Accommodations

The city of San Pedro has the largest selection of resorts an hotels in the country of Belize, there is a wide variety of places to stay throughout the rest of the varied landsape of the country.

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Activities

Belize has an immense variety of locations along the Belize Barrier Reef that attract Scuba Divers, snorkeling and a wide variety of water sports. There are also thousands of caves, many of which are open to safe exploration. Belize's national parks offer excellent birdwatching opportunities.


Events

In March, a harbor regatta is held in Belize City to celebrate Baron Bliss Day, one of Belize's greatest patrons. To celebrate the opening of the lobster season, both Placencia and Caye Caulker host Lobster Fest, which usually take place at the end of June, or beginning of July. The Costa Maya Festival is an annual five-day celebration held in August in San Pedro Ambergris Caye showcasing the Mayan culture of the surrounding countries.


Golfing

Chapel Caye has been developed as an Island golfing destination just off the coast of Belize. The 18 Hole par 72 Championship Golf Course boasts more than 7000 yards of extraordinary golf with views of the Caribbean Sea and the Belize Barrier Reef.

Fishing

The estuaries, inlets and mouths to the many rivers are known for their tarpon, snook and jack. The lagoons and flats are known for the bonefish and barracuda. The coral reefs support grouper, snappper, jack and barracuda while the deeper waters are home to sailfish, marlin, bonito and pompano. Belize has a selection to satisfy most anglers.

History

The Maya are the most established ethnic group, having been in Belize since the 500's AD. However, much of Belize's original Maya population was wiped out due to disease and conflicts with other natives and Europeans. White English and Scottish settlers entered the area in the 1630s to cut logwood for export, and Mestizo settlers from Mexico and Guatemala began to arrive after 1800. The country was a British colony until 1973, when the colony's name was changed from British Honduras to Belize and on September 21, 1981, Belize's Independence was declared.

 

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Passport Requirement

Please be advised that the Passport requirements for U.S. Citizens to re-enter the country from Belize and Central America is changing. Effective December 31, 2006 all U.S citizens traveling into the United States from Belize and Central America must have a valid U.S. passport. U.S. Birth certificates will no longer be acceptable as a travel document. On December 31, 2007, a passport or other accepted documentation is required for all air, sea, and land border crossings. Passport Information