Located in the northeastern coast of of Central America, Belize is an adventure destination. Belize boast incredible nature, pristine beaches, incredible mayan cities and ruins and the longest barrier reef in the Western Hemisphere.
Why Visit Belize
NATURE
Belize has a lot of different ecosystems and natural habitats, from the barrier reef to jungles, rainforest, mountains and subterranean limestone caves, allowing wildlife to flourish, unbeatable for travelers wanting to discover nature and its treasures.
BEACHES
Belize’s beaches are spectacularly beautiful, some right next to tropical rainforest. They are crystal clear and the temperature is perfect year round, allowing tourists to get adventurous with activities like snorkeling, diving and sailing.
MAYAN RUINS
Belize played an important role in the ancient Mayan civilization, and thanks to that its ruins can be found everywhere. The country has more Mayan ruins per square mile than any other country. Some of them are opened for locals and tourists to visit and explore. The main ones are: Caracol, Xunantunich, Lamanai, Cahal Pech, Nim Li Punit, Altun Ha, and Tikal.
CORAL REEF
Belize has the largest coral reef in the western hemisphere. It comprises seven (7) key marine reserve zones, over four hundred cayes (islands) and three (3) atolls. It’s a heaven for marine wildlife to live, and its a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its significant habitats and natural development.
WEATHER
Belize is a tropical country, with a warm weather all year round. The average annual temperature is 84F (29C).
Located in the northeastern coast of of Central America, Belize is an adventure destination. Belize boast incredible nature, pristine beaches, incredible mayan cities and ruins and the longest barrier reef in the Western Hemisphere.
Why Visit Belize
NATURE
Belize has a lot of different ecosystems and natural habitats, from the barrier reef to jungles, rainforest, mountains and subterranean limestone caves, allowing wildlife to flourish, unbeatable for travelers wanting to discover nature and its treasures.
BEACHES
Belize’s beaches are spectacularly beautiful, some right next to tropical rainforest. They are crystal clear and the temperature is perfect year round, allowing tourists to get adventurous with activities like snorkeling, diving and sailing.
MAYAN RUINS
Belize played an important role in the ancient Mayan civilization, and thanks to that its ruins can be found everywhere. The country has more Mayan ruins per square mile than any other country. Some of them are opened for locals and tourists to visit and explore. The main ones are: Caracol, Xunantunich, Lamanai, Cahal Pech, Nim Li Punit, Altun Ha, and Tikal.
CORAL REEF
Belize has the largest coral reef in the western hemisphere. It comprises seven (7) key marine reserve zones, over four hundred cayes (islands) and three (3) atolls. It’s a heaven for marine wildlife to live, and its a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its significant habitats and natural development.
WEATHER
Belize is a tropical country, with a warm weather all year round. The average annual temperature is 84F (29C).
- Name: Belize
- Capital: Belmopan
- Official Languages: English
- Currency: Belize dollar
- Time Zone: UTC−6
Bucket List
Skydive in the Great Blue Hole
Visit Caye Caulker
Scuba diving in the Coral Reef
Explore Caracol Maya Ruins
Hike a waterfall in Cockscomb Basin
Tour the ATM cave
Feed the sharks at the The Hol Chan Marine Reserve
Catch a Belizean sunset
What to expect
LANGUAGE
English is the official language in Belize. However, Belizean Creole, Garifuna, Mandarin, Spanish and Maya are also spoken in the country.
ELECTRICITY
In Belize the standard voltage is 110 V and the frequency is 60 Hz. That’s the standard voltage in the american continent; If you are traveling from the EU you will need an adaptor.
CURRENCY
The Belizean Dollar is the official currency in Belize. Dollars are freely used, however other foreign currencies like euros are not. Credit cards are widely accepted. It is encouraged to exchange it in a bank or withdraw it directly from the ATM if you are flying in with another currency than american dollars. 1 USD equals 2 belizean dollars (as of 2020)
CLIMATE
Belize has a subtropical climate with distinct wet and dry seasons, typically hot and humid day and night year round. Temperatures annually range from 50-95°F, with a mean annual temperature of 79°F.
SAFETY
Belize is not the safest country in the western hemisphere, as the poverty rate is high. Exercise increased caution, as violent crime is not rare, especially in the south. However, a significant portion of violent crime is gang-related and do not target tourists.
How to get around
By plane
The two main airlines of Belize are Tropic Air and Maya Island Air. They offer domestic regular and charter flights (don’t expect big airplanes but small caravan-style planes) to many destinations around the country, including the cayes.
By Car
Renting a car is a good alternative and easy to do in the majority of the biggest cities, however, is not cheap. Roads aren’t in the best conditions either. Use common sense and don’t leave valuables visible in your car while unattended.
By Bus
Buses are the preferred way to get around in the country, with terminals in major cities and bus stops in every town. They are usually old school buses or alike, with no air conditioning. Taking an express bus is recommended if you don’t want to stop in every city.
By Taxis
Taxis are popular in Belize. They can drive you anywhere you want to go. They do not have meters and you would have to negotiate the price, is not the cheapest way either.
By Boat
Ferries and water taxis are available to visit the cayes, served by San Pedro Belize Express Water Taxi and Ocean Ferry Belize. There are also a couple smaller companies offering private trips.
Visa Policy
Nationals of the following countries do not require a visa to enter Belize as tourists, visitors in transit or business visitors for a period of 30 days: US, European Union, Caribbean Community member states, South America, South Africa, Tunisia, Morocco, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland. Refer to the full country list here.
In order to stay longer than 30 days as a tourist (not for paid or unpaid work) an Extension of Stay application must be submitted. It is best to submit an application at least 2 – 3 days before the 30 days period expires.
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