Belize Weather
Visitor Information
Annual rainfall ranges from 50 inches in the North to 170 inches in the South. Although the rainy season is usually between June and August and the dry season is between February and May, global weather changes are making historical predictions somewhat invalid. At the end of October, the weather does become cooler, and from November to February, it is pleasant with showers of rain. Average humidity is 85 percent. top Business Hours ... [Read More]
Belize
Visitors should exercise caution and good judgment when visiting Belize. Crime can be a serious problem (see Crime), particularly in Belize City and remote areas. Road accidents are common (see Traffic Safety and Road Conditions.) Public buses and taxis are frequently in poor condition and lack safety equipment. Boats serving the public, especially water taxis, often do not carry sufficient safety equipment, may carry an excess number of passengers and may sail in inclement weather. Rental diving equipment may not always be properly maintained or inspected, and some local dive masters fail to consider the skill levels of individual tourists when organizing dives to some of Belize’s more challenging sites. ... [Read More]
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]
US Department Of State Post Report
Paved roads link Belize City north to the Mexican and west to the Guatemalan borders. A dry-weather road (now being paved) connects to Punta Gorda in the far south. Roads on to Tikal, Guatemala and Cancun and Merida, Mexico are paved and in good shape. ... Fish, conch, shrimp and lobster are caught and frozen locally. The supply of fresh fish varies according to the weather and prices are cheaper than in the U.S. ... Regular, inter-city bus service (on modern as well as aging buses) operates on the all-weather roads. In-town bus service is infrequent and is not used by Embassy staff. Traffic moves on the right, American-style. ... [Read More]
-- April 2005, week 4
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Tips for Travelers to Central & South America
Revised October 1996 The information in this publication is in the public domain and may be reproduced without permission. When this material is reproduced, the Department of State would appreciate receiving a copy at: CA/P/PA, Room 6831, Department of State, Washington, D.C. 20520. CURRENT TRAVEL INFORMATIONThe Department of State's Consular Information Sheets are available for every country of the world. They describe topics such as unusual ... [Read More]
The U.S. and the Summit of the Americas: An Update on U.S. Actions to Implement the Hemisphere’s Agenda
In December 2002, the United States hosted a conference on satellite data for the Americas. Some 230 participants discussed the capacity for satellite systems to play an important role in effective disaster management. The United States also works with meteorological services in the region to help improve weather forecasting and understanding of the causes of natural disasters through the use of satellite data. ... [Read More]
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