Placencia Belize
Hurricane Preparedness
© 2002 U.S. Embassy Belize Hurricane Preparedness The U.S. Embassy reminds resident American citizens and tourists that the Atlantic hurricane season lasts from June 1 to November 30 each year. Americans in Belize are strongly recommended to remain alert to weather upda ... [Read More]
Belize
CRIME: The incidence of crime, including violent crimes such as armed robbery, shootings, stabbings, murder, and rape, is on the rise. The Embassy has noted an increase in recent years in reports of crimes against tourists at resorts and on the roadways and rivers. The incidence of crimes such as theft, burglary, purse snatching and pick-pocketing rises around the winter holidays and spring break. Several victims who resisted when confronted by criminals have received serious personal injuries, including gunshot wounds. Although the majority of reported incidents are in Belize City, crime occurs in all districts including tourist spots such as San Pedro, Caye Caulker, and Placencia. ... [Read More]
US Department Of State Post Report
Closer to home is Ambergris Caye, a large sandy island, only 15 minutes by plane or 1½ hours by boat from Belize City. A fishing village turned tourist hub, San Pedro, is the premier jumping off spot for the best fishing, diving, and boating. Many other lovely cayes are minutes from Belize City by boat, a couple with cabana guestrooms. Placencia, a rustic, mainland fishing village about 30 minutes by air or three hours by car, is one of several popular beachfront village vacation spots in the south. EntertainmentLast Updated: 11/28/2003 2:45 PM ... [Read More]
Documentation of U.S. Citizens Born Abroad
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