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About Belize
Directions to BelizeBelize is easily reached by direct flights from Miami, Charlotte, Houston, Dallas, San Salvador, El Salvador, and San Pedro Sula, Honduras. Airlines are accordingly: American and Continental Airlines serve Miami, US Airways serve Charlotte, Continental and American serve Houston, American serves Dallas, and Taca provides service from San Salvador, and Maya Island Air serves San Pedro Sula, Honduras. Once in Belize there are two airlines to chose from, Maya Island Air and Tropic Air, both utilize 12 passenger Cessna 208 aircraft and serve numerous towns across Belize. To reach Hopkins and Permit Alley Anglers it is easiest and most expedient to fly from Belize City International to Dangriga Town where clients are met by lodge transfer vehicles. Rental cars, busses and taxi cabs are available in Belize City and some of the other airports in Belize, please verify your reservation if you are planning to pick up a rental car at other locations than Belize City. Where in the world is Belize?Belize lies on the east coast of Central America's Caribbean Basin, just south of Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula, east of Guatemala and north of Honduras. It is less than 2 hours from Miami or Houston. The East coast of Belize is lined by the Caribbean Sea and hundreds of island Cayes, which support one of the world's most diverse underwater habitats. The shoreline is bordered by the world's second largest Barrier Reef, making Belize a popular diving and fishing destination. The country itself occupies a land mass smaller than most US states. At its broadest point, Belize is 68 miles (109 km) wide. Belize, Close UpEnglish is the official language of Belize, although a number of dialects are spoken among the country's 250,000 citizens. This is the result of Belize's rich, historical and multicultural heritage. Formerly known as "British Honduras", Belize continues to be a "melting" pot of immigrant cultures. Originally inhabited by the Maya, other groups have helped shape Belize's unique culture over the past 300 years. British pirates, former slaves, and Yucatan refugees from the Caste War have all had a profound influence on the development of Belize. Since independence in 1982, Belize has become known for its natural beauty and protected lands. More than 60% of the landmass in Belize has been designated as protected reserves. Click Here for the Wikipedia entry about Belize. |