| Facts About
Belize
- English is the official language
- We drive on the right side of the road.
- Our electricity is 110 volts, same as the U.S.
- Formerly known as British Honduras, Belize gained its independence and was renamed in 1981
- Water and food are generally safe. Purified water is available at all establishments PE utilizes.
- The exchange rate is fixed at $2.00BZ to $1.00US
- The US dollar is widely accepted
- Taxes: hotel tax of 7%; sales tax of 8% on goods and service.
Getting To Belize
Direct flights to/from the United States:
Houston to/from Belize City--Continental Airlines and TACA International Airlines
Dallas to/from Belize City--American Airlines
Miami to/from Belize City--American Airlines and TACA International Airlines
New airlines now or soon to be serving Belize include: U.S Airways and Air Jamaica
Flights to/from Guatemala:
Belize City to/from Guatemala City--Aerovias (Monday, Wednesday and Friday)
Belize City to/from Tikal / Flores†Maya Island Air and Tropic Air
Flights to/from Honduras:
San Pedro Sula to/from Belize City--Taca International Air Line
Also from La Ceiba and Tegucigalpa north to Belize City
Flights/buses to/from Mexico
Cancun to/from Chetumal (Mexico-Belize border)--Aerocaribe Airlines (Tuesday and
Thursdays), with first class bus to/from Chetumal to Belize City. (Total traveling
time 8-9 hours)
Packing For Your Belize Trip
Many of these items are available in Belize, but in case you are staying at a jungle lodge far from supplies or a nearby town, it is best to have them on hand.
- Personal medication
- Basic first-aid
- Insect repellant and sun-screen
- Sun glasses
- Back pack for day trips
- Water bottles
- Rain poncho
- Casual clothing
- Hat
- Comfortable shoes or hiking boots
- Sandals or reef walkers
- Camera, extra film and batteries
- Flashlights
- Consult with your doctor for vaccinations (none may be required)
- Optional: field guides, binoculars etc.
Recommended bird guides: Howell and Webb, National Geographic Birds of North America (Third Edition)
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