| Belize City is the largest city in the small country | | | | There are also a few attractions which visitors |
| of Belize, an industrial port, and a mainstay on the | | | | might find interesting. One of those things is the |
| cruise ship circuit. With a population of around | | | | only manual swing bridge in the world, which spans |
| 70,000, its considered more of a small-big city, | | | | the area between Haulover Creek and the Belize |
| more of a place where people go to relax than it | | | | River, and is only activated twice a day, once at |
| is a place for a lot of excitement. | | | | 5:30 PM, which is when tourists will gather to see |
| Belize City's biggest attractions are its island | | | | how it operates. Another attraction is the Fore |
| beaches. It doesn't take long to get to any of | | | | George Lighthouse, built on top of a French fort in |
| them, and its most popular beach is called San | | | | the 18th century. Near the lighthouse you'll still |
| Pedro Town, which has also become a major | | | | see cannons that were set up, but never had to |
| tourist attraction of its own. Other beaches in | | | | be used. |
| the area include Caye Caulker, Hopkins, and | | | | Belize City is a comfortable place in a small |
| Placencia Peninsula. One of the resorts right | | | | country with outlets to many relaxing islands and |
| outside of Belize City, Seas Guesthouse, has its | | | | it will offer some peace and tranquility whether |
| own quality beach, which is called Cucumber | | | | you're stopping by on a short visit via a cruise or |
| Beach. | | | | looking to stay for a few days. |
| There are a couple of museums in Belize City, the | | | | Belize has it all, especially if you're looking for a |
| Museum of Belize, which is known for its | | | | great beach vacation destination. There are island |
| extensive collection of Mayan artifacts within what | | | | beaches, museums, rivers, creeks and manual |
| used to be a colonial prison, and the Marine and | | | | swing bridge, restaurants and so much more. If |
| Coastal Zone Museums. There a commercial | | | | you're looking for a sweet destination to relax and |
| district with lots of small shops and restaurants as | | | | enjoy life, Belize is certainly an option. |
| well. | | | | |