Travel to Belize

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Travelling to Belize

Passports/Visas

All visitors must have a passport that is valid through the length of their stay US, UK, and Canadian citizens do not need a visa prior to arrival Non-US citizens should call the Belize Consulate (800.624.0686) or the Belize Embassy (202.332.9636) for visa requirements Upon departure from the US all visitors must have a round-trip ticket, or proof of departure to another country.

Health/Vaccinations

No vaccinations are required for entrance into Belize. We suggests consulting your physician in respect to anti-malarial medication. Belize offers purified water and unlike other Central American countries there are no safety issues regarding food or water consumption. Belize is a tropical environment, there are mosquitoes and other insects, generally either long sleeve shirts/pants or a light application of insect repellent will suffice.

Currency/Electricity/Phones

Exchange rate: $1.00 US = $2.00 BZE. All major credit cards are accepted with Visa and MasterCard being the most widely used at the majority of places. Travelers checks need a passport for verification and there is sometimes a fee. Electricity is 110 volts, no adapters are necessary for US appliances, some lodges utilize generators. Belize’s telecommunication system is reliable and AT&T, Sprint, and MCI are all easily accessed. Internet access is available at some of the properties we frequent.

Weather

Belize can be best described as having sub-tropical climate. Temperatures average between 50° F and 95° F with an average of 79° F. November to February is the coolest months with an average of 75° F. May to September is the warmest with an average of 81°F. Belize has a dry season, which runs approximately from December – May. The rainy season runs June – November but changing global weather patterns are making it more difficult to predict.

What to Bring

Water bottle or canteen, Insect repellant, Your favorite field bag or small pack, Flashlight, Poncho or waterproof protection for rain, Light sweatshirt or long-sleeve shirt or light covering for occasional cool evenings, Loose 100% cotton clothing; shorts are fine; trousers are useful for bush walking; for town, trousers or, for women, shorts are fine but skirts or light dresses are nice; T-shirts or cotton shirts or tops serve well Sun block and sunglasses, Gallon-size zip-lock bags; good to put stuff in when it rains, Binoculars, bird, and mammal guides (see reading list provided), You might wish to make sure you have clean nicer shirts/shorts or trousers to wear to dinner, Shoes should be light with good traction; sneakers or tennis shoes are often too slippery on trails; heavy boots sometimes have too much tread; running shoes are fine, or some sort of light leather or canvas shoe or boot; synthetic lining often makes leather boots hot, so look for no lining or at least lining of a breathable fabric Cotton socks,Bathing suit; mask and snorkel if you plan to go to the cayes, Large towel or beach towel for swimming, Sandals or flip-flops, Camera, film, Travel clock/alarm and batteries, Journal.