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Safety
Crime against tourists is relatively low in Belize, especially violent crime. Follow the same rules that you would at home, keep an eye on your possessions at all times, don’t walk down unlit streets at night and only take licensed taxis. Watch out for pickpockets in main tourist areas and around Belize City.
Crime against tourists is relatively low in Belize, especially violent crime. Follow the same rules that you would at home, keep an eye on your possessions at all times, don’t walk down unlit streets at night and only take licensed taxis. Watch out for pickpockets in main tourist areas and around Belize City.
When to go
The best time to visit Belize is between December and April as the temperatures are cooler and there is less humidity. The mountains are always cooler than the rest of the country, particularly in the evenings. The beach areas enjoy tropical breezes but the weather do;es get very hot and humid from June until December. Note that Belize is on the hurricane belt. The hurricane season runs from August to October.
The best time to visit Belize is between December and April as the temperatures are cooler and there is less humidity. The mountains are always cooler than the rest of the country, particularly in the evenings. The beach areas enjoy tropical breezes but the weather do;es get very hot and humid from June until December. Note that Belize is on the hurricane belt. The hurricane season runs from August to October.
Language
English is the official language in Belize, although most locals tend to speak the local Creole language. Spanish is widely spoken too.
English is the official language in Belize, although most locals tend to speak the local Creole language. Spanish is widely spoken too.
Emergency
Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital in Belize City is the main hospital in Belize, but every district has its own health clinic. Private medical care is also available in Belize City.
Emergency services: 90 or 911
Tourist police: +501 227 2222
Traffic and accidents: 911
Coastguard: +501 225 2125
Recommended hospital:
Belize City - Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital +501 223 1548
Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital in Belize City is the main hospital in Belize, but every district has its own health clinic. Private medical care is also available in Belize City.
Emergency services: 90 or 911
Tourist police: +501 227 2222
Traffic and accidents: 911
Coastguard: +501 225 2125
Recommended hospital:
Belize City - Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital +501 223 1548
Typical business hours:
- Government departments: 09:00 to 16:00, Monday to Friday.
- Retail: 08:00 to 17:00, Monday to Saturday.
- Banking: 08:00 to 13:00, Monday to Friday.