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What it's like

Old Belize sits at Mile 5 on the Western Highway, a short taxi ride out of the city. It is an exhibit of Belize's past, with relics and a depiction of colonial-era Belize City, and a beach where visitors can relax.

A visit can mix the two. Walk the exhibits, take the light rail train tour through the country's history, then spend time on Kukumba Beach. The shops sell rum, wooden crafts, Cuban cigars and Belizean souvenirs.

Good to know

Taxi is the recommended way to get around Belize City, and a short ride links downtown to Old Belize.
Visitors are encouraged to stay in groups and carry a passport, bottled water and sunscreen.

A place to visit:

Museum and beach

Old Belize

Belize City, Belize

Old Belize is a museum and beach complex at Mile 5 on the Western Highway. Visitors see relics of Belize's past, then spend time on Kukumba Beach.

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Rum, spirits and breweries

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Rainforest and jungle

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Food tours

food_tours

Ancient sites

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Stingrays, turtles and dolphins

marine_wildlife

ATV and jeep tours

off_road

Museums

museums

Local culture and markets

local_culture

Scuba diving

scuba_diving

Wildlife and birding

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Highlights and island tours

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snorkeling

beaches

shopping

hiking

Old town and historic sights

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How to get there

Old Belize sits at Mile 5 on the Western Highway, about a short taxi ride from downtown Belize City.

Time needed

About five hours on a tour that combines the beach and the train ride.

What it costs

Paid for on site: the museum exhibits, the train tour, and what you buy at the shops.

Suits

Families and history-and-beach visitors

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Tours that go here

Prices are per person, booked with our partner, Shore Excursions Group.

Tour

Belize City

Jungle Jeep Adventure and Beach Break

5 hours

Standard

5.0

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$254.99

a person

295

off_road

beaches

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Tour

Belize City

Kukumba Beach and City

5 hours

Standard

5.0

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$89.99

a person

315

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Fort Street Tourism Village

Belize City

An open-air market village in Belize City, with courtyards, duty-free local stores, snack bars and restaurants.

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Historic house and museum

Government House

Belize City

Government House is the former residence of the British Governor General in Belize City. It is now a House of Culture open to visitors, with colonial exhibits inside.

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Museum in a former prison

Museum of Belize

Belize City

The Museum of Belize sits in the city center in a former prison. It is one of the easiest museum stops in Belize City.

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Town

Commercial District and Fort George District

Belize City

The Commercial District and Fort George District are the old heart of Belize City, where most sights and water taxi docks sit close together. Albert Street runs through the commercial core, and Fort George has a tourism village by the water.

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