Central America / Destination guide
Belize
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- Belmopan
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- Belizean Creole, English, Spanish
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- Central America
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Belize City / Transportation
Belize City to Caye Caulker and San Pedro: Boat or Plane?
Take the water taxi from downtown Belize City, or fly from either of the city's two airports. Schedules, luggage limits, transfer costs and when each option makes sense.
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Languages of Belize: Why English, Kriol and Spanish
English is Belize's language of government, but the 2022 census shows Spanish and Kriol each spoken by about half of residents. How British Honduras, Kriol and Garifuna shaped that mix.
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Hol Chan Marine Reserve Fees and Rules, San Pedro Belize
Hol Chan charges non-Belizean visitors a daily reserve fee on top of the boat tour. Who sets it, what each zone allows, Shark Ray Alley rules and what to check with your guide.
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