When was belmopan established

Recondev was vested with the power and authority to provide, or cause to be provided, the municipal functions necessary for the smooth running of the city's business and infrastructure. There was reluctance initially amongst foreign governments to relocate their embassies to Belmopan as there was some doubt as to whether this inland area would really become the functioning capital of Belize.

In February , the United States government broke ground and started building a new United States Embassy in Belmopan, 43 years after Belmopan was chosen as the new capital city.

The U. Embassy was inaugurated in December It uses material from the Wikipedia article "Belmopan". In March , the people of Belmopan and surrounding communities of Salvapan, San Martin, Maya Mopan, Las Flores and Riviera went to the polls for the first time in its year history. Two decades later, the council works towards the development of these spaces into recreational, entertainment, business and a cultural hub for the use of the Belmopan Community.

Guanacaste National Park, found at the entrance of Belmopan, is an urban green space. Photo by Belize Audubon Society.

Today, Belmopan is well on its way to being a thriving, modern city with the fastest-growing population, bustling with immigrants who have since settled there. Or, Belizeans and retirees who want a quiet yet clean city surrounded by mountains. The people love football and have a state-of-the-art synthetic pitch stadium—the Isidoro Beaton Stadium—home of the Belmopan Bandits Sports Franchise.

Not to mention, Belmopan also boasts a beautiful center for the arts and music named after the Father of our country, the Honorable George Price. It features exhibits and booths from all over the country and Central America; in addition to cultural presentations music, mechanical rides, and even a rodeo.

Indeed a transit point for many travelers, keep some of these historical facts in mind for your next visit. Facebook Twitter Pinterest Linkedin Tumblr. Caribbean Lifestyle Editorial Team. Related Articles. Both have their own temples which act as community centres for the larger cultural needs of the community. The community organized a Diaspora Conference in August , with participation from several Caribbean and other countries.

Belizean nationals have been extended the facility of online e-Tourist visas for visiting India. Recently, Belize government has exempted Indian nationals among other nationals , who possess a valid US visa or US Green Card from the requirement of obtaining Belizean visa for short term visits to Belize for business, tourism or official work.

Such Indian nationals will be issued an entry permit for stay up to 90 days at their entry point to Belize. All Rights Reserved. Select English Spanish. India-Belize Relations. Political Notwithstanding the distance, India and Belize enjoy friendly, warm, and cordial relations.