About
A country in Central America on the Caribbean coast, known for its tropical nature, Mayan ruins, and cultural diversity. Population about 430,000.
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Connectivity & Internet
Average Speed20 Mbps
4G Coveragemoderate
SIM from Digi costs $10-20 for 5-10GB. Small country, coverage reasonable. Cayes and remote areas may have limited signal.
Electricity
Voltage:110/220VV
Frequency:60HzHz
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A
B
G
US Type A/B and UK Type G plugs. Voltage varies 110V or 220V. British heritage. Check voltage before plugging in
Local Transport
Operators: BBOC, Westline, James Bus Line, Shaw Bus
Booking: belizebus.wordpress.com, stations
Popular Routes
Belize City-Dangriga2h
BZD 16
Belize City-Orange Walk2h
BZD 8
Belize City-San Ignacio2h
BZD 8-10
No railways. Chicken buses depart from Belize City (W. Collet Canal St) every 30 minutes. Tourist shuttles $20-120 between resorts. Tropic Air and Maya Island Air are local airlines to islands and jungle. Water taxi to San Pedro and Caye Caulker.
Local Cuisine
Seafood
rice and beans
grilled meat
Tipping
Local term: Tip
Restaurants
10-15%Taxi
Round up fareHotels
Porter1-2 USD per bag
Housekeeping1-2 USD per day
Concierge5 USD for special service
Tours
Guide (per day)10-20 USD per person
Driver (per day)5-10 USD per person
Tipping is expected in Belize. 10-15% for restaurants. USD and BZD both accepted (2 BZD = 1 USD).