Frequently Asked Questions

What type of electricity is used in Belize?

Electrical power is 110 volts, which is the same as the United States and Canada. Many places provide electricity via diesel generator equipment so a small surge suppresser is highly recommended  for computers and other sensitive equipment.

What type of communications and phone system do they have?

The country code for Belize is (501). Remote jungle lodges usually have short wave radio communications linked to cellular service. The main communications company is the Belize Telecommunications Limited, a private company who owns the telephone service which covers the entire country. A satellite earth station in Belmopan provides high quality telecommunications with the outside world. A cellular network has now been introduced and is available  country wide.

If you are a business visitor planning to spend some time in Belize and want a temporary internet account, you can make arrangements by contacting B.T.L. directly via e-mail at sales@btl.net

Can we mail letters and post cards from Belize?

Belize has a full postal service although it's not known for its delivery speed. Rates to the US are $0.60 BZ for letters, $0.30 BZ for postcards. Rates to Europe are: $0.75 BZ for letters, $0.40 BZ for postcards. First class mail between Belize and the US averages 8-10 days for delivery. International Express mail from the US to Belize usually arrives in 3 business days at an average cost of $14.00 BZ.