Entry Requirements:
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- A valid passport is required for entry into the country of Belize. Canadian and US citizens do not need a visa.
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- Non-US citizens, please contact the nearest consulate or embassy of the country to which you are traveling to determine your entry/visa requirements.
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- There is a $35.00 USD departure fee charged at the Belize airport.
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- US citizens are allowed to bring back $400 worth of merchandise duty-free.
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| Currency: |
- Currency is the Belizean dollar, which currently trades at a fixed rate of BZ$2 to US$1.
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- US Dollars are accepted everywhere in Belize.
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- 24-hour ATMs are not available in San Pedro.
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- Visa, MasterCard and American Express are accepted at the Blue Tang Inn.
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- Traveler's Checks are accepted at the Blue Tang Inn, but you may have trouble cashing them at local boutiques and restaurants.
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- Gratuity is not automatically added to the bill. We request 10-15% gratuity be left at the hotel front desk upon checkout.
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| Time Zone: |
- The time zone is Central Standard Time (US and Canada)
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| Transportation From Belize International to Ambergris Caye: |
| Island Air |
- Blue Tang Inn is happy to arrange Island Air for your guests from Belize International Airport to Ambergris Caye. The flights run every hour until 5:30pm and are 15-20 minutes in duration. Contact us at info@bluetanginn.com for more information and reservations.
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- Blue Tang Inn provides complementary roundtrip taxi transfer from the San Pedro Airstrip to the Blue Tang Inn (provided that we know your arrival time into San Pedro).
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| Belize District Water Taxi |
- $14.00 US per person one-way, $25.00 round-trip
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- From Belize City to San Pedro, Ambergris Caye:
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- Departs from the Marine Terminal, Belize City
8:00 am, 9:00 am, 10:30 am, 12:00 pm, 1:30pm, 3:00pm and 4:30 pm
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- From San Pedro to Belize City:
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- 7:00am, 8:00 am, 9:30 am, 11:30 am, 1:00pm, 2:30pm, 3:30 pm and 5:30 pm (only on Fri/Sat/Sun & holidays)
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| Caye Caulker Water Taxi Association |
- $25.00 US per person each way
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- From Belize City to Caye Caulker and San Pedro (1 1/2 hr. duration)
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- Departs from
- 8:00 am, 9:00 am, 10:30 am, 12:00 pm, 1:30 pm, 3:00 pm and 4:30 pm (express to San Pedro)
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- From San Pedro to Caye Caulker and Belize City (1 1/2 hour duration)
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- 7:00 am (express), 8:00 am, 9:30 am, 11:30 am, 1:00 pm, 2:30 pm, 3:30 pm and 4:30 pm (weekends and holidays only)
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- Boats accommodate 40 passengers - passengers allotted two bags each
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Transportation in San Pedro:
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- Golf carts, bicycles and walking are the main mode of transportation on Ambergris Caye. Golf carts are available for rental.
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- Taxis are also available in San Pedro when needed. Rates should be negotiated in advance when you get in the taxi.
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| Language: |
- English is the official language of Belize, although Spanish, Creole, Garifuna and Mayan are widely spoken throughout the country.
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| Electricity: |
- 120 volts/60 cycles, which is compatible with the US
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| Health and Safety: |
- Blue Tang Inn is safe and comfortable. There is a safety deposit box located at the front desk if you feel more comfortable leaving your valuables locked.
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- There are 5-gallon jugs of bottled water located on each floor of the Blue Tang Inn. Feel free to refill the pitcher in your refrigerator with bottled water for drinking.
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- You can feel comfortable brushing your teeth and showering with the water at the Blue Tang Inn.
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- Bring sun block and drink lots of water in the tropical heat.
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- Mosquito repellent is good to apply during dusk, as that is the most bothersome time for bugs.
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| Climate: |
- The climate in Belize is sub-tropical, with a brisk breeze from the Caribbean Sea.
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- The annual temperatures average a warm 80 degrees. Trade winds blow along the coast and cayes most of the year, keeping temperatures comfortable, even in the hottest months.
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- November to January are traditionally the coolest months with a 75°F average and May to September are the warmest at about a 81°F average.
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