Why go
- Capital city of Belize.
- Served by Uaxactun Airport (UAX).
History
Belmopan is the capital city of Belize. Its population in 2022 was 20,754. Belmopan is the smallest capital city in the continental Americas and the second-largest settlement in Belize, behind the former capital Belize City. Founded as a planned community in 1970, it is one of the newest national capital cities in the world. Since 2000, Belmopan has been one of two settlements in Belize to hold official city status, along with Belize City.
Where to stay
Restaurants & places to go
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Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 5 direct destinations
- Regional Air Iceland 9N (CNC) · 5 routes: Belize City, CUK, San Pedro, SQS, TZA
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 4 direct destinations
- Regional Air Iceland 9N (CNC) · 4 routes: BCV, Belize City, San Pedro, TZA
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Uaxactun Airport (UAX); 7 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: BCV has direct flights to 5 destinations on 1 airline (incl. Belize City, CUK, San Pedro, SQS, TZA).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Belmopan. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.