison turned museum, the nearby cayes and diving, with no operators and no prices. It complements the Belize country page, which covers the whole country.
A word on safety, plainly: Belize City has a mixed reputation. Wikivoyage describes the business district and the Fort George area, where most sights are, as fine in daytime, while other neighbourhoods have high crime. Official travel advice differs depending on your country of departure: read it before creating an alert, and again before any purchase.
Airport and getting into town
BZE at Ladyville, TZA in town and water taxis to the cayes
Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport (BZE)
Belize's international airport is at Ladyville, northwest of Belize City: about 15 to 16 km and 25 to 30 minutes by road according to Wikivoyage (EN) and our country page. A taxi is the practical option; the bus link is described as infrequent. We publish neither a list of airlines nor fares.
Approximate distance and time, depending on traffic. We publish neither taxi fares nor water-taxi timetables. For flights to the cayes, the municipal airport (TZA), inside the city, serves the small planes.
Water taxis leave from the terminals on North Front Street, close to the swing bridge: allow about 25 minutes to Caye Caulker and about 75 minutes to Ambergris Caye and San Pedro, according to Wikivoyage (EN). The small planes are faster and fly from the municipal airport. Check schedules and baggage rules before you travel.
Further afield, buses link Belize City with Belmopan, San Ignacio, Orange Walk, Dangriga and Punta Gorda from the Southside terminal; Wikivoyage (DE) advises going straight there by taxi. Buses also run to neighbouring Guatemala and Mexico.
Landmarks and sights
Swing bridge, colonial houses, museums and cayes: Belize City in pictures
You can see the city in half a day on foot in the centre and the Fort George area. Here are five pictures, followed by more places in text.
The Great Blue Hole from the air
This circular marine sinkhole, about three hundred metres across, in the heart of the reef, is the country's emblematic image. You can see it on a scenic flight or, for experienced divers, up close. Trips leave from Belize City or the cayes; we name no operator and publish no price.
The swing bridge, symbol of downtown
Built in Liverpool and opened in 1923 according to Wikipedia (FR), it links the north and south banks of Haulover Creek, right beside the water-taxi terminals. Wikipedia (DE) says it is one of the few swing bridges in the world still moved by hand every day.
Government House, the House of Culture
This colonial residence dating from 1814, once the governor's home, became the House of Culture. The Belize tourism board lists a museum of Belizean art there. It faces St John's Cathedral, the oldest Anglican church in Central America, begun in 1812 according to Wikipedia (EN).
The Museum of Belize, a former colonial prison
Set in a former British prison, this national museum opened in 2002 according to the tourism board. It stands a short walk from the water-taxi terminals, in the centre. Opening hours and admission are worth checking before you go.
Caye Caulker and the barrier reef
About 25 minutes away by water taxi, Caye Caulker offers sandy streets, beach bars and jetties beside a turquoise channel; offshore, the UNESCO-listed barrier reef is the second largest in the world according to the tourism board. Most visitors only pass through Belize City on the way to the cayes.
More places: Baron Bliss Lighthouse, his grave and Memorial Park in the Fort George area; Yarborough Cemetery (1787 to 1896), an archaeological reserve since 2009; the Belize Zoo, halfway to Belmopan; and, as day trips, Altun Ha, Lamanai or the Community Baboon Sanctuary, a howler monkey reserve at Bermudian Landing.
Museums and culture
Museums, art and the story of the city
Museum of Belize
In the former colonial prison, the national museum of Belize occupies a building from the colonial era. Hours and admission are worth checking before you go; we publish no price.
Museum of Belizean Art and the House of Culture
In the governor's former residence, Government House of 1814, the tourism board lists a museum devoted to Belizean art. The white wooden building with green shutters is worth a look in its own right.
Image Factory and the maritime museum
Wikipedia (DE) mentions the Image Factory, a contemporary art gallery showing local artists on North Front Street, and the maritime museum near the bridge, about fishing, boats and the reef. An annual street art festival is held according to Wikipedia (EN).
The Bliss Institute and festivals
The Bliss Institute, named after Baron Bliss, a benefactor of the country, houses the national library and exhibitions according to Wikipedia (FR). Festivals include Garifuna Settlement Day (19 November), Belize City Carnival (September) and Baron Bliss Day (9 March).
