With only one week to go, Belize is preparing to welcome international flights at Belize International Airport (PGIA) on October 1.
The Belize Tourism Board (BTB), hotels, restaurants, and tour operators are working together at implementing the new travel protocols and temporary “safe corridor” procedures.
We also have a list with Caye Caulker Gold Standard certified accommodations.
In addition, the Belize Health App, a new requirement for traveling to Belize is now available for download, and we have an update for the Traveler Classification and Entry Requirements to include QRP’s and long-term stays.
Flights To Belize
United Airlines will resume daily flights to Belize International Airport and American Airlines will start with five flights a week as of October 1.
Belize News reported today that the first week of flights is already completely sold out. It is unknown at this point, if the travelers are mostly returning nationals and residents, or tourists.
Safe Corridor
The temporary “safe corridor” has been established to ensure a safe vacation experience for visitors and to prevent spreading of the coronavirus pandemic. However, it also prevents visitors from freely roaming around the island by keeping them at their accommodations and limiting tours to guests staying at the same property.
Find out more about what to expect when you travel to Belize during the “safe corridor”.
Gold Standard and “Safe Corridor” Certified Hotels
As of today, out of 10 Gold Standard certified accommodations in Caye Caulker, 7 have been approved for the safe corridor opening on October 1.
HOTEL
Barefoot Beach Belize
Barefoot Caye Caulker Hotel
Blu Zen
Caye Rentals
Louise’s Oceanfront Suites
Parky’s Place
Tropical Paradise Hotel
Velento
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UPDATE:
The certification process is ongoing, so this list is growing daily. Find the updated list of Caye Caulker Gold Standard and Safe Corridor certified hotels HERE!
In addition, six Caye Caulker Tour Operators are currently Gold Standard certified.
TOUR OPERATOR
Anwar Tours
Chasin’ Tail Fly Fishing
Hicaco Tours
Salt Life Eco Tours
Seaworthy Excursion
BTB updates these lists daily, as the application process is ongoing and new approvals will be added.
Visit our page “Tourism Gold Standard Certified Hotels & Accommodations” for an updated list of approved accommodations in Caye Caulker!
Belize Health App
The Belize Health App is required to enter Belize and is now available for download on Google Play for Android and the App Store for Apple. You can download the App at any time prior to your trip to Belize, but should enter your personal information within 72 hours of your arrival in Belize.
According to a BTB press release, the Belize Health App was created to allow for daily health monitoring of arriving passengers and for contact tracing, should it become necessary once the country reopens for leisure travel on October 1.
Traveler Classification and Entry Requirements
The Belize Tourism Board also updated the Traveler Classification and Entry Requirements to include returning foreign second home owners, QRP’s (Qualified Retired Persons), and long stay non-nationals starting October 1.
So, if you have been waiting to return to Caye Caulker for the winter months, now is the time to get the ball rolling!
