Camping in Belize

This item appears on page 96 of the July 2008 issue.

There are many low-cost campgrounds in Belize.

The Boat Yard (San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize; phone 011 501 226 3245 or 501 600 2262, http://ambergriscaye.com/camping) is a private campground that is a 10-minute walk from downtown San Pedro. Camping on a private beach costs $7.50 including tent rental, $5 without.

The Belize Audubon Society (12 Fort St., P.O. Box 1001, Belize City, Belize; phone 501 223 5004/4987/4988, fax 501 223 4985, www.belizeaudubon.org) offers camping in the eight public preserves it maintains. Entry costs BZ$5-$20 (near US$3-$10), depending on the park. Price does not include tents.

Among the parks, Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary also offers accommodation in private cabins ($54 per night), dormitories ($20) and bunk beds ($8).