Airline Information
For more information, contact your hotel desk. International Carriers
Belize City
AeroCaribe 227-7185
Air Jamaica 800-523-5585
American Airlines 223-2522
Continental Airlines 227-8309
TACA 227-7363
U.S. Airways 800-622-1015 Local Carriers & Charters
Carl Bee Air Service
Municipal Airstrip 223-3542/224-4253
Javier's Flying Service, Ltd.
Municipal Airstrip 223-1029/223-5360
Maya Island Air
International Airport 225-2336
Municipal Airstrip 223-1140
Caye Caulker 226-0012
Corozal 422-2874
Dangriga 522-2659
Placencia 523-3475
Punta Gorda 722-2856
San Pedro 226-2945
Tropic Air
International Airport 225-2302
Municipal Airstrip 224-5671/224-5720
Caye Caulker 226-0040
Corozal 722-2725
Dangriga 522-2129
Placencia 523-3410
Punta Gorda 722-2008
San Pedro 226-2012 Airport Departure Tax
Currently there is an airport departure tax of $15USD required plus a $1.25USD security tax plus a Protected Areas Conservation Trust (PACT) fee of $3.75 USD, which is used to promote, enhance and conserve Belize's protected areas. Hospitals & Medical Facilities
Medical care is available at hospitals and clinics throughout the country. Each district is listed below:
Belize City:
Karl Heusner Memorial 223-1548
Belize Medical Assoc. (Private) 223-0303
Corozal Hospital 422-2076
Dangriga Hospital 522-2078
La Loma Luz, Cayo 824-2087
Orange Walk Hospital 322-2072
Punta Gorda Hospital 722-2026
San Ignacio Hospital 824-2066 Language
English is the official language and is widely spoken, as is Spanish. Maya, Garifuna and Creole are also spoken. Population
The population of Belize is approximately 280,000 comprising Creoles (African-European), Garinagus (Black Caribs), Mestizos (Spanish-Indian), Maya and Europeans. Taxes
There is a 9% government/hotel tax. A general sales tax of 10% has been implemented and is applicable to goods and services. Time Zone
Central Standard Time. Belize does not observe daylight-saving time. Tipping/Gratuity
Tipping is voluntary. Usually 10% is acceptable with 15% for exceptional service. In some cases a gratuity may be added to your check. This practice varies with each establishment. Be sure to ask before paying the bill. Topography
Belize is an area of only 8,867 square miles. It is situated on the East Coast of Central America on the Caribbean Sea. Mexico borders Belize to the north and Guatemala to the west and south. It possesses the second-largest barrier reef in the world (185 miles long). Water
Drinking water is potable.
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Climate
The climate is subtropical, with a brisk prevailing wind from the Caribbean Sea. The annual temperature averages about 80 degrees F. The rainy season is between June and August. Clothing
Light, informal clothing is recommended, except for jungle excursions where the thick forest growth and insects should be taken into account. A sweater or jacket for cool inland mornings and evenings is advisable. Currency Exchange
Local currency is the Belize Dollar, or Bz. One U.S. dollar is worth $2BZD. Entry Requirements
A passport (the validity of which must extend beyond the duration of your stay) is required to enter, along with proof of return. No visas are required from the United States, United Kingdom and most Caribbean Countries. Most other countries require visas. Check with your travel representative. Visitors are allowed a one-month visit without requesting an extension.
Anyone traveling with an infant must provide proper documentation for the child including a valid passport. In the event a passport is not available, an exception may be made with an original copy of the child's birth certificate, and a visitor's permit may be issued for a fee of $25 USD. Government
Belize is an independent country with a democratically elected parliamentary government and is a British Commonwealth member.
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