George Price Highway

Western Highway between San Ignacio and Belmopan

The Western Highway is one of four main highways in Belize. It originates in Belize City, runs west through Hattieville, Belize Zoo, the capital city of Belmopan (northern outskirts), San Ignacio Cayo, San José Succotz (across the river from Xunantunich archaeological site) and terminates at the Guatemalan border at Benque Viejo. The highway bisects the country and ties the eastern and western parts of Belize together. A new steel bridge over Beaver Dam Creek was constructed to replace the broken concrete one.

in1927 the humming bird highway was built. putted by charles rublee