Belize Travel Guide

Belize is a country located in northeastern Central America and the only country in Central America that uses English as the official language. Belize borders Mexico in the northwest and Guatemala in the west and south, covering an area of 22963 square kilometers. Belize borders the Gulf of Honduras to the east and faces the Republic of Honduras across the bay. The closest distance between the two countries is only 75 kilometers.

Belize's Big Blue Hole has an almost perfect circular entrance. There are many sponges, barracuda, corals, angel fish and a group of sharks that often patrol the cave. The economy here is dominated by forestry, especially fruits, harsh tobacco, etc. are very rich. Belize's second-largest levee reef and Mayan ruins attract many tourists. In addition, Belize also has eight major wildlife reserves, of which the Jaguar and Red-footed Boobies Sanctuary are also the only ones in the world.

Belize's topography is relatively complex. There are many mountains, swamps and tropical jungles in the territory, and wild animals often occur. Belize has a tropical rainforest climate, with an average annual temperature of 25-27℃ and annual precipitation of more than 2,000 mm. It is often hit by hurricanes from June to October. November of each year to May of the following year is the best tourist season.

Entry and Exit Visa Belize and China currently have no diplomatic relations. You need to apply from a third-party embassy, and generally apply from the Belize Embassy in the United States. First, obtain a multiple entry and exit visa from the United States, apply for an entry visa at the Belize Embassy in the United States. The visa fee is US$50, and then pay a deposit. After leaving Belize, go to the Belize Embassy in the United States again to retrieve the deposit.

Materials required: 1. Passport: Validity period: Visitors 'passports must be valid during the scheduled stay period.

2. Visa: Reminder that those who violate entry regulations will be fined between US$500 and US$2500 and deported back to their country.

3. All temporary passengers must hold return/extension tickets.

4. Financial proof of not less than US$50 per day/person.

5. All necessary documents to go to the next destination.

Remarks: Visa fees must be paid in RMB. The RMB exchange rate will be based on the actual occurrence without prior notice. Holders of China Hong Kong (Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China) and Macao (Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China) passports are visa-free.

Customs regulations for entry: The tax policy is consistent with that of the UK. Health regulations: Except for transit passengers who do not leave the airport, vaccination is required. Note: Vaccination is not required for people who have not left the airport of the relevant country.

Customs regulations prohibitions: 1. Belize is a member of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES)(see Terminology and Definitions); 2. Agricultural products, plants, meat and meat products, compressed foods, import of live animals and animal medicines must be in accordance with regulations, otherwise it will be prohibited. Please contact the Belize Department of Agricultural Health (BAHA) before bringing these items to Belize. Pet regulations: 1. Entry permit issued by the Minister of Agriculture, Belmopan, Belize; 2. Comprehensive health certificate (issued within the last 14 days);3. Certificate of rabies vaccination (more than one month from the date of entry) Issued within one year). The vaccine certificate can also be included in the comprehensive health certificate. Baggage regulations: 1. Baggage clearance: Baggage clearance is cleared at the first airport entering Belize. 2. Exemption from baggage inspection: In extraordinary circumstances: baggage of connecting passengers whose destination is outside Belize. If luggage needs to be transferred, consent from the customs authority must be obtained before arrival.

Time difference for

: 14 hours later than Beijing time.

Transportation highways: The total length of Belize's highways is 3275 kilometers. Major towns are connected by highways. There are four major transportation arteries in the country, two of which are connected to neighboring Mexico and Guatemala. Belize City is the country's transportation hub, with two major highways leading to the north and south ends. To the north is the Old Northern Highway, which leads to Orangewalker and Kuroza; the other is the Western Highway, which reaches the capitals of Belmopan and Kayright. From Belmopan there is another road to the southernmost part of Belize, Panta Goda. Water transportation: Belize City is Belize's main port and can dock container ships. There are 9 major shipping routes entering and exiting, and Belize and Jamaica have regular liners. In addition, Belize has good sea transportation lines with the United States, the United Kingdom and continental Europe. On the docks of Belize City, there are yachts sailing to coral reefs around the coast every day. In half a day, you can admire the beautiful blue holes and shallow tropical barrier reefs, and you can also board the "green islands" to explore. Aviation: Philip Goldson International Airport has routes to the United States and neighboring Central American countries. There are Mayan, tropical and interisland flights in Belize. There are also 11 airstrips.

