Belize City is located in the country of Belize — the second smallest country in Central America, bordering Mexico and Guatemala and mainly covered in dense forests. While some quaint colonial architecture remains, Belize City has many unsafe neighborhoods, so the port is typically used as a hub for excursions outside of the city.
There are over 150 miles of islands (cayes) and reefs off the coast of Belize making it a diver's paradise. The larger islands of Ambergris Caye and Caye Caulker are the main resort areas. Belize also has many Mayan ruins, making for exceptional excursions.
Know Before You Go
Belize is a tender port — ships anchor offshore and tender to the Fort Street Tourism Village facility. The ATM Cave remains one of the most extraordinary archaeological sites accessible to regular tourists but requires advance booking and physical fitness (swimming, wading). Check current conditions as it occasionally closes for conservation. The Belize Dollar is officially pegged 2:1 to the USD (2 BZD = 1 USD).
Hot Tip
If you can only do one thing in Belize, make it cave tubing at Nohoch Che'en Caves Branch Archaeological Reserve — floating through an illuminated Mayan cave system on a tube is genuinely magical and unlike anything else in the Caribbean.
Belize City, Belize – Quick Facts
CurrencyBelizean Dollar, but the US Dollar is widely accepted, just make sure you get American back in change. ATMs are available at the port.
LanguageEnglish
WiFi & PhoneWidely available throughout Tourism Village
Where You DockFort Street Tourism Village, Belize City, Belize (tender port)
