The easiest way to reach our beautiful island is flying directly into Belize City. Check with an airline booking engine or go the airlines website directly for reservations or have your local travel agent help you. United, American, US Airways and Taca all fly into Belize City. From Belize International Airport we can arrange a taxi service to take you to the marine terminal to catch the boat or you can fly out to the island via Tropic Air or Maya Island Air.
Belize International Airport arrival info.
After customs and collection your bags, please make your way outside, we offer a meet and greet service for $45USD per person, this price includes taxi service, water taxi service and golf cart service to our place and luggage handling. email us for confirmation: information@costamayabelize.com
Belize Facts
Population: 250,000
Size: 8,865 sq. miles
Population density: 26 people per square mile.
Ethnic Groups: Mestizo 44%, Creole 30%, Maya 11%, Garifuna 7%
Principal Language: English (official), Spanish, Mayan, Garifuna (Carib)
Chief Religions: Roman Catholic 62%, Protestant 30%
Capitol: Belmopan
Gov’t: Parliamentary democracy. Dean Barrow Prime Minister UDP United Demogratic Party
Electricity: 110 volts
Weather www.hydromet.gov.bz
Annual mean temp. 79F or 28C
Average Humidity: 85%
Average water temp. 75-84F or 26C to 30C
Hurricane Season: June – November
Dry Season: February to May
Rainy Season: July to November
Best time to come: Late November to May
Don’t forget to bring
SD cards or memory sticks and extra batteries.
Camera charger
Light rain jacket or wind breaker.
Aqua Shoes or Beach Shoes, Crocs or Tevas
Toiletries: First-aid kit & tampons.
Money: USD Cash, Traveler’s Checks, Credit Card. Bring a bit of all three.
ATM Atlantic bank, Caye Caulker, but don’t depend on it. Make sure you know your pin number
Departure Taxes
Border exit fee. 20USD
Airport departure fee $35USD
All prices subject to change without notice.
