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Belize River Front Real Estate and Investment Properties
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Belize District
Belize City- (Population: 58,000
approximately)
Founded some 300 years ago by pirates and seafarers turned timber-men,
Belize City straddles the estuaries of the Haulover Creek, Belize River.
To begin with, there were two streets, conveniently named Front Street
and Back Street (now Regent and Albert Streets). Today the city has
thirteen sections with romantic sounding names like Cinderella Town, Queen
Charlotte Town and Lake Independence.
The City has a quaint 'old world' atmosphere with timber dwellings
perched high on posts in order to make the most of the prevailing winds
and to allow for easy expansion as the need and opportunity arises.
Following bitter experience with recurrent fires and the occasional
hurricanes (only two bad ones in thirty years) the people have been
turning more and more to reinforced concrete structures.
An elected City Council, presided over by a Mayor, runs the
municipality. Belize City was the seat of the national government until
the establishment of Belmopan in August 1970.
You will find the oldest Anglican Cathedral 1826 in Central America in
Belize City. Here, in great splendour, Kings of the Mosquito Coast were
crowned. Other old buildings include Government House (1814), the Supreme
Court Building and former slave quarters along Regent Street.
But the City also looks towards the future. There are some 20
elementary schools, 8 secondary schools, a Teachers' College, Technical
College, Vocational Centre, 5 libraries and 3 centres for adult education.
The Baron Bliss Institute, centre for performing arts, is the setting for
the annual Festival of Arts, established in 1953.
Amenities include modern electricity, telephone and telecommunications
systems, a sanitary and reliable water system, modern wellstaffed
hospitals, government radio station, private and public recreation
facilities. There are comfortable, modern hotels, restaurants night clubs,
and a trailer park which cater to tourists.
The Belize International Airport is ten miles away.
You will find the people, mostly Afro-creoles, warmhearted,
English-speaking and eager to assist strangers.
Cites, Towns and Villages in Belize
Belize City, Ladyville, Burrel Boom, Gales Point.
Hotels in Belize
The Great House: New
meets old in the heart of the historic Fort George area of Belize City,
where this colonial home has been restored and converted into a charming
inn, sure to please both business and holiday travellers.
Maruba Resort & Jungle Spa: The jungle north of
Belize City provides a lush backdrop for the African theme of this unusual
spa/resort.
As a destination in itself, or the perfect finish to your Belizean
adventure, you'll find a soothing experience for body and
soul.
Tourism and Tourist Attractions in Belize
Crooked Tree wildlife Sanctuary, Community Baboon Sanctuary, Altun Ha.
Restaurants in Belize
Chon Saan Palace Restaurant: This Chinese restaurant was established in 1974 in
Belize City. Live seafood tanks will tempt you with lobster, shrimp and
fish, and their extensive menu is sure to satisfy all tastes.
Fort Street Restaurant: A Belize City establishment
that offers a wide variety of creative specialties featuring the local
bounty of both surf and turf.
Smoky Mermaid Restaurant & Bar:
Located in the inner courtyard of the Great
House Inn, across from the Radisson Hotel, this eatery is loaded with
tropical ambience. Guaranteed a refreshing break in your day, with a wide
variety of Caribbean and international dishes. Open all
day. The Smoky Mermaid Restaurant &
Bar - Our garden courtyard is the
perfect getaway from the everyday! The best in Carribean
flavours & international cuisine. Tropical drinks,
fine wines and scrumptious desserts. Dine. Imbibe.
Enjoy!! Courtyard open from 6:30am-10pm. The
Captain’s Bar open from 10am. Find us downstairs at the
Great House, #13 Cork St., Belize City. (Across from the
Radisson Fort George). Tel: 02-34759. Fax:
02-34722. Email: smoky@btl.net.
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