Website design By BotEap.comBelize is the only English-speaking British Commonwealth country in Central America. Nestled between Mexico and Guatemala, Belize opens its heart to the Caribbean Sea. Very close to the United States and Canada, only a couple of hours of flight will bring you here. Enjoy activities like hiking, horseback riding, bird watching, caving, canoeing, kayaking, rafting, tubing, scuba diving, and fishing in Belize at affordable prices.

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Website design By BotEap.comA passport valid for at least 6 months after the departure date is required along with proof of return. Citizens of the United States, British Commonwealth nations, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Greece, Iceland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Mexico, Spain, Switzerland, Tunisia, Turkey, Uruguay, and Canada can be here without a visa. Others should check with their local Belizean Consulate or Embassy for visas. Tourists are normally granted a 30-day stay, and one can go to Belize City and request that the stay be extended for six months for a small fee.

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Website design By BotEap.comIf you wish to bring your own aircraft, you must enter Belize through the Philip Goldson International Airport in Belize City. Be sure to obtain permission from the Chief Civil Aviation Officer 48 hours before your arrival. Documents will be inspected and a normal flight plan must be submitted along with the appropriate fee. Apart from its own plane, American Airlines, Continental Airlines, Taca and Aeroméxico are operating regular flights. It only takes a couple of hours to be here from Miami, Florida, Houston, Texas, or New Orleans, Louisiana.

Website design By BotEap.comPassport and travel documents must be available to clear customs. In addition to your personal items, only 200 cigarettes or ½ pound of tobacco items, 20 ounces of alcohol, and one bottle of personal perfume are allowed.

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Website design By BotEap.comThe sea route can be adventurous and perfectly enjoyed. The Caribbean Sea is beautiful and the trip could add a nice part to your trip to Belize. However, ships must clear customs and enter Belize City, Dangripa, Punta Gorda, Big Creek, or San Pedro on Ambergris Caye.

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Website design By BotEap.comChoose this route if you are willing to enjoy the rough and tough. The bad roads will take almost three to six days from Texas to Mexico. Be sure to bring your driver’s license or permit along with any vehicle registration certificates. You would need a temporary import permit for the vehicle to cross the Mexican border, and Belize customs officials would very well provide it. Do not speed up and stay on the right side of the roads.

Website design By BotEap.comLiability or third party insurance is also required. Also, if you do not have an International Driver’s Permit, you will need a temporary driver’s permit, and you can obtain one from the Main Licensing Officer in Belize City. You could even bring your camper, however overnight parking in public places is not allowed.

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Website design By BotEap.comYou can also rent a car or golf cart in Belize City for which a valid driver’s license is required. Owning a car is a great way to experience Belize.

Website design By BotEap.comBelize is only 68 miles wide and 180 miles long. So fill up your gas tanks and remember not to pick up hitchhikers or drive at night. Bus services are also available around Belize. Novello’s, Z-Line, Betty’s and Venus can take you to major cities.

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Website design By BotEap.comIf you’re traveling on a budget, you can vacation for as little as $40 per day in mainland Belize, while transportation will be extra. Room and accommodation in luxury accommodations and good hotels cost between $100 and $150 per day. Group adventure tours outfitted in exclusive all-inclusive accommodations range from $100 to $150 per day. Reservations are always a good idea and don’t forget to ask about group discounts.

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Website design By BotEap.comThere are several commercial banks in Belize City. Atlantic Bank Limited, Alliance Bank, Bank of Nova Scotia, Barclay’s Bank PLC and Belize Bank Limited will be happy to assist you if necessary.

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Website design By BotEap.comMost hotels, restaurants, and shops accept all major credit cards. Small vendors and merchants in rural areas may only accept cash or traveler’s checks. All major credit card companies can be contacted at all commercial banks in Belize City.

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Website design By BotEap.comThe local currency is the Belize dollar. One US dollar is equal to two Belize dollars. However, US dollars are also accepted throughout the country.

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Website design By BotEap.comIt can be hard to say goodbye to Belize, however, consoling yourself that you will be back soon can help. Days of sun, water and tranquility will always be here for you, whenever you want or want to purchase your dream Belize vacation property from one of the most reputable communities in Belize.

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Website design By BotEap.comA US$20 tax is charged when leaving Belize and is payable in cash only. However, this does not apply if you are leaving Belize within 24 hours. A US$0.75 security fee is payable when entering Belize by plane and taking another on Belize flights. There is a US$5 visa charge when entering Guatemala (to see the site) via the western border; and a departure tax of US$3.50 is collected when leaving Belize on this western side.

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