Why is there a travel advisory for Belize?

Exercise increased caution in Belize due to crime and COVID-19. Some areas have increased risk. Please read the entire Travel Advisory. Read the Department of State’s COVID-19 page before you plan any international travel.

Who is the best travel agent for Belize?

A Belize Travel Agent Specialist is a great resource to help plan your adventure. Whether you want to catch some sun on a private caye or explore ancient Maya temples (or both!), your travel agent can help plan a trip that checks all the boxes.

Do you need an app to travel to Belize?

You will no longer need to download an app to travel to Belize. The country will no longer require visitors to use its Belize Travel Health App. You’ll still need either a vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test, but it’s another step in the country’s full reopening.

How to get to the Belize Barrier Reef?

Thankfully, we have local airlines, helicopters, rental cars, buses, boats and even horses available to get you on your way and off the beaten path. The Belize Barrier Reef sits just miles off the coast of Belize and is part of the larger Mesoamerican Barrier Reef, second in size only to the Great Barrier Reef in Australia.

Where does most of the crime in Belize take place?

Historically much of the violent crime in Belize occurs in the Southside of Belize City and is gang related. This area (south of Haulover Creek Canal and continuing south to Fabers Road) does not overlap the typical tourism areas.

What to do if you get robbed in Belize?

Avoid walking or driving at night. Do not physically resist any robbery attempt Be extra vigilant when visiting banks or ATMs. Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.