Day trip from Belmopan to Chetumal
Chetumal lies 149 km (93 mi) north of Belmopan, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 149 km (93 mi) apart, Chetumal is a realistic day trip from Belmopan: about 2 h 25 min each way by road.
| Belmopan | Chetumal | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Belize | Mexico |
| Population | 13,381 | 169,028 |
| Elevation | 56 m (184 ft) | 3 m (10 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Belize) | UTC-5 (America/Cancun) |
Clocks in Chetumal are 1 h ahead of Belmopan right now, so a 2 h 25 min journey lands 3 h 25 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Chetumal
Crossing from Belize into Mexico: money changes from the Dollar to the Peso (MXN); sockets are NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15; the dialling code becomes +52; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Where to book tours and tickets in Chetumal
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Staying in Chetumal
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Common questions
How far is Chetumal from Belmopan?
149 km (93 mi) in a straight line, north of Belmopan; by road roughly 182 km (113 mi).
How long does it take to get from Belmopan to Chetumal by road?
About 2 h 25 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Belmopan and Chetumal?
Chetumal is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Cancun against America/Belize).
What currency do I need in Chetumal?
The Peso (MXN).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.