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The final town in Belize, 2km before the Guatemalan border, is
BENQUE VIEJO DEL CARMEN, where Guatemala and Belize combine in
almost equal proportions and Spanish is the dominant language. It's
a quiet place, but served by a constant stream of buses and shared
taxis to and from the border post; some buses continue all
the way to the market in Melchor. The Belize border is open from 6am
to midnight - though you're best advised to cross in daylight - and
Guatemalan migración closes at around 8pm.
There's nothing to pay to enter Belize, but leaving Belize
you pay an exit tax of US$10, plus the PACT Conservation fee of
US$3.75; Guatemalan officials routinely charge a Q10 (US$1.25) entry
(and exit) tax; if you require a visa (US$10) they can sometimes be
issued here, but you might have to go back to the embassy in Belize
City, so it's best to equip yourself with one in advance.
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 Belize
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Buses on
to Flores call at the migracion to pick up passengers, and
you'll certainly be approached by drivers of the minibuses which
shuttle between the border and Tikal (US$10-15) and Flores;
ask for Hugo Mayén or Manuel Sandoval. |
Belize
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Explore Belize City
North side
South side
Cayo and the west
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Belize city
to San
Ignacio
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Belize zoo
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Belmopan
Practicalities
Monkey Bay Wildlife Sanctuary
Guanacaste
Park
Benque Viejo del Carmen
Caracol Ruins
Mountain Pine Ridge Forest Reserve
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San Antonio
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San Ignacio
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Arrival
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Kayaking,canoeing
Xunantunich, San Jose
Corozal, Orange Walk
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