Best Time To Visit
When to go
The best time to visit Belize is between December and May. Outside these months there can be prolonged periods of rain although the area is hot and humid all year round.
Getting there
There are no direct flights from the UK, however a number of US airlines fly to Belize via their hubs in the USA.
Time Zone
GMT - 6 hours
Visas
British passport holders do not require visas to enter Belize, although if you fly via the US, the ESTA will be required.
Health
There are no compulsory vaccinations required to enter Belize. Always consult your doctor at least six weeks before travel and refer to this useful NHS website for details of recommended vaccinations for your destination.
Things To Do
- Dive Belize’s Blue Hole
- Kayak in the sea at Glover's Reef
- Stroll around Caracol, the country’s renowned Mayan site
Kristen Lanskail-Morris
Travel Specialist
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