On Assignment in Belize for Moon Travel Guides

There is nowhere like Belize — one of the smallest, most diverse, friendliest countries in the world! I’m currently researching the 9th edition of Moon Belize, covering the entire Cayo highlands, Belize City, and Ambergris Caye. Being a guidebook writer allows me to return to this place and go deeper and deeper — I spend all day walking, taking notes, and talking to new and old friends. It’s exhausting, but I am not complaining. Pictured above, another old friend: Tony the boa at the Belize Zoo.



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Joshua Berman is on assignment in Belize for Moon Travel Guides.  Check out his book on my blog under "Taking Belize" Recommended Reads Amazon Book List.  I have this book and I love it.

Getting Around Belize

Belize is considered a small country and is less than 200 miles long and 75 miles wide at its widest point.  Getting around Belize can take much longer than you expect depending on your point of departure, the traffic and the weather.  According to Lan Sluder in his book "Living Abroad in Belize" here is a list of mileage distances and typical driving times it takes approximately to get around Belize.

Living Abroad in Belize by Lan Sluder, I recommend this book if you are look for a great first book to read about living abroad in Belize and you can find this book listed on our blog in "Taking Belize" Recommended Reads, Amazon Book List.

Mexican border to Punta Gordo:   290 miles, 7.5 hours
Belize City to Guatemalan border at Benque Viejo  82 miles, 2 hours
Corozal Town to Belize City:  96 miles, 2.25 hours
Orange Walk Town to Belize City:  57 miles, 1.25 hours
Belize City to Dangriga (via Coastal Road):  85 miles, 2.5 hours
Belize City to Placencia (via Hummingbird Hwy.):  156 miles, 3.75 hours
Belize City to Mountain Pine Ridge entrance gate:  82 miles, 2.25 hours
Dangriga to Punta Gorda:  100 miles, 2.5 hours
Hopkins to Placencia:  43 miles, 1.25 hours
San Ignacio to Placencia:  122 miles, 3.5 hours