Emergency Contacts in Belize

Important Contacts for Travellers Visiting Belize

Whether you are visiting Belize for a holiday, travelling between destinations or exploring the country independently, it is a good idea to keep important telephone numbers and websites handy. Save these contacts on your phone before you arrive, especially if you plan to visit remote areas, the islands or southern Belize.

Emergency Telephone Numbers

Police, fire and ambulance emergencies can be reported through 911. For police matters that are not emergencies, contact your local police station. The police also list 922 for anonymous crime reporting. 

Medical Care and Hospitals

Belize has public hospitals, community hospitals and private clinics. If you need medical attention, your accommodation can often help you locate the nearest clinic or arrange transportation.

Some useful hospital and medical contacts include:

These regional numbers appear in Belize emergency-service listings; confirm availability locally, as contact details and services can change. For a serious emergency, call 911 rather than relying on an old directory number.

Travel tip: If you are visiting remote jungle lodges, cayes or rural communities, check in advance where the nearest medical facility is and how you would get there. Travel insurance covering emergency treatment and evacuation is worth considering.

Tourism Information

Belize Tourism Board (BTB)

The Belize Tourism Board is the country’s official tourism authority and a useful source for visitor information, registered tourism businesses and travel resources.

• Telephone: 501-227-2420

• Toll-free: 1-800-624-0686

• Website: www.travelbelize.org

• Official tourism authority: www.belizetourismboard.org

Airports and Domestic Flights

If you need to confirm a flight, baggage allowance or domestic connection, contact your airline directly.

• Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport: www.pgiabelize.com

• Tropic Air: www.tropicair.com

• Maya Island Air: www.mayaairways.com

Domestic flights connect Belize City with destinations including San Pedro, Caye Caulker, Dangriga and Placencia, subject to current schedules.

Water Taxis

If you are travelling to Caye Caulker or San Pedro, check departure times before leaving the airport or your hotel.

• San Pedro Belize Express Water Taxi: www.belizewatertaxi.com

• Caribbean Sprinter: www.caribbeansprinter.com

Schedules can vary by season and weather. Leave enough time for transfers and avoid booking a tight connection between your water taxi and international flight.

Weather and Hurricane Information

Belize is in the Caribbean hurricane region, and the rainy season can bring heavy rainfall, flooding and changes to boat or flight schedules.

• National Emergency Management Organization (NEMO): Dial 936 for emergency management information.

• National Meteorological Service of Belize: www.hydromet.gov.bz

Check official weather updates during hurricane season and follow local instructions if a storm threatens your destination.

Your Embassy or Consulate

If your passport is lost or stolen, you are arrested, or you need consular assistance, contact your country’s embassy or consulate responsible for Belize.

Before travelling, save its emergency contact number and check whether it has an office in Belize or provides assistance from another country.

Before You Travel: Five Things to Do

1. Save 911 in your phone and know your accommodation’s address.

2. Keep a digital and paper copy of your passport and travel insurance details.

3. Save your airline, hotel and transfer contacts.

4. Check weather conditions before boat trips, jungle excursions and long drives.

5. If you are travelling outside the main tourist centres, ask your accommodation about the nearest hospital, police station and reliable transportation.

A final reminder: Telephone numbers and service availability can change. Verify important contacts before your trip and keep this page bookmarked so you can return to it whenever you need assistance while travelling in Belize.