Provinces map of Belize

Central America invites tourists to visit a charming local town – Belize City. Its northern part neighbors with Mexico and its western part – with Guatemala. This is a port city with direct access to the Caribbean Sea on the east. This coastal area is famous for its incredibly beautiful lagoons and fabulous reef islands at the perimeter. Many tourists intentionally visit Belize City in order to relax at its beaches when they travel to the Caribbean. Besides fantastic areas for sunbathing, the city has some interesting attractions. British settlers founded this city at the end of the 18th century. Initially, they liked the area at the mouth of the Haulover Creek. This land was a perfect location for a settlement because it had direct access to the sea. Local soils were swampy at that time, so settlers had to work hard to make them suitable for living. Thanks to their efforts, Belize City has turned into one of the largest cities in Central America. In the past, this was a part of British Honduras. Until the 70s of the 20th century, Belize City was the capital of the country and a populous city. Nowadays, this is a major transport hub with well-developed commerce. Belize City is rich in cultural and historical landmarks. Having arrived in this city, you will see numerous …