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Map of Corozal Town
Corozal Town
is the capital of Corozal District. Corozal Town is located about 84
miles north of Belize City, and 9 miles from the border with Mexico.
Corozal was a private estate before becoming a town in the 1840s,
mostly settled by Mestizo refugees from the Caste War of
Yucatán.
Link: Large Birthview of Corozal City
Much of the town was built over an ancient Maya city sometimes known as
Santa Rita; this may have been the
original Pre-Columbian town called Chetumal.
The town was badly damaged by Hurricane Janet in 1955 and was
substantially rebuilt afterwards.
Corozal Town has attracted a large expat population, but still remains
a slow moving and sleepy town. The people are very friendly and there
is something of a hippie vibe around. The setting overlooking the
crystal clear bay is tranquil and makes this an ideal place to relax
and just soak in the Caribbean atmosphere.
The
Belize Guide POI 
with Tourist Spots on Google
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