Belize City tourist information

It is located at the mouth of the Belize River on the coast of the Caribbean Sea. Belize City is the nation's principal port. It is the financial and industrial hub of the nation. Several cruise ships drop off anchor outside the port and are tended by local citizens. The city was almost entirely destroyed in 1961 when Hurricane Hattie swept ashore on Halloween. It was the capital of British Honduras and Belize until the government was moved to the new capital of Belmopan in 1970. It is the district capital of Belize District. Belize City was founded (originally as "Belize Town") in the mid 17th century by British lumber harvesters. Its current Mayor is Zenaida Moya.

It is served by Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport, which is located in Ladyville, northwest of Belize City.

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