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Climate/Clothing

The climate is subtropical, with a brisk prevailing wind from the Caribbean Sea. The annual temperature average is about 80 Fahrenheit/26 Celcius. The rainy season is between June and August.

Light cotton and linen clothing.A pair of sandals.Walking boots.Insect repellant.A hat.Sunglasses and sun cream should all be considered essential.

Currencies/Rates

Local currency is the Belize Dollar, or $BZD. One US dollar is equivalent to $2 BZD. Bank's ATM’s are throughout the country in all major towns, Visa,Maestro and Cirrus cards are widely accepted. Atlantic bank, Belize Bank, Scotia Bank and First Caribbean have branches across the country.

Taxes:The hotel tax is nine percent. The General Sales Tax on goods and services is ten (percent 10%)

Merchandise:Under the customs Laws of Belize, every person importing any goods whether for commercial, personal or any other use, must declare such goods to customs and pay the appropriate duties. The total value of all items acquired abroad whether new or used, dutiable or not acquired as souvenirs or gifts, must be declared

The amount of duty to be paid will be determined by the customs officer. It is a serious offence to evade or attempt to evade customs duties.

Electrical Systems
110 volts A.C. (same as US)
Entry Requirement: A passport (the validity of which must extend beyond the duration of you stay) is required to enter, along with proof of return. No visas are required form the United States, United Kingdom, and most Caribbean countries. Most other countries require visas. Check with you travel representative. Visitors are allowed a month visa without requesting an extension. Anyone travelling with an infant must provide proper documentation for the child including a valid passport.

Government: Belize is an independent country with a democratically elected parliamentary government and is a British Commonwealth member.

Language: English is the official language and widely spoken. Creole, Spanish, Maya and Garifuna are also spoken.

Population The population of Belize is approximately 291,000 comprising Creoles (Africa-European), Garifuna (Caribs), Mestizos (Spanish, Indian), Maya, English, Mennonites, Lebanese, Chinese, Eastern Indian and Europeans. Due to racial harmony and religious tolerance, all of these different cultures have blended successfully.

Port of Entry: It is possible to enter Belize via the international airport (Belize city),through the Northern border at Santa Elena, the Western border at Benque Viejo and the Southern border at Punta Gorda. The following is a list of seaport where vessels may be entered or cleared. Port: Belize City, Big Creek,San Pedro, Dangriga and Punta Gorda. Additional information is available as you enter by calling VHF channel 16.

Time Zone: Belize occupies time zone GMT-6 same as US Central Standard Time. Daylight saving is not observed.

Topography: Belize is an area of only 8,866 square miles. It is situated on the east coast of Central America on the Caribbean Sea. Belize is bordered by Mexico to the North and Guatemala to the west and south. The second-largest barrier reef in the world (185 miles long) falls within Belize territory as do three of the four coral atolls in the Western Hemisphere.
 
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