Logistical and Practical Support

Wait, where am I?

At 8,867 square miles Belize is about the

same size as the U.S. state of Massachusetts.

180 Miles North to South

70 Miles East to West

3,500 Feet at its highest

450 Cayes

Population 380,010

BZ MA

Getting to Belize

Direct Flights From the USA

Goodbye

Starbucks.

Hello Belikin!

American Airlines

• Miami, Dallas, Charlotte and Los Angeles

Southwest Airlines

• Houston, Denver (March), Ft. Lauderdale (June)

United Airlines

• Houston, Newark, Chicago

Delta Airlines

• Atlanta, Los Angeles

Direct Flights From Canada

WestJet Airlines

• Toronto

Direct Flights From Panama and El Salvador

Avianca Airlines

• San Salvador

Copa Airlines

• Panama City

Many flights to Cancun from all over the world.

Usually less expensive than flying directly into BZE.

More time consuming.

Fly from Cancun to Belize. Tropic Air ($250.00-$300.00 USD)

Take the ADO overnight bus from Cancun to Belize City. ($40.00 USD)

Coming Through Cancun

ADO Bus from Cancun to Belize City

ADO Bus ticket is approximately $39.00 usd and can be purchased at the

Cancun Airport.

The bus departs Cancun at 10:15pm, arrives at Playa del Carmen at

11:40pm, then on to Tulum where it arrives at 12:45am, then on to Belize

City where it arrives at 6:30am at the Belize Bus Terminal.

The bus arrives at the Belize border at around 4:00 a.m. Here, you will make

two stops:

Mexico – Submit Departure Record and pay FMM tax (if applicable).

Belize – Submit Immigration form and get stamped. Walk your items

through customs and submit customs declaration form.

ADO website www.ado.com.mx

Bus

Taxi

Rental Car

Private Bus

Water Taxi

Domestic Flights

Golf Cart

Getting Around Belize

FOUR Main Highways

Northern Highway

Western Highway

Hummingbird Hwy

Southern Highway

Rental Cars

• Rates will range from USD$60 -$120 per day.

• Many Auto Rental agencies to Choose from. (Hertz, Crystal, Budget)

• Safe

Driving in Belize

Road Conditions Vary

Asking for directions

Buses and Trucks Drive Fast

Dogs, Kids, Horses and whatever else!!!!

Police Check Points

Speed Limits and Speed Bumps

Gas Stations (Gas $5.00 USD gallon)

Taxi

• Licensed Taxi’s have GREEN license Plates. Credentials.

• Taxi Fare from Phillip Goldstein Airport to Belize City =$25.00 USD

• Short Taxi rides in and around the city usually $8.00-$10.00 BZD

• Taxi Drivers are a great source of information and usually proud to

show you around.

• Some Drivers will do long distance trips.

• Usually very easy to find a Taxi.

Private Van and Tours

• There are many “Tour Guides” in Belize. They are licensed by the Belize

Tourist Board. They will show their license.

• Many Tour Guides own or have access to a van and offer transfers and/or

tour services.

• This is also a great way to see the country!

• See me for recommendations.

Buses in Belize

• Buses are a common form of transportation in Belize. However, bus schedules,

fairs and routes can be confusing at first.

• There is a main bus terminal in each district.

• The “Regular Bus” makes frequent stops to pick up passengers at bus stops.

• The “Express Bus” does not make frequent stops. (Better Option)

• Tickets are sometimes sold at bus station. However, common practice is to get to

the bus station and simply board the bus.

• Signs indicating intended destination are posted in the front window.

• Expect to be a little confused. Can be crowded. Keep your luggage within sight.

• Fares are often collected by a “conductor” once you board the bus.

BC to Belmopan = $2.50 USD

BC to Punta Gorda = $12.00 USD

BC to Cayo = $5.00 USD

Water Taxi

Belize City to Caye Caulker and San Pedro ($20.00 USD

round trip)

San Pedro to Chetumal, MX ($100.00 USD round trip)

Daily trips to the cayes on/around the hour starting at 6:00

a.m. unitl 6:30 p.m.

Commuter Boats. Okay to bring your luggage, dog, bike.

San Pedro Express

Belize Water Tax

San Pedro Water Taxi

Domestic Flights

Tropic Air – www.tropicair.com

Maya Island Air – www.mayaislandair.com

• Small Cessna Planes (14 passenger)

• Multiple daily flights to popular

destinations around Belize.

• Tickets can be purchased online or at

airline office.

• Tickets prices range from $50-$100

USD one way.

• More expensive than water taxi.

• Much quicker and great aerial

perspective of Belize!

Internet

Local Phone

Most places have Wi-fi. Just ask for the password.

FaceTime, Whatsapp and Skype are great ways to communicate.

Usually at least two cable/internet providers in each town.

About $50.00 USD per month.

Service throughout most the country.

Stop into any BTL or SMART office. They are in every town.

Purchase a SIM card for approximately $20.00 USD.

Pre-paid of Post- Paid Plan

Water

BWS – Belize Water Service

Electric

BEL – Belize Electric Limited

BanksScotia

Atlantic

Atlantic International

Belize Bank Limited

ATMS/Credit Cards

Grocery Shopping- Brodies (BC and Belmopan)

- “Chinee” Shops

- Publics (not Publix)

- Save U

- Vegetable Stands and Markets

Household Goods- MIRAB

- COURTS

- A&R

- DIBARY

- Boutiques

- Brodies

Hardware Stores - Benny’s

- FTC (Spanish Lookout)

- Habet & Habet

- Builders Hardware

Shopping

• Buy it when you see it! It may be gone when you

come back.

• Look in the deep freezers.

• Look for local products (peanut butter, tortillas,

jams, bread, dairy products).

• Generally More Options in Belize City.

Dining Out

Ceviche

Tamales

Belikin

Panty Rippa

Rice and Beans OR

Stew Beans and White Rice

Fry Jacks

Fresh Juice

Johnny Cake

Marie Sharps Pepper Sauce

The Special

Am I saying that correctly?

Cay, key, gris,

gree, San

Ig..what?

Cay or Key = KEY

San Ignacio = Ig –nah –see –oh

Ambergris = Amber – GRIS

Xunantunich = Shoe – naan –too – nitch

Placencia – Pla - sense- ee – ahh

Garifuna – Gar- ahh- FOO – na

- Weh da gwaan?

- Maaning

- Goodnight

Popular Events

February

Placencia Art & Music Festival

San Pedro Carnival

Belize City Street Art Festival

Harley Davidson Rally

March

Baron Bliss Day

La Ruta Maya: 7-10th

May

Mango Festival Hopkins

Cashew Festival Crooked Tree

Chocolate Festival PG

June/July

Benque Viejo Festival

Lobster Festivals (CC, SP, Placencia)

August

Costa Maya Festival San Pedro

Tres Pescado Fishing Tournament

September

Carnival

September Celebrations 10th & 21st

November

Garifuna Settlement Day

Belize International Film Festival

December

Placencia Marathon

Get Connected

Facebook

• Belize Buy, Sell, Trade

• Placencia What’s Happening

• Expats in Belize

The Local News

• The Amandala Newspaper

• The Reporter Newspaper

• The Guardian

• Chanel 7

• Chanel 5

Rotary Club

American Chamber of Commerce

Belize Sailing Association

Various Expat Groups

Phone Book

Jamie Lee Ganger, LCSW, REALTOR

JamieCarmelitaGardens@gmail.com

BELIZE: (501) 608-3365

USA: (954) 562-6779