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Electricity, Internet, Cell Phones & Devices

Essential Information that you need to review prior to your departure


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Essential Information that you need to review prior to your departure

Electricity 

Bocawina Rainforest Resort

  • 110V power and outlets are available 24hr

Tobacco Caye Paradise 

  • 110V power and outlets are available 24hr

Basecamps at Lighthouse and Glovers Reef

  • 110V power and outlets are available between 5pm-10pm each evening via solar and small-fuel generators

 

Electronic Devices

  • The environment in Belize with increased humidity, heat, sand and salt can be harmful to electrical devices so be sure to have protective cases and proper storage when not in use
  • As much as possible, your electronics should be waterproofed to avoid damage from the elements. Dry bags, Pelican cases and even durable ziplock bags can be helpful
  • Extra important devices or documents should be double bagged
  • Like anywhere else, please don't leave your valuables and electronics unattended at any point on your trip

 

 

Note: Island Expeditions will not be held responsible for loss, theft or damage of such devices. It is the responsibility of all trip participants to adequately protect and weatherproof their documents, electronics and valuables for the duration of their travels.

 

Mobile and Data Availability

  • Cellular data is available in most parts of the country but less so at remote inland lodges and at remote islands
  • Check with your service provider for "Roam Like Home" packages to be used in Belize
  • You can purchase a local sim and data quite easily. We suggest using DIGICELL
  • Glover's Reef Basecamp and Tobacco Caye Paradise DOES have some cellular coverage
  • Lighthouse Reef Basecamp and Boca Wina Rainforest Resort DOES NOT have cellular coverage

 

WIFI Availability

  • Glovers Reef Basecamp DOES NOT currently have WiFi. It does however have fast mobile and data service
  • Lighthouse Reef Basecamp and Tobacco Caye Paradise have paid WiFi available. It is fast enough to message, make calls and go on social media but not generally strong enough for video streaming. 
  • Boca Wina Rainforest Resort has WiFi included.

 


Below is cellular and internet information for the locations you'll stay at while on an Island Expeditions excursion:

Inland

  • Belize International Airport (BZE) - paid and free WiFi access
  • Belize Biltmore Plaza Hotel - WiFi and cellular service. There's a small business center with PC's and a printer.
  • Birdseye View Lodge - WiFi and cellular service
  • Bocawina Rainforest Eco-Resort - limited WiFi and limited cellular service
  • Hopkins Village - Wifi and cellular service
  • IE Operations Base in Dangriga - WiFi and cellular service
  • Tropical Education Center - cellular service and WiFi in lodge building
  • Chaa Creek Macal River Camp - no WiFi or cellular service in camp
  • Cahal Pech - WiFi and cellular service
  • Crystal Paradise - Wifi 
  • Moho River Expedition- Limited cellular service throughout, No WiFi

Reef

  • Tobacco Caye - cellular/data service and intermittent WiFi
  • Glover’s Reef Basecamp - cellular and data service only. Consider a plan with your carrier or a local SIM card.
  • Lighthouse Reef Basecamps - Intermittent Wifi ($5BZD per day)
  • Billy Hawk Caye - cellular and data service only

Note: WiFi is becoming more available in Belize. Establishments are getting new WiFi all the time, please ask us for up-to-date information on any of the above locations, especially if WiFi is an important need for your trip.