Belize
Geographical & General info
- Capital: Belmopan
- Population: approx. 405,000
- Languages: English (official), Belizean Creole, Spanish
- Area: 22,966 km²
- Time Zone: UTC-6 (CST)
- Currency: Belize dollar (BZD)
- Flag colors: Blue, red, white
- National Day: September 21 (Independence Day)
- National Anthem: Land of the Free
- Neighboring countries: Mexico, Guatemala
Top 15 Largest cities
- Belize City
- San Ignacio
- San Pedro
- Orange Walk Town
- Belmopan
- Dangriga
- Corozal Town
- Benque Viejo del Carmen
- Punta Gorda
- Placencia
- Ladyville
- Trial Farm
- San Jose Succotz
- Hopkins
- Spanish Lookout
Top 15 Attractions
- Great Blue Hole
- Ambergris Caye & San Pedro
- Caye Caulker
- Xunantunich Maya Ruins
- Actun Tunichil Muknal (ATM Cave)
- Caracol Archaeological Reserve
- Hol Chan Marine Reserve
- Placencia Peninsula
- Lamanai Maya Ruins
- Mountain Pine Ridge Forest Reserve
- Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary
- Shark Ray Alley
- Altun Ha
- Barton Creek Cave
- Belize Zoo
Climate and Nature
Belize features a tropical climate with a distinct dry season and rainforest-covered interior. It is home to the Belize Barrier Reef, the second-largest coral reef system in the world. Its landscape spans dense jungle, sacred Maya caves, and turquoise Caribbean islands.
Culture and Gastronomy
Belizean culture is a vibrant blend of Maya, Garifuna, Creole, Mestizo, and Mennonite influences. Cuisine centers around coconut-infused rice and beans, stew chicken, savory fry jacks, and abundant fresh seafood like lobster and conch.
Economy
Tourism is the primary driver of Belize's economy, fueled by eco-tourism, world-class scuba diving, and cruise tourism. Agriculture (sugar cane, citrus, bananas) and marine exports also play significant roles in the national economy.
Did you know?
- Belize is the only country in Central America where English is the official language?
- The Great Blue Hole is a giant marine sinkhole over 300 meters wide and 124 meters deep, made famous by Jacques Cousteau?
- Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary is the world's first nature reserve established specifically to protect jaguars?
- The island motto of Caye Caulker is "Go Slow", capturing the relaxed pace of Caribbean island life?
- Belize has one of the lowest population densities in Central America, with over a third of its land area under environmental protection?
Live footage: Discover Belize via webcams and livestreams
Watch the most current webcams in Belize and enjoy real-time footage from beautiful locations. Whether you want to check the current weather, see the crowds at points of interest, or simply want to daydream with a livestream from Belize: our interactive map points you to the best camera viewpoints.
All webcam locations in Belize: Weather & Info
In the list below you'll find all available webcams from Belize in alphabetical order. Click on a city for the full live connection, current temperature, wind speed and local weather conditions for that specific place.
