Language: English (official), Spanish, Mayan, Garifuna (Carib), Creole
Government: Parliamentary democracy
Capital: Belmopan
Size: 22,966 sq km, coastline - 386 km
Population: 250,000
Location: Central America on the Caribbean Sea. Two hours from Miami or Houston. Bordered by Mexico to the north and Guatemala to the West and south.
Climate: tropical; very hot and humid; rainy season (May to November); dry season (February to May). Temperatures: Summer: 70° - 85° F/approx. Winter 70° - 80° F/approx.
Time: US Central Standard Time, year-round.
Electricity: 110 volts AC
Currency: Belizean dollar
Driving: International driver's license accepted up to 90 days
Rentals: Local and international auto rental companies located throughout Belize.

Getting to Belize

International flights to Belize go through Charlotte, Dallas, Houston, Miami, Los Angeles and Montego Bay, Jamaica. Flights arrive in Belize City, then if you are heading to the offshore cays and atolls, you will travel from here either by boat or small private charter plane, depending on location.

The major airlines servicing Belize are:
American Airlines
Continental
Delta (Saturday Service Only)
TACA
US Airways

These airlines also service Belize via Flores, Guatemala
Maya Island Air
Tropic Air
Caribbean Holidays

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