Also Known as: The Garden City

Location: Located near the junction of the Western HIghway, which leads from Belize City to San Ignacio (approximately 52 miles).

Established: 1970.

Facts: It replaced Belize City as the administrative center of the country following the devastation of the previous capital brought by Hurricane Hattie in 1961.

Educational Institutions:

a) Pre-Schools
b) Primary Schools
c) Secondary Schools
d) The University of Belize (which provides studies in Education, Business, Arts and Sciences, Engineering, Agriculture and Natural Resources, and Nursing.

Must See Attractions in Belmopan:

a) Guanacaste National Park
b) The Belize Zoo
c) The "Inland" Blue Hole - Underground River
d) Cave Tubing Adventures
e) Five Blue Lake

Belmopan Photos

Prime Ministers Office	Capital City - Arch
Market Place - Parking lot	Ministers Offices
United States Embassy - Belmopan	Belmopan Police Department