The sun is hot, the streets are crowded and the residents wouldn’t have it any other way. Welcome to Belize City, Belize’s largest and busiest city.

Busy, of course, is a relative term, in that the living in Belize City is laid back and friendly. The city is the country’s heart and soul of commerce, and has a diverse population of professional people, street vendors and shopkeepers. And they all know each other, and never hesitate to stop to chat. If you’re a tourist in a hurry, it’s best to simply go with the slow Belize City flow.