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Belize Currency  The money used in Belize is called the Belize dollar, usually abbreviated $BZD. Converting prices is very easy because two Belize dollars always equals one American dollar. Bear in mind, however, that some banks or currency exchange windows charge a commission. Because of this convenient fact, nearly every business in Belize also accepts American currency. In fact, many American visitors don’t even bother obtaining Belizean currency. Most upscale restaurants and hotels accept American...

The Museum of Belize In an effort to transcend and heal from its long colonial history, the nation of Belize, after gaining full independence from Great Britain in 1981, decided to transform the enormous prison in downtown Belize City into a museum. Now known as the Museum of Belize, the building in which it is housed was first constructed in 1857. Two stories in height and once containing more than 100 dank, dark cells, the prison...

Belize in July Although the weather in Belize in July is plenty warm and sunny, it’s important to keep in mind that it’s a bit different than the weather in the United States or Canada during this time. Belize weather doesn’t follow the same four-season pattern as in North America. Instead, the temperature is always warm, and what changes is the amount of rainfall. July is indeed part of the “green” season when there is...

The Hol Chan Marine Reserve And Sharks Ray Alley The Belize Barrier Reef is the second-largest coral reef barrier system in the world and home to one of the densest marine ecosystems on the planet. And one of the finest areas to explore at this UNESCO World Heritage Site is the Hol Chan Marine Reserve. Its name in the Mayan language means “Little Channel” because it is a natural cut in the reef that is...

The Community Baboon Sanctuary in Belize One of the most unusual and successful conservation programs in Belize is the Community Baboon Sanctuary (CBS). First created in 1985, the CBS is a coop that works with several different villages in the Bermudian Landing area approximately 31 miles (50 km) north of Belize City in order to protect the local population of black howler monkeys (known locally as “baboons”). Many Belize tours include a stop at the...

The Best Place to Stay in Belize With so many luxury hotels, eco-resorts, and lodges to choose from, it can be difficult to find where to stay in Belize. But if you are truly looking for the best place to stay in the country, look no further than the Belize Boutique Resort and Spa. In business for more than 30 years, the Belize Boutique Resort and Spa is situated on a pristine 1,000-acre property in...