Guides β€Ί Caribbean Islands β€Ί Belize
City guide

Belize

Belize is a country on the north-eastern coast of Central America. It is bordered by Mexico to the north, the Caribbean Sea to the east, and Guatemala to the west and south.

Type Country

Why go

  • Country in Central America.
  • Served by Melinda Airport (MDB).

History

Belize is a country on the north-eastern coast of Central America. It is bordered by Mexico to the north, the Caribbean Sea to the east, and Guatemala to the west and south. It also shares a maritime boundary with Honduras to the southeast. Part of the Caribbean region, Belize is a member of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and the Commonwealth Caribbean, the historical British West Indies.

Airports

Hector Silva Airstrip (BCV) 13 km to the centre
Belmopan, CY, BZ β€” Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board β€” bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor. ✈ 1 airline (Regional Air Iceland) Β· direct flights to 5 destinations incl. Belize City, CUK, San Pedro, SQS, TZA (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths β€” 1 airline, 5 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data β€” they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor
Matthew Spain Airport (SQS) 39 km to the centre
Spanish Lookout, CY, BZ β€” Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board β€” bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor. ✈ 1 airline (Regional Air Iceland) Β· direct flights to 4 destinations incl. BCV, Belize City, San Pedro, TZA (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths β€” 1 airline, 4 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data β€” they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor
Manatee Airport (MZE) 39 km to the centre
Spanish Lookout, CY, BZ β€” Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board β€” bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Melinda Airport (MDB) 48 km to the centre
Hope Creek, SC, BZ β€” Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board β€” bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
San Felipe Airstrip 71 km to the centre
San Felipe, OW, BZ
Outdoor

Where to stay

Mile 41 1/2 Hummingbird Hwy. Belmopan, Belize,, Belize Β· cavesbranch.com
Indoor
Hummingbird Hwy, Belmopan, Belize Β· jaguarcreek.org
Indoor
36 Hummingbird Hwy, Belmopan, Belize Β· thebanksbelize.com
Indoor
Mile 29 George Price Hwy, La Democracia, Belize Β· belizezoo.org
Indoor
Mile 36 Hummingbird Highway, Belmopan, Belize Β· sleepinggiantbelize.com
Indoor
Hummingbird Hwy, Belize Β· yamwits.com
Indoor
Mile 42 Hummingbird Highway, Ringtail Village, Cayo District, Belmopan, Belize
Indoor
1000 Camino Del Rio Franks Eddy Village, Belmopan, Belize
Indoor

Where things are

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Photographs

When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather β€” check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Melinda Airport (MDB); 1 other airport serves the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Belize. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Tours & experiences

Sightseeing