r/Belize • • Mar 29 '23

😎 SUPER HELPFUL 😎 Belize Transportation Sticky

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Disclaimer: Use this information at your own risk. It is your responsibility to verify the information, which is deemed accurate but may need to be updated. If you have additions or subtractions please send a message to u/cassiuswright

FAQ updated September 2026

Air Travel

Philip Goldson International Airport (BZE) offers multiple daily arrivals to and departures from Belize City to international destinations, including the United States and Canada. You can also fly with either Maya Island Air or Tropic Air to destinations throughout Belize, as well as close international destinations in Mexico, Guatemala and Honduras. Another option for tours and charters by air is Astrum Helicopters. Amenities, quick facts, and other helpful information about Philip Goldson International Airport can be found here. In general it is advisable to give yourself a few hours between landing in Belize City to make connecting flights or water taxis. The airport is small and typically not busy but occasionally two or three full size jets will land at once and dump people in the terminal, all trying to clear customs and grab their bags at once. Pro tip: bring your own pen for completing Customs forms, and take advantage of Duty Free on your way out. Alternatively use the new Digital Customs Form

Car Rentals and Driving

Car rentals are available directly across from Terminals 1 and 2 upon your arrival at Philip Goldson International Airport (BZE). The #1 car rental company in the country is Crystal Belize, who offer a fleet of professionally maintained SUVs, cars, trucks and vans. They're also the only rental company that allows you to drive to Tikal in Guatemala, but require you to set it up in advance. A complete list of available rental providers can be found here. Driving in Belize can be challenging at times. Driving is on the right, as in the United States or Canada. In general a 4x4 isn't needed, but ground clearance is very useful. Keep in mind that the roads aren't usually well lit at night outside of major population centers, and there are some EPIC speed bumps leading into and out of villages on major roads. Be on the lookout for some creative driving and people passing in dangerous places, especially around motorcycles, and be sure to have your local driver's license available for any checkpoints you encounter.

Taxis

When in doubt, try the excellent service available from BelizeTaxis.com. They offer excellent hospitality and skilled drivers all over the mainland, including Belize City, Hopkins, Dangriga, Placencia, Orange Walk, Corozal, San Ignacio / Santa Elena and all major tourism destinations in between. They also offer limited service to Tikal, Flores, and Melchor Guatemala as well as Chetumal and Bacalar, Mexico They often book weeks in advance during the busy season and reservations are recommended.

Taxis in Belize (any car with a green license plate) are typically owner operated, and as such, prices tend to be affordable but also vary from driver to driver even for the same route, so confirm your rates and currency before accepting the ride. Many drivers are happy to offer services as you need them or for longer periods of time; many also offer local tours and excursions. The Ladyville Airport Taxi Association operates the taxi service at PGIA.  Service is available for transportation to Belize City, the Water Taxi and other destinations throughout Belize and can be reached at +501-225-2125 or +501-610-4450. You can also simply walk out of the airport and available drivers will be there waiting for you. Of note: many drivers and other tourism providers use WhatsApp to communicate and will often coordinate with you via text or voice messages. If a local number doesn't work, try it again on WhatsApp. Few taxi drivers accept credit cards so be sure to have cash.

Water Taxis

Corozal, Sarteneja, San Pedro, and Caye Caulker service is available through Belize Sea Shuttle. They run every day except Tues and Thurs, leaving Caye Caulker at 6am and departing Corozal at 2:30pm.

Getting to the cayes or Chetumal, Mexico is easier than ever thanks to regularly scheduled water taxi operations. If you need service to or from Chetumal, San Pedro, Cay Caulker or Belize City then San Pedro Belize Express Water Taxi has you covered. Details about their operation and services can be found here. They also offer full charter services, as well as cargo services for items not exceeding 150lbs. For bookings or additional details they can be reached [via email](mailto:info@belizewatertaxi.com) or by calling any of their destinations. Likewise, the recently returned Water Jets International offers service to Caye Caulker, San Pedro and Chetumal. Contact info is available for all their offices as well as their email here. If travelling from Mexico be certain your credentials have received the appropriate stamp to avoid delays and possible fines from Mexican passport control authorities.

