Formerly British Honduras, Belize hosts a melting pot of cultures – Garifuna, Mayan, Mestizo, Chinese, Indian, Creole and Mennonite – each having made their distinct mark on the country\u2019s traditions and its cuisine. In the heart of Central America, bordered by Mexico and Guatemala, Belize offers bountiful nature: from unspoiled jungles, rainforests and caves to the\u00a0largest offshore barrier reef<\/strong>\u00a0in the Western Hemisphere, a mecca for snorkelers and scuba divers alike.<\/p>\n While Belmopan is the country\u2019s administrative capital,\u00a0Belize City<\/strong>\u00a0is the country\u2019s business capital, with banks, offices and shops lining the streets, a place where fruit and fast-food vendors jostle with those selling knickknacks. Divided by\u00a0Haulover Creek<\/strong>, a tributary of the Belize River, Belize City\u2019s north and south sides are connected by the\u00a0Swing Bridge<\/strong>, the oldest manually operated swing bridge in South America, an admirable example of 1920s architecture and a historical landmark.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>Belize City Cruise<\/h1>\n
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A Cultural Melting Pot, Mayan Ruins and Jungle Treks<\/h3>\n