BELIZE - WHERE IS IT
by Sport Diver Staff

BELIZE - WHERE IS IT
Belize is located in Central America, just south of Mexico and east of Guatemala. An English-speaking democracy within the British Commonwealth, Belize's eastern coastline runs along the Caribbean and offers spectacular beaches, fascinating Mayan ruins and amazing diving.
 
The country itself spans about 8,800 square miles and is 180 miles long and approximately 68 miles wide. There are many cayes and uninhabited islands (more than 200) all along the coastline.
 
Climate
Belize weather is characterized by two seasons: a rainy and a dry season.

  • The rainy season occurs from June to November when the rainfall can be substantial.
  • When the dry season arrives, there is a sharp contrast from the wetter months.
  • Belize annual rainfall ranges from 60 inches in the north to 160 inches in the south.
  • Except for the southern regions, the rainfall is variable from year to year.
  • The average temperature varies from 81°F along the coast to 69°F in the hills.
  • The coldest month is January while the highest temperatures are experienced during the month of May.
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    Belize is located in Central America, just south of Mexico and east of Guatemala. An English-speaking democracy within the British Commonwealth, Belize’s eastern coastline runs along the Caribbean and offers spectacular beaches, fascinating Mayan ruins and amazing diving.
  • BELIZE - HOW TO GET THERE
    Belize is about two hours and 15 minutes by air from Miami, Florida and Houston, Texas. From the U.S., you can fly into Belize from Miami, Dallas-Forth Worth, Houston, New Orleans, Los Angeles, New York and Washington, D.C; and from Toronto, Canada.
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    With the exception of cruise ship passengers, all visitors to Belize must present a valid passport before entering the country.
  • BELIZE - WHERE TO STAY
    Although Belize is relatively small in size (about the same land mass as New Hampshire) there are hundreds of accommodations offering everything from rustic jungle huts to beach-side exclusive resorts and just about everything in between.
  • BELIZE - WHAT TO EAT
    Belize offers many options for dining, and much of its cuisine is derived from the various cultural influences that have affected Belize throughout its history. Here, you’ll find a mixture of Mayan, Mexican, Caribbean, Spanish, African and English styles.
  • BELIZE - WHAT TO DO
    During your surface time you’ll find plenty to keep you busy. From water sports to hiking and caving, birding, sunning and more, there’s an activity to please everyone’s tastes.
  • BELIZE - WHERE TO DIVE
    Belize offers divers many opportunities to experience a diverse underwater adventure. There are shallow dives with sandy bottoms, spectacular reef dives, sheer walls, blue holes, atolls and more to choose from.

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