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Belize

Belize is a country on the north-eastern coast of Central America. It is bordered by Mexico to the north, the Caribbean Sea to the east, and Guatemala to the west and south.

Type Country

Why go

  • Country in Central America.
  • Served by Melinda Airport (MDB).

History

Belize is a country on the north-eastern coast of Central America. It is bordered by Mexico to the north, the Caribbean Sea to the east, and Guatemala to the west and south. It also shares a maritime boundary with Honduras to the southeast. Part of the Caribbean region, Belize is a member of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and the Commonwealth Caribbean, the historical British West Indies.

Airports

Hector Silva Airstrip (BCV) 13 km to the centre
Belmopan, CY, BZ — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor. ✈ 1 airline (Regional Air Iceland) · direct flights to 5 destinations incl. Belize City, CUK, San Pedro, SQS, TZA (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 5 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor
Matthew Spain Airport (SQS) 39 km to the centre
Spanish Lookout, CY, BZ — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor. ✈ 1 airline (Regional Air Iceland) · direct flights to 4 destinations incl. BCV, Belize City, San Pedro, TZA (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 4 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor
Manatee Airport (MZE) 39 km to the centre
Spanish Lookout, CY, BZ — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Melinda Airport (MDB) 48 km to the centre
Hope Creek, SC, BZ — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
San Felipe Airstrip 71 km to the centre
San Felipe, OW, BZ
Outdoor

Where to stay

Mile 41 1/2 Hummingbird Hwy. Belmopan, Belize,, Belize · cavesbranch.com
Indoor
Hummingbird Hwy, Belmopan, Belize · jaguarcreek.org
Indoor
36 Hummingbird Hwy, Belmopan, Belize · thebanksbelize.com
Indoor
Mile 29 George Price Hwy, La Democracia, Belize · belizezoo.org
Indoor
Mile 36 Hummingbird Highway, Belmopan, Belize · sleepinggiantbelize.com
Indoor
Hummingbird Hwy, Belize · yamwits.com
Indoor
Mile 42 Hummingbird Highway, Ringtail Village, Cayo District, Belmopan, Belize
Indoor
1000 Camino Del Rio Franks Eddy Village, Belmopan, Belize
Indoor

Where things are

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Photographs

When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Melinda Airport (MDB); 1 other airport serves the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Belize. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Tours & experiences

Sightseeing