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Frequently Asked Questions
about Mopan River Resort's packages, and Belize in general...
Airlines currently serving Belize:
All international flights land at Belize's international airport (code is BZE). Our transfer can pick you up there, or at the Municipal Airstrip (TZA) if you are arriving from a location within Belize, or at any boat dock or hotel within Belize City. Alcohol / Food: Our packages include all meals, drinks, and bar. Our bar serves Belizean liquor only: Several varieties of rum, and gin and vodka. We also serve the local beer, and softdrinks. No imported liquors are served. You are welcome to bring your own, however. A selection of imported red and white table wines are available for purchase in our gift shop. The Bar is open from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Beer and sodas are always available in the mini bar in your cabana. Because our evening meal is already in preparation before guests arrive, please contact us directly via e-mail with details of any life-threatening food allergies or restrictions. Basic vegetarian diets can be accommodated; advance notice requested, please! (However, vegan alternatives are not possible.) Our breakfast offerings include special omelets, pancakes, fresh fruit, and the best cinnamon buns in the world. Lunches feature locally inspired dishes, such as burritos, chimichangas and taco salad. Dinner presents a different international theme each night of the week, including exotic Asian cuisines, Italian, and Mexican meals prepared by our talented kitchen staff. Our specialties include: Thai coconut curry, Linguine with Garlic & fresh herbs, and Cashew Chicken; as well as barbecue night, and a Belizean dinner. Communications: We have a wi-fi "hot zone" allowing guests to access the internet with their wireless-capable laptops (Mac & PC). There is also a terminal in our reception area that guests may use, free of charge, to check their e-mail. There is a guests' courtesy telephone in our reception area; from which you can make collect calls, and calls using major credit cards. Foreign phone cards (AT&T, MCI, etc.) and pre-paid cards purchased in the USA will no longer work, as the local phone company has discontinued this relay service. We sell Belize pre-paid cards here at the resort. Currency: US cash is accepted everywhere at the rate of US$1.00 = BZ$2.00. Guests should bring enough cash in small US$ bills (5's and 10's) to cover their entrance and border fees during their stay: US$150 per person for 7 nights, US$75-125 pp for shorter stays. It is difficult to exchange currency in our area, therefore we advise that guests exchange traveler's cheques at the airport bank if necessary. We can exchange only small amounts at the resort. Drinking Water: Most all towns and cities in Belize have potable tap water. Mopan River Resort is connected to the municipal water supply: a spring source which is also treated. All indoor taps are pure water and absolutely safe. We use this water for cooking, ice, etc. Bottled water is available in the country, if you wish to purchase your own. We do not stock bottled water at the resort because our tap water tastes better, and the bottles produce excessive waste! Expedition schedules: Other than Tikal, which is done every Tuesday and Friday, the remaining trips are NOT operated on specific days of the week. Therefore, we cannot guarantee which expeditions will be offered to guests staying less than 7 nights. The schedule is worked up a couple of weeks in advance, and designed around guests staying for a week. We do our best to make everyone happy, and offer a variety during their stay, but it helps to be willing to "go with the flow" as far as tours are concerned. We DO guarantee that each day is a great adventure, and plenty of fun! Some excursions within Belize are subject to weather, road and/or river conditions. Alternate sites or activities will be chosen, as necessary, to fill the tour schedule. Suite vs. Cabana: Both types of unit have identical quality of furnishings, and are finished in varnished hardwoods, with thatched roof. Each cabana or suite is an individual unit, with private bath, and veranda. Suites are 40% larger, with an extra seating area; and offer a much "grander" space, with extra room to stretch out. Two suites also have a small kitchen, which would be suitable for extended stays. The third suite has an extra twin bed, instead of a kitchen. All suites have a queen bed. Cabanas have either one queen bed, or twin beds. All units have lovely views of the river and beautiful grounds. Transfers: Driving time to Mopan River Resort is approximately two hours. Our van will bring you into the town of Benque Viejo, and from there, you take a short boat ride across the river to the resort property. NOTE ABOUT TRANSFERS: While we make every effort to adjust the transfer schedule to minimize waiting times and inconvenience to arriving guests, please understand that on occasion, you may have up to 2-1/2 hours of waiting time at the airport, or in the City, before heading to the resort. For guests wishing a 'custom' transfer with no airport delay, taxis are available at the terminal for a minimum fare of US$125, one way. Because the resort is a two hour drive from International Airport, we regret that we cannot meet international flights scheduled to arrive after 4.00pm; OR international departures prior to 12 noon. Departing guests' transfer leaves the resort at approx. 8.30 am; reaching Belize City around noon following a stop at the zoo. For guests wishing a later departure, a taxi can also be arranged for this. When Daylight Savings Time is in effect, all these airport times are an hour earlier, as Belize does not observe DST. Weather / Insects / Health: Average temperatures in our area of Cayo: What to bring / Useful info: Be sure to bring an insulated, refillable water bottle to carry on tours; and a small flashlight, or head lamp. Upon confirming your reservation, we will e-mail you a complete list of updated useful info, including what you see here; plus a suggested packing list of clothing and personal equipment, so that you are prepared for your daily adventures. If you have booked through a travel agent, you may request additional information from them. You are welcome to e-mail us directly, and we will forward this info to you! |
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