Cities Near Belize City
Cities near Belize City, BZ: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Chetumal, Puerto Barrios, Choloma. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Belize City, BZ is Chetumal, about 70 mi (113 km) away — roughly 2 hr 6 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chetumal | 70 mi / 113 km | 2 hr 6 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Puerto Barrios | 125 mi / 201 km | 2 hr 55 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Choloma | 131 mi / 211 km | 3 hr 3 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| San Pedro Sula | 138 mi / 223 km | 3 hr 13 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| El Progreso | 147 mi / 237 km | 3 hr 26 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| La Ceiba | 152 mi / 245 km | 3 hr 33 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Cobán | 201 mi / 323 km | 4 hr 23 min | 52 min | Short break |
| Comayagua | 214 mi / 344 km | 4 hr 40 min | 54 min | Short break |
| Campeche | 222 mi / 358 km | 4 hr 51 min | 55 min | Short break |
| Cozumel | 223 mi / 359 km | 4 hr 52 min | 55 min | Short break |
Day trips from Belize City
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Chetumal. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Weekend getaways from Belize City
Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Puerto Barrios, Choloma, San Pedro Sula, El Progreso, La Ceiba. Worth an overnight or a full weekend.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Belize City include Chetumal, Puerto Barrios, Choloma, San Pedro Sula, El Progreso. The closest is Chetumal, about 70 miles (113 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.
More about Belize City
Nearby city travel guides
- → Best time to visit Chetumal
- → Best time to visit Puerto Barrios
- → Best time to visit Choloma
- → Best time to visit San Pedro Sula
- → Best time to visit El Progreso
- → Best time to visit La Ceiba
- → Best time to visit Cobán
- → Best time to visit Comayagua
- → Best time to visit Campeche
- → Best time to visit Cozumel