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Belize City, Belize
Belize City is the largest city in Belize and its cultural and commercial hub, sitting where Haulover Creek meets the Caribbean Sea. The city's walkable core is divided by the swing bridge, with the north side home to the historic Fort George area and the Museum of Belize, housed in a former prison. The south side's Albert Street is the main commercial strip, leading to the colorful Battlefield Park and the waterfront. The Baron Bliss Lighthouse and the nearby House of Culture (the former Government House) tell the colonial story. The city's Creole culture is evident everywhere, from the Garifuna drumming to the Belizean Kriol language heard in the markets. While Belize City is primarily a gateway to the cayes, ruins, and rainforest, a half-day walking tour reveals a characterful Caribbean city with genuine local flavor.
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Belize City's walkable areas are concentrated around the Fort George area and the swing bridge — stick to these main areas during the day and take taxis after dark.
November through April is the dry season with the most pleasant weather for walking, though the Caribbean breeze helps moderate the heat year-round.