Information to know Before
You Go ....
MAP OF BELIZE
A valid passport
is necessary for entry into Belize. A
30 day visitors permit will be issued to you upon arrival.
Citizens of the British Commonwealth (India excepted),
the United States, Canada, Mexico, Costa Rica, and the
European community do not require visas for travel
to Belize. All other citizens should contact the nearest
Belizean Consulate or embassy for more information.
 Visitors are permitted to stay
in Belize for a period not to exceed
30 days. Extensions are routinely granted
at Immigration offices located in San Pedro, Punta Gorda,
Belmopan, Orange Walk,
and Belize City at a cost of US$12.50. For
more information the Immigration & Nationality Department in
Belmopan can be contacted at 501-8-22611/-22423.
NOTE:
U.S. State Licenses are valid in Belize for up to 3 months. At
Cayo Auto Rentals we permit our rental cars to enter
into Guatemala. A popular
option is to cross the Guatemalan
Border to visit Tikal,
however there is a US$ 17.50 per person Departure Tax imposed
by the Belize
Government.
The currency unit is the Belize dollar
(BZ$). The fixed rate of exchange is BZ$2 to
US$1. There are four commercial banks. All four cash travelers
checks, give cash advances on Visa or Master cards and
have wire transfer services: Belize Bank, Barclays
Bank, Atlantic Bank, and the Canadian-based, Bank
of Nova Scotia.
Philip S. Goldson International Airport is
situated 10 miles from Belize City, in Ladyville. Regular international
services to and from the United States, Central America, and
Mexico are maintained by a number of airlines, including American,
Continental and Taca. Taxi fare from the International airport
to Belize City is $US20.
Belize Telecommunications Limited, a
private company, owns the automatic telephone service which
covers the entire country. A satellite earth station in Belmopan
provides high quality telecommunications with the outside world.
A cellular network has now been introduced and is available
country wide. BTL provides telephone, direct dial and
Internet connection services for Belize.
 Visitors, especially those who plan on renting a vehicle,
may want to consider bringing their own cellular phones to
Belize and activating them at BTL's airport location, or renting
a cellular phone directly from BTL at its airport location.
Phone cards can also be purchased there or at any BTL office.
Also, you can easily pick cards up at a number of resorts and
shops throughout the country. Using an international phone
card, you can access ATT, MCI, Sprint, Canada Direct and UK
Direct.
WHEN IN BELIZE DIAL:
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113 for Directory Assistance |
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114 for Local and
Regional Operator assisted calls |
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115 for International
Operator assisted calls |
Electricity in many places
is provided by diesel generator equipment. Power is at 110
volts AC, which is the same as in the United States. A small
surge suppresser is highly recommended for computers
and other sensitive equipment.
 Climate is sub-tropical,
tempered by trade winds. Extreme temperatures in coastal districts
range from about 10oC (50oF)
to about 35.6oC. (96oF).
Belize has an annual mean temperature of 79 degrees Fahrenheit.
Annual Rainfall in Belize varies from an average of 50 inches
in the north to 180 inches in the extreme south. The dry season
usually extends from February to the end of May, with a possible
dry spell in August.
The Belize Tourist Board is
a good place to go for more information about Belize. The Board
distributes free up-to-date bus schedules, city maps, a visitors'
magazine, and a comprehensive list of accommodations. They're
located on the second floor of the Central Bank building in
Belize City.
Tel. 501-2-31913.
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CAYO AUTO RENTALS
81 Benque Viejo Road
San Ignacio - Belize - Central America
Phone: 501-824- 2222 / Fax: 501-824-3081
24-Hour Cell: 501 610-4779
E-mail: cayorentals@btl.net
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