Lonely PlanetOct 1, 2026
The 8 Best Things to Do in and Around Belize City
Many visitors never set foot in this region beyond the international airport, but there’s enough to see and do in and around the city to easily fill a week
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- Manatee LodgeHotelmain accommodation in Gales Point
- Elsewhere
- Goff’s CayeSightBelize City, Belizeidyllic island offers good snorkeling and amenities
- Splash Wave ToursPlaceBelize City, Belizeoffers trips to Goff's Caye
- St George’s Caye ResortHotelSt George's Caye, Belizeluxurious resort on St George's Caye
- Casa Almar BelizeHotelSt George's Caye, Belizelow-key six-bedroom accommodation on St George's Caye
- Great Blue HoleSightBelize City, Belizeoff the coast for a look at coral, tropical fish, stalactites
- Museum of BelizeMuseumBelize City, Belizeexcellent overview of Belize's story
- St John’s CathedralPlace of worshipBelize City, Belizeoldest Anglican church in Central America
- CourthouseSightBelize City, Belizeimpressive building with clock tower
- Bricks & Books CafeRestaurantBelize City, Belizecharming downtown haunt with bookstore upstairs
- Belize ZooSightBelize City, Belizehalfway house for wild, displaced, or injured animals
- Belikin BreweryPlaceLadyville, Belizebrewery for Belikin lager, stout, and craft beers
- Di BruwryRestaurantLadyville, Belizerestaurant and bar within the brewery
- Fort George Memorial ParkSightBelize City, Belizededicated to soldiers from WWI
- Baron Bliss LighthouseSightBelize City, Belizered-and-white lighthouse
- Baron Bliss TombSightBelize City, Belizefinal resting place of Belize's most famous benefactor
- Fort Street Tourism VillageNeighborhoodBelize City, Belizecollection of bars, restaurants, souvenir shops
- San Pedro water taxi servicePlaceBelize City, Belizeoffers regular daily boats to Caye Caulker and San Pedro
- Spoonaz Photo CafeRestaurantBelize City, Belizecoffee or beer on the deck at the riverfront
- Swing BridgeSightBelize City, Belizeonly remaining manually operated bridge of its type
- Swallow Caye Wildlife SanctuarySightBelize City, Belizesee manatees via private boat operators
- Altun HaSightBelize City, BelizeMaya ruins that inspired Belikin beer labels
- Crooked Tree Wildlife SanctuaryNature reserveCrooked Tree, Belizesanctuary for migrating birds
- Bird’s Eye View LodgeHotelCrooked Tree, Belizeoffers birding boat cruise, sunset cruise, crocodile safari