Shopping...

[Oma24boys]

I read somewhere and have not been able to find information on a shopping area in Belize. It is not where ship's passengers and tendered to. Has anyone heard of it? Thanks!

[groovybaby76]

RE: Was just there on Thursday...not much in the way of shopping in my opinion. There are a few stores (jewlery, pharmacy, purses and bagsk, t-shirts, etc) when you first get off the tenders at the tourist city party...but walk too far from that and it's a scary place. We took and excursion that took us to one of the other islands and there was some local art and things like that to buy, but I would definitely not view Belize as prime shopping material. Hope that helps.

[goldsnn]

If you've been to St. Thomas you could be disappointed. Very little to do in the town of Belize. Shops are very small in size, and prices are only a little reasonable, no big deals.

You can get off the ship for a little shopping, back for lunch and a nap by the pool in the afternoon.

Nancy

[Oma24boys]

The shopping area I was looking for is called the National Crafts Market...it is by the Radison. I have sent an email to the Belize Chamber of Commerce to get additional information. Thanks for the responses!:)

[rjscott]

We went to the National Craft Center. It is a small shop, with a limited variety of items. The prices seem good for the island, so if you feel you are helping the economy in Belize by buying a item or two, this is probably the best place to do it.

 

The National Craft Center is a very short walk from the shops along the pier. Anyone should be able to direct you there from the pier.

 

Becki

[Oma24boys]

We went to the National Craft Center. It is a small shop, with a limited variety of items. The prices seem good for the island, so if you feel you are helping the economy in Belize by buying a item or two, this is probably the best place to do it.

 

The National Craft Center is a very short walk from the shops along the pier. Anyone should be able to direct you there from the pier.

 

Becki

Becki:

 

Thank you for the post...did you find some things that were not available at the pier shops? How long ago did you go? Thanks again!:)