What an awesome town! Be sure to take a trip south to Hopkins to see the Swinging Armadillo Hammock lounge - the best hammock hang-up anywhere. It's a short trip out to the cayes from here, and the snorkeling is great. But be forewarned - a lot of people in Belize, especially in smaller towns, are not morning people. Many don't even get up before noon, so finding breakfast can be hard. Pack some food!

1. Tobacco Caye
2. Southwater Caye
3. Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary
And much more....

Belize! I lived here for like 1 1/2 years for medical school. We lived in Los Lagos. Ladyville is on the out-skirts of Belize City. Its an okay kind of place. I would check out the Baboon Sanctuary, The Belize Zoo, Old Belize, and go Cave Tubing. All you gotta do is ask any local, they will let you know how and where to go. People are very friendly there. You can exchange your U.S. dollars easily for Belizian dollars with anyone. Much better exchange rate than at banks and stores! Make sure you check out those Mayan Ruins if you can. They are beautiful. Plus, if you get a chance, take a propeller plane from the airport, or go to downtown Belize City and take a motor boat to Caye Caulker and San Pedro (islands of the coast of Belize), trust me, you won't be sorry you went. Beautiful islands full of snorkeling, water skiing, diving, adventure sports, and much more. Don't forget to get your hair braided! Also, make sure not to miss an opportunity to go clubbing at the Princess's club in Belize City. Plus, make sure you try the national favorite "rice beans chicken!!!!!!!!!!!"

Dont drink the water, drink the rum instead

For eastern Belize, this is a great place to get back and recharge. There are all the facilities you may need from laundry and internet to french bakeries that serve pizza (I know, I didn't expect it either). You can get to an ATM here, but take your time. The booths air conditioned. There's a neat little outdoor market, but it stinks of fish so get there early in the day.

dont walk home by yourself

Orange Walk is in northern Belize and most people use it as a jumping off point to the Mayan ruins of Lamanai. This is a fun day trip as you get to the ruins via a 2 hour boat ride in which you a great chance of seeing crocodiles, various birds and various lizards. The ruins are impressive and there is quite a bit of wild life there. Orange walk is a good place just to hang out for a day or two. Like most other cities in Belize, most of the restaurants serve Chinese food.

Consider taking the public bus from Belize City to San Ignacio. It's pretty inexpensive, takes around 3 hours, and gives you the chance to interact more with local Belizeans! The jungle lodges nearby will happily pick you up from town (for a fee, of course).

For divers is a dive to the Great Blue Hole a must! Don't miss it!

To find a hotel on Caye Caulker you can take one of the island cabs. They cost 10 Belize$ per ride (not person!), for that you can check easily many hotels/hostels, ask prices and check rooms. Usually it's 10 B$ till you find a hotel but make it sure anyway before taking the cab!