Whether or not to travel by plane in Belize?

• When you fly to Belize from the Netherlands, you will often have a transfer in the United States or, say, Panama or Guatemala. International travel arrives at the Philip Goldson International Airport in Ladyville, 18 km northwest of Belize City.

Whether or not to travel by train in Belize?

• There are no trains in Belize.

Whether or not to travel by bus in Belize?

• A number of bus companies provide connections across the country. The main routes are from Belize City west to Belmopan, San Ignacio and Benque Viejo del Carmen; north to Orange Walk and Corozal; and south to Punta Gorda, Independence and Dangriga, from here you can get to Palencia. The buses are not comfortable (old American school buses or so-called chicken buses) and the roads are often unpaved.

Whether or not to travel by car in Belize?

• By car you are more flexible than by public transport. Belize has 4 two-lane paved highways. Most other roads are one or -two lane roads and are often unpaved. It is quite expensive to rent a car in Belize. So be sure to check out the alternatives or find some people you can share the cost with. To rent a car, you need a driver's license and must be at least 25 years old.

Whether or not to travel by taxi in Belize?

• Almost all towns in Belize are small enough to explore on foot, but for safety, it's better to take a cab.

Whether or not to travel by boat in Belize?

• In several places there is the possibility to travel by boat to islands of Belize.