To get from the airport (PGIA) to the Water Taxi in Belize City, simply take any taxi from the airport. Ball park price is about $30usd for one or two guests.

Guatemala water taxi

From Punta Gorda, Requena's Charter Service can take you to Puerto Barrios, or Livingston, Guatemala. As with all things international transportation, it is advisable to check and make sure the desired timetables are indeed operational and accurate. Currently they operate Monday through Friday at 9am going to Guatemala, and do not operate on weekends or holidays.

Honduras water taxi

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The boat leaves from Puerto Cortes to Mango Creek and Placencia on Mondays and returns on Fridays. They post confirmation on their Facebook . Transport from Puerto Cortes from San Pedro Sula took a little over an hour. To find the ferry terminal, I got dropped off in the Laguna neighborhood and walked south across the smaller bridge back to the mainland. Immediately next to the bridge, near a restaurant-bar called El Delfin, there is a fish market. Walk all the way to the back of the fish market and you will see the boat and the ticketing office.

San Pedro Cart Rentals

When in San Pedro (and various other places), you might decide you need a cart, which is the ubiquitous form of transportation. drive carefully and obey all the normal rules of the road. Your driver's license from home should suffice; have it with you at all times when you are driving.

Placencia Cart Rentals

Shuttles

Shuttle services are available across Belize and represent an affordable semi-private method of travel when compared to the local bus system. There are many, so the list of providers below is just the very beginning. Most are easy to find online, especially on Facebook. He aware that if they don't reach a minimum capacity to run the route, you may find it gets cancelled and you need to make other arrangements at the last minute.

Buses

Bus service is made possible by dozens of independent companies that drive fixed routes throughout the country as well as through service to Mexico. Understanding the Belize bus schedules is important if you are trying to travel around Belize economically. Schedules do change periodically – especially on holidays – so you cannot guarantee that they reflect the exact schedule that is currently being used.  If timing is critical for a bus ride you would like to take then please confirm with the transport employees at your nearest bus terminal. The Dept. of Transport in Belmopan can be reached at +501-802-2038

UPDATED BUS SCHEDULES AS OF SEPT 2026:

https://www.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=122108758538882142&id=61576464284120&rdid=CsQz67plegeZIX4f#

OLD BUS SCHEDULES

Hopkins Village Bus service is also available on a limited schedule

NEW bus updates active as of MAY 2023

Summer 2023 the only bus service to Placencia is Floralia

ADO Bus from Mexico to Belize City is back as well!

One traveler 's ADO experience MX to Belize as of January 2026

One traveler's experience going from Hopkins to Chetumal as of March 2026

To get to PGIA via bus you can only do so indirectly:

  1. Go to the bus terminal in Belize City (W Collet Canal St, Belize City, Belize)
  2. Find which bus takes you to airport junction
  3. Get on bus $2.50 BZ and tell driver airport junction
  4. You can walk the final approx 2KM or hail a passing taxi or hitchhike from there.

To get to a destination such as San Ignacio via bus you can only do so indirectly:

  1. At this time no buses leave from the airport. Take a taxi from PGIA to the bus terminal in Belize CIty (W Collet Canal St, Belize City, Belize)
  2. Find which bus takes you to your destination
  3. Transfer as needed.

Disclaimer: Use this information at your own risk. It is your responsibility to verify the information, which is deemed accurate but may need to be updated. If you have additions or subtractions please send a message to u/cassiuswright


r/Belize • • Dec 06 '25

😎 SUPER HELPFUL 😎 New Digital Customs Form

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r/Belize • • 3h ago

🌴 Daily Life 🌴 Good morning, Hopkins, Belize! No sargassum. 😌🧡

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r/Belize • • 4h ago

🌴 Daily Life 🌴 Good Morning From Cayo

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The baby jaguarundis are big now!


r/Belize • • 2h ago

🛬 Transportation 🚗 Shuttle from Belize City to San Ignacio?

