When you land in Belize at the Phillip Goldson airport, you might feel a wee bit nervous. The small wheels will jostle as the plane touches down on the bumpy, worn asphalt runway. The chances are that the weather will be sunny and you will bask in the Caribbean heat.
What should you expect if you are visiting Belize City?
Belize City has an atmosphere that is quiet and relaxing. For the most part, the people are friendly and welcoming to visitors. Some people might find that locals are very persistent when trying to sell their handmade goods. Just remember that many people in Belize are poor and they depend on tourist dollars to support themselves. If a person seems to be interested in buying something, a Belizean will try to make a sale.
The downtown area of Belize City is small enough that a person could walk around to most of the stores. Although tourist may walk around during the day, it is not advisable to walk about the city at night.
One store that is very popular is Brody’s. It is similar to Wal-Mart in the sense that they sell a lot of different items. They sell foodstuffs, liquor, house wares, cosmetics, personal care items, souvenirs, and have a pharmacy. It is one stop shopping and the prices are competitive to many tourist shops.
If you want to eat like the locals, a visit to a local restaurant called Ditz is in order. Ditz has been serving locals for years. An example of the items on their menu includes tacos and empanadas. They also sell a lot of different desserts. Two popular treats are coconut tarts and caramel cake.
There are a few nice hotels in Belize. Baltimore Best Western and The Princess Hotel and Casino are two of the most popular. Baltimore Best Western is situated about 10 minutes from downtown. The Princess Hotel and Casino is on the waterfront. Both have restaurants and bars. The food at the Baltimore Best Western is less expensive but not lower quality. Of the two, Baltimore Best Western is a quieter hotel. The Princess Hotel and Casino is busier because of the Casino. A lot of locals also go to the Princess.
If you are looking for an adventure, Belize City is a great place to visit.
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Hi,
Belize City is small enough that a person could walk around to most of the stores. store that is very popular is Brody’s. They almost look fake they look so perfect. Thanks...
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