Location: Belize City
Top Things to do in Belize City
Top 8 Nature & Parks in Belize City, Belize District
Located on the east coast of Belize at the mouth of the Belize River, Belize City sits on a peninsula jutting into the Caribbean Sea. As the nation's main port, the city is a hub for cruise ships and is often a jumping-off spot for excursions to other parts of Belize, including the Cayo District's caves and Maya archaeological sites along the Macal and Belize rivers. Belize City boasts the only manual swing bridge in the world and the oldest Anglican cathedral in Central America.
Restaurants in Belize City
1. Mesoamerican Reef
2. Nohoch Che'en Caves Branch Archaeological Reserve
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 24 reviews
Reviewed By taxladyPA
The owner of our lodge in Belize arranged this half day cave tubing. Our guide was Dione, and it was only myself, my husband and our 24 year old daugher on this cave tubing trip. It was a lot of fun, we saw some beautiful cave formations and enjoyed the opportunity to cool down in the river. At some points it was pretty shallow (lift your butt) but as Dione promised he got us through. Dione was a great guide, and made the whole experience a lot of fun. We had lunch afterwards on site, and the food was very good - try the ceviche.
3. Billy Barquiedier National Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 24 reviews
Reviewed By chrisolsen - Salt Lake City, United States
Be sure to stop and do these 2 hikes. The first is a challenging “straight up” hike to a valley lookout. This hike is steep and challenging so you will earn your waterfall swim afterward. Then go to the waterfall for a quick chilly swim – so refreshing after the lookout hike. The rangers are super friendly and helpful.
4. Altun Ha & The Olde Belize River
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 372 reviews
Reviewed By jenesaisquoiV - Las Vegas, United States
We were on a cruise when we came to Belize. Rent your own car and drive here! The car rental is right next to the cruise dock. It’s a super easy drive here. You can hire a tour guide here for a small amount and they can give you some history. It’s nice that you can walk all around and see everything. I did see a lady fall down the stairs at the top of one of the ruins. There are some vendors with things for sale outside that can be aggressive.
5. Bannister Island
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 98 reviews
6. Memorial Park
7. Cucumber Beach
Overall Ratings
3.0 based on 133 reviews
Reviewed By howardonna - Tampa, United States
We didn’t book a shore excursion from our Carnival Miracle Cruise ship. So when we got into Port I asked a lady tour guide ( you know the one that holds up a sign at debarkation) if there is place to go to the beach & she said yes. We got on a thatch roof van & took a tour around Belize then came to this water park. I was confused about the beach part cuz the beach is not really accessible because of rocks. But we had a great day here. I don’t know why this place gets bad reviews cuz I loved it. I swam a bit in man made lake. My teens went down the water slide & swam & ate at the restaurant. I sat directly in front of the DJ & drank very good strong margaritas while sitting in the shade undera coconut tree.there were plenty of chairs to sit in. The bathroom was decent & changing rooms clean. The staff constantly walks around cleaning up trash. Don’t waste your time on expensive cruise excursions. Taxi here is $15 & entrance cost is $10. I definitely would come back here. It’s exactly what I wanted to do here.
