How much does food cost in Belize?

An average meal costs €8-18. Beer costs €2-4. Coffee costs €2-3. 10-15% in restaurants; round up for taxis and guides

Which side of the road do they drive on in Belize?

In Belize, people drive on the right side. The best navigation apps are Google Maps, Maps.me.

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Q: What are the emergency numbers in Belize?

Police: 911, Ambulance: 911, Fire: 911.

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Travel Tips

Travel Tips for Belize

Electrical Plug Type

Type A100-127V60Hz

Two flat parallel pins

You need a travel adapter for your devices.

Currency Information

Local Currency:

BZ$1.00(BZD)

Belize Dollar

Exchange Rate:

💡 Tip: Check current exchange rates before exchanging money

💳 Credit cards often offer better exchange rates than cash exchange

Time Zone

Coverage

Network Information

Network Partners

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Network coverage and speeds may vary by location.

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Connectivity

WiFiAvailable in cities

WiFi in resorts and hotels in San Pedro, Caye Caulker and Placencia. Slow or spotty in inland villages and on remote cayes

Mobile networkGood

4G coverage in Belize City, Belmopan and main tourist hubs. Limited in the Maya Mountains and southern Toledo District

Travel Advice

Security risks

De kleurcode van het reisadvies voor Belize is geel. U kunt erheen reizen.

Source: Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs · 19 May 2026Read full advice →

Practical Travel Information

Costs & Money

Average meal:€8-18

Beer:€2-4

Coffee:€2-3

Tipping:10-15% in restaurants; round up for taxis and guides

Cash vs Card:USD is accepted everywhere at a fixed 2:1 rate; cards work in resorts and bigger towns but carry cash for rural areas and cayes

Emergency Numbers

Police:911

Ambulance:911

Fire:911

Driving & Navigation

Drive on:Right side

Best apps:Google Maps, Maps.me

Parking:Most towns are small and walkable; rental cars mostly needed for the Hummingbird and Western Highways

Language & Communication

Main languages:English, Belizean Creole, Spanish

English level:High

Key phrase:How yu di do? (How are you?)

Health & Safety

Tap waterUse bottled water

UVHigh UV — use sunscreen

Vaccinations

Hepatitis A and Typhoid recommended. Yellow fever if arriving from a risk country

Drink bottled water only. Use insect repellent — dengue and (rarely) malaria occur inland

Local Insider Tips

•Belize is the only officially English-speaking country in Central America
•The Belize Barrier Reef is the second-largest in the world — Caye Caulker and San Pedro are the easiest bases
•Inland the highlights are Mayan ruins (Caracol, Xunantunich) and cave tubing in the Cayo District
•There's no Uber — use licensed green-plate taxis or arrange transfers through your hotel
•Sandflies on the cayes are worse than mosquitoes — bring strong repellent

Important Disclaimer

This information is for general guidance only. Prices, emergency numbers, and other details may change. Always verify critical information, especially emergency numbers, from official government sources. Information current as of 2026-05.

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