Belize City Culture, Nature, Rum tasting, V.i.V.

We meet you at the port EXiT of Terminal ONE, also pickup at the hotels. A slow drive thru the city, see the Belizean way of life, the guide shares historic and current events that shape Belize. See old and new neighborhoods, churches, schools, streetside vendors. British Honduras relics include colonial mansions, Mahagony chips and old rum bottles. Hear stories of Baron Bliss, Lindberg Landing, midway a optional Stop is done at local supermarket, you may purchase at the gift shop, Deli local snacks, Beers, soft drinks, ice cream, Belize Chocolate, Coffee, Pharmacy. then we drive thru the city neighborhood looking at the fruit trees, flowering plants, orchids, birds, iguanas and maybe see a rare crocodile. then a stop at the rum factory for tasting the Rum, viewing the old Rum bottles from the Pirate days, antique distillery equipment, return to the port.

Itinerary

1. On-board the minibus the guide shares the history and culture of Belize City. How geological events, natural forces, slavery, emancipation, colonialism, world wars, sugar, timber, chicle, rum and Independence is shaping this little city. Showing the highlights of our colonial past and stopping along the route for photo moments of the BELIZE sign, the Baron Bliss Lighthouse. (10 min)
2. slow drive past the swing bridge
3. see the Memorial Park, honoring veterans of the World Wars
4. stop, take a photo (10 min)
5. see the downtown commerce area
6. Built in 1812 from Ballast stones brought on slave ship from England
7. participants 18 years and older receive 2 complimentary RUM shots , spend about 30 minutes here, opportunity to buy Belize Rum at the gift shop. NOT AVAILABLE Saturday and Sundays (30 min)