Destination Guide
Belize Travel Guide
Everything you need to know about Ambergris Caye, San Pedro, and the Caribbean coast
Getting to Belize
Fly into Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport (BZE) in Belize City. Major airlines including American, United, Delta, and Southwest offer direct flights from US hubs.
From Belize City, take a short domestic flight to San Pedro on Tropic Air or Maya Island Air. The pages on this site describe that hop as about 15 to 20 minutes. The transfer from the San Pedro airstrip or the San Pedro water taxi terminal to Lina Point is complimentary. Share your arrival details in advance.
Visa and entry rules change. The entry guide explains what to confirm with official sources. The Belize dollar is pegged 2:1 to the US dollar, and US dollars are widely accepted.
Ambergris Caye & San Pedro
Ambergris Caye is Belize's largest island — 25 miles of Caribbean coastline fringed by the world's second-largest barrier reef. San Pedro Town is the vibrant hub with restaurants, dive shops, and local markets.
The island runs on island time. Golf carts are the primary transportation. The pace is relaxed, the people are welcoming, and the seafood is incredibly fresh.
Secret Beach on the west side has become a hotspot with calm turquoise waters, beach bars, and restaurants. It's about a 30-minute golf cart ride from San Pedro.
The Belize Barrier Reef
A UNESCO World Heritage Site stretching 190 miles along the coast. Hol Chan Marine Reserve and Shark Ray Alley are just minutes from Lina Point — swim with nurse sharks, rays, and sea turtles.
The Great Blue Hole is a bucket-list dive: a 300-foot-deep sinkhole made famous by Jacques Cousteau. Full-day trips depart from San Pedro.
Whether you're a beginner snorkeler or a seasoned diver, Belize's reef system delivers year-round. Visibility runs 60–100 feet; conditions are reliably calm.
Beyond the Beach
Belize is much more than beaches. Ancient Maya cities like Lamanai and Xunantunich are accessible as day trips. Explore jungle zip-lines, cave tubing, and howler monkey sanctuaries.
The Belizean Creole culture is rich with music, storytelling, and cuisine. Try rice & beans with stew chicken, fry jacks for breakfast, and fresh conch ceviche.
For wildlife enthusiasts: Belize has jaguars, tapirs (the national animal), manatees, and over 500 bird species.
When to Visit
Dry season (November–April): Warm days (80–88°F), cool evenings, low humidity. Peak tourist season with higher rates.
Wet season (May–October): Occasional rainfall (usually brief), lush green landscapes, fewer crowds, and better rates. Water stays warm (79–84°F) year-round.
Best months for diving: March–June (whale sharks in Gladden Spit). Best for budget: September–October. Best weather: February–April.
Belize Quick Facts
Temperature
79–88°F
Currency
BZD (2:1 USD)
Language
English
Flight Time
2–4h from US
Water Temp
79–84°F
Visibility
60–100 ft
Visa
Confirm first
Time Zone
CST (UTC-6)
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