Food and drink
Meat pies, ceviche and fresh juices
A cuisine of blends
Wikivoyage (EN) lists small family places for breakfast in the centre, meat pies, ceviche, pastries and watermelon juice. Across Belize you will also find rice and beans cooked in coconut milk, grilled fish, lobster in season and Garifuna cassava. We name no brand or address.
Markets and neighbourhoods
Albert Street is the main shopping street of the centre. The Fort George area has the quieter restaurants and hotels; for dinner, stay in the centre or take a taxi.
To drink
Fresh fruit juices, rum drinks and the local beer from a Belizean brewery: we name no brand.
Getting around
On foot, by taxi, water taxi and small plane
In the centre
The business district and the Fort George area can be walked in daytime. For the rest of the city, Wikivoyage (EN) recommends taking a taxi; the same source mentions a local ride-hailing app.
To the cayes
Water taxis reach Caye Caulker, Caye Chapel and San Pedro from North Front Street; small planes fly from the municipal airport. Schedules vary: don't book a tight connection with an international flight.
Inland
Long-distance buses are frequent on the main highways, but the companies rarely publish timetables according to Wikivoyage (EN). For Altun Ha or Lamanai, an organised excursion is simpler. Driving is on the right; rental desks are at the airport.
Budget and precautions
Price level, currency and precautions
What we know
Belize is one of the more expensive destinations in Central America, especially for the cayes and excursions. The Belize dollar is pegged to the US dollar at two to one according to Wikivoyage (EN), and US dollars are accepted almost everywhere. Take cash before heading to the cayes, as ATMs there can run dry at weekends.
What we don't publish
Water-taxi, taxi, museum or accommodation prices have not been confirmed by two independent sources, so we publish no ranges.
Precautions
See the general note above: in daytime, stay in the centre and the Fort George area; outside the centre, take a taxi. Official travel advice varies by country of departure. Don't leave valuables in sight.
When to go
A hot, humid tropical climate, with hurricanes possible
December to February
Hot and humid, with showers still possible. A popular time for the cayes; flights cost more around Christmas, according to our country page.
March to May
March is the driest month according to Wikipedia (EN). The sea is calm in spring and the water clear, according to our country page: a good time for the reef and diving.
June to August
Humid heat and more frequent rain; the Atlantic hurricane season opens in June.
September to November
The heart of the rainy and hurricane season. The city carnival is held in September and Garifuna Settlement Day on 19 November.
Mean monthly temperatures sit between 24 and 28 C according to Wikipedia (EN). The city was struck by the hurricanes of 1931 and October 1961 and remains prone to flooding in the rainy season: from June to November, follow official forecasts, take out travel insurance and keep your tickets flexible.
By length of stay
How long to stay in Belize City?
A stopover on the way to the cayes
Swing bridge, Fort George, the Museum of Belize and Government House, then a water taxi or small plane if your schedule allows.
One night and an excursion
Add half a day at Altun Ha, the Belize Zoo or the Community Baboon Sanctuary, or a first taste of Caye Caulker.
A base before the reef
Use the city as your arrival and departure point for a stay on the cayes and inland, leaving some room for the weather.
In pictures
Belize City and the cayes in pictures
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions about flights to Belize City
Which airport serves Belize City?
Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport (BZE) at Ladyville, about 15 to 16 km from the city. Flights to the cayes leave from the municipal airport in town.
Do I need to stay overnight in Belize City?
Not necessarily: many travellers go straight to the cayes by water taxi or small plane. One night lets you see the centre and the museums without rushing.
Is Belize City safe?
The city has a mixed reputation. The sights are concentrated in the centre and the Fort George area, calmer in daytime; elsewhere, caution is wise and a taxi is advised. Read the official advice of your country of departure, which varies.
How do I get from Belize City to Caye Caulker?
By water taxi from North Front Street, about 25 minutes according to Wikivoyage (EN), or by small plane from the municipal airport. Schedules change: check them.
When is the best time to go?
Spring (March to May) is the most pleasant time for the sea. From June to November it rains more and the hurricane season runs, with a risk of disruption.
What should I see first in Belize City?
The swing bridge, Government House, St John's Cathedral, the Museum of Belize and the Fort George area with Baron Bliss Lighthouse.
How much does a flight to Belize City usually cost?
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