Area: 22965.0
Population: 272945
FLIGHT DURATION:
23 hrs, including a stopover in Houston. Belize is 5,230 mi from England.
AIRPORT INFORMATION:
Goldson International Airport is 10 miles to the north-west of Belize City. Connection with the city centre can only be made by taxi. Allow for BZD 40 per trip.
SECURITY:
In Belize City, beware of pickpockets, and do not walk alone at night. Leave your valuable items with hotel management and ask for a receipt. Take ankle boots and trousers for walking in the forest.
ALL OF THE EDITORIAL TEAM'S ADVICE:
Avoid limiting your discovery of Belize to the "cays" (small islands). You would leave out the essential. Draw up a programme including at least one archaeological site and one natural reserve, before exploring the beds of the lagoon.
TELEPHONE:
To call Belize from London, dial 00 + 501 (country code + 2 (Belize City), 8 (Belmopan), 4 (Corozal), 5 (Dangriga), 3 (Orange Walk), 7 (Punta Gorda) or 92 (San Ignacio) + n° of other party. From Belize to London: 00 44 + 20 + the number.
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