Belize Travel Forum

Has anyone else experienced problems with the Belize Zoo staff re: cameras & telephoto lenses? They have an unstated policy of denying access with lenses that they think are too big! We walked away when they decided a 70-200 mm was too big. Do not make the mistake of changing lenses and leaving your telephoto in your car - it may not be there when you return. Save your money and go elsewhere to enjoy Belize.

Hi all,

My husband-to-be and I are going to Belize for our honeymoon in early September. I was wondering if we should try to sign up for tours to places like Tikal, Xunantunich, diving/snorkeling, and so on, ahead of time from the States (by internet), or arrange them once we get there. Is there a difference in price either way? We plan to spend a few days in Ambergris, in San Ignacio, and maybe elsewhere, and use them as basepoints for day excursions.

Do you have particular tour operators that you have been happy with?

One final question: What can we expect in terms of weather for the last week of August/first week of September? I heard it is rainy, does that mean low incidence of sun?

Thanks so much for your replies in advance!

the whole family will be going to Belize in Nov. (the week before Thanksgiving) hoping the hurricane season is done by then :) I need as much information as possible: what region to stay in, should we stay on a caye for some of the time, what excursions are good for kids....so on. I would also like to hear from anyone who has traveled with children to Belize. My kids are 14, 12 and 7 and very experienced travelers but I'm still anxious. Thanks for any advice and comments

Hi! I'm tenatively planning a three week trip to Belize/Guatamala in September. Is it easy to travel from Belize over to Tikal National Park? Has anyone stayed at The Caves Branch Jungle Lodge? Or have any other recommendations for caving In Belize? (I have experience.)

Also, I'll be traveling from London - can anyone recommend a good way to get there - is it easier/cheaper/or even possible to get a connecting flight from Cancun?

Thanks very much!

I will be in Caye Caulker in two weeks and plan on taking the 3 day Ragamuffin Tour to Placencia. I am reading mixed reviews. Anyone have current information on this?
Thanks

daughter planned on going to belize city to do humanitarian internship, possibly with the garifuna people. red flags abound at this point about her safety as we read lots of reports about how dangerous this destination is. please give us input. she would not be with a group, just herself. are these crime reports ovrblown, or should we be genuinely concerned?
are there other areas of the country belize which would be a safer choice?
thanks so much for any input/experiences in this city.

Hi there,

Im flying to Cancun and want to get to Ambergris directly. I know I can get buses from Cancun to Chetumal in Mexico and then Corozal in Belize before getting a boat. But does anyone know how I can find out about these buses and what times they go? Im travelling alone so would like to organise it as much as possible before I get there.

Also could anyone recommend a cheap, but quiet hotel in San Pedro?

Thanks a lot

I found a website to volunteer helping to build an eco-village and school. Now I cannot find itm again. Anyone know of this site? Send me a link please.

We are on a cruise, so just have one day in Belize. We want to take a water taxi out to cay caulker. Is there any snorkeling possible from the beach rather than a tour. We have been out to the reef on another trip, but would like to spend more of the day on cay caulker with just a little snorkeling. Time is important as we must get back to the ship.

I am heading to Belize on Feb 5. to spend 3 days doing as much diving as possible. I'm a novice to intermediate diver and will really be trying to dive most of the time I'm there. Can anyone please recommend a specific area to stay (e.g. I've read about Ambergris, is that the best place?). Also, any recommended hotels that specialize in arranging dive trips or that are popular amongst divers?

I'm going by myself so I'd be interested in staying at a "divers" hotel where I might be able to meet up with others going out. Any advice would be very much appreciated!

Thanks!

This is our first time in Belize and I we are traveling to Ambergris Cay/Staying at Legacy Beach Resort. Can you tell me if any good seafood places on the Island? Is it hard to get to a grocery store from Legacy? I will have my husband, 2 children (ages 16 and 14). Anything we shouldn't miss? How often will we see Iguana's??? Thank's for any responses....

A quick packing question...trying to keep the weight down. Should we bother packing a good raincoat for March in Belize? Am thinking no, but thought I'd ask....
Thanks.

We will be flying into Dangriga at lunch time, before we "move on". Can anyone recommend a restaurant that might be walking distance from the airport? Thanks!

I will be spending 2 days / 3 nights in Belize. I know the first thing you will say is it isn't enough time. But this is the flight I've booked, so I have to live with it. For such a short amount of time what are the best areas and things to do? The upside is I can't swim, so that should eliminate alot of activities such as snorkeling. Advise on hotels/resorts would be great as well. Thanks.

We'll be visiting Guatemala first and will be seeing the ruins in Tikal which will only leave us about 6 days in Belize. Is it worth seeing the ruins of Lamanai after seeing Tikal especially if we do want to have a few days snorkeling and beaching?

