Belize » Entertainment in Belize City

The Tourism Village was specifically designed to cater to cruise ship passengers wishing to experience a bit of Belize on a day visit. Comprised of three terminals and three courtyards containing over fifty stores and businesses, visitors can enjoy both air-conditioned facilities and fresh tropical breezes throughout the seafront complex. Plenty of restaurants and snack shops accompany live entertainment on cruise ship days, while an internet cafe keeps passengers connected and banks ensure that adequate funds are readily available.

Museum of Belize

Built as a colonial prison in the mid 1800s, this two-story brick building on Gabourel Lane has a permanent exhibit of ancient Maya pottery as well as displays on the history of Belize City and Belize's rich Maya history.

Baron Bliss Lighthouse Monument

The Lighthouse monument at Fort George Point towers over the harbor entrance. This was built from money donated to the country by Belize's greatest benefactor Baron Bliss, the 5th baron of Portugal. At his request, he was entombed in front of the lighthouse, which he designed himself prior to his death.

St. John's Cathedral

St John's Cathedral is located at the south end of Albert Street. This Cathedral is the oldest building in Belize as well as the oldest Anglican Church in Central America. Slaves built St John's Cathedral in the 1800's from bricks brought to Belize as ballast in the hulls of ships sailing from Europe. After the church was completed, it became the site for coronation of several Indian Kings of the Mosquito Coast.

Image Factory

Located just a few hundred yards up the Belize River from the Tourism Village, the Image Factory is an art gallery that showcases contemporary artwork in a variety of Medias. A well stocked gift shop sells books, postcards, prints, cds, original artwork, and other art-related items.