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A laid-back Caribbean island with the motto 'Go Slow', known for its split channel, snorkeling the barrier reef, and colorful wooden houses.
33 km · about 40 min drive
Belize District, Belize · North America
Belize City sits on the route: 20 minutes from Western Paradise, 56km from Lamanai.
Belize City is a town located in Belize District, Belize. With a population of 65,222, it is an important destination in North America.
On a road trip, Belize City sits in Belize. It's in the America/Belize time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Belize City to your route.
Belize City is the largest city in Belize. It was once the capital of the former British Honduras. According to the 2022 census, Belize City has a population of 63,999 people. It is at the mouth of the Haulover Creek, which is a distributary of the Belize River. The Belize River empties into the Caribbean Sea eightRead more
kilometres (five miles) from Belize City on the Philip Goldson Highway on the coast of the Caribbean. The city is the country's principal port and its financial and industrial hub. The city was almost entirely destroyed in October 1961 when Hurricane Hattie swept ashore. It was the capital of British Honduras (as Belize was then named) until the government was moved to the new capital of Belmopan in 1970.
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Belize City is located in Belize District, Belize, North America. The coordinates are 17.4995 latitude, -88.1976 longitude.
Belize City has a population of approximately 65,222 people, making it a town in Belize.
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A laid-back Caribbean island with the motto 'Go Slow', known for its split channel, snorkeling the barrier reef, and colorful wooden houses.
33 km · about 40 min drive
beach
Belize's largest island and top destination with easy access to the Belize Barrier Reef, the second longest in the world.
53 km · about 60 min drive
ancient ruins
A Maya site reached by river boat through jungle and lagoons, with the impressive Mask Temple and howler monkeys in the surrounding canopy.
56 km · about 65 min drive
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Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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