- Address: Belmopan, Belize;
- Phone: +501 223-1395.
The most common types of entertainment in Belize are considered extreme surfing and diving. But in addition, you can visit the equally fascinating landmark - the Maritime Museum. This historic building spread its possessions in the territory of the old fire station, located in the northern part of the city of Belize City.
What makes the Maritime Museum interesting for tourists?
The Maritime Museum in Belize will tell tourists about how the development of navigation in this country began, how it developed and what contributed to it. Tour guides will tell tourists about the Mayan Indians and their achievements in the field of navigation. The expositions presented in the museum will illustrate the history of ancient and real seafaring, tell about the art of navigation.
Maya were recognized by scientists as the only tribe of Indians who mastered navigation. Maya water element was conquered on hollowed out canoes, the size of which could vary significantly. In such comfortable and practical boats, the Indians have crossed thousands of miles of water. It is worth noting that the Maya swam only in the coastal waters, because not enough strong canoes could not stand the zealous sea.
Many of the exhibits of the Maritime Museum can be seen in the photo, but this does not compare with the impression when you see firsthand. Travelers will get acquainted with such sights:
- Canoe models on which the Indians were swimming;
- the main ships of the Mayan settlements , intended for military operations and trade;
- Also here you can see various outlandish seashells raised from the seabed, stunning stones, turned over by water and much more.
How to get to the museum?
The Maritime Museum is located in the northern part of Belmopan , it is possible to reach it by public transport, the building of the old fire station will serve as a landmark.