Belize City is the largest city in the small country of Belize, an industrial port and a mainstay on the cruise ship circuit. With a population of around 70,000, it is considered more of a small-big city, more of a place where people go to relax than a place for a lot of excitement.

Belize City’s biggest attractions are its island beaches. It doesn’t take long to get to any of them, and their most popular beach is called San Pedro Town, which has also become a major tourist attraction in its own right. Other beaches in the area include Caye Caulker, Hopkins, and the Placencia Peninsula. One of the resorts just outside of Belize City, Seas Guesthouse, has its own quality beach, which is called Cucumber Beach.

There are a couple of museums in Belize City, the Museum of Belize, which is known for its extensive collection of Mayan artifacts inside what used to be a colonial prison, and the Coastal and Marine Zone Museums. There is also a commercial district with many small shops and restaurants.

There are also some attractions that visitors may find interesting. One of those things is the world’s only manual swing bridge, which spans the area between Haulover Creek and the Belize River, and is only activated twice a day, once at 5:30 pm, which is when tourists get together to see how it works. Another attraction is the Fore George lighthouse, built on a French fort in the 18th century. Near the lighthouse you will still see cannons that were installed, but never had to be used.

Belize City is a comfortable place in a small country with departures to many relaxing islands and will offer a bit of peace and quiet, whether you are visiting for a short time via cruise ship or want to stay for a few days.

Belize has it all, especially if you’re looking for a great beach vacation destination. There are island beaches, museums, rivers, streams and manual swing bridges, restaurants and much more. If you are looking for a sweet destination to relax and enjoy life, Belize is definitely an option.