Customer Reviews

Belize 1:250,000 Travel Map (International Travel Maps)

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I'm a researcher working in Belize and this map was very helpful. The 2001 edition is still useful (in 2004) but Belize is improving its roads rapidly and many roads are in better condition (i.e. paved) than indicated on the map. Otherwise the map is still pretty much up to date because new roads are rarely built. The map is one of a kind and other road maps of Belize are difficult to come by (or at least used to be difficult to get).

This one-sided map has everything one needs for driving around the country. It will also be useful for boaters going out to the Cays, although there are no detailed depth numbers. Good diving sites are marked. Points of interest, resorts, archeological sites, etc., are marked. Road quality and seasonality are indicated. The map also indicates geographical information such as elevation, swamp areas, and reefs. The map also gives most of this information for immediate border areas of Guatemala and Mexico. Well worth the money if one is going to be exploring without a guide or tour group.

I just returned from driving thru Belize for 7 days and this map was indispensable. We put over 400 miles on our car and never got lost. It was pretty current with the highway system (such that it is) in Belize and it held up pretty good. I would only question the use of the term "main road" vs "secondary road" and "seasonal road" as most other roads other than highway are dirt roads. And all the dirt roads looked seasonal.

I have used previous editions of this map while driving in Belize. I spend a lot of time on the back roads and have been pleased to see that even the little dirt tracks are included. This is definitely the most accurate and easiest to use of all Belize maps I've seen. If you are planning on getting around on your own, or even if you just want a comprehensive listing of Maya sites and other national landmarks, this is the map for you!

I lived in Belize for six years, and carried this map most of the time. I was always sorry I didn't have it at my fingertips, particularly when flying over the cayes, or driving someplace new. There are plenty of road signs in Belize, but you need THIS MAP in order to really understand the layout.

sr. ric

This is a great map. It is very detailed, and doesn't fold out too big. It lists all the roads both major and minor, very good if you intend to rent a car.

This is the "BEST" map of Belize I've found. If you've ever tried
looking for a detailed map of Belize on the internet, it's almost
non-existant! You can find very simple maps but not nice ones.
This maps has elevations in color. It's very detailed. It has distances between places in kilometers and miles, it has water depths, and you don't have to squint to look at it(it's roughly 3ft tall by 2 and 1/2 feet wide for the whole country). Very accurate.

This is the best map of Belize currently available.

National Geographic has an excellent quantity map that is laminated, but their map is all printed on one side which makes it too small for great detail. This ITEB map has the northern half of Belize on one side and the southern half on the other.

This map isn't laminated, so it won't hold up to a lot of abuse, but hopefully updated editions will be available as you wear them out. It's a great value for the price and indispensable for anyone planning a trip to Belize, especially if you are driving.

I would also recommend that you look up Moon Travel Guides website and download and print out all of their maps of various areas you will be traveling to in Belize. These are very handy when used in conjunction with this ITEB map.

Good map....plenty of detail, good if you just enjoy maps....necessary if you plan to visit.

Expect the traditional folding and paper quality........still a good buy.

While the map looks great, the Amazon ad for it is misleading. It is not a paperback book, as listed. I was expecting a book-format series of maps, perhaps fold-out. Especially for that price! Not so. It's a fairly flimsy map that may or may not survive the jungle...we'll see when I use it!