Mérida to Belmopan by bus
Belmopan lies 423 km (263 mi) south of Mérida, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 7 h 50 min including stops, over roughly 516 km (320 mi) of road.
| Mérida | Belmopan | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | Belize |
| Population | 1.2 million | 13,381 |
| Elevation | 10 m (33 ft) | 56 m (184 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Merida) | UTC-6 (America/Belize) |
What changes when you arrive in Belmopan
Crossing from Mexico into Belize: money changes from the Peso to the Dollar (BZD); sockets are BS 1363, NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15; the dialling code becomes +501; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25743491 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Where to book buses from Mérida to Belmopan
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Staying in Belmopan
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Common questions
How far is Belmopan from Mérida?
423 km (263 mi) in a straight line, south of Mérida; by road roughly 516 km (320 mi).
How long does it take to get from Mérida to Belmopan by bus?
About 7 h 50 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Mérida and Belmopan?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Belmopan?
The Dollar (BZD).
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.