"Dayle" wrote in message
news:Sq1Gb.634354$Tr4.1634806@attbi_s03...
> Hi. I've just returned from Belize. The good news is that US Dollars are
> readily accepted in most if not all places. The rate is $1 USD = $2
> Belizian Dollars. Also good is that you can withdraw money in Belizian
> currency using an ATM/VISA card from any ATM of the banks called Belize
> Bank. Apparently this is recent, and one branch I visited in San Ignacio
> still had the sign that only Belize ATM cards were accepted. But in fact,
I
> was able to obtain cash. They have a branch at the Belize City Airport
> http://www.belizebank.com/airport_branch.html as well as in Belize City
and
> San Pedro, but I don't think Caye Caulker...
Did you actually try to use your ATM card in San Pedro? As far as I know,
ATM's are still not accepted there. Also, when we were last in Belize City,
the interac was down at all the banks. Therefore, relying on being able to
use your ATM is not that wise. You'd hate to find that you'd planned to use
it your one day in Belize City, only to find that connections are down that
day.
>Keep $20 USD ($40 Bz) for your
> return -- you need it to leave the country...
>
> I only spend an afternoon at Caye Caulker (daytrip via boat from Belize
> City), so never noticed if they take VISA or travellers cheques.
It is best to have some cash with you, and carry travellers cheques in a few
different denominations. There are some places that cannot/will not cash
large cheques. If you are in San Pedro, it is very easy to cash $100
travellers cheques. Carry your credit card (VISA) for major purchases like
accommodations or tours. Many restaurants, etc. will charge a service fee
for taking your credit card. I rarely use mine.
>
> Weather lately has been sunny, but also sometimes rainy and coolish.
The weather this time of year is quite unpredictable due to the northers
that can come rushing down and really cool things off, especially on the
islands.
>
> Have a wonderful trip!
Don't worry, you'll love it.
>
> wrote in message
> news:eckguvckpqmc76r2noff1289i0bdia6848@4ax.com...
> > There are some things that the web sites don't say, so I'd appreciate
> > some feedback from those of you who'd been there.
> >
> > Are credit cards accepted all over the island? Are traveller's cheques
> > likewise accepted all over the island?
> >
> > Thanks!
> >
>
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