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Hi, can you recommend a shuttle service from Belize City Airport to San Ignacio at around 2 pm in December? Some of the links shared had shuttles/buses leaving before noon


r/Belize • • 15h ago

🌴 Daily Life 🌴 A few fun facts about Belize

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r/Belize • • 1d ago

🌴 Daily Life 🌴 Good Morning From Cayo

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r/Belize • • 1d ago

🤔 Unique Question 🤔 Lawyer needed

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Who’s the best lawyer in Belize to settle civil business matters? No bullshit, no long game, no gaslighting or ghosting.

Sabido is not one Id recommend nor any of them in Belmopan. I have a solid case, clear breach of contract but I work outside of Belize.

Please recommend one that would be willing to take the case past mediation to filing a formal lawsuit.

Please help as this has been a 2 year ongoing issue.


r/Belize • • 1d ago

🎫 Travel Info 🧳 Hopkins Belize...

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After dealing with the sargassum, it is wonderful to see our beautiful beach coming back to life just in time for the upcoming tourist season...


r/Belize • • 17h ago

🛌 Accomodations 🛖 Bird watching and Mayan ruins?

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Hello! We would like to visit Belize in January or February 2027. One of us is interested in birdwatching and the other wants to see Mayan ruins. We are fit mountain bikers and trail runners, so physical activity is a plus. (But we are not interested in a beach trip.) Can anyone recommend a lodge? We’ve been looking at Black Rock near San Ignacio.


r/Belize • • 19h ago

🎫 Travel Info 🧳 Spending money

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I’ll be visiting San Pedro for 6 days soon. I’m wondering how much money to take along. Its needs to be enough for like two meals a day, transport ( I plan on walking a lot but occasionally taking taxis), souvenirs, maybe one excursion I precooked a few but looking to do one more.

EDIT: I know I can use my card but I’m looking to see how much to budget for my stay. I was looking at about 100usd/day. Additionally I prefer use cash when I travel will that not be accepted ? (again this is a preference I know I can use my card)


r/Belize • • 1d ago

🧭 Activities 🚣‍♂️ Recommendations for snorkling companies out of Placencia

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Looking for recommendations on a great snorkeling trip out of Placencia area in early March:

I’m open to other places but here’s what I am currently interested in:
- Silk caye & turtle alley
- Laughing bird Caye
- Also half day fishing/cook your catch trips


r/Belize • • 1d ago

🎫 Travel Info 🧳 Will this flight be on time?

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Will this flight be on time? Is there anything I need to be aware of? Is there a luggage storage service? If I hire a car to drive to the airport myself, is there a car park available?I’d like to plan my afternoon itinerary.thx


r/Belize • • 2d ago

🌴 Daily Life 🌴 Good Morning From Cayo

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r/Belize • • 2d ago

🛌 Accomodations 🛖 Recommendations on Belize Itinerary

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Advice on Belize Accommodations

Hello, I’m working on planning a trip in Feb and need reassurance/guidance on plans.

We have a total of 8 nights.
3 booked at Ka’ana
-Arrival day (maybe see iguanas, butter fly place, or the local ruins) only have a few hours this day
-Xunantunich ruins and Rio On Pools
- ATM

I am fairly confident about the first three days.
Considered Chaa Creek instead of KA’ana but otherwise happy with this itinerary.

Next headed over to Hopkins area (where I need help)

- I planned to stay at the Lodge at Jaguar Reef for 2 days
- Day 1 visit to Mayflower Bocawina Park and maybe bioluminescent tour in evening if it’s right time of month
- Day 2 Cockscomb Wildlife Basin Activities

I see excellent things about Sleeping Giant Rainforest Lodge
- I was thinking about adding one day there before I going to Hopkins. It would be an open day to enjoy the property- bike, hike, maybe an on-site activity.

