Travel to Belize

International flights to Belize go through Charlotte, Dallas, Houston, Miami, Los Angeles and Montego Bay, Jamaica. Flights arrive in Belize City, then if you are heading to the offshore cays and atolls, you will travel from here either by boat or small private charter plane, depending on location.

The major airlines servicing Belize are:


Air Jamaica

American Airlines

Continental

TACA

US Airways

Visitors to Belize must be in possession of a passport valid for at least 3 months after the date of arrival and a return ticket with sufficient funds to cover their stay. If you have fallen in love with our country and would like to stay longer, you can request a one-month extension from the Immigration and Nationality Department.

Visas for Belize

A complete list of countries whose citizens DO NOT require visas to enter Belize.
List of countries whose citizens DO require visas to enter Belize.

Entry visas should be obtained prior to coming to Belize and a complete list of Belize representation abroad can be found here:

Helpful Tips

If you are visiting the Cayes and/or the Barrier Reef, bring your shorts, T-shirts, and bathing suits, as well as some comfortable tennis shoes or deck shoes. As the sun is probably more intense than what you are used to at home, bring a cap to protect your head from the tropical sun when you are boating and/or fishing and use sunscreen protection.

Loose fitting, light colored cotton pants and camping shirts, along with a comfortable pair of hiking shoes or boots are appropriate for exploring the Mainland or trekking through the rain forest. When visiting the Maya Ruins or traipsing through the jungle, a hat with a wide brim will provide shade from the tropical sun, as well as provide protection from a tropical shower.

Getting Around

Ambergris Caye, the largest of about 1000 cayes (islands) located in the northern most waters of Belize, Central America. This narrow strip of paradise surrounded by the azure Caribbean, is approximately 25 miles long and was once a part of the Yucatan Peninsula. Get there by small plane or water taxi.

Taxi service is available to and from destinations in San Pedro Town, as far north as the river and as far south as Victoria House, the hotel furthest to the south of Ambergris Caye. Most hotels and resorts provide transportation for guests to and from the airstrip and boat docks. Taxi fare is charged according to the number of persons and how far you wanted to be transported.

Caye Caulker is located 12 miles from the mainland. It is only 5 miles long and seperated into 2 parts. The main village is on the southern portion. Get there by small plane or water taxi.

On the mainland, you will want some form of transportation. The least expensive way to get around Belize on a day to day basis is by bus. Buses run regular schedules and by other Central American standards, Belizean buses are clean, roomy and efficient. No reservations required though often recommended as some bus routes fill up quickly and completely. Rental cars are also available in the larger towns and cities. There are many international and local rental agencies available.

Language
Everyone in Belize speaks English.

Tipping
Tip if you find the service good. Tipping can range from 10-15%.