Belize, located on the Caribbean coast and bordering Mexico to the north, has canceled all travel requirements related to the coronavirus. This is reported by the local Tourist Board.
The Central American country of Belize lifted pandemic-related entry restrictions on Friday, July 15. Visitors to Belize no longer need to present proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test at land and sea borders.
The emergence of weaker strains of COVID-19 and the global trend of easing restrictions have taken the pressure off Belize’s healthcare system, according to a statement from the country’s authorities. The country has reached a level where everyone can decide for himself whether he will be vaccinated or not.
Tourists no longer need to buy enhanced health insurance to travel to Belize. For those who wish, the cost of the policy is $18 for three weeks.
Although the country has significantly relaxed entry rules, foreign visitors are still required to book at BTB Gold Standard approved hotels, according to the tourism board. The list of recommended hotels “Gold Standard” is published on the official website of the Belize Tourism Board.
Recall that a few months ago, Belize canceled mandatory testing for fully vaccinated travelers, the mask regime, and also lifted restrictions on the capacity of restaurants. Unvaccinated travelers were required to present a fresh confirmation of a negative test at the border and undergo mandatory retesting.
Belize is home to the second largest barrier reef in the world, second only to the Great Barrier Reef in Australia, as well as the Great Blue Hole, ancient Mayan ruins, outlying islands, spectacular waterfalls, and many other tourist attractions.