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RE: Bicycling through belize

by LanSluder 07 May 2012

I would be very careful riding on two of the main highways, the Northern Highway and the Western Highway. Both are two lanes with little…
RE: Bicycling through belize

by misterbee 07 May 2012

When you cross the border, Corozal is the first town you'll arrive in. Corozal has a couple of bicycle shops in the centre of town, but…
RE: Quick Belize itinerary help requested

by LanSluder 21 January 2012

I think most people would say that if you don't want to spend the time driving to Placencia (it is around 3 hours now from Belize City…
RE: Between Placencia and San Ignacio

by LanSluder 18 January 2012

* Hopkins Village -- interesting, friendly Garifuna village with several excellent restaurants (Chef Rob's two places, Beaches & Dreams,…
RE: Renting a car and travelling around Belize

by misterbee 31 December 2011

This is a frequent question and a search will give you several posts. Here are some outakes from posts that I have made previously. All…
Belize Road Guide

by LanSluder 30 November 2011

*DRIVING IN BELIZE: AN UPDATE ON ALL THE ROADS* *BY LAN SLUDER* +Last Updated July 2011+ The roads in Belize are getting better and…
RE: Road conditions for Guatemala City to Belize City and Dangriga area

by misterbee 30 November 2011

Re: Belize This is a frequent question and a search will give you several posts. Here are some outakes from posts that I have made previo…
Re: Road conditions for Guatemala City to Belize City and Dangriga area

by LanSluder 30 November 2011

I've only driven part of the way between Flores and Guatemala City, but the part of the road I drove was paved and in good condition.…
RE: Driving from Belize City to Dangriga

by LanSluder 22 August 2011

The "Coastal Highway" (just a gravel road and you never see the coast) is an accident waiting to happen. Over the past 20 years I've…
RE: Driving from Belize City to Dangriga

by misterbee 22 August 2011

I travelled south on the Coastal Road once several years ago. It is a gravel road, narrow in parts, and we didn't exceed about 50 or 60…
Driving from Belize City to Dangriga

by riccardo52 22 August 2011

I will be driving from Belize City to Dangriga the first week of November. Is the coastal road down to the hummingbird highway really…
RE: Driving around Belize to Guatemala and back?

by misterbee 21 July 2011

You say that you intend to head south along the coast. To get to Punta Gorda, most people would follow the Western Highway to Belmopan,…
Re: Taxi in Dangriga? Where in Dangriga is Pelican Beach Resort?

by deanthecat 28 June 2011

Yes the resort is very close to the airstrip - a 5 minute walk. It would be safe to walk to the bus station, but I would never do it…
Taxi in Dangriga? Where in Dangriga is Pelican Beach Resort?

by first4everything 28 June 2011

Hi, We are staying at Isla Marisol for a week. We will then be dropped off on the mainland at the Pelican Beach Resort in Dangriga. Can…
RE: Share shuttle from airport to zoo?

by South_of_60 23 May 2011

Hi, If you are talking about Belize Zoo, it is about a 2-3 hour drive on the Hummingbird Hwy. You want to get there before 10 to watch…
Island Expeditions and Glovers Reef

by tootsall 11 March 2011

My wife and I have just returned home (where it has thankfully "just" warmed up from the -20C it's been at for the last couple of weeks)…
RE: Driving BZE to Placencia

by TWAontheGo 26 February 2011

I drove the Coastal Highway about two weeks ago. It is a reasonably good dirt road with only one shallow ditch which you do not want…
RE: Which way round?

by deanthecat 20 February 2011

I agree with Lan to do either Hopkins or Placencia, not both. My preference would be to strike Placencia and if you have the time, add…
RE: Which way round?

by Greggo 20 February 2011

HI, It sounds pretty easy and you have plenty of time. After you go through customs at the airport, take a cab for $25US to the bus station.…
Driving BZE to Placencia

by Jenae 15 February 2011

Driving from BZE to Placencia, starting in late afternoon, what's the fastest route? Is it best to go to Belmopan and take the Hummingbird,…
Our Two Week Adventure in Belize

by lgannon 15 February 2011

We just returned from two wonderful weeks in Belize. Because this forum was so helpful in planning our trip, I thought I'd share the details…
Re: Help: 3week honeymoon, mexico, belize, honduras in June

by sheena_mach 13 January 2011

There are two water taxi companies that go from Chetumal to Caye Caulker, Belize Water Taxi's and SanPedro Water Taxi. They both go from…
RE: Some info

by ruthalice 09 January 2011

I also think Guatemala and Belize are a good choice, but i've only passed through Honduras and haven't been anywhere else in C.A., so…
RE: costa rica or belize

by ruthalice 09 January 2011

Ha ha also confused by the reference to Incan ruins in Belize...and surprised to have my name mentioned! I've never been to Costa Rica,…
Re: Bus Safety?

by cr7364 22 December 2010

I felt safe on the buses, but as other people have said theft is a fairly common occurence. We stayed at Caves Branch and whilst we were…