BELIZE CITY

Belize City was founded (originally as "Belize Town") in the mid-16th century by British lumber harvesters. It had previously been a small Mayan city called Holzuz.

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The old British colonial capital of Belize City is the country's only genuine urban area and is the commercial and cultural center of the country. The city contains both the main seaport and a colorful mix of about one-third of the country's 270,000 residents. You will see many places of interest such as the ancient swing bridge over the Haulover Creek, which is operated by manpower. Visit the oldest Anglican Cathedral in Central America, St. John's Cathedral, built from the bricks that were used as ballast in the sailing ships of old. Directly across the street is the Government House.  Once home to the colonial Governors, it is now a museum known as the House of Culture.

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