1. English is the official language
2. We drive on the right side of the road.
3. Our electricity is 110 volts, same as the U.S.
4. Formerly known as British Honduras, Belize gained its independence and was renamed in 1981
5. Water and food are generally safe. Purified water is available at all establishments PE utilizes.
6. The exchange rate is fixed at $2.00BZ to $1.00US
7. The US dollar is widely accepted
8. 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.

1. Personal medication
2. Basic first-aid
3. Insect repellant and sun-screen
4. Sun glasses
5. Back pack for day trips
6. Water bottles
7. Rain poncho
8. Casual clothing
9. Hat
10. Comfortable shoes or hiking boots
11. Sandals or reef walkers
12. Camera, extra film and batteries
13. Flashlights
14. Consult with your doctor for vaccinations (none may be required)
15. Optional: field guides, binoculars etc.