This was a blast. If you are afraid of heights, especially while walking, stay clear, but if you like doing the out of ordinary type thing, go for it!
Swing bridge is not in use, but our guide, Louigi, provided the history while we were on our way to lunch nearby.
We didn't stop at the bridge for the bridge but for Carmelita's swing bridge bar, a great local spot with bell in beer and a friendly atmosphere local and full of life I loved the local flavor and the great atmosphere Roberto welcomed us and looked after U.S. it's worth going away from the tourist track and stepping out to experience the local customs and people this was a great stop and worth the walk
Swing bridge? Actually more of a turn or spin bridge. Mounted on wheels that turn on a large round pad under the bridge, this bridge turns 90 degrees to allow boats to pass. Rare in that it is man powered, supposedly taking a minimum of 4 men to turn it. Our cabby drove over this bridge, but said he could not stop as he claimed there was a $400 fine for blocking the bridge and there is no where to pull over. We later walked across when sightseeing. It is a nice view of Haulover Creek which it crosses. You can see the boats lined up and tied off waiting to pass. Unless you are there overnight you probably won't see the bridge in operation. It is only turned twice a day in the early morning and late evening, so if you are on a cruise ship you won't be around. It was an interesting spot to view and photograph.
A must see if in Belize City. In a rough part of town but worth the effort. I felt safe walking around town during the day but might think twice doing it after dark.
If you take the water taxi to or from Belize City, you'll be right next to the swing bridge. It's on the canal, right behind the CC water taxi. It's worth a picture. It's not really a site that one goes out of their way to visit, but it is right there. You can drive or walk across it.
well worth the walk accept the street people and have fun every thing is cheaper here have your hair braided here not close to the truest area $10.00
Piccolo ponticello in ferro nel centro della città. Non serve programmare d'andarlo a vedere, non è necessario e poi comunque ci passerete in ogni caso.
It's a shame that the Swing Bridge at San Ignacio Town, Belize, is in such an unkept place. Locals use this bridge to travel from the Bullet Tree area into town. The community needs to establish some type of trash pick up system at this point, as there is more trash (paper plates mostly) at this site than at most of the other unkept parts of San Ignacio. The swing bridge is a long cable-supported wooden bridge that spans across the river. It's fun and daring to walk across, but the trash around the bridge takes away from what could be a really nice site for locals and visitors.
While it was interesting to see the bridge and the busy car and bike traffic in the city we were told the bridge isn't opened more than twice a day, early morning and evening.