Comments on: Belize on a Budget | How Much Does It Cost to Travel in Belize?

By: Charlie Marchant

Charlie Marchant — Thu, 08 Jun 2017 16:03:16 +0000

In reply to Katie. Hey Katie, thanks so much. And sure, go ahead :)

By: Katie

Katie — Thu, 08 Jun 2017 09:09:22 +0000

Hey Charlie! Love your blog! I would love to share a link to your post about Belize on a new website I am getting ready to launch – is that something you would be interested in?

By: Charlie on Travel

Charlie on Travel — Tue, 20 Sep 2016 01:36:55 +0000

In reply to Ju. Absolutely. We read a lot of stories about that particular issue before too. It's a very difficult situation. The nurse sharks are meant to be nocturnal and are only awake during the day because the know the tour boats will feed them. They automatically swim towards the boats because the expect food. The best thing you can do is to go with a tour provider who doesn't feed the nurse sharks and is respectful of the coral (avoiding trampling etc).

By: Ju

Ju — Mon, 19 Sep 2016 18:44:15 +0000

In reply to Charlie on Travel. Thank you so much for your reply! We had heard many stories about feeding which we aren't comfortable with and wondered if you guys had found a trip. Brilliant, we have made a note and will check them out. Happy travels in Guatemala, we are making out way there next!

By: Charlie on Travel

Charlie on Travel — Sun, 18 Sep 2016 21:54:18 +0000

In reply to Ju.

Hey Ju. Yes, we did. We went snorkelling to see the nurse sharks with Captain Amado at Reef Friendly Tours. He’s the only tour operator in town that DOESN’T feed the nurse sharks. It’s a bit of a difficult one still though because all of the other tour boats around (not too many, but there are some) will be feeding the nurse sharks.

Here’s a photo of his place from the outside: https://www.instagram.com/p/BI_Q8d4AVxA/?taken-by=charlieontravel

By: Ju

Ju — Sun, 18 Sep 2016 21:50:32 +0000

Hi Charlie, great info for Belize, I just wanted to ask if you guys went in a snorkelling tour on Caye Caulker and if you have any advise/recommendations for the most environmentally and wildlife responsible day trips? Thanks

By: Charlie on Travel

Charlie on Travel — Sat, 27 Aug 2016 20:58:58 +0000

In reply to Carol Leisch. That sounds really cool, Carol!

By: Carol Leisch

Carol Leisch — Sat, 20 Aug 2016 23:31:33 +0000

YES Caulker is great and budget friendly. From there I went solo to Placenica and really enjoyed it. I took a safe/ clean/cheap local bus. I am a retired USA teacher who enjoys seeing new places on a retirees budget. Go for It!

By: Sharon

Sharon — Wed, 17 Aug 2016 09:43:14 +0000

I’ve always heard the same, that Belize is beautiful, but expensive.

It’s reassuring to know that I can enjoy some time there and all that it has to offer on a reasonable budget.