Driving from Antigua Guatemala to Belize

Yes, it's a feasible ~275-mile (440 km), 8–10 hour drive.

Route Overview

1. Antigua → Guatemalan Border: Take CA-1/CA-9 northeast to El Florido border crossing.
2. Exit Guatemala: Complete immigration/customs at El Florido.
3. Enter Belize: Cross into Benque Viejo del Carmen (first Belizean town).
4. Coastal/Hummingbird Highway: Follow the paved highway east through San Ignacio, Belmopan, to Belize City.
5. Northward: Continue on Northern Highway to destinations like Orange Walk, Corozal, or water taxis to Cayes.

Key Considerations

• Documents: Passports, vehicle registration, insurance (buy Belize insurance at border), rental car authorization letter if applicable.
• Road Conditions: Generally paved but watch for potholes, speed bumps (topes), and livestock. Rainy season (Jun–Nov) can cause flooding.
• Border Hours: Typically 6 AM–10 PM; verify current times.
• Currency: Get Belize dollars (BZD); USD widely accepted at 2:1.