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Belize City

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Belize City, Belize — Belize City Montage

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17.50° N
88.20° W

Country / area: Belize
Time zone identifier: America/Belize
Currency reference: BZD
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Belize City / Transportation

Belize City to Caye Caulker and San Pedro: Boat or Plane?

Take the water taxi from downtown Belize City, or fly from either of the city's two airports. Schedules, luggage limits, transfer costs and when each option makes sense.

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Belize City / First-time visitor

Languages of Belize: Why English, Kriol and Spanish

English is Belize's language of government, but the 2022 census shows Spanish and Kriol each spoken by about half of residents. How British Honduras, Kriol and Garifuna shaped that mix.

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