Belize!

Presentation on Belize by Hannah Smith

The Red, white and blue flag is a symbol of the unity of their nation. Prior to independence, the people’s united party (pup) proposed a blue flag with the coat of arms in a white circle.

Belize currency to the american dollar One american dollar is equivalent to two Belizean dollars. You can exchange the currency nearly anywhere in the country or belize. Restauraunts, shops, etc.

Capital of Belize is Belmopan. Major Cities: Belize City, San Ignacio, Punta Gorda, & Corozal.

Vacation Destinati

ons3 of the most popular

vacation destinations in Belize!

*Belize City*San Ignacio*Belize Barrier Reef

Belize City

Ways to travel to Belize city, belizePlane - Flight from WV to NYC: $49.00 (one way)From NYC to Belize: $295.00 (round trip) Source: CheapOair.com

Cruise - From Charleston, SC to Belize City, Belize: $739.00 (round trip)Plane ticket from WV to Charleston, NC: $36.00 (one way)

Vacationing in belize

Places to stay in Belize City

1.Name: The Great HouseAddress: 13 Cork Street, Belize City, Belize Cost: $147.00 per night

2.Name: Royal Palm Island Resort Address: Royal Palm Island, Belize City, BelizeCost: $783.00 per night

The Great house $147 per night

Royal palm island resort $783 per night

Activities/Things to see

Things to do and see while vacationing in Belize City,

Belize

1.Belize Zoo

2.St. John’s Cathedral

3.Cave Tubing

4.Snorkeling & Diving

5.Swim at “The Blue Hole”

6.Belize City Lighthouse

7.Boat Ride on the Old Belize River

Belize ZooCost: $75 per person (price varies depending on what type of tour you decide to take.)

Opened in 1983 & founded by Sharon MatolaPhone: +501-822-8000

Number of Animals: 125Number of Species: 48Area: 29 acres

Cool Fact #1None of the animals at the Belize Zoo have been taken from the wild. They have been orphaned, injured, given to them from other zoos, born there, or confiscated from the government. (It is illegal to keep wildlife as pets.)

Private cave tubing Cost: $125.00 per person-Led by a local guide-All-inclusive tour-Buffet lunch included-Free drinks-Free port pickup & drop-off-Small group tours-Optional ziplining package available!

St. john’s cathedral in belize city, belize

Facts about St. John’s Cathedral It was built in the early 1800s. It is the oldest surviving building of Belize’s colonial period. -Oldest Anglican Church in Central America!

-The church was built by slaves from bricks brought to Belize as ballast in the hulls of ships sailing from Europe. The building took eight years to complete and inside one can find many original architectural touches including intricate stained glass windows, ornate mahogany pews and an antique organ.

Fact! #2Approximately 75% of Belizeans are Roman Catholics &

Protestants!

Restaurants in Belize City1.“The Wet Lizard” (Bar + Restaurant) 4.3 Star Review

http://mybelizeexperience.com/belize-tours/wet-lizard-tours-restaurant-bar/

2. “The Smoky Mermaid”-All items are under $10.00-They serve breakfast all day on Saturdays-Authorized to serve lobster on & off season-They offer cateringhttp://www.smokymermaid.com/menus.html

3. “Bird’s Isle Restaurant” 4.5 star reviewhttps://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g291968-d2090861-Reviews-Bird_s_Isle-Belize_City_Belize_District.html

The Wet Lizard * 4.3 Star review

The smoky mermaid

Bird’s isle Restaurant * 4.5 Star Review

Popular foods in belize

Popular foods in belizeThe “gibnut” is very popular, it is either the paca or the taczanowskii. They are nocturnal burrowing rodents found in South & Central America forests.

Seafood like shrimp, lobster & crab are also eaten often there.

Rice & beans with a choice of beef, chicken, pork, lobster, shrimp, or game meat is one of the most important items on the local diet, keyed as the “national dish”. The meat is cooked with recado, which is a mixture of spices including annatto, oregano, cumin, clove, cinnamon, black pepper, allspice, garlic, and salt,

A taste of belize!

Fact #3Belize City was founded in the mid 17th century by British

lumber harvesters. Belize has a parliamentary democracy & constitutional

monarchy. The Queen of England is also the Queen of Belize!

The End! Go See Belize!