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 Imagine
the Yucatan Peninsula......Cozumel just off the tip just
12 miles from the coast of Mexico's Playa del Carmen. Now
move down the map, past the Chinchoros banks and you will
find the second longest barrier reef in the world. Any yes,
you may find a blue hole as you explore the wonderful world
of Belize. Yes, Belize offers divers a range of above water
and below water opportunities to discover some of the nicest
sites nature has to explore.
 Along the
barrier reef there are 100's of islands and cays offering
beautiful shallow dives, pinnacles and walls. The most famous
dive site is the Great Blue Hole of Lighthouse Reef Atoll.
1000 feet in diameter and 412 feet deep, complete with stalactites,
caverns and caves like never seen before. Many dive resorts
are located along the coast as far south as Placensia, along
Ambergris Caye where the town of San Pedro in located, on
Turneffe Islands, Lighthouse Reef and Glover's Reef.
Belize
Resorts & Packages
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Belize
Travel Information and Tips
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Getting
There:
Belize City has very good air service with regular
flights on American Airlines, Continental, and US
Airways from several US gateways. You can reach Belize
in one day from most US cities.
Getting
Around:
Travel within the country is easily handled through
commuter airlines such as Maya Air and Tropic Air.
Transfers to the atolls are handled by boat or air.
Getting around in Ambergris Caye is easily done by
foot or rent a golf cart for the day or week!
Language
and Culture:
English is the official language of Belize. As a former
British Colony, Belize offers a cultural mix of European,
local Mayan and other indigenous cultures as well
as African and Asian influences. Belize’s rich cultural
diversity is one of the special features Belize has
to offer.
Airport
and Taxes:
There are several direct flights from the US. The
Atolls typically require transfers on Wednesdays or
Saturdays. Belizean departure taxes have been approximately
$25.00
Entry
Requirements:
Canadian citizens and US citizens need a valid passport
with a minimum of 6 months validity.
Locations
and Climate:
Belize has a sub tropical climate with temperatures
varying slightly throughout the country. There are
prevailing winds that make the high air temperatures
comfortable. Summer highs may reach 95 degrees while
winter lows rarely drop below 60. Rainfall ranges
from 50-120 inches.
Currency/Credit
Cards:
The Belizean dollar is fixed to the US dollar at 2:1US
with the US Dollar. Us currency and all major credit
cards are widely accepted.
Electricity:
110 volts A.C
Communications:
Direct dial telephone, fax, Internet and cell phones
are widely available.
Tips:
Belize has so much to offer in outstanding diving,
beautiful rainforests and fascinating history. You
may wish to add on to your vacation by spending time
inland and explore the rain forest, rivers and ruins
of Belize. Day and overnight tours are available to
Tikal, one of the premier Mayan ruins in the region.
Short on time, try four days exploring the reefs and
another three days exploring the rainforest! |
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