Belize is on the Caribbean coast, nestled between Mexico and Guatemala and offers an intriguing mix of tropical forests rich with wildlife, majestic mountains, mysterious Maya temples, and diving and fishing experiences beyond comparison. In a single day, one can go from tropical forest to the longest barrier reef in the Western Hemisphere.

Geographically it´s located between 15° 52' 9" and 18° 29' 55" North Latitude, and 87° 28" and 89° 13' 67" West Longitude with an area of 8,866 sq. miles including 266 sq. miles of islands.

Belize Spearfishing is freediving only with spearguns, slings, and pole spears.

Map of Belize's Destinations

How to get to Belize: The best way to get to Belize is through air travel, and several Airlines have daily flights. If you are driving, you can get here through the Inter-American Highway that runs through Central America. If you are coming by sea, you can disembark in one of our many ports.

Capital: Belmopan

Language: English is the official language of Belize, although Spanish, Creole, Garifuna and Maya are widely spoken throughout the country.

Weather: The weather in Belize is tropical, and uniform throughout the year. The average temperature is 27 degrees C.

Time Zone: Time in Belize all year long is the same as the EST (GMT -5).

Currency: Belizean dollar

Driving License: Visitors can drive up to 90 days with foreign license.

Electricity: 110 volts; 60 cycles.

Belize Tourism Office:  www.travelbelize.org