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  Miriam, Me and our new friend, Ann Marie
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      Miriam, Me and our new friend, Ann Marie
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The Split   Caye Caulker

The Split, Caye Caulker

 4 Reviews  This would be the place to go if you’re really interested in the local flora. The Caye Caulker Belize Tourism Industry Association’s Mini-Reserve has a few interpretive trails with signs telling you... 

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Suspension Bridge   San Ignacio

Suspension Bridge, San Ignacio

 2 Reviews  San Ignacio is across the Macal River from their sister city of Santa Elena. To get from one side of the river to the other you must cross the one-lane Hawksworth Bridge - Belize's only suspension... 

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Snorkeling   Caye Caulker

Snorkeling, Caye Caulker

 3 Reviews  Don't leave Caye Caulker without a snorkeling trip, either all day or half day. My other advice is take a kayak around the island. I mean, paddle it yourself. It's a lot of work but great... 

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No Cars   Caye Caulker

No Cars, Caye Caulker

 2 Reviews  The streets are sand and there were almost no internal combustion automobiles on the island. There were said to be a beer truck, and maybe two other cars. All transportation was by foot, bike or golf... 

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Cruise information

by Dabs

One of the best places for information on what to do in various ports is Cruise Critic. The Cruise Critic Belize forum board was very useful in planning shore excursions, whether the ones offered by the ship or independent, and there is also Belize port information with hints on where to go, what to do, where the ships dock, where to eat and how to get around.To find out how many other cruise ships will be in town along with you, check Cruisett.com. The more ships in town, the more competition for independent guides and tours and the more crowded the main attractions will be.All cruise ships are currently required to anchor and tender passengers to Tourism Village in Belize City, the ferry ride takes about 20 minutes.

The arts and crafts in Belize

by joiwatani

There is a mix culture in Belize so you can find different kinds of arts and crafts from the Mayan's arts and the Spanish art to the indigenous arts infused with the Mayan culture.The weaving is impeccable and has lots of details and the result is a colorful work of art! The baskets, purses, handbags, mats, table napkings, wall decors and other decorations are beautiful.The stone decorations that were carved by hand were amazingly done by artisans! The individual pieces of the chess sets that were for sale at the stores were detailed and done in Mayan arts. The woodcarvings are beautiful as well.You can find the masks made of wood and stones are infused with the Mayan culture.

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Travel time visiting the Mayan ruins

by joiwatani

Make sure to manage your time. Head to the Mayan ruins early.It was a long ride on a bumpy, undeveloped roads to the Altun Ha, the ancient Mayan site in Belize. If you are planning to go there, make sure to start early and have time to climb and explore on all the ruins.The travel time to and and from the ruins is about four hours and that's half a day already...And, to explore the ruins, you might probably spend at least three hours. Also, make sure to wear comfortable shoes and wear comfortable clothes. Wear something light.The stepping stones in Altun Ha are huge and the stairs going up to the Sun God Temple are hard on the feet, so make sure to wear the most comfortable walking shoes you have. Definitely, no high heel shoes!If you have children, bring snacks for them and bottled water. It is best to have a backpack to bring all your items. There is only one store that sells food in...

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Specifc Links to My Belize Pages

by grandmaR

In addition to the pictures and tips I have under Belize as a whole (the zoo, the roads and flying around Belize), I also have pages at: Belize District Caye Caulker where I have also a lot of tips on snorkeling and diving. Ambergris Cay including photos of snorkeling and diving, and restaurant tips. These pages are fairly complete picture and tipwise, but I have to complete the journal (after I find it.) Then we drove to: Stann Creek District which has our visit to the Jaguar Preserve at Cockscomb Basin and . Placencia which is an unfinished page After that drove back up the Hummingbird Highway via St. Herman's Cave and the Blue Hole (also not finished) to: Cayo District which includes Mountain Pine Ridge, Hidden Valley Falls and Cahal Pech which is a small Mayan site right in town and then to: San Ignacio which has the pictures of the stoplight and the one way bridge. This page...

