stevo66
American looking for information about Belize
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Registration: 14 March 2014
Bowling Alley
I believe there is one in Chetumal but have not seen it, Read More
Prescription drug purchases in Belize City
Hello there, San Pedro is very nice but expensive as you found out. Corozal is where we are at and on Serenity Road. This is just outside of town but very peaceful and away from it all. Lots are reasonable as they range from 10K to 25K and up. Our ... Read More
Belize area for a vacation stay - where to rent?
Greetings Teresa and Jerome. First of all all of the towns have farmers markets. I am in Corozal which is north end of Belize. If you want to scuba dive the best is on Ambergris Cayes and Placencia. Short trip to the reef but a tad expensive as ... Read More
Find a hotel in Belize- how to purchase land?Any recommended attorney
Hey Deb, How long is your stay going to be for your first trip to Belize? If it is for a week I suggest you take the puddle jumper to San Pedro as it takes 12-14 minutes. You can look around and walk the streets and have lunch at the Melt and sit on ... Read More
Find a hotel in Belize- how to purchase land?Any recommended attorney
Greetings siamnaco, Corozal and San Pedro are 2 totally different places. San Pedro is very pricy for property as it is a tourist destination. There are a few places to stay at in Corozal and one is the Almond Tree which is very nice. I will be ... Read More
Looking for an advice on location in Belize by hodanka
Hello there. I would also like to get some opinion about moving our family to Belize. We have two small children (3-5yrs old) and our budget is about 200 000 USD. Is it possible to buy a land and build a house for +- 100 000 USD? We are looking at ...
They are in USD and would like to see pictures of the house you built. I will send you some recent shots of our house which is nearing completion. I will be down there on May 14 so look me up. Masha, my wife will arrive later when the house sells ... Read More
Buying or renting a car in Belize by hodanka
Our family of 4 is planning to stay in Belize for 1 month than return to Europe and within a year to move there. I'm wondering whether is good for us to rent a car for 1 month to explore Belize or buy a car and possibly leave it somewhere till ...
Greetings again, The rental companys are a rip off and suggest just buying a car there. There is a small lot near the airport in Corozal that rents and sells cars there but make sure it has AC and is light colored as they reflect the heat better. Read More
Looking for an advice on location in Belize by hodanka
Hello there. I would also like to get some opinion about moving our family to Belize. We have two small children (3-5yrs old) and our budget is about 200 000 USD. Is it possible to buy a land and build a house for +- 100 000 USD? We are looking at ...
Greetings Hokdnka, You can buy lots on Serenity Road in Corozal for 10K but not familiar with prices in Cayo or Orange Walk. It is close to town and has a lot of ex pats there. My house is costing me 95K which includes a pool, cistern system and ... Read More
Weather in Placencia and Corozal Around July 1st
Both areas are great but so different. Not familiar with Lydias guest house but do know that all areas at this time will be very warm. I am in Corozal on Serenity Road so look us up. Read More
Up coming visit by trpr322
My wife and I will be visiting Belize, March 16- 23 ,2015. We are staying at the Great House and hoping to meet some expats and explore the country a little on this visit. We would like to correspond with you. We plan on renting a vehicle and ...
Cochise, contact me privately as we have some of the same interests. stephencatering@cox.net Read More
pool size by smitty091101
can someone give me an idea of how much just a plain jane 12x24 pool would cost in corozal area? And just 4 feet deep
I paid a tad over 10k for it and as stated it is 5 by 9 meters and is 4 feet deep. My contractor is Hernan Kamal and his partner is Colin Stewart. I am guessing that you met John Harris as that is who does most pools in Corozal. You should read past ... Read More
all advice about relocating by backthat
Hello, I am a new spirit to this forum. I am now living in California and plan to retire in a few months. I visited Belize in January but only for a few days. Did not get to see much. I would like to move to the Corozal area. By the way are there ...
Hello backthat, Where in Corozal are you looking at to live or relocate? Lots are very reasonable there as I bought mine which is on Serenity Road which is just out side of town. Another nice place is in Consejo Shores and are all ex pats living ... Read More
Costs of moving from U.S. to Belize- Insight needed by TheBradleys
Hello. My husband and I are considering moving to Belize in the next year or so. I am reading everything I can about the country and moving there. We are too young to qualify for the QRP program and don't have the necessary [i]monthly[/i] income ...
