The Belize District has far more to offer than just the Phillip Goldson International Airport. For those who plan on exploring the environs in and near Belize City, surprises abound. Belize City, built on rum bottles and buried mangrove, offers history, cultural diversity and the convenience of being centrally located. For those that plan on exploring the environs in and near Belize City, surprises abound. Belize City, built on rum bottles and buried mangrove, offers history, cultural diversity and the convenience of being centrally located. Explore the distant past at nearby Mayan cities. Experience life underwater at nearby cayes. World class fishing, river tours through jungle lined waterways, and birding and wildlife watching are all short boat rides away. Below find links to more information on these special activities.

BELIZE CITY - Belize City offers a cornucopia of historic and cultural landmarks and attractions as well as shopping and a profusion of restaurants and nightlife... more on Belize City

ARCHAEOLOGY - Nearby Mayan sites of Altun Ha and Chau Hiix provide a glimpse of the distant past... more on Archaeology

SNORKELING/SCUBA DIVING - The cayes around Belize City are the obvious choice for ocean adventures for all levels of expertise, be it swimming, snorkeling or diving... more on WaterSports

SPORT FISHING - World class fishing around the cayes provides an excellent chance at the elusive grand slam... more on Sport Fishing

RIVER TOURS - The Belize River, Burdon Canal, Gales Point, Northern and Southern Lagoon provide a spectacle of sights and sounds of the tropical river ecosystem... more on River Tours

BIRDING/WILDLIFE WATCHING - It's difficult to travel anywhere in the Belize District without encountering birds and wildlife in abundance... more on Birding and Wildlife Watching