While some places have Spring Break, Belize has Easter and, yes, it is a very big deal. It’s one of the longest holidays of the year, and Belizeans look towards it with eager anticipation every year. For many, Easter—and the Holy Week—is a time of praise and worship. For others, it’s a period that promises…
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Your Guide to Diving the Belize Barrier Reef
At 190 miles long (300 km), the Belize Barrier Reef is a part of the world’s second-longest barrier reef—the Mesoamerican Reef. This spectacular natural formation encompasses a world of marine biodiversity along with stunning coral atolls, sandy islands (cayes), and one of the world’s most famous blue holes. For as long as travelers have known…
Belize’s Dry Season: The Ideal Time for a Winter Getaway
The months from December to May mark the dry season in Belize. During this period, rainfall is less, temperatures are cooler, and opportunities for adventure seem almost endless. While winter may equate to inches of snow and being bundled up inside for many, this tropical destination offers a much-welcomed alternative. Here’s why Belize during the…
PRESS RELEASE: ISSUE OF AERODROME CERTIFICATE FOR THE PHILIP GOLDSON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
BELIZE CITY: FEBRUARY 14, 2025 Today, the Belize Department of Civil Aviation (B.D.C.A.) issues an Aerodrome Certificate for the Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport (P.G.I.A.). The Aerodrome Certificate is issued in compliance with regulations implemented in accordance with the Belize Civil Aviation Act and following standards and recommended practices developed by the International Civil…
Airport Development Project December 2024
FOREWORD As we observed 20 years of managing the Philip Goldson International Airport, our Company reaffirms its three deepest values – purpose, performance and passion – which our staff practice daily as passengers and visitors are welcomed and workers and partners are served. Indeed, there is much pride and satisfaction and hope and excitement at…
Belize Introduces New Digital Immigration and Customs Declaration System for Travelers
PRESS RELEASEBelize City, Belize, November 28, 2024 The Department of Border Management and Immigration Services and the Customs and Excise Department, in collaboration with the Ministry of Public Utilities, Energy, Logistics, and EGovernance, announce the launch of a new online departure and arrival immigration and customs declaration system, designed for all travelers entering and leaving…