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Caye Caulker
A laid-back Caribbean island with the motto 'Go Slow', known for its split channel, snorkeling the barrier reef, and colorful wooden houses.
33 km · about 40 min drive
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Belize City
Belize District, Belize · North America
About Belize City
Belize City sits on the route: 20 minutes from Western Paradise, 56km from Lamanai.
Belize City is in Belize District, Belize, with about 65,000 people. The nearest town is Western Paradise, about 11 km away.
Belize City is the largest city in Belize. It was once the capital of the former British Honduras. According to the 2022 census, Belize City has a population of 63,999 people. It is at the mouth of the Haulover Creek, which is a distributary of the Belize River. The Belize River empties into the Caribbean Sea eightRead more
kilometres (five miles) from Belize City on the Philip Goldson Highway on the coast of the Caribbean. The city is the country's principal port and its financial and industrial hub. The city was almost entirely destroyed in October 1961 when Hurricane Hattie swept ashore. It was the capital of British Honduras (as Belize was then named) until the government was moved to the new capital of Belmopan in 1970.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Belize City?
Within an hour or so of Belize City: Caye Caulker (33 km), Ambergris Caye (53 km), Lamanai (56 km).
Are there any good drives near Belize City?
The nearest famous roads are Hummingbird Highway.
Where is Belize City?
Belize City is in Belize District, Belize, about 11 km from Western Paradise.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 65,222
- Continent
- North America
- Country
- Belize
- Region
- Belize District
- Timezone
- America/Belize
- Coordinates
- 17.4995, -88.1976
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Worth the detour from Belize City
3 notable places within an hour's drive.
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Ambergris Caye
Belize's largest island and top destination with easy access to the Belize Barrier Reef, the second longest in the world.
53 km · about 60 min drive
ancient ruins
Lamanai
A Maya site reached by river boat through jungle and lagoons, with the impressive Mask Temple and howler monkeys in the surrounding canopy.
56 km · about 65 min drive
Driving roads near Belize City
- 64 kmHummingbird HighwayBelize's most beautiful road, winding 87 km from Belmopan to Dangriga past citrus groves, jungle karst hills and the swimmable St. Herman's Blue Hole right beside the tarmac.
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Year-round
Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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