Capital · Belize
Belmopan
Spend 1–2 days in Belmopan to see the zoo, market and nearby caves; longer only for guided day trips.
Belmopan, Belize's inland capital, offers a compact city centre, a weekly market, the Belize Zoo and easy access to caves and Blue Hole National Park. One full day covers the main sights; a second day lets you join a guided cave tour.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- BZD
- Best months
- Nov–Apr (dry season)
- avoid Jun–Oct (rainy season)
- Airport
- BZE
- Nights
- 1–2
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Rules in force · 6Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras and Nicaragua (CA-4) giv…
- Central America ↗Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras and Nicaragua (CA-4) give one shared entry allowance, usually 90 days in total; leaving for Belize, Costa Rica or Mexico and coming back does not always reset it — check with immigration before a long stay.
- Central America ↗Cross land borders in daylight and early in the day; many posts close or empty of transport by late afternoon, and the approaches are where robberies happen.
- Central America ↗Several borders charge entry, exit or municipal fees in US dollars (Belize exit, Nicaragua entry and exit, Honduras entry); carry small, clean US notes and ask for a receipt.
- Belize ↗Check entry rules for your passport with Belize's Immigration Department or a Belizean embassy before booking.
- Belize ↗Snorkel and dive in the marine reserves only with licensed guides; do not touch coral or feed marine life.
- Belize ↗Leaving by land or sea costs BZ$40 (US$20) in cash at the border or dock; the air departure tax is in your ticket.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Belmopan911 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Belmopan, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Belize dollar (BZD, $), fixed at 2 to 1 US dollar; US dollars are accepted almost everywhere.Belize-wide
- SIM or eSIMDigi (Belize Telemedia) and Smart sell SIMs at the airport and in towns; bring your passport.Belize-wide
- Tap waterTreated water in Belize City and San Pedro; most visitors drink bottled or filtered.Belize-wide
- TippingRestaurants: 10–15% if no service charge.Belize-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B/G. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): fits · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 110 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Belize-wide
- SafetyBelmopan is generally safe with low violent crime; keep an eye on belongings on buses and in markets.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets; bring paper for bus stops.Belize-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police · 90 General emergency
- Sundays & holidaysMany businesses close on Sundays in small towns and on Good Friday.Belize-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportBZE Philip S.
- Getting aroundWalk or take a short taxi ride in town; intercity buses run the Hummingbird and George Price highways; car hire is cheap for cave trips.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee (café)BZD 2–3
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi (per km)BZD 2
- Museum or sight ticketBelize Zoo entryUS$15 (≈BZD 30)
- Budget bedDorm bed, a night, per personBZD 45
- Mid-range bedDouble room (2), a night, per roomBZD 200
- High-end bedDouble room (2), a night, per roomBZD 350
A day, not counting the bed: Budget BZD 120 · Mid BZD 200 · High BZD 350
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- BZE Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport (about 60 km (37 mi) east, 1 h by bus or taxi)BZE Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport (about 37 mi (60 km) east, 1 h by bus or taxi)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Feb
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Mar
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Apr
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
May
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34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Jun
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jul
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Aug
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Sep
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Oct
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Nov
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Dec
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Best: Nov–Apr. Avoid: Jun–Oct. Month by month →
Warmest May (34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)), coolest Jan (19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C) low), wettest Jun (13 rain days), driest Apr (1). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Belmopan: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
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Feb
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
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Mar
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
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Apr
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
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May
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
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Jun
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
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Jul
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
13 rd
Aug
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
13 rd
Sep
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
13 rd
Oct
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13 rd
Nov
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
5 rd
Dec
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
5 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Walk or take a short taxi ride in town; intercity buses run the Hummingbird and George Price highways; car hire is cheap for cave trips.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Belize Zoo
goDoor to door: ≈1 h total
Bus or taxi north on George Price Highway, ~32 km (20 mi), 40 minBus or taxi north on George Price Highway, ~20 mi (32 km), 40 min
Open daily 08:30–17:00; entry US$15 (≈BZD30).Open daily 8:30 AM–5:00 PM; entry US$15 (≈BZD30).
St. Herman’s Cave (Blue Hole NP)
goDoor to door: ≈1 h total
Taxi west on Hummingbird Highway, 21 km (13 mi), 30 minTaxi west on Hummingbird Highway, 13 mi (21 km), 30 min
Guided tours required.
Actun Tunichil Muknal (ATM) Cave
cautionDoor to door: ≈2 h total
Taxi east 45 min (≈45 km (28 mi)) to San Ignacio, then guide pickupTaxi east 45 min (≈28 mi (45 km)) to San Ignacio, then guide pickup
Full‑day tour, swimming and climbing; book early.
Blue Hole National Park (Mountain Cow / Crystal Cave)
goDoor to door: ≈1.5 h total
Taxi west 30 min, then guided hike
Entry US$90–110 per person, guide required.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Banana Bank Lodge
Lodge outside town, pool and horseback riding
Belize Jungle Dome
Garden cottage and villa, 4 mi north
Bullfrog Inn
Standard hotel in town centre
Yim Saan
12‑storey hotel with restaurant
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- BZD 120–180 excl. bed
- Mid
- BZD 200–300 excl. bed
- High
- BZD 350+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Double room (2)1 × 1 night × BZD 200 | BZD 200 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × BZD 200 | BZD 400 |
| Bus Belmopan → Belize City2 × BZD 12 | BZD 24 |
| Guided St. Herman’s Cave tour2 × BZD 45 | BZD 90 |
| eSIM (1 week data)2 × BZD 30 | BZD 60 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | BZD 77 |
| Trip total≈ BZD 426 per person per day, bed included | BZD 851 |
2026 estimate in BZD; flights and international transfers excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee (café) | BZD 2–3 |
| Meal (local restaurant) | BZD 8–15 |
| Taxi (per km) | BZD 2 |
| Belize Zoo entry | US$15 (≈BZD 30) |
| Bus Belmopan → Belize City | BZD 12 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Heat peaks mid‑day; carry water.
- Tour companies often need a minimum group; confirm availability the night before.
- Pickpocketing is low but keep valuables out of sight on buses.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 911
- General emergency
- 90
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Emergency
- Police911
- General emergency90
Embassy
US consulate in Belmopan (check address); other nations use regional embassies.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Belmopan → Belize City bus: about BZD 12 per person
- Taxi Belmopan center → zoo: ≈BZD 30
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Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Belmopan. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Nov–Apr (dry season) · avoid Jun–Oct (rainy season) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 4 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- /cayo-district
- /san-ignacio
- /xunantunich
- /belize
Sources
- officialBelmopan official city website
- secondaryWikidata – Belmopan
- secondaryWikivoyage: Belmopan, revision 5203002 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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