For savvy travelers who want to take advantage of amazing off-season rates, Southwest Airlines has just announced that it will be offering special airfares starting at just $59 from several cities across the United States to destinations in the Caribbean, including Belize.
Southwest Airlines currently flies non-stop to Belize (code: BZE) from Houston, Texas (Hobby Airport – code: HOU) and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood, Florida (code: FLL) with prices starting at $69 one-way. Southwest Airlines also flies to Cancún, Mexico (code: CUN) from Atlanta, Austin, Baltimore, Chicago, Denver, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood, Houston (Hobby), Los Angeles, and St. Louis. Cancún is just a short distance from the Belizean border, and many visitors include Belize in their itinerary as they travel to Mexico and across the region.
Fall is one of the best times to visit Belize as the large summer crowds have, for the most part, returned home to school and work. And although fall is a time of cooler temperatures and changing seasons in North America, Belize continues to enjoy long, sunny days with delightfully warm weather, perfect for enjoying outdoor activities like swimming, snorkeling, hiking, horseback riding, and strolling along a beautiful beach.
Daytime highs in September average around 81°F (27°C) and lows are about 77°F (25°C). October and November see slightly cooler weather with daytime highs of around 80°F (26°C). Rain does increase during this period, but most of the precipitation falls during the overnight hours, leaving plenty of time for visitors to get out and explore all that Belize has to offer.
The “autumn” months in Belize are also when the country enjoys some of its most exuberant celebrations. The entire month of September is filled with patriotic holidays, street parades, and live music concerts, especially on September 21, Independence Day. Many cities across Belize also hold a Carnival celebration in September. November 19 is Garifuna Settlement Day, a time when the entire country celebrates the history and traditions of the Garifuna, an Afro-Caribbean people renowned for their tripartite drumming, lively dance music, and savory foods.
If you’re ready to explore all of the amazing attractions in Belize this fall, one of the best places to stay is Caves Branch Jungle Lodge. Located in the heart of the pristine jungle just outside Belmopan, Caves Branch offers guided adventures in the region, including trips to sacred caves, expeditions to ancient Maya sites, exploring eerie underground caves by inflatable inner tube (cave tubing), and nature hikes.
Caves Branch Jungle Lodge is the place to stay in Belize during the fall and all throughout the year!