All buses between Belize City and Chetumal pass through Corozal, roughly hourly in each direction. The Northern Transport bus depot (tel 422-3034) is near the northern edge of town, opposite the Shell station; Novelo's buses stop on 4th Ave, north of the park. Maya Island Air and Tropic Air operate daily flights between Corozal and San Pedro on Ambergris Caye. Jal's travel agency (tel 422-2163), at the the southern end of town, beyond Tony's, can organize international flights . For reliable tourist information , visit the Corozal Cultural Centre (Tues-Sat 9am-noon & 1-4.30pm; tel 422-3176, www.corozal.com ), housed in the restored colonial market building in the waterfront park, just past the new market. The centre also holds a museum (US$1.50) with imaginative displays depicting episodes in Corozal's history.

Scotia Bank, on the southeast side of the main plaza, offers the best value for cash advances . The post office is on the west side of the plaza. For domestic flights and organized tours to local nature reserves and archeological sites, contact Henry Menzies at Menzies Tours (tel 422-2725). Stephan Moerman (tel 422-2833), a French biologist, arranges tours to Cerros and Bacalar Chico National Park, at the north end of Ambergris Caye. A couple of fast boats now run daily between Corozal and San Pedro, Ambergris Caye (US$20 one way;1hr 45min); call 614-7351 or 606-8207 for departure times.