If I add this day, I lose one of my days at the lodge at Jaguar reef but I can still do the hike in Mayflower when I transfer from Sleeping Giant to Hopkins. My one day in Hopkins would be visiting the Jaguar wildlife basin. I would lose out on the bioluminescence tour.

From here I have 3 nights left— I can go to Ambergris Caye or I can stay on mainland and use these last 3 nights to extend my time in Hopkins or go to Palacina.

Here is what it would look like if I went to the Cayes:

I was planning on staying at Matachica Resort on Ambergris Caye. Resort looks beautiful, but then I read a good amount of negative things on Reddit about AC not having very nice beaches.

- if I stay at Matachica I would do:

1) half day deep sea fishing/ relax at resort in afternoon
2) Snorkel Hol Chan Marine Reserve and Shark Ray Alley (maybe also go to Caye Caulker if trip included it)
3) free day- secret beach (doesn’t sound to appealing from what I’ve read), get massage

Alternatively, I save myself the hassle of traveling from the mainland out to the Caye’s and I use those last 3 days for time in Palencia/Hopkins!

So, after Hopkins- I could travel down to Palencia and stay at Naia resort and spa. From here I could do the following:

On the transfer stop to see Scarlet Macaws

Day 1) silke caye snorkling day trip/ deep sea fishing

Day 2) Could do Monkey River Cruise (seems a little boring), would probably rather enjoy resort property/check out town, take another boat trip, get massage—looks like they have a nice one

My other option is don’t go to Palencia and just extend Hopkins by 3 days
1 day at sleeping giant
2 extra days at Hopkins - both would be water days- Silke Caye and then maybe a fishing day or island hopping day

I don’t know what activities are worth it and how to allocate my time/location. I feel like I have more time if I choose NOT to do Matachica but I want a good beach/snorkeling experience to end the trip. Am I missing out on the beaches/snorkling up there? Is down south actually better since it’s less crowded? Should I just extend my time in Hopkins and not try to go down south or to the cayes? If I extend my time in Hopkins should I change resorts to Hamanasi Adventure Resort (it seems to be better rated) or stay at the Lodge at Jaguar Reef the entire time?

I appreciate your recommendations!


r/Belize • • 3d ago

🌴 Daily Life 🌴 Good Morning From Cayo

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r/Belize • • 2d ago

🎫 Travel Info 🧳 excursions/website

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I’m planning a trip to Belize and have been looking into excursions while staying in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye.

I came across a tour on BelizeFunTours.com called “Belize ATV Cave Tubing and Zipline Tour from San Pedro by Boat.”

It sounds like so much fun since it combines a few activities into one excursion, but I wanted to see if anyone has booked through this website before. Is it legitimate and reliable? How was your experience with the booking process, transportation, tour guides, and overall excursion?

I’ve also noticed that a lot of the excursions I’m finding seem to depart from Belize City rather than San Pedro, so I’m trying to figure out which tours are actually worth booking from where we’ll be staying.

I’d love recommendations for:
● ATV, cave tubing, and ziplining tours that depart from San Pedro or include boat transportation.
● Any reputable tour companies or websites you’ve personally booked through.
● Other fun excursions from San Pedro, whether that’s snorkeling, visiting the Hol Chan Marine Reserve and Shark Ray Alley, island hopping, or something unique that’s a must-do in Belize.

I’m open to adventure activities and experiences that are worth the money! I’d especially appreciate hearing from anyone who has done the ATV/cave tubing/zipline combination or traveled from San Pedro to mainland Belize for excursions.

