Belize City:
Still referred to as the “old capital”, Belize City is the largest city in the country, with a population of over 70,000. Charming colonial architecture begin to tell the story of a city first used to ship logwood and mahogany now the heart of transportation, commerce, culture and even politics. Visitors will find traditional street vendors selling fruits, vegetables, handmade wood furniture, and arts & crafts throughout the city.
The historic Swing Bridge built in 1923, is the only manually operated bridge in the country, and allows fishermen access to the Haulover Creek. The Supreme Court built in 1926, shows off ornate ironwork and a four-sided clock tower. The oldest Anglican Cathedral in Central America is the St. John’s Cathedral, whose foundations were first laid in 1812, from bricks brought as ballasts from European sail ships. A lighthouse and tomb of Belize’s greatest benefactor, Baron Bliss, the fourth baron of Portugal, can be seen at the tip of the Fort George peninsula.
