FAQ

The rainy season typically spans from June to November. On the cays, this period usually brings brief squalls, allowing ample time for your activities. However, if heavy rain affects the rainforest, some inland tours on the mainland may become challenging. We are flexible, and if we determine that an inland tour is unsafe, we will offer an alternative activity on or around the island.

Yes. However, this departure tax may sometimes be included in your international airfare ticket, so it’s best to check with your airline when booking. The total international departure fee is approximately $38 USD and must be paid in cash.

Dangriga, the largest town in the Stann Creek District, is 55 miles from Belmopan and 105 miles from Belize City. With a population of 8,100, it is one of the largest Garifuna communities worldwide. The town’s name, from the Garifuna language, suggests ‘sweet water close at hand.’ Located along the North Stann Creek River, known for its cool, excellent-tasting water, Dangriga retains a charming, historic atmosphere with wooden houses on stilts and fishing dories along the riverbanks.

In Belize, a ‘cay’ refers to an island. Wee Wee Caye is part of a group of Belize Cays. While it is often referred to as Wee Wee Island in other parts of the world, the spelling can vary, with some using “Caye” instead of “Cay.”

The exchange rate is approximately two Belize dollars to one U.S. dollar. As a traveler, it’s your responsibility to check for any exchange rate differences or fees. Tesoro Island Resort will not issue refunds for currency variances or bank fees.

In Belize, U.S. dollars are widely accepted, but U.S. coins are not. Consider bringing smaller denominations as change might be limited. Most hotels, restaurants, and shops in major towns and tourist areas accept major credit cards, while street vendors and smaller places in remote areas may only accept cash.

At Tesoro Island, we accept MasterCard, American Express, and Visa. We also gladly accept U.S. currency.

To make calls to the U.S. from your cell phone, we recommend contacting your provider to enable international roaming (which may incur a monthly fee). Guests with Sprint, Cingular, and T-Mobile have successfully used this option.