What should i take to belize

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Cahal Pech, San Ignacio. Caye Caulker. I still get a bit sweaty on hot days, but nowhere near as much as I used to with other backpacks. Click here to check the price on Amazon. I admit that I always thought that packing cubes were pretty useless. I could always find things in my backpack, even if it took me a while. But then I bought my first two packing cubes, one for dirty laundry and one for keeping my cables together, and I loved them. It takes him far less time to look for items than it takes me.

You can find various packing cubes out there, so take your time to research the ones that fit your needs. Daniel has the eBags light packing cubes , which are fantastic because they barely add weight to your luggage.

Buy your packing cubes now on Amazon. The most important rule when packing for a trip to Belize is to bring lightweight, airy clothes. Even though we had a few days of rain, the weather was usually hot, and we were happy to walk around in shorts and t-shirts. Bring a few pairs of shorts. We like packing light, so I never pack more than two pairs.

If one gets dirty, I wash it and wear the other one. Bring something light so you can easily carry them. Bring a few t-shirts, the lighter, the better. We washed ours along the way to avoid having to pack too much. We also recommend bringing one lightweight long-sleeved shirt. It comes in handy on rainy days, when the temperatures drop, or on trips to the jungle.

Most people dress very casually in Belize. However, you can consider packing a nice dress or shirt for going out in the evening, for special occasions. We ended up not needing it, but it will feel nice to dress up if you go to a nice restaurant. Take a light jacket or jumper to cover yourself in case it gets a bit fresh in the evening or on a rainy day.

Even if you travel to Belize during the dry season, make sure to pack a rain jacket. Heavy rains can occur at any time and leave you drenched within minutes. I have a Tierra Backup rain jacket which is super lightweight. It also has extra zippers for more ventilation, so I can wear it on hot days without getting too sweaty.

Daniel used to have a Foray Jacket from Outdoor Research which he loved. It, unfortunately, got stolen, but he keeps talking about how great that jacket was. As an alternative, consider bringing a rain poncho.

We highly recommend buying a reusable one to protect our environment. Click here to buy a rain poncho on Amazon. This goes without saying, but you need to remember to pack underwear. When choosing which underwear to take, remember that it gets hot in Belize.

Pack something that you will feel comfortable in even when you get sweaty. Pack a short pyjama for the night. Take a pair of flip flops or sandals to wear at the beach. In addition to flip flops or sandals, you should take at least one pair of comfortable walking shoes. I usually travel with a pair of trainers. When I visited Belize, I owned a pair of Nike trainers.

They lasted for more than a year of travel, but I have since then replaced them with a pair of Skechers sneakers. Both are perfect for a country like Belize. Go and compare prices now on Amazon. Belize is all about beaches, swimming and snorkelling, so make sure to pack at least one swimsuit.

The first thing you need to pack in your toiletry bag are your daily essentials. This includes a toothbrush, toothpaste, hairbrush, shampoo, shower gel, deodorant, razor and shaving gel. Pack any moisturisers that you need and, if you have very sensitive skin, consider bringing an after sun lotion. Shampoo, shower gel and moisturisers often come in large bottles, which are heavy to carry. They weigh almost nothing and pack up real tight. But mostly, the curling iron.

I have long, straight hair that I usually curl into big waves… when I care. Caring about my hair was utterly impossible in Belize. Wearing my hair down was also impossible. Do not remove until next shower. It was too damn hot and sweaty and sticky for anything else.

Now I know. You need to use packing cubes! These things have seriously changed my travel game. And of course my bra travel case. These hard shell bra travel cases are so great. In this one I have three bras, three swimsuits tops and bottom , and five pairs of socks.

Even though I have 10 at my house. The sun of the islands is inescapable and sometimes you just have to create your own shade. I focused so much on the Belize is hot thing and refused to pack anything other than tank tops. This became a problem after the snorkel sunburn of and the need for something to cover my shoulders. Again, I had to buy one there. This should be their tourism slogan. However, it was pretty funny having to get my husband to chop off some stalks of the aloe plant outside our cabana to apply to my burnt butt cheeks.

After the snorkel sunburn of I needed much Ibuprofen. During the 2-hour cross-country chicken bus ride through the uncontrolled wildfires of Belize, I needed much Ibuprofen. Luckily, Belize has pharmacies and you can purchase drugs by the pill Ibuprofen among them , the way I wish you could in the U. Mostly, Neosporin and bandaids.

Because rock climbing inside a cave, underwater, is hard and coral is sharp. After many years of traveling and adventure, I know now the importance of bringing a small travel-sized first aid kit. I had attempted to put everything I wanted to keep dry into a series of Ziplock bags but ended up eating a wet granola bar. Leave me alone…. It was really annoying dealing with the lamp while trying to keep the feisty tarantula from crawling up my arms and pants leg:.

I tried to remain as clean as possible, given the circumstances. I needed socks for hiking and biking adventures, and for inside the ATM Cave when you have to take your Keens off and finish the hike in your socks. I highly recommend travel insurance and I personally never travel abroad without it. Especially given all the ways you can get injured in Belize! All your activities like hiking, biking, snorkeling, wind surfing, etc.

I always use World Nomads. Check them out and see if you like their policies — you can get an instant quote in that link. Another big dumb-dumb moment. I think I put on mascara a couple of days but that was the extent of it. Seriously, no one cares! Find great places to stay in the jungle and on the islands. Black Rock Lodge and Colinda Cabanas , respectively. Have questions? Reach out on Facebook Twitter Instagram. My Wanderlusty Life participates in several affiliate programs.

As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Please contact me before using any original photos or content. Here are our top 10 packing list items to help you remember everything you need to bring to fully enjoy exploring beautiful Belize:. A lightweight pair of hiking shoes we like North Face hiking shoes. Biodegradable reef-friendly sunscreen. Learn more about the importance of biodegradable sunscreen.