Cochise, The 12.5% is for general belongings. Regarding your car or auto depends on a lot of things. They want to know model, horsepower, year and if it is a 4 wheel drive. I did get your email and will send it to you. My email is ... Read More
Costs of moving from U.S. to Belize- Insight needed by TheBradleys
Hello. My husband and I are considering moving to Belize in the next year or so. I am reading everything I can about the country and moving there. We are too young to qualify for the QRP program and don't have the necessary [i]monthly[/i] income ...
Greetings Cochise, Yes, the rental money is included if it is documented. The thing about the QRP is they can see your bank statements which scares us and why we are doing the residency. We will have to pay the 12.5 percent on bringing things into ... Read More
Costs of moving from U.S. to Belize- Insight needed by TheBradleys
Hello. My husband and I are considering moving to Belize in the next year or so. I am reading everything I can about the country and moving there. We are too young to qualify for the QRP program and don't have the necessary [i]monthly[/i] income ...
Cochise, You did not scare me off as it takes a lot to do that. Are you going to do the QRP or residency? If you do the QRP you can bring a car with you and not pay the tax on it along with your personal belongings. I think you are allowed up to ... Read More
Costs of moving from U.S. to Belize- Insight needed by TheBradleys
Hello. My husband and I are considering moving to Belize in the next year or so. I am reading everything I can about the country and moving there. We are too young to qualify for the QRP program and don't have the necessary [i]monthly[/i] income ...
Greetings Robert, Yes, it is a lot cheaper to fly into Cancun but you do not mention where you are flying from. I fly from LAX to Cancun for $340 as opposed to $660 to Belize city. I then take the bus to Corozal where our house is being built and ... Read More
Orchid Bay near Corozal?
Greetings MZ, My future house is on Serenity Road which should be done in 3 months and am wondering if there is a place in Corozal where I can rent some safe space to keep my container as it will arrive before the house is finished. Any thing will ... Read More
Secure storage unit
I will moving down to Corozal soon and am having a container shipped there and need a storage unit until my house is completed. Does anyone know of a place that can help me. Many thanks. Steve Read More
Travelling to Belize as a Single woman...how safe is it? by kenr
Just wondering how safe it is travelling solo to Ambergris Caye? Thanks
You can not drive to Ambergis Caye because it is a island. You have to fly there or take a boat shuttle. Read More
Moving to Belize by stevo66
I will be moving all of our stuff to Corozal from California in October and wonder if anyone knows of a company that they have used in the past? Got one quote and it was very high. Thank you.
I know the feeling, my cell phone does not work for international calls either. You can email him at giveacroc@hughes.net hope this works. Read More
Moving to Belize by stevo66
I will be moving all of our stuff to Corozal from California in October and wonder if anyone knows of a company that they have used in the past? Got one quote and it was very high. Thank you.
I met a guy named Vince at the airport and think he can help you out. He has a 6 plex and rents them out. They call him crocodile man and his number is 011-501-631-6366. Hope that helps. Read More
Moving to Belize by stevo66
I will be moving all of our stuff to Corozal from California in October and wonder if anyone knows of a company that they have used in the past? Got one quote and it was very high. Thank you.
I was there in June and stayed at the Exotic Caye Beach Resort. I found it on Groupon and cost me $365 for 4 nights. If you stay longer it is a lot cheaper. The rooms also have a small kitchen. Also great restaurant there and it is called the Melt. ... Read More
Boat Insurance Belize
Where in Belize will you be staying at? I would just ask at the bank and they will set you up with the proper people as there are Atlantic insurance agencys all over the place. Also, where will your boat be stored or docked at as this will matter in ... Read More
Boat Insurance Belize
how are you bringing the boat into Belize and what city? Are you doing the QRP or residency as you will have to pay a lot of taxes on it. Atlantic bank is where you can get the insurance for it as I bank there and the office for it is across the ... Read More
Costs of moving from U.S. to Belize- Insight needed by TheBradleys
Hello. My husband and I are considering moving to Belize in the next year or so. I am reading everything I can about the country and moving there. We are too young to qualify for the QRP program and don't have the necessary [i]monthly[/i] income ...
I usually fly down to Belize City to check on things but am going next week and will fly into Cancun and drive down from there as it takes just over 3 hours and is much cheaper. When we make the real move we are using a 20 foot container that is ... Read More
Costs of moving from U.S. to Belize- Insight needed by TheBradleys
Hello. My husband and I are considering moving to Belize in the next year or so. I am reading everything I can about the country and moving there. We are too young to qualify for the QRP program and don't have the necessary [i]monthly[/i] income ...