Currency exchange Belize was originally inhabited by the Mayans and later became a colony. After independence, the Belize dollar was issued, which was pegged to the US dollar and floated with the US dollar. The fixed exchange rate is 1 US dollar to 2 Belize dollars. 1 Belize Dollar =3.0704 RMB, 1 RMB =0.3255 Belize Dollar. The face values of banknotes are 2, 5, 10, 20, 50, and 100 yuan. Coins have face values of 1, 5, 10, 25, and 50 cents. Among them, the currency exchange rate is 1 yuan =100 cents. Since the Belizean dollar and the U.S. dollar maintain a fixed exchange rate, it is recommended to convert the currency to U.S. dollars first, and then go to Belize to convert it to Belizean dollar, which can be exchanged at major hotels, airports and banks.

Note: Due to diplomatic relations and other factors, China UnionPay is not commonly used in Belize. It is recommended to apply for a VISA card, which can be used in major hotels and shopping malls.

Food, accommodation, hotels in Belize City are slightly more expensive. Hotels above star rating cost about US$100 per day, and hotels with sea view rooms can reach US$130 on weekends. Accommodation in the most luxurious hotels in the capital, Belmopan, and other cities such as Orangewalker, Kayyo, etc. are only US$40 to US$80. The main foods of Belizeans are rice, corn, tapioca, soybeans, bread, condensed milk, as well as fish and meat and other vegetables. Belize beer is clear and sweet, and first-time tourists must drink it.

Communication/Internet short-term travel For convenience, it is recommended to use China Mobile GSM roaming, Belize's operating network supports GSM, you can carry mobile phone cards to go, telecommunications CDMA frequency band does not support. It is recommended to use a local phone card for international long-distance calls, or purchase a mobile phone card with Digicel's communication company. Software such as Skype and Gtalk can be used in areas with WIFI coverage to reduce communication charges, etc. The GSM roaming fee is 4.99 yuan/minute, the SMS fee is 0.99 yuan/piece, and the Internet access is 0.05 yuan/KB. GSM roaming mobile data charges are relatively high. If you need to access the Internet, you can purchase a network card from the communication company Digicel. Hotels and airports basically have WIFI coverage, and some hotels also have wired Internet ports.

Notes

* China and Belize have no diplomatic relations and have no embassies in each other. All my country's affairs in Belize are managed by the Embassy in Jamaica; * Medical conditions in Belize City are limited, and medical conditions in rural areas are even worse. Once a serious illness occurs, you may need to go to the United States for treatment. Local medical expenses are high, so please purchase medical insurance before going; * Visas can only be processed through the Embassy of Belize in a third country. For example, the Embassies of Belize in the United States and Mexico, the visa fee for tourists holding a US visa is US$50. If the visa fee is extremely high, it is recommended to go to the United States to apply for a US visa before going to Belize;* Do not bring fruits, cans and fresh meat products when entering the country. If you bring food in sealed packaging or you are not sure whether the items are allowed to enter the country, you need to declare when entering the country to avoid unnecessary trouble; * Belize has convenient transportation, with more than 2000 kilometers of roads; Belize City is the main port, Belize has regular liner flights to and from Jamaica, and Philip Goldson International Airport has routes to South and North America;* To apply for visas in advance in China, you need to start preparing materials and applying for visas two to three months in advance; * The security situation in China and the United States has not been very good. China citizens traveling must pay attention to safety, call the police in time when encountering emergencies, and seek help from the Embassy of China in Jamaica;* Because the country supports Taiwan independence and has diplomatic relations with Taiwan, mainland citizens may be biased when visiting, especially when charging at borders, which must be based on official standards.