Belize Tour
Visitor Information
The Belize Dollar (BZ$) has a fixed rate of exchange of BZ$2 to US$l. Most hotels, resorts, restaurants, and tour operators will accept U.S. currency, traveler's checks, or credit cards. When using your credit cards in Belize, most establishments will add a 5% service charge to your bill. Always make sure that you understand which dollar rate is being quoted. Is it Belize Dollars or U.S. Dollars? ... [Read More]
Belize
ENTRY/EXIT REQUIREMENTS: All U.S. citizens must have a U.S. passport valid for the duration of their visit to Belize. U.S. citizens do not need visas for tourist visits of up to thirty days, but they must have onward or return air tickets and proof of sufficient funds to maintain themselves while in Belize. Visitors for purposes other than tourism, or who wish to stay longer than 30 days, must obtain visas from the government of Belize. Additional information on entry and customs requirements may be obtained from the Embassy of Belize at 2535 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC 20008, Tel. (202) 332-9636 Information is also available at the Belizean Consular offices in Miami, Los Angeles, Chicago, New Orleans, Detroit, San Juan (Puerto Rico), Dallas, Houston, San Francisc ... [Read More]
Press Releases
Located in the Cayo district, El Pilar was a major Mayan city in the Central Maya Lowlands within the Mesoamerican Biological Corridor. The site is presently being managed by the Department of Archaeology with support from several organizations including Amigos de El Pilar, BRASS, Help For Progress, and Canan K'aax, a non-governmental organization in Guatemala. As part of the tour, the Freemans had the opportunity to view the monuments presented in the context of the Maya forest illustrating the site as it once flourished for seventeen centuries. Ambassador Freeman said after returning from the visit, "My wife and I were impressed by the natural beauty and history of El Pilar". ... [Read More]
V. Country Narratives -- Countries A through G
France is a destination country for women trafficked for the purposes of sexual exploitation and involuntary domestic servitude, primarily from Eastern and Central Europe and Africa. The number of Chinese women trafficked to France for sexual exploitation increased in 2004. The government estimates that there are 10,000 to 12,000 trafficking victims in France, 3,000-8,000 of whom are children forced into prostitution and labor. Nigerian trafficking networks continued to expand their activities in France. Trafficking of Brazilian women and girls for sexual exploitation to French Guiana — a French possession — remained a serious problem. The Government of France fully complies with the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking. Although the government did not provide full data on investigations, prosecutions, convictions, and sentences, the Secretary of State has ... [Read More]
September
1111--09/26/02 Afghan Women Receive Corporate Help to Develop Computer Skills During U.S. Tour ... [Read More]
Tips for Travelers to Central & South America
Revised October 1996 The information in this publication is in the public domain and may be reproduced without permission. When this material is reproduced, the Department of State would appreciate receiving a copy at: CA/P/PA, Room 6831, Department of State, Washington, D.C. 20520. CURRENT TRAVEL INFORMATIONThe Department of State's Consular Information Sheets are available for every country of the world. They describe topics such as unusual ... [Read More]
US Embassy Guatemala City - Recent Crime Incidents Involving Foreigners
1 1 08/30/04 1 1 CA-9, KM 60: At 5:30 p.m. a foreign couple was driving on the Ruta Atlántico when they were stopped by five individuals dressed in blue clothes, similar to national police uniforms, and driving a blue double-cabin pick-up. Two of the men took one of the tourists to the bushes where they sexually abused her. The second tourist was hit and kicked by the other three men who threatened him if he reported the incident to the police or his embassy. 1 08/24/04 1 1 Antigua, Sacatepéquez: A foreign resident who runs a local non-governmental organization was extorted by a man claiming to be a member of t ... [Read More]
Communities Around the Globe Protect the Underwater World, by Brian Huse, Global Issues, April 2004
In St. Lucia in the Caribbean, the Soufriere Marine Management Area (SMMA) decided to use Dive In To Earth Day to achieve communication goals. “Dive In To Earth Day activities seemed to me an ideal opportunity to merge our own attempts with that of the wider international community,” said Glenda Allain, SMMA public relations officer. “It is a perfect opportunity to really get everyone involved -- the SMMA, fishermen, dive operators, Department of Fisheries, tourism personnel, the Solid Waste Management Authority, school students, and persons from around St. Lucia.” Allain and her colleagues organized a mooring installation with the park’s marine rangers, a glass- bottom boat tour for students and community members, and an “Open Day” with slide presentations, video clips, and on-site explanations of scientific monitoring for students and the general public. ... [Read More]
Foreign Entry Requirements
AUSTRALIA - *Passport, Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) or non-electronic label visa, proof of onward or return ticket, and sufficient funds are required. An ETA or non-electronic label visa is required for tourist or business stays of up to 3 months. An ETA is an electronically stored authority to travel to Australia and can be obtained online at www.ETA.immi.gov.au or through participating travel agencies or airlines. Minors not accompanied by a parent or traveling with only one parent need notarized written parental consent from the absent parent(s). AIDS test required for permanent resident visa for applicants age 15 and older; tests taken in the U.S. are acceptable. More information about entry requirements to Australia (including for longer stays) is available on the Embassy of Aus ... [Read More]
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