B is for beautiful.  B is for Belize.

Belize is a small, English-speaking country in Central America home to many diverse cultures and rich history. Native Belizeans speak Spanish, Mayan, Kriol, and Garifuna, however, English is the common and national language of the country.

Cultures

• Mayan (native to Central Mexico and El Salvador)

• Mestizo (Maya and Spanish decent)

• Creole (African and English descent)

• Garifuna (African and Caribbean descent)

Geography

• Bordered by Mexico to the north

• Guatemala to the west

• The Caribbean Sea to the east

• Flat, swampy coastal plain

• Low mountains in south

Environment

• Home to the second largest barrier reef in the world

• Over half the country is covered in subtropical jungle/rainforest

• Approximately 10% is lowland savanna

Weather

• Wet Season: June-November

• Dry Season: Febuary-May

• Humidity typically ranges from 60%-95%

Languages

• Official language: English

• Creole

• Spanish

• Garifuna

• Maya languages (3 dialects in-country)

Currency

• Fixed exchange rate: $2 BZE = $1 USD

• Recommended spending money: $100-200 cash in small bills (notify your bank about traveling dates)

Entry Items

• Passport must be valid 3 months beyond intended stay.

• Tickets and documents for return or onward travel.

• Sufficient funds for your trip

• No visa required for stay up to 30 days

• Vaccinations (see below)

Recommended vaccinations:  

• Tetanus

• Typhoid

• Hepatitis A

• Hepatitis B

View more facts about Belize from the Belize Tourism Board.