If you need help planning your trip to Belize. You’ve come to the right place. I’ve worked in tourism for more than 15 years and have shared expert travel advice here for over 10 years. I use my local knowledge to make this website a resource-rich Belize blog with the best travel tips.
There are so many things you need to know before you travel to Belize, from entry guidelines to health and safety concerns, to what to bring/pack or buy on vacation. The information listed below serves as a Belize guide on when to visit, where to stay, the best places to go, and top-rated tourist attractions.
10 steps for planning a trip to Belize
1. Establish your travel budget: low, mid-range, or luxury
- Explore travel expenses by different travel styles belizeadventure.ca/travel-tips/travel-costs
- Do you want to visit cool but cheaper spots in Belize? belizeadventure.ca/belize-on-the-cheap
- Or are you splurging and want to experience the best of Belize? Here’s my curated list of the best hotels in Belize:
Top Belize Hotels and Resorts
- Want to save money on a Belize trip? belizeadventure.ca/save-money-on-a-belize-vacation
2. Best time to visit Belize
- Should you visit Belize during the dry season or wet season? belizeadventure.ca/when-is-the-best-time-to-visit-belize
- Belize festivals and events by month belizeadventure.ca/festivals
3. Basic facts about Belize and top places to go
- Get to know basic facts about Belize belizeadventure.ca/belize
- Belize is small but it has a lot to offer. Here are the top beach & jungle destinations in Belize belizeadventure.ca/destinations
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4. Things to do in Belize: Top tourist attractions & activities
- The 10 best things to do in Belize belizeadventure.ca/things-to-do-in-belize
- TOP 35 Belize Experiences belizeadventure.ca/activities
- Belize itinerary for one-week belizeadventure.ca/one-week-in-belize or two weeks belizeadventure.ca/two-weeks-in-belize
5. Book hotels by top destinations in Belize
- I’ve spent the past 10 years meticulously curating lists on top places to stay in Belize: belizeadventure.ca/hotels/
- Click the links to see where to stay in Ambergris Caye, Caye Caulker, San Ignacio, Cayo, Placencia, and Hopkins.
Stay at hand-picked resorts & lodges that partner with me:
1. Hamanasi Adventure & Dive Resort
Located in Hopkins, Stann Creek, the award-winning Hamanasi Resort is the perfect base for eco-friendly travelers seeking an adventure outpost with rustic-chic elegance. This resort specializes in scuba diving (they have a PADI 5-star dive facility) and its prime location in Belize’s southeastern coast makes jungle day trips to Maya temples and caves easy. However, the main highlight of Hopkins is the unique Garifuna culture of Belize.
2. Pelican Reef Villas Resort
Pelican Reef has several modern and well-equipped beachfront condos in southern Ambergris Caye. It is located 15 minutes away from Downtown San Pedro and offers the perfect setting for families and groups of friends. Guests enjoy having the option of cooking their own meals or eating at the onsite restaurant & bar. After a day of fun activities in San Pedro, you can lounge by their pool or soak up the sun on the beach. They also have a dock that can be used for snorkeling or fishing.
3. Island Expeditions
Island Expeditions has been offering Belize adventure packages for small groups since 1987. It all started when three Canadian friends explored remote Cayes in Belize and had such an incredible experience that they decided to share it with others. Their signature experience allows visitors to stay on Glover’s Reef Atoll, which is 36 miles off the coast of Dangriga at the edge of the southern Belize Barrier Reef.
6. What to eat and tipping guide
- Things you MUST eat in Belize belizeadventure.ca/belizean-food-to-try
- A simple guide to Belize’s tipping culture belizeadventure.ca/travel-tips/tipping
7. Getting to Belize & around
- People can get to Belize by air, land, and sea belizeadventure.ca/travel-tips/getting-to
- Here’s a guide to getting around in Belize belizeadventure.ca/travel-tips/getting-around
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8. Travel documents and requirements for entry to Belize
- Most people don’t need visas to enter Belize. All that is needed is a passport that is valid for at least 30 days. belizeadventure.ca/travel-tips/entry-requirements
- There is no entry fee for Belize, however, there is an exit fee a.k.a. departure tax. belizeadventure.ca/travel-tips/departure-tax
9. Health and safety concerns in Belize
- Here are travel safety warnings and information belizeadventure.ca/is-belize-safe
- Use this guide to Belize’s healthcare system belizeadventure.ca/healthcare
10. Belize Packing list
- Tips on what to pack for Belize, including what not to bring belizeadventure.ca/travel-tips/packing-list
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FAQs
1. What are the best places to visit in Belize?
The top 10 places to visit in Belize ranked are Ambergris Caye, Caye Caulker, San Ignacio, Placencia, Hopkins, Belize City, Cayo, Offshore Atolls, Tobacco Caye, and Corozal.
2. What are the top things to do in Belize?
3. Can you drink the water in Belize?
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