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Frequently Asked Questions
About Belize

Electricity and Communications

Q: What type of electricity is used in Belize?

A: 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.

Q: What type of communications and phone system do they have?

A: The country code for Belize is (501) and there are currently 17 area codes within Belize. Remote jungle lodges usually have short wave radio communications linked to a 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 email at sales@btl.net

Q: Can we mail letters and post cards from Belize?

A: 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 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

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Belize, its location, climate and culture.