What it's like
St. John's Cathedral is the Anglican cathedral of Belize City. It was built in 1812, which makes it one of the oldest buildings that remain in the city. Its age sets it apart in a downtown that has changed a great deal over the centuries.
A visit is short, and the cathedral is easy to reach on foot in central Belize City. Next door, Yarborough Cemetery was in use from 1787 to 1896 and is now an archaeological reserve, so the two sights make a good pair. Many half-day cultural tours of the city include the cathedral as well.
Good to know
- Stay in groups, and carry your passport, bottled water and sunscreen.
- The Commercial District and Fort George District are safe during the day, and most sights are there.
St. John's Cathedral
St. John's Cathedral is an Anglican cathedral in central Belize City, and one of the oldest buildings still standing in the city. Visitors come for the history and the stone walls that have stood since 1812.
Tours that go here
Prices are per person, booked with our partner, Shore Excursions Group.
Altun-Ha
Altun-Ha is a Maya ruin site outside Belize City, dating from about 200 BC. Visitors come for the Temple of the Sun God and the two main plazas.
Government House
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.
Commercial District and Fort George District
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.
Belize Zoo
Belize Zoo is a wildlife park that shows the animals of Belize in forest enclosures. Visitors walk the paths and see native species up close.
The same kind of day, elsewhere
Old town and historic sights
