Tips
Quick, practical field notes -- the kind of thing you would want a friend to text you before you land.
- Always photograph the dive boat's safety kitBefore you board, a quick photo of the o2 kit and life vests is worth it.
- Carry small bills for tuk-tuks and boat taxisIslands like Ambergris Caye and Bocas run on cash and rarely carry change.
- Book coworking by the week firstTest a space in Canggu before committing to a monthly desk.
- Confirm visa-free days from your specific passportBelize's 30-day rule and similar allowances vary by nationality -- always confirm.
- Ask locals which reef sections are current-strongReef conditions change with season -- a five-minute local chat beats guessing.
- Keep a scanned passport copy in cloud storageBorder officials in several of these countries still ask for physical copies -- have a backup.
- Negotiate long-stay rent by the month, not the weekMonthly rates in Medellin and Playa del Carmen drop fast past a 4-week stay.
Booking the practical bits
Die großen Plattformen erledigen die planbaren Teile gut, und sie zahlen uns eine Provision, wenn Sie buchen. Kleine unabhängige Anbieter sind der Ort, an dem wir die eigentliche Arbeit leisten, und sie zahlen uns nie.
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