Visiting the southern tip to take pictures of the sign is quick and easy. Relatively safe area of town vs. the south side of the river/canal. Try to go midday so the sun doesn’t ruin your attempts at… Full review by Christopher V
Mar 30, 2023
We were walking by & I was taking a picture of my wife & this guy that looked like a Mayan Indian named Gary, made me laugh, got a picture with him & just the sign. Full review by Mikebs52
Jan 4, 2023
It's a quick stop. It was fun to stop and get the picture. While you're there, you can also touch the lucky turtles. It's just a small park. Full review by John S
Can this tour be booked as soon as we arrive at the airport before going to San Pedro?
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I'm laughing as many people have indicated that you can walk to the sign, but they clearly overlooked the fact that you're arriving by plane! Depending on the length of your layover, check …
I'm laughing as many people have indicated that you can walk to the sign, but they clearly overlooked the fact that you're arriving by plane! Depending on the length of your layover, check out Discovery Expeditions or S&L Travel and Tours who offer Belize City tours. You can get customised tours anywhere from 2.5 to 4 hours long that could include the city zoo &/or the museum. It also depends on the day you arrive as some of the sites close on a weekend. We did our tour on a Saturday afternoon and the city was pretty dead - market and 95% of the shops closed and no cruise ship in port so no street vendors. So our tour was mainly a drive through downtown, the nice part of town, the slums, the cemetery. Compared with other cities there is not really much to do or see here. The sign, whilst rather a corny touristy thing to see, is probably the most interesting thing there is in Belize City apart from appreciating the beautiful old architecture. Otherwise, honestly, if you simply booked your onward flight without going into the city, you actually won't be missing out on anything much, other than one more town to add to your travel list.
Does anyone know if it is safe to take a taxi from port to the Belize sign and lighthouse?
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I have traveled to Belize several times and stayed in Belize City during every trip. I have walked all over the city and never felt unsafe, even at night. Like anyplace else, just be aware of …
I have traveled to Belize several times and stayed in Belize City during every trip. I have walked all over the city and never felt unsafe, even at night. Like anyplace else, just be aware of your surrounding and don't be afraid to ask a local to show you around.
You'd have to drive from the airport to Belize City (roughly 15-20 min at most). The northern sign would probably be fastest to see if you just wanted to get in take a picture and get out. It's …
You'd have to drive from the airport to Belize City (roughly 15-20 min at most). The northern sign would probably be fastest to see if you just wanted to get in take a picture and get out. It's in a residential area and you won't encounter much traffic or people, parking should be easy as well. If you choose to go to the Southern sign you'll also see the lighthouse but may encounter more traffic, trouble parking near the sign, etc. Just depends what your agenda is, I guess.
Is it within walking distance from where the ships arrive?
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Yes and no (but yes). There is one in the south near Fort St by the lighthouse a short walk from where the water taxis and ships arrive and there is another up north (sea shore dr) in a …
Yes and no (but yes). There is one in the south near Fort St by the lighthouse a short walk from where the water taxis and ships arrive and there is another up north (sea shore dr) in a residential area. The northern one is what pips up on google maps and more commonly referred to. They are both exactly the same apart from their location. Both are located within/near a park if you want to picnic. Unless you have your own vehicle, I wouldn't bother going to the northern one. We visited both just to make sure they weren't different. The southern one (by tourism village/water taxis) is near the lighthouse and Fort George Park is close too so you'll get more bang as a tourist on that one.
How far away from cruise dock is the sign? How much for cab ride to it? Thanks for your help.
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AVN, It is a little over 3 miles to the sign from cruis port so a taxi should be reasonable We stopped at the sign as part of a private tour we did of the zoo and Altun Ha so if you do a …
AVN, It is a little over 3 miles to the sign from cruis port so a taxi should be reasonable We stopped at the sign as part of a private tour we did of the zoo and Altun Ha so if you do a tour with King David Castillo of Altounative Belize tours he will stop there as part of the tour
Mar 30, 2023
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