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Most visitors travel to Belize by air, but you can also get here by road or boat. A listing of the various airlines, access points, and necessary documents is provided below according to the mode of transportation.
International flights to Belize are via Atlanta, Charlotte, Dallas, Houston, Miami or Los Angeles. The major airlines servicing Belize are:
American Airlines
P.O. Box 1680
Belize City
Tel: 501-223-2522
Fax: 501-223-1730
1-800-433-7300
www.aa.com
Continental
80 Regent St.
Belize City
Tel: 501-227-8309
Fax: 501-227-8114
1-800-231-0856
www.continental.com
Delta Air Lines
Philip Goldson International Airport
Tel: 501-225-3429
Fax: 501-225-3232
1-800-241-4141
www.delta.com
Grupo TACA
41 Albert Street
Belize City
Tel: 501-227-7363
Fax: 501-227-5213
www.taca.com
US Airways
c/o Belize Global Travel Services
41 Albert Street
Belize City
Tel: 501-225-3589
Fax: 501-225-4091
www.usairways.com
Local Airlines also provide daily flights to Belize from Flores, Guatemala (Tikal)
Maya Island Air
1-800-521-1247
501-226-2435
501-226-2192
Email: mayair@btl.net
www.mayaislandair.com
Tropic Air
1-800-422-3435
501-226-2012
501-226-2338
Email: tropicair@btl.net
www.tropicair.com
Caribbean Holidays
now agents for Tikal Jets
81 Albert St.
Tel: 501-227-2583
Driving to Belize can be a challenge. Depending on the route taken, the trip to Belize through Mexico can be anywhere from 1,350-2,000 miles. A sturdy car, protective insurance, and positive determination will huge assets in assuring one’s arrival. In order for visitors to drive into Belize from Guatemala or Mexico, a temporary importation permit must be secured at the point of entry. Permits are valid for one month but can be extended by applying to the Customs Department. To get a permit, present the following at the point of entry:
- Travel documents and identification
- Proof of ownership (vehicle registration)
- Proof of insurance--available from any of the companies at the borders
- Rental documents (for vehicles rented in Mexico or Guatemala)
- Bus travel to Belize from the US border cities via Cancun, Mexico City and Chetumal is comfortable, relatively fast, and inexpensive. All-weather highways connect Mexican cities with the border city of Chetumal. From there, regularly-scheduled Belize buses make runs to Belize City with stops in the Northern towns of Corozal and Orange Walk.
- Safe and regular bus connections from Guatemala City are another reasonable and exciting way to get to Belize. This option holds special appeal for travelers who want to tour the Peten Region before entering Belize via the Western border, near Benque Viejo del Carmen Town. From there, buses run to San Ignacio, the capital city of Belmopan, and Belize City. From these points, travelers can connect to buses traveling to almost any destination in the country.
Small, regularly scheduled water taxis travel between Punta Gorda, in the southern district of Toledo, and Puerto Barrios in Eastern Guatemala.
Maritime ports of entry are Belize City, Corozal, Dangriga, Big Creek, San Pedro, and Punta Gorda. You are required to report your entry to the police or immigration authorities as soon as possible after entering Belizean territory. Personal water crafts coming to Belize should reference the sailing page for additional information about arriving by boat.
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