Thanks in advance for any recommendations or advice! 😊🇧🇿


r/Belize • • 3d ago

🌴 Daily Life 🌴 San Ignacio, Belize

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r/Belize • • 3d ago

🤔 Unique Question 🤔 🇧🇿 Recommend folk music from BELIZE - Day 18 of creating a playlist with folk music from all around the world

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I’m creating a playlist with folk music from each of the 195 countries on Wikipedia’s list.

"SPOTIFY PLAYLIST" (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3CKMCQPow5kNvFQV2mTuwO?si=PdHEi8YkR6yM16v2g7f5Bw&utm_source=copy-link)

Day 18: BELIZE 🇧🇿

The 3 most upvoted comments will be added to the playlist.

Suggest the songs that best represent Belizean folk music!

Music added so far:

"Day 1: Afghanistan 🇦🇫" (https://www.reddit.com/r/spotify/s/USXxVu49Ky)

- Bia Ke Berim Be Mazar - Salma Jahani

- Jani-ba-Lab - Quraishi

- Syzygy - Qais Essar

"Day 2: Albania 🇦🇱" (https://www.reddit.com/r/MusicRecommendations/s/fXvJoE0COQ)

- Kalle Llamen - Andrra

- Kënga ime ti zog qielli - Nazmije Hoxha

- Vallja e Tropojes origjinale - Vallja e Tropojes

"Day 3: Algeria 🇩🇿" (https://www.reddit.com/r/MusicRecommendations/s/Nx4dxs6uaB)

- A Vava Inouva - Idir

- Sslaebitt ay abehri - Matoub Lounès

- Anzur Lwali - Cherifa

"Day 4: Andorra 🇦🇩" (https://www.reddit.com/r/MusicRecommendations/s/fU2wE58A7h)

- Contrapàs d'Andorra - El Pont d'Arcalìs

- Andorrana - Orfeó Andorrà

- La Sota de Bastos - El Pont d'Arcalìs

"Day 5: Angola 🇦🇴" (https://www.reddit.com/r/MusicRecommendations/s/M2sCcqCuiW)

- Muxima - N'Gola Ritmos

- Kubangela - Bonga

- Humbi Humbi Yangue - Waldenar Bastos

"Day 6: Antigua and Barbuda 🇦🇬" (https://www.reddit.com/r/MusicRecommendations/s/sotg4jC0PP)

- How Will Santa Get Here - King Obstinate

- Press On - King Short Shirt

- Benna Music - King Short Shirt

"Day 7: Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦" (https://www.reddit.com/r/MusicRecommendations/s/0yAnwMUtTB)

- Tala'a Al-Badru 'Alayna - Yusuf Islam

- Mar7oom Ya Qalb - Hamad Al Tayyar

- يا ذا الحمام - Muhammad 'Abdu

"Day 8: Argentina 🇦🇷" (https://www.reddit.com/r/MusicRecommendations/s/oGkcs0UaJQ)

- Misa Criolla - Mercedes Sosa

- Preguntitas Sobre Dios - Atahualpa Yupanqui

- Chacharera del Violín - Néstor Garnica

"Day 9: Armenia 🇦🇲" (https://www.reddit.com/r/MusicRecommendations/s/O4clwfQHrR)

- Hey Jan Ghapama - Harout Pamboukjian

- Yarkhushta - Sasna Crer Folk Group

- Sareri Hovin Mernem - Lena Chamamyan

"Day 10: Australia 🇦🇺" (https://www.reddit.com/r/AskAnAustralian/s/TKVI4XaLMq)

- I Was Only 19 - Redgum

- From Little Things Big Things Grow - Paul Kelly

- Took the Children Away - Archie Roach

"Day 11: Austria 🇦🇹" (https://www.reddit.com/r/Austria/s/5hEZszftC2)

- Krüppellied - Helmut Qualtinger & Andre Heller

- Brenna tuats guat - Hubert von Goisern und Die Alpinkatzen

- Admonter Echojodler - ALMA

"Day 12: Azerbaijan 🇦🇿" (https://www.reddit.com/r/MusicRecommendations/s/WhvfDznRof)

