Belize City is the largest city in Central America, lying on its Caribbean coast, sandwiched between Mexico and Guatemala. The unique thing about Belize City is that it is built on rum bottles, loose corals and logwood chips and lies just a few inches above the sea level. Having a population of 70,000, the city was established by the buccaneer Baymen of St. George’s Caye in the early 1700’s. The city is divided into north and south by the Haulover Creek and there are three bridges that join both sides of the city.
The city has a relaxed Caribbean atmosphere mixed with an entrepreneurial flair as this city is the country’s commercial hub. Travelers from all over the globe are attracted to the city’s natural beauty and the city is among the rare unspoiled places on the earth. There is much to see and enjoy in the city like barrier reefs, Mayan sites, rainforests and numerous species of birds. The city has one of the longest barrier reefs in the world, which is inhabited by the Great Blue Hole. The reef has hundreds of beautiful islands where one can enjoy such water activities as snorkeling and diving. For those with interest in history Belize city offers several Mayan sites and distinctive colonial architectural structures like the St. John’s Anglican cathedral and the Government House. The Belize City museum is rich in colonial history displaying artifacts that showcase the glory of the city when it was called the British Honduras under colonial rule. The city has seen 21 years of independence and has since been growing into a modern urban centre while retaining its old world charm.
Belize City has lost for diehard shopper, offering him a number of gift and souvenir shops and for 
music lovers there is a music store that sells Belizean and Caribbean music. One can indulge some tropical fruits, the traditional cuisine of rice and beans, tacos, tamales and a variety of desserts while out shopping. The city also boasts of good supermarkets. In order to better enjoy the sites of the city one can opt for hiring tour operators who will take the keen tourist to Mayan ruin sites, snorkeling and diving points, Cave tubing and Zip Line adventures and the Belize zoo. Being the commercial hub of the country the city has an active night life. There are several night clubs scattered throughout the city, in addition to many casinos and restaurants offering continental as well as local cuisines. In terms of accommodation, Belize City has great star-rated hotels like the Radisson, Princess and Belize that cater well to the needs of both the business traveler and the tourist. The city has an international airport, The Phillip Goldson International Airport, which is located in the nearby village of Ladyville and a number of international airlines run daily flights to and from it. For travelling locally Belize City also has a domestic airport which is the largest in the country. All the major Cayes in the city can be reached by water taxis and one can travel to and from other districts by buses which run frequently.
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