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Central America

Belize

Capital: Belmopan · 6 regions · 138 places

BZ BZUS State Department: 2/4
Population
383.1K
Area
23K km²
Capital
Currency
BZD
Power plugs
A · B · G
220 V
Calling code
+501

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. Wikipedia

Go score

When to go in Belize: month-by-month

Go score by month for the main destinations — green means great weather.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Belize City768691948366696665697475
San Ignacio757572635338434545526469
San Pedro Town829094968670706968738081
Orange Walk747470635241414340486371
Belmopan717471645337424442486166
Dangriga Town, Dangriga768489908165696765697473
Corozal879397908068686866748585
Santa Elena757572635338434545526469
Ladyville778792948266676665707576
Benque Viejo el Carmen777572635338444747536571
Bella Vista778388847760656363697473
Trial Farm747369635140414239486370
Punta Gorda798488878065686968697574
Independence768386827459646262697473
Water temperature

Sea temperature along the coast of Belize

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
San Pedro Town27°27°27°28°28°29°29°29°30°29°28°27°
Sarteneja26°26°27°28°29°29°29°30°30°29°28°27°
Tourist density

Tourism in Belize

How many visitors come, how concentrated tourism is, and when the country is busiest.

International visitors a year
1.67M
World Bank · 2019
World rank by arrivals
#113
Visitors per resident
4.37
Visitors per km²
73

Most popular destinations in Belize

  1. 1Belize CityHigh
  2. 2BelmopanHigh
  3. 3San IgnacioHigh
  4. 4PlacenciaHigh
  5. 5Caye CaulkerHigh
  6. 6Punta GordaHigh
  7. 7CorozalHigh
  8. 8SartenejaHigh
  9. 9HopkinsHigh
  10. 10Orange WalkHigh
  11. 11Dangriga Town, DangrigaModerate
  12. 12Benque Viejo el CarmenModerate
Practical

Belize: practical information

Plugs, money, emergency numbers, safety and typical prices — everything to know before you go.

Power plugs
ABG
Voltage
220 V · 60 Hz
Driving
Drive on the right
Currency

Belize Dollar

BZD · $

Languages
bjz, English, Spanish
Calling code
+501
Safety & travel advice
2
Exercise increased cautionUS State Department
No travel warningsUK Foreign Office · Jun 12, 2026
Read the full advice
Typical prices
  • Meal, casual restaurantBZD 25.00≈ $13.00
  • CappuccinoBZD 6.30≈ $3.20
  • Beer (0.5 l)BZD 9.20≈ $4.60
  • Bottled water (1.5 l)BZD 2.90≈ $1.40
  • Taxi, 5 kmBZD 18.00≈ $9.00
  • Public transport ticketBZD 3.40≈ $1.70
  • Mid-range hotel, per nightBZD 215≈ $110

Estimated from Belize’s consumer price level (World Bank) — real prices vary by place and season. Prices are about 54% of US levels.

Upcoming public holidays
  • Nov 19Garifuna Settlement Day
  • Dec 25Christmas Day
  • Dec 26Boxing Day
  • Jan 1New Year's Day
  • Jan 15George Price Day
UNESCO

World Heritage sites in Belize

Main airports

Neighbouring countries