⛪ St John's Cathedral Belize City

About This Sacred Site

St John's Cathedral in Belize City is the oldest Anglican church in Central America, built between 1812 and 1820 using bricks brought as ballast on ships from England. It is the only Anglican cathedral outside of England where the coronation of kings took place — four Mosquito Coast kings were crowned here. The cathedral stands as a testament to Belize's colonial history and continues to serve as an active place of worship.

Key Facts

• •Built between 1812 and 1820 with bricks shipped from England as ballast
• •The oldest Anglican church in Central America
• •Four Mosquito Coast kings were crowned here in the 19th century
• •Features a mahogany roof and antique pipe organ
• •Survived multiple hurricanes over two centuries

Location

Coordinates: 17.4942, -88.1826