Logistics · Destination Guide
Go Slow basecamp for Belize's reef, reserves, and atolls
Updated Oct 30, 2025 • 20 sources
Use this travel brief to set arrival flow, local transit, and gear movement before you lock your itinerary.
Fly into Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport near Belize City. Connect by water taxi from the city to Caye Caulker or take a 10 km hop by puddle-jumper to Caye Caulker Airport. Water taxis run frequently by day and take about 45 minutes. Offshore dive days depart directly from the island's main piers.
Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport
BZE • MZBZ
33 km • About 45-60 minutes by road plus 45 minutes water taxi
Belize's primary gateway with nonstop service from North America. Connect to Caye Caulker by water taxi or short domestic flight.
Transport: Taxi to water taxi terminal, Domestic flight to Caye Caulker
Caye Caulker Airport
CUK • MZCK
1 km • Minutes by golf cart or on foot
Short hop from BZE or Belize City on small aircraft.
Transport: Walking, Golf cart taxi
Caye Caulker is car-free. Walk, bike, or use golf cart taxis. Surfaces are sandy, so wheeled luggage can struggle. No rideshare apps.
Most visitors need a valid passport and proof of onward travel. Visa-free stays up to 30 days are common for US, Canada, UK, and many EU nationals. Belize offers a free online immigration and customs declaration e-form. Airport departure taxes are typically included in airline tickets.
Belize Dollar (BZD)
BZD is pegged at 2:1 to USD. USD cash is widely accepted and change often provided in BZD.
ATMs exist on the island but are limited. Bring backup cards and some USD cash for fees and tips.
110V • 60Hz • A, B
Most travel electronics charge without adapters. Offshore lodges may use generators at night.
Communications
Local carriers DIGI and SMART offer prepaid SIMs and eSIMs at the airport and in town. 4G coverage is good on the cayes but fades offshore. Many boats carry VHF for safety.
Language
English is the official language. Belizean Kriol and Spanish are widely spoken. Guides routinely brief in English.
Insurance
Belize does not require travel health insurance, but dive and evacuation coverage is strongly recommended for offshore operations.
Packing list
Trip Planning
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