Frommer's Belize (Frommer's Complete Guides)
Eliot Greenspan
Language: English
Pages: 352
ISBN: 0470887702
Format: PDF / Kindle (mobi) / ePub
- In-depth information on Belize's culture and history, plus a dedicated guide to outdoor activities and wildlife.
- Planning and historical information, plus detailed maps, make it easy to navigate some of the country's oldest--and most amazing--Mayan ruins, including Tikal and Caracol.
- Make the most of your time with tailored time- and family-oriented itineraries.
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Hopkins Village. & 608-6188. Reservations not accepted. Main courses BZ$12–BZ$30. No credit cards. Daily 7am–2pm and 5–11pm. Hopkins Village After Dark SOUTHERN BELIZE Placencia 8 Aside from the various resort hotels, there is very little in the way of nightlife here— unless you can line up a night dive. Most of the resorts, however, hire local bands and dance troupes to entertain their guests. It’s worth combining a dinner at one of these places with the nightly show. Aside from the bar at
Chinkultic Zaculeu Quiriguá Copán Santa Leticia Tazumal Cerén G U A T E M A L A PACIFIC OCEAN 23 05_9780470887707-ch02.indd 23 11/16/10 6:23 PM Place Your Bet BELIZE IN DEPTH The Lay of the Land 2 Whether or not you’re the gambling type, you’ll want to wager a few bucks on a chicken drop. This very loose variation on roulette involves wagering on a number written on a wooden board. Above the board is a wire cage. Once all the bets are in, a chicken is placed in the cage, and
pay for the rental. Again, terms vary widely, so be sure to call your credit card company directly before you rent. Usually, if you are uninsured or are driving abroad, your credit card provides primary coverage as long as you decline the rental agency’s insurance. This means that the credit card will cover damage or theft of a rental car for the full cost of the vehicle. If you already have insurance, your credit card will provide secondary coverage, which basically covers your deductible.
water, with Haulover Creek dividing the city in two. The Swing Bridge, near the mouth of Haulover Creek, is the main route between the two halves of the city, as well as the city’s principal landmark. At the south end of the bridge is Market Square and the start of Regent Street and Albert Street. This is where you’ll find most of Belize City’s shops and offices. To the west and east of these two major roads is a grid of smaller roads lined with dilapidated wooden houses. On the north side of the
were usually asked before being painted and their demurrals respected. Over the years, however, the painting fever has skyrocketed and gotten more aggressive: Fresh eggs and the occasional oil-based paint were introduced as weapons, and tourists are now often painted despite pleas to the contrary. It’s definitely fun and a good way to meet some locals. If you get to a shower relatively quickly, it’ll wash off without much hassle. Still, if you go out during Carnival, expect to get painted, and