We will be in the placencia and caye caulker areas the end of January and are looking for help on birding tours and snorkeling and diving trips. Is one area better than the other for those activities? Any suggestions of tour companies? It will be our first trip to Belize, and want to see as much as possible. Looking for restaurant recommendations, and any thing else you can think of to share.
thanks for your help!

I will be traveling into Belizde for a few days from Mexico. I wanted to visit a caye and then do one of those package tours to the mainland to do a canopy tour and cave tubing. I planned to go to Ambergris caye and take a tour out of san pedro, but I also wanted to go to caye caulker. I am traveling by bus from chetumal mexico and then over to corozal. My question is which caye would be better to visit for the few short days, Ambergris or caye caulker? If its caye caulker, do you know if there are the same mainland tours offered as there are from san pedro. we are looking for the nicest beaches, snorkeling and a laid back atmosphere, while keeping to a budget.

Thanks

My husband is hoping to do some bone fishing (fly fishing) while we are in Belize. He carries a travel type fly rod. The question we have is would you suggest we try to buy flies there from locals or would we be better off to purchase specific flies before we go down. Hoping there might be some anglers out there who can advise.
Thanks.

Hi! Could anyone recommend a reliable tour operator based in Caye Caulker or Belize City that organizes 2 or 3 days excursions to Tikal, Guatemala? Thanks!

Has anyone rented Kayaks in Dangriga region and done a kayak trip to the nearby islands? If so, how was your experience? Are there any secluded islands nearby that would be possible to live off the land for a few days? ie.. coconut trees, fishing, etc? If you've done this before, any help would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks,
Eric

We will be in Belize City for one day as part of a cruise. What's the best touristy thing and the best local fun bar?

I am going to Belize at the end of march/beginning of april. I will be going there on my own and although i have traveled many times on my own i still have a few questions.
how easy is it to get around.
how safe is it for a young woman to travel alone around the country.
any places recommended (I am looking for both a little adventure and some relaxing beach time)
anything that you feel might help would be great.

Hi all, I will be traveling with my wife to Belize in January for 5 short nights. We will only be married under 2 months and this will be a partial honeymoon. I would greatly appreciate it if we can get some itinerary help. Where to go and how many days/nights to stay in each place. Should we get a rental vehicle or take buses. Any help/recomondations would be appreciated. Thanks

We are planning our very first trip to Belize in January/February - any information about the following places would be greatly appreciated.
Placencia: Ranguana Lodge or Westwind Belize.
Caves Branch Jungle Lodge
Caye Caulker: Costa Maya Beach Cabanas, De Real MaCaw,Seaside Cabanas.
We are planning 3 nights in Placencia, 3 in the Jungle, and 4 in Caye Caulker.
Trying to keep to a modest budget. Any suggestions for what to do in those places, and where to eat would help also. Are we trying to do too much? We arrive Jan.24, and leave Feb 4. Will we need to rent a car, or can we find public transportation, or vans/taxi's to get between these places? Is there someplace we should see instead of what I listed? Any help would be appreciated!

I was all ready to book a trip to Belize with 14yr. old son and husband. snorkeling, fishing, heard the river trip to Maya ruins was great and I got this email that said unless I was a backpacking youth ready for anything goes while smoking lots of weed, she did not recommend this dirty destination. I liked the prices and I've been to a number of Mexican vacations and thought that Belize was the answer. Please give in put. Another person recommended Caye Caulker and Belize city each for a couple of days rather than Ambergris but the email said no way.
Thanks, Gina

Hello Travellers,

This will be my first time ever in Belize from Mexico.
I 'd like to know how easy it is to travel by Public Transport in Belize.
I also want to know about cheap Accomodations(Basics one) are they found all over Belize?
Does anyone know if any Public Transport can get me to N.Park such as Cockscomb Wildlife Sanctuary?
I would appreciate please any Infos and Tips.
Cheers!

I am already making plans for travelling in Central America next year (april). From Livingston I wanna go to Belize. Read some different things about boats from Livingston to Punta Gorda?
* Are there boats going daily from Livingston to Punta Gorda? If yes, how long does it, how much will it cost? Is it safe?
* Other/better options?

Thanx answering,

Harry

I was in Belize last year at the end of a long, long trip and am returning this year on a quick two week vacation. I hit a lot of spots very briefly on my way through but wonder what I have missed. Anyone have thoughts on their top five favorite places in Belize? We are into everything - diving, snorkeling, beach time, partying, cycling, trekking, wildlife, etc. I appreciate any input –

Where, and most importantly, Why?

Scott

Can anyone give me the quickest route from Cancun airport to Belize city via bus? We get in at 9:30 p.m is there any way to do overnight service into Belize City? Also, what are the costs? Does anyone remember what the border charges are on both sides?

Thanks,

Scott

What will the weather be like in the second half of January? How about water temps and clarity for diving and snorkeling? Have been down to Belize but later in the Spring. Thanks.

Scott