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Before you go > What to Bring
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What to Bring
Belize is a diverse Caribbean countrie with areas of hot coastal beaches as well as wet, humid tropical rain and cloud forests. Be prepared for temperatures from 65 - 100° F (18 - 38° C) and everything in between.
IMPORTANT NEW BELIZE LAW - June 2009:
All Children 16 years or younger traveling without a parent/legal guardian must have a notarized letter of permission from his or her parent/legal guardian. Please call or email with any questions or concerns regarding this new law before your travel date.
Clothing
Pack normal beachwear and casual attire for South Water Caye.
| __ Bathing suit(s) |
__ Hat (sun protection) |
| __ Shorts (some nylon) |
__ Shirts |
| __ Underwear (cotton) |
__ Sleeping atire |
| __ Water shoes |
__ Sandals |
| __ Long sleeve shirt & pants (in winter months) |
| __ Dive suit/wet suit (if sensitive to sun/cold) |
In addition, if you will be staying at Blue Creek, please bring:
| __ Poncho |
__ Long sleeve shirts |
| __ Lots of socks |
__ Sturdy hiking boots |
| __ Athletic shoes |
__ Bandanas |
| __ Nylon pants (zip-out legs best) |
| __ Sweater, sweatshirt, or windbreaker |
Conditions in the rainforest at Blue Creek can be hot, humid, muddy and wet, so be sure to pack light weight, fast drying clothes.
Toiletries
We recommend packing all toiletries in ziplock plastic bags. Visitors to South Water Caye and Blue Creek are reminded to please leave your curling irons, blow dryers, and electric razors at home.
| __ Sun screen |
__ Insect repellant |
| __ Hairbrush |
__ Small mirror |
| __ Deodorant |
__ Shave gear |
| __ Hydrogen peroxide |
__ Band-Aids |
| __ Benadryl-ointment |
__ Ibuprofen |
| __ Dramamine |
__ Swimmers ear drops |
| __ Baby wipes |
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| __ Shampoo & Conditioner |
| __ Toothbrush, toothpaste & floss |
| __ Feminine products (tampons, etc.) if needed |
| __ Necessary medication ( asprin, anti-diarrheal, etc.) |
In addition, if you will be staying at Blue Creek, please bring:
| __ Baby powder |
__ Bio-degradable soap |
| __ Anti-fungal medication |
__ Hiking boots |
Equipment
It is very important to get good quality equiptment and try it on first.
| __ Lightweight sleep sack (for student groups) |
| __ Sunglasses |
__ Beach towel |
| __ Mask, fins, snorkel |
__ Water bottle |
| __ Waterproof flashlight |
__ Batteries |
| __ Fishing gear |
__ Binoculars |
| __ Notebook or journal |
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| __ Photography supplies & extra film |
| __ Disposable underwater camera |
In addition, if you will be staying at Blue Creek, you should pack:
| __ Day pack |
__ Clothesline & pins |
| __ Pocket knife |
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| __ Mesh bag for damp clothes |
| __ Waterproof headlamp (for caving) |
| __ Leather gloves (for climbing) |
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Did you know?
Belize is located
in the Caribbean
tropics, so pack
your sunscreen
and be sure to
bring a hat.
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