Souvenirs include
Belizean art and jewelry, clothing, handcrafted wood and bamboo products, Belizean
spices and sauces and local beauty treatments. Travelers should be aware of their home country’s rules on importing exotic goods. In the UK, for example, there are restrictions on importing tortoiseshell goods and jewelry made from endangered coral.
Shopping hours Mon-Sat 0800-1200, 1300-1630 and 1900-2100. Some shops close on Wednesday afternoons.
Currency Information:CurrencyBelize Dollar (BZD;
symbol BZ$) = 100 cents. Notes are in denominations of BZ$100, 50, 20, 10 and 5. Coins are in denominations of BZ$1 and 50, 25, 10, 5 and 1 cents.
The Belize Dollar is tied to the US Dollar at US$1 = BZ$2.
Currency ExchangeCurrency can be exchanged at most banks, hotels and travel agencies. Most businesses accept US Dollars. ATMs in Belize do not always accept foreign cards; Belize Bank ATMs usually do, but ATMs should not be relied upon as the only source of cash.
Credit/Debit Cards and ATMsAmerican Express, MasterCard and Visa are accepted. Most establishments will add a 5% service charge to the bills of customers using credit cards.
Traveller's ChequesThese can be exchanged; commission will usually be charged.
Currency RestrictionsRestrictions apply.
Banking HoursMon-Thurs 0800-1300, Fri 0800-1630. Times may vary according to destination.
Exchange Rate Indicators| Date | Jan 09 |
| £1.00= | BZ$2.86 |
| $1.00= | BZ$1.97 |
| €1.00= | BZ$2.68 |
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