Calling All Birdwatchers and Nature Lovers: Centroamerica Big Day Kicks Off This Weekend!
Join the Centroamerica Big Day on March 15! Spot birds across Central America in this 24-hour birdwatching adventure.
Belize
Belize
The Jewel of Central America
16
The population density per square kilometer (lowest in Central America).
80
Percentage of the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef System in Belizean waters.
1,005,394
The number of cruise ship tourists that visited Belize annually pre-pandemic.
Belize Stories, Information, and Opinion
Belize Election Results: PUP Wins Big Again, UDP Faces Setbacks
Belize votes decisively in its election, with the ruling PUP maintaining a strong 26-seat majority and the opposition UDP facing significant reorganization.
A Rough Guide to the 2025 Belize Election
Today is election day in Belize! Here’s a rough guide for expats, foreigners, and the uninitiated.
A Guide to Duty-Free Shopping in Central America
A guide to duty-free shopping in Central America. Learn about the Golfito and Corozal Free Zones in Costa Rica and Belize, plus airport and frontier shopping.
Driving in Belize: A Guide for Tourists and Residents
What you need to know about driving in Belize: local customs, license requirements, road conditions, and insider tips from current residents.
Cost of Living in Belize: Real Insights from Current Expats
What is the cost of living in Belize? Expats share their actual expenses and experiences, offering honest insights for potential newbies.
Happy Garifuna Settlement Day, Belize!
Wishing Belize and Garifuna communities around the world a happy Garifuna Settlement Day today!
Tropical Depression Sara Leaves Central America as Airports Reopen and Recovery Begins
Tropical Depression Sara finally moves out of Central America after causing widespread damage and airport closures throughout the region.
Tropical Storm Sara: Guanacaste Airport in Costa Rica Reopens as S.W. Goldson in Belize Remains Closed
Weather disrupts Central American air travel: Guanacaste Airport reopens in Costa Rica while Belize’s Philip S.W. Goldson Airport stays closed.
The Belize Economy in 2024: Key Questions Answered
Examining the forces driving the Belize economy: tourism revival, agricultural exports, environmental leadership, and emerging opportunities in trade finance.