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<text id=93CT1608>
<title>
Belize--Travel
</title>
<history>
Compact ALMANAC--CIA Factbook
Middle America
Belize
</history>
<article>
<source>CIA World Factbook</source>
<hdr>
Travel
</hdr>
<body>
<p> Customs and Immigration: Passports are require of US citizens
wishing to enter Belize. Travelers arriving by car may be
required to post a customs bond equivalent to the import duty
value of the car, but this requirement can be waived upon proof
of visitor status. Travelers must demonstrate that they have
sufficient funds for a visit ($30 per person per day) and
onward travel. The government enforces a strict policy of
refusing admittance to those whom an immigration officer
suspects of drug use.
</p>
<p> Health: Medicines and care or ordinary needs are available in
Belize City and the larger district towns. Tapwater is sometimes
contaminated. Food served in local restaurants is generally
safe.
</p>
<p> Telecommunications: Local and international telephone,
telegraph, and telefax service is available in Belize. Belize
time is the same as US Central Standard or Mountain Daylight
time.
</p>
<p> Transportation: Belize is served by one US and two Central
American airlines with connections to Central America and the
United States (New Orleans, Miami and Houston). Buses, taxis,
light aircraft, and boats provide internal transportation.
Buses and taxis are available in Belize City, and shopping areas
are close to hotels.
</p>
<p> Local holidays: Businesses and shops may be closed on the
following holidays:
</p>
<p>New Year's Day, Jan. 1, Baron Bliss Day, Mar. 9; Good Friday,
date varies; Holy Saturday, date varies; Easter Monday, date varies;
Labor Day, May 1; Commonwealth Day, May 24; National Day, Sept. 10;
lndependence Day, Sept. 21; Pan American Day, Oct. 13; Garifuna Day,
Nov. 19; Christmas Day, Dec. 25; Boxing Day, Dec. 26.
</p>
<p>Source: U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Public Affairs, May
1990.
</p>
</body>
</article>
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