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St. George's Caye
Skip unless you want a quiet, all-inclusive beach day within sight of Belize City. One night is enough; two if you fish or dive.
St. George's Caye is a 20-person island 10 miles off Belize City, known for the 1798 Battle of St. George's Caye (celebrated 10 September). It has no airstrip, no shops, no nightlife — just two resorts, a beach, hammocks, snorkelling and kayaks. Most travellers prefer Caye Caulker or Ambergris Caye for more to do.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- BZD
- Best months
- Feb–May
- avoid Jun–Nov (rainy season, hurricane risk)
- Airport
- BZE
- Nights
- 1
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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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In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- 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 St. George's Caye911 ▾
- Police / Fire / Ambulance911
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about St. George's Caye, 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
- SafetyVery safe; the only risks are sunburn and dehydration.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets; bring paper for bus stops.Belize-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police / fire / ambulance
- 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.
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 (30 min taxi to Belize City water taxi terminal)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Feb
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Mar
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Apr
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
May
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Jun
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°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
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Dec
not flagged
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Best: Feb–May. Avoid: Jun–Nov. Month by month →
Warmest May (32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)), coolest Jan (22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C) low), wettest Aug (15 rain days), driest Apr (4). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
St. George's Caye: 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)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
11 rd
Feb
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
7 rd
Mar
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
5 rd
Apr
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
4 rd
May
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
8 rd
Jun
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
13 rd
Jul
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
14 rd
Aug
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
15 rd
Sep
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
15 rd
Oct
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
14 rd
Nov
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
12 rd
Dec
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12 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. The island is tiny — you can cross it in 10 minutes.
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 City
goDoor to door: About 30 min
Resort boat transfer, about 20 min
Day trip to the city for the Museum of Belize or the Belize Zoo.
Caye Caulker
skipDoor to door: About 1.5 h (including transfer to city)
Boat from Belize City water taxi terminal, about 45 min
Better to stay on Caye Caulker directly if you want more activities.
Ambergris Caye
skipDoor to door: About 2 h
Boat from Belize City water taxi terminal, about 1.5 h
Same advice: stay on Ambergris if you want a full island experience.
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.
St. George's Caye Resort
The only accommodation on the island; all-inclusive, US$238–278 per night (2026 estimate).
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
- All-inclusive resort
- US$238–278 (2026 estimate)
Watch out
Safety
- No shops or ATMs on the island; bring cash and everything you need from Belize City.
- Boat transfers from Belize City run by resort schedule; confirm departure times.
- Hurricane season Jun–Nov: check weather before booking.
Emergency numbers
- Police / Fire / Ambulance
- 911
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Emergency
- Police / Fire / Ambulance911
Embassy
US Embassy in Belmopan; most other embassies in Belmopan or Belize City.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Resort boat transfer from Belize City: Included in resort package; check with St. George's Caye Resort
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- Hello — Hello (hello)
- Thank you — Thank you (thank you)
- How much? — How much? (how much)
- Where is the boat? — Where is the boat? (where is the boat)
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 St. George's Caye. 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: Feb–May · avoid Jun–Nov (rainy season, hurricane risk) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 1 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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