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Belmopan

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Belmopan is the capital of Belize, nearer the geographic center of the country than (former capital) Belize City. It was established following the massive damage that occurred when Hurricane Hattie struck Belize City in 1961; an inland location was deemed a safer location for the national government than the low-lying seaside metropolis of Belize City.

[edit] Get in

Getting in to Belmopan is easy; two highways serve as a entrance to Belmopan: the Hummingbird Highway and Western Highway. Travel from Belmopan to Belize City using the novelos or the batty bus lines is less than US$6 (BZD12) per person.

[edit] Get around

You can get around Belmopan by car or taxi, but Belmopan is a small city. Walking can get you around and really show you the true city.

[edit][add listing] See

There is The Artbox, an art gallery which is great for tourists.

[edit][add listing] Do

Belmopan is a good place to walk around the neighborhoods and market plazas. It is a great place to discover, as it has a low crime rate and is very laid back and relaxing.

[edit][add listing] Buy

Things to buy in Belmopan include Belizean groceries and gifts from the giftshops. Angelus Press is a great place to shop for gifts where you can buy flags, maps, books and Belizean trinkets.

[edit][add listing] Eat

There are a lot of clean Chinese-owned restaurants in Belmopan that make great Belizean food. The yim-sann restaurant has great food and is a 4-star restaurant/hotel.

[edit][add listing] Drink

Drink only the bottled water.

[edit][add listing] Sleep

  • Bullfrog Inn. A stand-out with hotel rooms and restaurants.  edit
  • Yim Sang. A 12-story hotel with a restaurant, a bar, and beautiful suites.  edit
  • Belize Jungle Dome, Banana Bank, ☎ 8222124, [1]. Jungle Lodge, found just 4 miles outside the capital city. Owned by a former UK soccer player and MTV Presenter.  edit

[edit] Cope

[edit] Embassies and High Commissions

[edit] Get out

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