Belize City is the largest city in Belize.
If you’re planning a destination wedding in Belize City, it’s nice to provide your wedding guests with a list of local activities and attractions.
This way, wedding groups have things to do on their free time. Although they are visiting for your wedding, they will most likely stay longer and make a vacation out of it.
The culture in Belize City is similar to cities in Caribbean islands.
It’s always busy and there are plenty of things to do. The city is on the east coast of the nation and is the main port. Since it’s a location for many cruise ships, there are many popular excursions nearby.
Explore the Caves
Belize is famous for their amazing caves and one of the top attractions in this city is cave tubing! Belize wedding groups can check out Belize Jungle Trek for an adventurous tour. You’re able to relax in an inner tube while gliding down the water through breathtaking caves! Your guide will also make this activity an educational one.
Another way to see the caves is to zip line from one to another. A great place to do this exhilarating activity is through Chukka Tours Raiders of the Lost Mayan Cave. You will travel through many different levels of the Mayan underworld!
On this group tour you will rappel down a rock, zip line over the jungle and into different caves and more. While doing all of this, your guide will teach you the history about the caves!
Belize Zoo
The Belize Zoo is a very popular attraction in Belize City. It’s considered “the best little zoo in the world.” For your wedding guests that are animal lovers, this will be at the top of their to do list.
At the zoo you’ll see all different species of animals that live in Belize. The animals aren’t in cages, they’re in their natural environments! It’s a fun activity for all ages! The night tour is a nice option because you can see all of the nocturnal animals and even feed some.
Historical Sites
For your wedding guests that enjoy history or learning more about Belize, they will want to check out some of the historical sites in Belize City. One place to visit is St. John’s Cathedral, which is the oldest Anglican church in Central America. It has a beautiful ceiling!
Another historical site in the city is the Old Belize Cultural and Historical Center. It’s a great place to see the past and the culture of Belize. There are multiple attractions and a restaurant! In order to get the most of your experience, consider taking a guided tour to these sites so your guide can teach you about everything you’re seeing.
The Museum of Belize is also a nice place to visit if guests want to do some sightseeing. It’s a very affordable activity and you get to learn more about the history of Belize. You will learn a lot about Mayan history as well!
Another stop on the historical sites tour that your wedding guests may want to take themselves on is the Government House. If you have a guide, you’ll get more out of your visit there.
Belize City is a popular place to stay in the country because it’s right by the airport. It’s convenient and there is a lot of things to do in the area! For your guests that will most likely be traveling to the city for the first time, it’s nice to provide them with ideas to do as a group.
Cayes
Belize is a very unique and one-of-a-kind place. Although Belize City isn’t a beach place, it’s part of Belize District which includes the cayes that are nearby. Cayes are islands that are located between the mainland and the barrier reef.
The barrier reef in Belize is the largest in the Western Hemisphere and attracts many tourists. The cayes are where Belize wedding groups can sunbathe, fish, snorkel, scuba dive and enjoy other water sports.
The cayes have resorts on them and they are great options to have your destination wedding if you want a beach wedding. You and your guests will love the tropical environment, complete with palm trees and all!
A few of the most popular cayes are Ambergris Caye, Caye Caulker and Glover’s Reef. Tobacco Caye and South Water Caye are both located on the barrier reef. They are great places for diving. Belize has a lot to offer, you just have to explore the country!