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Local app preferred
WhatsApp
Works fine
Works fine
Unreliable
Works fine
North America
Belize
6 apps tracked3 work fine
Last verified: July 29, 2026How current is this? Read our accuracy disclaimer
Payments1
Apple Pay / Google Pay
Use instead: Cash (USD accepted)
US dollars are accepted everywhere (pegged). Cash-heavy; cards work at resorts and dive shops.
No setup needed
Last verified: Jul 29, 2026
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Messaging1
No direct substitute
WhatsApp works normally and is widely used.
No setup needed
Last verified: Jul 29, 2026
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Maps & Navigation1
Google Maps
No direct substitute
Google Maps works well for driving, walking and public transit.
No setup needed
Last verified: Jul 29, 2026
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Ride-hailing1
Uber
Use instead: Licensed taxis / water taxis
No Uber; use licensed (green-plate) taxis and water taxis between the cayes.
No setup needed
Last verified: Jul 29, 2026
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Internet Access1
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Local app preferredUS carrier roaming
Use instead: Local eSIM (Airalo / Holafly)
A local SIM/eSIM helps; coverage is patchy on the cayes and in the jungle.
Set up before you land
Last verified: Jul 29, 2026
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Social Media Access1
Instagram / Facebook / X
No direct substitute
US social apps work normally.
No setup needed
Last verified: Jul 29, 2026
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