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Cash/ATM/Credit Card usage

by Gypsystravels

We had done some initial research about usage of cash, ATM's and credit cards and decided tht for us the best thing would be to take enough cash to cover most of our expenses and take along our ATM and Credit Cards. Definitely happy we went this route. The Belize dollar is 2 to 1 American dollar and anywhere you go you can use them interchangably. ATM's are located in San Pedro town and you should know that although it may seem the best idea, your bank and the one in Belize will charge you for withdrawals. Also note that these ATM's may be down or out of money. Credit cards are widely used, but note that in such a small country, their "machines" will most likely be down especially during the evening and early morning times.GUIDELINE for US dollars - CASH - if you are paying in cash, many places will give you back your change in Belize dollars, even if the price is quoted in American...

what to bring on ATM tour

by Irina80

bring a pair of cotton socks, they don't tell you this and then when ur already on the bus they stop by the store to buy some, i think they get commission. Also, set of dry clothes to change in after. Bring repellant but do not use until cross all the small rivers, locals drink that water down the stream and use it to prepare food, lets not poison them with chemicals. In the cave wear swim suit, shorts, waterproof shoes (no flip flops as will have to swim). Enjoy the cave, it's a fun trip.

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Things we have done and liked

by FollowTheRoad

Gallon Jug (see above), and 3 days hitch-hiking to Baracoa village. This road is as long as one hour in a bus, but we could not find a ride the first day. We were allowed to camp on a farm right on the road, but during the following 1,5 days it rained like crazy. We lived with and in the wet, but found ways to enjoy it by resting and taking a shower in a mud hole. The whole story can be found here: see above

Transportation

by sk12345

If you decide to drive be prepared that even when you have maps, roads, streets are not marked well or not marked at all (you have to ask locals for directions), gas is more expensive than in the US, and there is a lot of bumpy dirt road in Belize, so I personally don’t recommend driving there (bus and taxi is cheap).Bus stations are very small, hardly labeled and have no bus schedules posted. You pay for your ride when you got on the bus. The ride is very cheap. However regular busses are pretty frequent, the schedule can change. I highly recommend you call Belize/National Transport (Ex-Novelos) Ph#: 501.623.0262 and James Bus (Ph#: 501.702.2049 for information and plan out your connections ahead of time.(ask if the bus goes on paved road, approx. how long is the ride, when does the bus leave, is it regular or express bus with A/C etc.). The busses are old (US) school busses. The...

Generally what to expect in Belize

by sk12345

We loved Belize. We would stay in Belize anywhere with the exception of Belize City (Not pretty. It is dirty, unsafe, has the most crime in the country, not much to see/do there). The weather is pretty hot (average ~ 80F throughout the year) and humid (like Florida, USA) in Belize (check online before you plan your trip, since hurricane/wet season is usually from June to January). In April it got dark around 6:30 PM, and was around 80-90F. It only rained one time in the early morning. You don’t have to exchange USD to local currency, because you can pay with USD anywhere (bus, airport, taxi, restaurants, bars, shops etc.) in Belize (exchange rate is 1 to2), and in Guatemala (1 to 7.5). Most shops accept Visa, MC (your credit company may charge you foreign transaction fee, so check with them before using your card), some places accept Discover Card (that did not charge me any...

DON'T GO TO BELIZE !!!

by gscianti

Just got back from Belize, lousy experience.1) Cops at customs treat you like you are a drug dealer entering the country, not like someone who's bringing good money ...2) ... money the belizean people are never ashamed to beg whenever the occasion (tips, hotel tax 9%, ...)3) ... ending up with the exit tax! Can you imagine? The even ask for money when you leave their country and they don't even want their own valuless currency. Only US $!!4) Beaches are covered with garbage and other5) Planes and ferries are never on timeThere is plenty of places in central aerica and around the world much much better then Belize.Don't go!Giuseppe

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Q:  Does anyone know where I can sell Belize Dollars in Melbourne? Or if anyone from Melbourne is heading to Belize and wants to take... 

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A: There are many money exchanges in Melbourne see list here http://www.onlymelbourne.com.au/melbourne_details.php?id=15172 alternatively you could go to the Travelex... 

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