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In Fort George, walk the waterfront to the lighthouse and the Baron Bliss tomb, and visit the Image Factory, a gallery of Belizean art.\r\n\r\nOutside the city, the Belize Zoo, about 45 minutes west, houses rescued native animals, including jaguars, tapirs and harpy eagles. Altun Ha, about an hour north, is a Maya site with temples. The Community Baboon Sanctuary protects black howler monkeys, and Crooked Tree Wildlife Sanctuary is great for birds.\r\n\r\nFrom the city, cave tubing trips go to the Nohoch Che'en caves, and boats leave for the cayes.","hw_hub_city_do_points":"Swing Bridge | Swung by hand\r\nMuseum of Belize | In the old prison\r\nBelize Zoo | Rescued native animals\r\nAltun Ha | A Maya site","hw_hub_city_do_tag":"things-to-do","hw_hub_city_do_more":"All things to do in Belize City","hw_hub_city_free_title":"And what it costs nothing to do","hw_hub_city_free_body":"Walking around the centre, the Swing Bridge and the Fort George waterfront costs nothing. St John's Cathedral is free to visit.\r\n\r\nWatching the Swing Bridge open, usually early in the morning and late in the afternoon, is free.\r\n\r\nThe museum, the zoo and Altun Ha charge entry.","hw_hub_city_free_points":"Swing Bridge | Free to watch\r\nSt John's Cathedral | Free\r\nFort George | The waterfront\r\nCity walk | By day","hw_hub_city_free_tag":"free","hw_hub_city_free_more":"All free things to do in Belize City","hw_hub_city_food_title":"Eating and drinking","hw_hub_city_food_body":"Try Creole food: rice and beans with stew chicken, boil-up and cow-foot soup, and Belizean breakfasts of fry jacks with eggs and beans. Street food, such as tamales and garnaches, is cheap.\r\n\r\nFort George and the area around the water taxi terminal have restaurants and cafes.\r\n\r\nBelikin beer is brewed near the city.","hw_hub_city_food_points":"Stew chicken | With rice and beans\r\nBoil-up | A Creole classic\r\nFry jacks | For breakfast\r\nBelikin | Brewed nearby","hw_hub_city_food_tag":"food","hw_hub_city_food_more":"All food guides for Belize City","hw_hub_city_nightlife_title":"Going out","hw_hub_city_nightlife_body":"Nightlife is limited, and it is best to stay in Fort George and the area around the hotels at night. A few bars and hotel lounges are open in the evenings.\r\n\r\nDuring the September Celebrations, the city hosts a carnival and parades.\r\n\r\nAlways take taxis at night.","hw_hub_city_nightlife_points":"Fort George | Hotel bars\r\nSeptember | Carnival\r\nAt night | Taxis only\r\nVibe | Quiet","hw_hub_city_nightlife_tag":"nightlife","hw_hub_city_nightlife_more":"All nightlife guides for Belize City","hw_hub_city_transport_title":"Getting around","hw_hub_city_transport_body":"Philip Goldson International Airport is about 25 to 30 minutes from the centre by taxi. The municipal airstrip, near the centre, has domestic flights to the cayes and the south.\r\n\r\nWater taxis to Caye Caulker and San Pedro leave from terminals near the Swing Bridge. Buses leave from the main bus terminal for the west and south.\r\n\r\nTake licensed taxis, recognised by green number plates, and agree the fare first.","hw_hub_city_transport_points":"International airport | About 25\u201330 minutes\r\nWater taxis | To the cayes\r\nBuses | West and south\r\nTaxis | Green plates. Agree fare first","hw_hub_city_transport_tag":"transport","hw_hub_city_transport_more":"All transport guides for Belize City","hw_hub_city_money_title":"What Belize City costs","hw_hub_city_money_body":"Belize City has few budget beds, and the decent options are mid-range. Guesthouses start at around \u20ac30 to \u20ac60 a night. Local meals cost \u20ac4 to \u20ac10.\r\n\r\nDay trips to the zoo and Altun Ha cost extra, and taxis add up.\r\n\r\nThe Belize dollar is fixed at two to one with the US dollar, and US dollars are accepted almost everywhere, though change often comes in Belize dollars.","hw_hub_city_money_points":"Guesthouse | From around \u20ac30\u201360\r\nLocal meals | About \u20ac4\u201310\r\nDay trips | The main extra\r\nCurrency | BZD, 2 to 1 with the US dollar","hw_hub_city_money_tag":"budget","hw_hub_city_money_more":"All budget guides for Belize City","hw_hub_city_safety_title":"Safety and scams","hw_hub_city_safety_body":"Belize City has high crime in some areas, and government travel advice warns about specific neighbourhoods. Stay in the centre and Fort George, avoid walking after dark, and take licensed taxis.\r\n\r\nDo not show valuables, and be wary of people offering unofficial help or tours around the bus and water taxi terminals.\r\n\r\nMost travellers stay one night at most, or pass straight through. 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