Traveling in Belize – What To Expect

14 Jun Traveling in Belize – What To Expect

Belize is worth seeing at least once in your life — but there’s so much to do that you’re going to want to make the most of every second. That’s why it’s important to come prepared. Knowing what to expect will help you make the most of your experience and give you the flexibility to improvise your plans with a little more knowledge. Follow these tips for the perfect experience.

Getting to Belize

Unless you’re arriving in Belize City by cruise ship or coming down from Mexico or elsewhere in Central America, chances are that you’re going to be landing at Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport. In terms of documents, travelers only need a passport with six months or more left before it expires and either a COVID-9 vaccination card or a negative test from less than 72 hours before arrival.

Getting Around Belize

Most visitors will arrive in Belize City, but they also won’t want to stay long. While it’s a perfectly pleasant city, it pales in comparison to what the rest of the country has to offer. From here, you basically have two choices: take a ferry out to an island like Caye Caulker, rent a car, or stay at a resort. Much of what Belize has to offer is spread throughout the vast countryside, so a rental offers the most flexibility. But many resorts will offer excursions as part of their amenities.

Picking the Right Time

Belize has a green season and a dry season. The dry season is generally the preferred time to go for visitors, as it runs from late November to the middle of April. This is an ideal choice for guests from the Northern hemisphere for obvious reasons, but the months outside of it have their own difficulties. The humidity spikes in April and May, and rain are a regular occurrence in September and October.

What to Do

Belize’s barrier reef and the beauty of its natural beaches are one of the biggest draws for tourism, and there’s little doubt that Belize offers some of the best diving and snorkeling in the world — as well as some exceptional fishing opportunities. But there’s plenty to do inland as well. Ancient ruins like Cahal Pech and Caracol are surprisingly well preserved, and there are plenty of tours and adventures through the vast inland jungles. If you’re looking for a little taste of what Belize’s interior has to offer, book a tour at Dark Night Cave Tubing.