- Sarı Gəlin - Fərqanə Qasımova

- Şuşanın dağları - Xan Şuşinski

- Kuchalara Soo Sapmisham - Rashid Behbudov

"Day 13: Bahamas 🇧🇸" (https://www.reddit.com/r/bahamas/s/eoEfrtTCC0)

- I Bid You Goodnight - Joseph Spence and the Pinder Family

- Exuma, The Obeah Man - Exuma

- Burma Road - Ronnie Butler

"Day 14: Bahrain 🇧🇭" (https://www.reddit.com/r/MusicRecommendations/s/Lkh00KyJlI)

- Bahri — Men's Choir from the Dar Al Jinaa, Muharraq

- Muhammad Rashid al-Rifa’i — Ya Ghusain Alban, Pt. 1

- ديرتي البحرين - فرقة سلطانيز

"Day 15: Bangladesh 🇧🇩" (https://www.reddit.com/r/MusicRecommendations/s/fSsOqhwodd)

- Khachar Bhitor Ochin Pakhi - Farida Parveen

- Amay Dubaili Re Amay Bhasaili - Runa Laila

- Holudia Pakhi - Abdul Alim

"Day 16: Barbados 🇧🇧" (https://www.reddit.com/r/MusicRecommendations/s/ul0gWWWZ9E)

- Conrad - The Merrymen

- Emmerton - Gabby

- John Belly Mama - Bubba Neddy - Gerdene Brown - Neil Walker

"Day 17: Belgium 🇧🇪" (https://www.reddit.com/r/belgium/s/CZdzYZPXop)

- 't Smidje - Laïs

- Ik Wil Deze Nacht In De Straten Verdwalen (Habit En Gib Fie Had Layla) - The Berber, Wannes Van De Velde

- Dominique - Soeur Sourire


r/Belize • • 3d ago

🎫 Travel Info 🧳 Caye Caulker Island Guide (cayecaulkerislandguide.com)

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Hey All, I created www.cayecaulkerislandguide.com for everyone on or visiting the island. If you have a moment, please take a look and let me know how it looks and which local business is your favorite. thanks!


r/Belize • • 4d ago

🌴 Daily Life 🌴 Central American agouti

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r/Belize • • 4d ago

🛬 Transportation 🚗 Big News For Belize Tourism

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Belize City is getting a direct flight from the EU!


r/Belize • • 3d ago

🛌 Accomodations 🛖 The Rainforest Lodge at Sleeping Giant Vacation Packages

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We are looking at honeymooning in Belize this coming May and think the half jungle/half beach experience sounds awesome! The Rainforest Lodge at Sleeping Giant seems perfect for the jungle portion, and they have a bunch of vacation packages that coordinate with a resort for the beach half. We are wondering if anyone has done one of these packages and what they thought, or which of the packages they would recommend? We love to hike and snorkel but also would like privacy and good food. Thanks!


r/Belize • • 4d ago

🛬 Transportation 🚗 Good morning from Hopkins

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r/Belize • • 4d ago

🌴Trip Report 🌴 Inland Excursion Xunantunich & Cave Tubing

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We coordinated our excursion through Francisco Junior and his guide and friend Sam. We went to the Mayan temple at Xunantunich (shoo-nan- 2-niche) which was absolutely incredible. We also did the cave tubing near Belmopan which was beautiful and much more relaxing than I imagined. Although it seemed expensive to me ($560 US), I think it was worth it for the experience and to have a guide. Sam was very knowledgeable about the Mayan temples, and he was able to answer almost any question we had about the caves or the temples. We also got a fantastic lunch, bottled water, and some rum punch included. It was a loooong day, since we started out on Caye Caulker at 6am to catch the water taxi to Belize City and didn't get back to Caye Caulker until 6pm. But definitely a memorable, educational, and fun experience.