Belize Ministry of Health and Wellness announced new COVID-19 regulations (SI 170 of 2020) going into effect on November 28, 2020.
These are the key requirements (with our comments) to be aware of when visiting Belize in the next 21 days:
Curfew will now be from 10 p.m. until 4:59 a.m. – Comment: Since Caye Caulker is not famous for its nightlife, you won’t miss much!
All Foreign Tourists are required to reserve or book their stay at an approved Gold Standard Hotel or Tourist Accommodation only. – Belize Ministry of Health and Wellness announced new COVID-19 regulations (SI 170 of 2020) going into effect on November 28, 2020. – Comment: We have a lot of Gold Standard certified accommodations to choose from!
All Foreign Tourists are required to download and register their information on the Belize Travel Health App prior to arrival or upon arrival to Belize, they shall maintain the app functional throughout their stay in Belize, and are required to keep their mobile device with them at all times. – Comment: This is not really new. The Health App was required since the Belize airport reopened.
Transportation of Foreign Tourists should be done only by authorized means of transportation by the Belize Tourism Board.
Restaurants that can provide open air, outdoor or al fresco dining may offer dine-in services, by reservation only, for no more than 50% of their seating capacity. All other licensed restaurants are to offer take out, delivery, or drive through services only. – Comment: Most restaurants in Caye Caulker are outside, so you can enjoy delicious food at plenty of restaurants to choose from!
No more than 10 persons shall be gathered in a public place or public space at a time.
All persons entering and remaining in a business establishment shall wear a facemask or other face covering, and adhere to social distancing measures, with some exceptions.
All bars, rum shops, discotheques, nightclubs, gymnasiums, casinos and gaming establishments are to remain closed. – Comment: Most bars in Caye Caulker are also restaurants, so they are open!
Spas shall remain open and receive clientele by appointment only, and with only two customers within the business establishment at a time if the square footage allows for social distancing. – Comment: Check out Purple Passion Hair Salon and Spa while you’re in Caye Caulker!
All land and sea port entry into and exist out of Belize shall remain closed, with some exceptions. – Comment: Unfortunately, that restricts entry through the Mexico land border. However, Tropic Air offer a flight from Cancun to Caye Caulker (connecting in Belize City).
You can find the full Statutory Instrument document HERE.
