Belize
English
is the common language of Belize, and
it is almost universally spoken.
However, Belize is a very diverse
country, and you are also likely to
hear and come across Spanish, Creole,
and Garífuna.
Belize
is blessed with a wonderful tourism
product which includes:
- The
longest barrier reef in this
hemisphere, home to the Great Blue
Hole, hundreds of islands, snorkel
and dive locations.
-
Hundreds of ancient Maya sites both
excavated and jungle-covered.
- Lush
tropical rainforest with many
species of birds, exotic flora and
fauna, cool clear rivers and
cascading waterfalls.
- Over
ten friendly, English-speaking and
diverse cultures willing to share
our Belizean hospitality, natural
and cultural heritage with our
visitors.
Belize
is 
about 2 hours and 15 minutes by air
from Miami, Florida and Houston,
Texas. U.S. gateway cities to Belize 
include Miami, Houston and New
Orleans, Louisiana. Direct flights are
also available from Los Angeles, New
York and Washington, D.C; and from
Toronto, Canada. From Mexico, direct
flights to Belize are available from
Cancun and Chetumal. Most Central
American countries offer direct
flights to Belize, including
Guatemala, Honduras and Costa Rica.
The
legal drinking age in Belize is 18
years old, although it is often not
enforced. Beer, wine, and liquor are
all sold in most supermarkets and
small convenience stores Monday
through Saturday. No liquor is sold on
Good Friday or Easter Sunday. On
Election Day, no liquor can be sold
until 6pm.
For the
outdoor enthusiast and adventure
traveler, Belize presents unlimited
opportunities to participate in a wide
range of sightseeing, cultural, and
outdoor activities. You might say that
Belize is the outdoors. Listed below
are some popular activities in Belize.
There is a
US$35 departure tax that must be paid
in cash at the airport upon departure.
There is a 7% hotel tax added on to
all hotel bills, and there is an 8%
sales tax on all goods and services. A
10% service charge is sometimes added
on to restaurant bills. Take this into
account when deciding how much to tip.
