Belize Travel Guide

Be prepared and arm yourself with all the information you'll need before travelling. Here you'll find an assortment of travel guide resources that cover all manner of topics from when best to visit Belize to what visas you'll need in order to get there. In our Top Travel Tips section you'll also find details on food, shopping, money, WiFi and much more plus you can also learn more about the style of travel of our group tours in Belize and the rest of Central America with details on transport and accommodation.

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Best Places to Visit

Discover the best places to visit on your trip to Belize, from Caye Caulker to San Ignacio

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Best Time to Visit

Plan your visit with the best beach weather or with the rains for lush landscapes

Currency

Top Travel Tips

Perfect for those wanting to know about the currency, food, voltage, duty free and more

Visas

Tourist Visas

Visa requirements for Belize and information on getting your visa

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Central America tours

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Get to know Belize

Recommended Reading

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    by Zee Edgell
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    by Bruce Barcott
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    by Carlos Ledson Miller
Did you know...?

Facts about Belize

  • El Duende is a thumbless dwarf in Belizean folklore who lives in the forest and punishes children who kill animals.
  • You will not find any US fast food chains in Belize, which means no McDonalds and no Starbucks.
  • The tallest building in Belize is a Mayan temple at Caracol, which stands at around 44m in height.

Belize Travel Advice

We keep up-to-date with the latest travel advisories to Belize and follow advice as set out by the British Foreign Office. Safety of our travellers is paramount and we recommend that you check the latest travel updates from the relevant advisory body in your country.

Useful Online Resources:

The official Belize Tourist Organisation site and the latest Belize Weather Updates from the BBC.