Places to visit in Belize

The Baron Bliss Lighthouse can be found in Fort George area in Belize. The lighthouse is dedicated to Henry Edward Ernest Victor Bliss, who was a known Portuguese baron. He died while traveling on his yacht while he had the Belizean coastline in sight, but never entered the country. A $2 million trust was founded by the baron for benefiting the Belizean citizens. The lighthouse stands as the tomb of the baron.

Situated at a distance of 8 miles from the town of San Ignacio, Xunantunich is one of the most prominent ceremonial sites of the Mayans. In Mayan language, Xunantunichmeans ‘Maiden of the Rock’.There are almost 25 palaces and temples along with a museum and six spacious plazas that make up the Xunantunich complex. There is a free ferry which helps in taking goods and vehicles across the Mopan River.

Among the powerful Mayan cities, Caracol needed a special mention. The city was located near Guatemala on the Vaca Plateau. Basically, it is in the Chiquibul Forest Reserve area. The main temple has a height of 143 feet and is considered as the tallest structure constructed by humans in Belize. From the top of the temple, the whole jungle area can be seen.

Located in Albert Street, the St John’s Cathedral stands in the premises of the Government House. It is the oldest Anglican Church found in Central America. The cathedral was constructed from 1812-1820 by slave labour. The bricks used in the cathedral were brought from Britain. The Baymen-era tombstones and the old pipe organ are the prominent things to see inside the church. These speak of the rich history of the place. Towards the southwest block of the cathedral is the Yarborough Cemetery.

Kids can enjoy greatly on their trip to Belize. The wildlife sanctuaries and the national parks in the country let kids get in close contact with varied species of animals and birds. The Belize Zoo, the Community Baboon Sanctuary, the Monkey Bay Wildlife Sanctuary, the Bacab Adventure and Eco Park are great attractions for kids. The beaches in Belize are also perfect places for kids to enjoy under the sun. Mention also needs to be made of the many resorts in the country, which offer many entertainment options for the kids.

This place is a four-in-one space. It is a restaurant, art space, bar and cafe at the same place. Located in Cayo, the place offers recreation to all kinds of people. A venue for local artists and musicians, the place is visited by the culture connoisseurs of Belize.

A 600-seated theatre, the renovated Bliss Centre for Performing Arts is operated by the Institute for Creative Arts. Various kinds of cultural events are organized at the venue including musical events, film festivals as well as art festivals.