Tourist Information

Banking & Foreign Exchange

The Belize Bank (30 Main Street; opening hours M-Th 08:00-15:00, F 08:00-16:30) and ScotiaBank (Corner Prince & Main Streets; opening hours M-F 08:00-14:00, Sa 08:00-12:00) provide all of the services needed for foreign visitors. Services available include foreign exchange (US and Canadian dollars, Euros, and Pound Sterling). 2 ATMs are available for use 24-7. There is a small service charge for withdrawal of funds from international ATM / Credit Cards.

There are two bike rental possibilities in Punta Gorda. Both Disha’s Bike Rental (#23 Main Street 722-2338) and Aba Iseni (“One love” in Garifuna) (North Street 622-7809) have great weekly and monthly rental offers. You can try to bargain for the price. They also do maintenance if necessary.

Galvez’s Auto Rental (#61 Jose Maria Nunez Street 722-2402) Prices can be quoted for vehicles with or without a driver.

V-Comp Technologies Internet Café (Main Street, 2^nd floor, across from BTL office) This is the spot to go to if you are having computer troubles. They also have a DVD rental service. Mon/Sat 8:00 - 20:00. Dreamlight Discount Computer Centre (Main Street, across from Rosalma’s Pharmacy) is the spot for discount internet, computer repairs, and printing. Opening hours M-Sa 8:00 – 20:00, Su 8:30 – 4:30. 

P.G. Laundry (Main Street, across Belize Bank 722-2273) Mon/Sat 8:00-17:00, closed between 12:00-14:00.

Hillside Healthcare Centre (722-2312). About 5 miles outside PG is an American medical clinic, which provides primary health care, staffed by Belizean health care professionals, and US & UK medical residents. Opening hours: Monday and Wednesday 8:00–12:00, Tuesday 16:00–19:00, Patients can be picked up on Mondays and Wednesdays from the P.G. Central Park. All medications and services are free of charge.

National Eye Clinic (Main Street, next to the Hospital) Opening hours: Mon/Fri 9:00-16:00.

Roots and Herbs Taxi and Tour Service (603-1304/ 722-2834) Pablo Bouchub is not only a taxi driver, but also gives tours to various sites and attractions.

Galvez’s Taxi’s (722-2402) also provide a tours travel service.

Tony’s Taxi Service (602-9524) can also be rented for day trips or longer even for small groups.

If you are calling abroad the best rates are using the new 10-10-199 number, then the area code and local phone number of the person you would like to contact. This is the new discount international direct dial number.  For the best rates to the USA, it is best to purchase the new USA Connect card in values of $5 BZ, $10 BZ, and $20 BZ. These cards can be purchased at BTL and some local shops.

Please note that it is not possible to make collect calls to some countries and it is best to ask which countries will accept collect calls from Belize. The following countries will accept collect calls: USA, Australia, Canada, Costa Rica, El Salvador, France, Guatemala, Honduras, Guyana, Mexico, New Zealand, Nicaragua, United Kingdom, and most Caribbean Islands.

Fajina Craft Centre (Front Street) sells local Mayan handicrafts such as jipijapa baskets, slate carvings and embroidered shirts, dresses and wall hangings. They are open during market hours (Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 7:00 to 11:00) and it is located next to the Post Office.

Tienda La Indita Maya (#26 Middle Main Street, across the Fire Station) sells not only clothes and shoes, but also has beautiful wooden crafts like bowls and napkin rings, jewellery and bags.

Tourist Visitor CentreThe visitor centre shares their office with Toledo Ecotourism Association and the Toledo Cacao Festival. The visitor centre has a lot of information on PG and the surrounding area. The centre is operated by the Toledo Branch of the Belize Tourism Industry Association (BTIA). The office is staffed by Kimberley Williams, who is extremely knowledgeable about tourism activities, transportation schedules, and directions in both PG and the Toledo District. The office also has a small gift shop. 46 Front Street; opening hours M-F 8:00-17:00 and Sa 8:00-12:00, closed between 12:00-13:00.

The James Bus Line (702-2049/ 722-2625)offers both an express and regular service from Punta Gorda to Belize City return, with scheduled stops in Mango Creek/ Independence, Dangriga, Belmopan and Belize City. One express bus is offered daily at 6:00, departing from the James Bus Line terminal across from the Police Station on King Street. Express service departs Belize City at 15:30 sharp and usually arrives in Punta Gorda minutes to 20:00

Requena’s Charter Service* (#12 Front Street 722-2070) offers boat trips to Puerto Barrios Guatemala; A ticket costs $35 BZ for a one way; $70 BZ return. Tickets can be purchased outside the Immigration and Customs Office on Front Street, one hour prior to departure.

Pichilingo/ El Chato (722-2870 Belize/ 502-79485525 Guatemala) based in Puerto Barrios offers daily watertaxi service to Punta Gorda and Puerto Barrios. A ticket cost $40 BZ one way and $80 BZ.

Punta Gorda has daily service from Maya Island Air (722-2856, www.mayaairways.com) and Tropic Air* (722-2008, www.tropicair.com). The ticket offices are located at the town airstrip. From P.G. you can fly to all major destinations in Belize and the Philp SW Goldson International Airport. All flights stop in Placencia, Dangriga and Belize City Municipal Airport. Check the website for each company or inquire at their local office.