It is not for a single month but May is when the new law went into effect. Where in California do you live? When you come down you can visit us on serenity road and it is called the palms. We are on the main road on the right hand side going toward ... Read More
Costs of moving from U.S. to Belize- Insight needed by TheBradleys
Hello. My husband and I are considering moving to Belize in the next year or so. I am reading everything I can about the country and moving there. We are too young to qualify for the QRP program and don't have the necessary [i]monthly[/i] income ...
Macarena Rose is a good realter and honest. Also, on Serenity Road in Corozal there are lots that are reasonable as I bought mine for 15K. Read More
Costs of moving from U.S. to Belize- Insight needed by TheBradleys
Hello. My husband and I are considering moving to Belize in the next year or so. I am reading everything I can about the country and moving there. We are too young to qualify for the QRP program and don't have the necessary [i]monthly[/i] income ...
I am having my house built in Corozal and it is on Serenity Road and hope to have it finished by mid December.I am having my items shipped by a company out of Los Angeles and they told me that in May you can not take your belongings through Mexico ... Read More
Costs of moving from U.S. to Belize- Insight needed by TheBradleys
Hello. My husband and I are considering moving to Belize in the next year or so. I am reading everything I can about the country and moving there. We are too young to qualify for the QRP program and don't have the necessary [i]monthly[/i] income ...
What part of Corozal do you live as those prices seem a bit high. Read More
Moving to Belize by stevo66
I will be moving all of our stuff to Corozal from California in October and wonder if anyone knows of a company that they have used in the past? Got one quote and it was very high. Thank you.
Sorry for not getting back to you but found your post or reply just now. The person who told me this is Brinston who has Reynolds Shipping and his number is 323-419-1778. I am going to use him for my container and they deliver to my door step. He ... Read More
Moving to Belize by stevo66
I will be moving all of our stuff to Corozal from California in October and wonder if anyone knows of a company that they have used in the past? Got one quote and it was very high. Thank you.
I just spoke with a shipper out of Los Angelas and they said that you can longer bring your personal items through Mexico any more. It is a new law that just went into effect last week.. Hope that helps. Read More
Moving to Belize by stevo66
I will be moving all of our stuff to Corozal from California in October and wonder if anyone knows of a company that they have used in the past? Got one quote and it was very high. Thank you.
Privet Spiceman, Yes, I am in Santa Barbara and will be moving to Corozal some time in October. I did get a quote from Hyde shipping and they will send it by rail to Miami and then to Belize city. Then I have to get a broker for customs and such and ... Read More
Moving to Belize by stevo66
I will be moving all of our stuff to Corozal from California in October and wonder if anyone knows of a company that they have used in the past? Got one quote and it was very high. Thank you.
Karen, It is Steve again and do not know the difference between a moving company or a freight forwarder. I did find a Hyde shipping out of Florida but they just get it to Belize city and that is it. They said I then need to get an agent who can get ... Read More
Driving through Mexico by cheryl&jeff
We are driving through Mexico when we move to Belize and have heard that there is a difference between declaring yourself a 'tourist' vs. telling the Mexican border authorities you are just driving through, which is labeled 'transmigrante.' ...
Where are you shipping from as I am in Cali. Read More
Driving through Mexico by cheryl&jeff
We are driving through Mexico when we move to Belize and have heard that there is a difference between declaring yourself a 'tourist' vs. telling the Mexican border authorities you are just driving through, which is labeled 'transmigrante.' ...
Who did you ship your belongings with or which company? I am moving my stuff down in October and need a reliable moving company. Thanks, Read More
Moving to Belize
I will be moving all of our stuff to Corozal from California in October and wonder if anyone knows of a company that they have used in the past? Got one quote and it was very high. Thank you. Read More
Contractor from Corozal by kfung
Bought a lot at 4 mile lagoon and a Belize mennonite house. Looking for a contractor to: * Apply the building permit. * Install the septic tank. * Connect the water, electricity. (After the mennonite deliver the house). * More work after. I am in ...
kfung, who did you get your pre fab house from and how do I contact them? I bought some property in Corozal on Serenity Road and want to know some options. Many thanks. Read More