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Belize

Belize is a English speaking country nested between Mexico and Guatemala (and very close to Honduras). The country is small, the capital Belize city has just 58000 inhabitants.

Belize is popular for its pristine beaches and diving/ snorkeling possiblities. Think very clear water (perfect temperature) near coral, small sharks, very close to the coast of Caye Caulker and San Pedro at Ambergris Caye.

Xunantunich Acient Maya Ruins are close to San Ignacio, just 25 minutes from the border with Guatemala.

 

 

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Belize Where To Visit?

As Placencia seems to become more popular the last few years, a town south of Belize city (short flight or 3 hour drive), due to large investors. The resorts and hotels seem to have a more international character (you might ask yourself, where am I as the hotel designs might be similar as in Miami, Ibiza or Cancun).

Caye Caulker and Ambergris Caye (San Pedro is the main town there) seem still popular with tourist whom want to relax and are not searching for 5 star luxury. The beaches are great, the islands seemed to be not "prefect" developed (think local corruption etc), as most infractruture and cleaning service are not well thought out. (expect some trash on places were it does not belong).

People are friendly they say (I guess 100+ countries put that in their vistors flier). PArtly due to the hot weather, 85-92F without airconditioning in most places, I did not got too many smiles. Most servers just get you your food and drinks and that is it. There are very limited occations where people would go an extra step to make you (extra) happy.

Price for food, drinks and hotel is pretty reasonable, a bit lower than in the USA or Europe, but not like Guatemala or a guest house in Denpensar, Bali.

San Pedro Beach, Ambergris Caye
San Pedro Beach, Ambergris Caye, Belize

 

Belize Flights

Popular flight from the USA are with American Airlins, United from Houston, Dallas and Miami.

Getting a flight from San Diego seems a very rreasonable deal at $310 - $480 round trip. Business class flight are often only $680 - $910.

Business/ First Class Flights to Belize


All flights from the USA go to Belize City which is not the final destinations for most tourist. From the International airport you can get flights to Caye Caulker and San Pedro, these island are a 5-15 minute flight from Belize City. When traveling to the border with Guatemala, you might consider a flight to San Ignacio Caye. This tiny airport is close to San Ignacio and several impressive Mayan ruin sites and approx 25 minutes from the border with Guatemala.

 

 

Photos of Belize


 

 

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