Belize without the bullshit.
The useful stuff you actually need when you’re travelling around Belize.
Bus schedules, boat connections, downloadable guides, border information and practical resources — all in one place, without the endless searching.
Know before you go.
We’ve pulled together the information that makes getting around Belize easier. Save the page, download what you need and keep travelling.
🎒 Essential Packing List
If you’re riding local buses and moving between jungles and beaches, you need to pack light, smart, and reef-safe. Grab our battle-tested checklist below to ensure you have exactly what you need — and nothing you don’t.
DOWNLOAD🚌 Public Bus Schedules
The real routes. Use the links below to check live schedules. Remember: flag your bus down, pay the conductor on board, and always ask if it’s an Express.
🚤 Hokey Pokey Water Taxi
The Hokey Pokey isn’t a luxury ferry; it’s the lifeblood of the peninsula. The crossing takes about 15–20 minutes. Arrive at least 15 minutes before departure.
DOWNLOAD🚤 Water Taxis
San Pedro & Caye Caulker
To ensure you pay the correct fare and avoid unnecessary fees, only book through the official operator websites listed below or walk directly into their official ticket offices. Do not buy tickets from middlemen, street hustlers, or unauthorized third-party resellers.
🚤 Guatemala Transit
Livingston & Puerto Barrios
There is no direct boat from Placencia. Guests must bus to Punta Gorda or take the Hokey Pokey to Independence then bus, typically 2–3 hours, then take the international ferry across the border. Always account for immigration time and potential wait times at the pier.
🚤 Friday Boat to Honduras
The Friday boat is the primary connection between the peninsula and Honduras. Arrive at least 15 minutes before departure — if you show up exactly on the dot, you might just be watching the boat disappear into the horizon.
DOWNLOAD SCHEDULE🎒 Backpacker Gear Shop
The stuff that actually survives Belize.
No luxury travel gadgets. No influencer nonsense. Just the gear that earns space in your backpack when you’re dealing with jungle humidity, water taxis, hostel dorms, sandy islands, and unpredictable weather.
💰 Belize Backpacker Costs
How much does backpacking in Belize actually cost? Get our practical BZD price guide covering accommodation, local food, buses, water taxis, drinks and longer journeys — so you can work out your budget before you arrive.
DOWNLOAD PRICE GUIDE🌴 12 Things to Do in Belize
First time in Belize? Start here. From ancient Maya sites and jungle adventures to Caribbean islands, local food, wildlife and the places most travellers don’t want to miss, we’ve put together 12 experiences worth making time for on your trip.
READ THE GUIDE🗣️ The Backpacker’s Belize Dictionary
Confused by what you just heard? From Belizean Creole and local expressions to food, transport, wildlife and everyday Belizean words, this guide will help you understand what’s being said around you.
EXPLORE THE DICTIONARYDon’t just travel Belize. Connect.
You’re going to meet people along the way. Here’s another way to find them.
Meet MyCoffeeMates.
Travelling solo doesn’t mean you have to stay solo.
MyCoffeeMates helps travellers discover cafés, restaurants, people and events around them — giving you another way to connect while you’re exploring Belize.
See what’s happening nearby, find somewhere to grab a coffee or a meal, meet other travellers and locals, or connect with people heading your way.
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