Belize Travel Information
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Belize Dollar (Bz$) = 100 cents. Notes are in denominations of Bz$100, 50, 20, 10, 5 and 2. Coins are in denominations of Bz$1, and 100, 50, 25, 10, 5 and 1 cents
The Belize dollar is tied to the US Dollar at Bz2 = US$1
Most ATM's do not ktake foreign cards, credit cards are widely accepted.
- Banks :
- Monday - Thursday 8 am - 1 pm
- Friday - 8 am - 4:30 pm
Belize financial and exchange rate details - Friday - 8 am - 4:30 pm
UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office
US State Department
Australian Foreign affaris
Canadian Consular Affairs
There are several government hospitals in Belize in major towns and cities, health care in rural areas is through regional health clinics. TB and Hepatitis B vaccinations are recommended. AIDS / HIV is an increasing risk.
World health organisation
Ministry of Health, Belize
110 volts AC, 60Hz. American-style two-pin plugs are standard.
- New Years Day - January 1
- Baron Bliss Day- March 9
- Good Friday
- Holy Saturday
- Easter Monday
- Labour Day-May 1
- Commonwealth Day- May 24
- St. George's Caye Day- September 10
- Independence Day- September 21
- Columbus Day- October 12
- Garifuna Settlement Day- November 19
- Christmas Day- December 25
- Boxing Day- December 26