Facts About Belize

All you need to know about Travel to Belize and planning your Belize birding vacation.   BELIZE COVID 19 UPDATES BY BELIZE TOURISM BOARD

  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 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 9%; sales tax of 12.5% on goods and service.
  9. All lodges and hotels we stay at has private bath with hot showers
  10. DUE TO COVID 19 Our Belize hotels we stay on our tours are Gold standard certified by the Belize Tourism Board to enforce safety protocols

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. Insect repellent and sun-screen
  3. Sun glasses, hat & rain Poncho
  4. Back pack for day trips
  5. Water bottles (as we have 5 gals purified water you can refill from creating less garbage)
  6. Casual clothing ( long sleeve and long pants)
  7. Comfortable shoes or hiking boots
  8. Sandals or water shoes
  9. Flashlights, Camera and batteries
  10. Consult with your doctor for vaccinations (none may be required) malaria etc
  11. Personal binoculars etc.
  12. Optional: field guides
  13. Cash for tipping at restaurants and guides

Recommended bird book for Belize: Birds of Belize by Lee Jones

Links to Bird related Websites

www.bigpockets.com

Belize Audubon Society

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