Rokuji
American expat in Belize
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Lives in Hummingbird
Registration: 27 June 2014
Tips and advice to thrive in Belize by Priscilla
Hi, When living in a foreign country, you have to adapt to a new environment, various cultures and different social codes. How did you manage to adjust to Belize? How long does it take to feel at home? Would you say it is an easy ...
In our experience of living in Belize we treat the locals with respect and we do not act like we have more than they do even though we do. Our best friends in Belize are locals, not other expats. We do things for them without them asking and they, ... Read More
Best cities to live in Belize by Julien
Hi, It聮s not always easy to decide in which area to settle in when moving to Belize. According to you, what are the best cites to live in? Which regions offer most of the job opportunities, a good quality of life, an affordable cost of ...
We have two bank accounts in Belize through Atlantic Bank and Atlantic Bank International. You need two references from your existing banks in the US. Sometimes follow-up with the bank is slow but patience and follow-up get it done. I haven't ... Read More
Best cities to live in Belize by Julien
Hi, It聮s not always easy to decide in which area to settle in when moving to Belize. According to you, what are the best cites to live in? Which regions offer most of the job opportunities, a good quality of life, an affordable cost of ...
I have lived in Belmopan for the past three winters in a decent apartment that is partially furnished. I can walk to the bank, BTL to pay my internet bill or the local market for whatever I need. If you have a vehicle the rest of the country is ... Read More
Bringing pets into Belize. by Boxergal
We'd like to bring a pet with us this February. I have the BAHA form. My question is the sections that say IMPORTER and EXPORTER...that would be me correct? Or do I need to hire someone? I've taken dogs to France and England all on my own ...
Thank you for the info. We will be traveling to Belize in about two weeks. That should give me time to get it going. Thanks again. Read More
Bringing pets into Belize. by Boxergal
We'd like to bring a pet with us this February. I have the BAHA form. My question is the sections that say IMPORTER and EXPORTER...that would be me correct? Or do I need to hire someone? I've taken dogs to France and England all on my own ...
Hi my name is Jude and we want to bring our dog to Belize. Do we get the BAHA permit at customs at the border? We are driving from Colorado within the next few weeks. Read More
Driving to Belize in February... by TexItalian
From Austin, Texas. Mid/late February, in my Tacoma truck. Will have room for 1-2 people, would like to share costs. Prefer people used to drive manual (stickshift) vehicles. Also, if anyone else is driving their vehicle down around that time, ...
Our plans too are contingent on Gary's broken leg. It was broken in three places so there is a long recovery ahead. He still thinks he can drive since it is his left leg that is injured but our goal is to head out mid to late February. Read More
Driving to Belize in February... by TexItalian
From Austin, Texas. Mid/late February, in my Tacoma truck. Will have room for 1-2 people, would like to share costs. Prefer people used to drive manual (stickshift) vehicles. Also, if anyone else is driving their vehicle down around that time, ...
I take it you have not been to Belize yet. They have an extensive bus system run by private individuals. Many of them import school buses from the US and use them for their transit line. It is very inexpensive to take the bus. From Belize City to ... Read More
Driving to Belize in February... by TexItalian
From Austin, Texas. Mid/late February, in my Tacoma truck. Will have room for 1-2 people, would like to share costs. Prefer people used to drive manual (stickshift) vehicles. Also, if anyone else is driving their vehicle down around that time, ...
The two times we drove to Belize we got our permit money back once we exited Mexico at the Belize border. We even got it back in USD!! Read More
Driving to Belize in February... by TexItalian
From Austin, Texas. Mid/late February, in my Tacoma truck. Will have room for 1-2 people, would like to share costs. Prefer people used to drive manual (stickshift) vehicles. Also, if anyone else is driving their vehicle down around that time, ...
Hey, how you doing? My name is Jude and my guy, Gary and I, are driving to Belize sometime in February as well. We live there part time and are in the process of building a house on the Hummingbird Highway. We hope to leave somewhere around the ... Read More
Making phone calls in Belize by Maximilien
Hi, When settling in Belize, one of the priorities is to be able to make phone calls. How to proceed to get a landline installed in Belize? What are the mobile operators? What is your average monthly budget? Thank you in advance for ...
TL offers internet access as well as phone. I think we paid about $75 per month BZ. Speed varies but generally it is pretty reliable. We have used it with both a wired connection in our apartment and with a hotspot device which we purchased ... Read More
Making phone calls in Belize by Maximilien
Hi, When settling in Belize, one of the priorities is to be able to make phone calls. How to proceed to get a landline installed in Belize? What are the mobile operators? What is your average monthly budget? Thank you in advance for ...
I am not aware of many folks having landlines. I purchased a cell phone from Smart and pay as I use my minutes. I also purchased a hotspot called a mi-fi made my Verizon for internet service. Initially I purchased minutes from Smart for it but ... Read More
we are thinking about moving to belize but i do have tons of questions by tammyann
hello everyone i am very new here.......and i do have questions about belize... my husband is being force to retire from his job becouse we want to keep our medical benifits.....so at end of this year he would be retiring and we cant afford to live ...
Right on Tony. You hit it right on the money Now you give me a dollah! Tee hee. Read More
we are thinking about moving to belize but i do have tons of questions by tammyann
hello everyone i am very new here.......and i do have questions about belize... my husband is being force to retire from his job becouse we want to keep our medical benifits.....so at end of this year he would be retiring and we cant afford to live ...
Hi, We are on the Hummingbird Hwy too at Mile 26 just west of Middlesex. I agree with everything you said about being treated by the locals based on the way you interact and treat them. However I will tell you one of our dark skinned American ... Read More
we are thinking about moving to belize but i do have tons of questions by tammyann
hello everyone i am very new here.......and i do have questions about belize... my husband is being force to retire from his job becouse we want to keep our medical benifits.....so at end of this year he would be retiring and we cant afford to live ...
Including the two brand new generators, tools and what note under $1000. Read More
New members of the Belize forum, introduce yourself here 聳 2nd quarter of 2015 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Belize forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
David, If you don't have to be in San Ignacio I know of semi furnished apartments available in the center of Belmopan which is a good jumping off point for anywhere you want to go in Belize. The units are approx. 1000 sq feet with cable ... Read More
the drive thru Mexico was a piece of cake... by longd549
looking forward to doing it again....was lost the minute I crossed over....started in Brownsville...went thru the mountains, thenback to the coast... My debit card worked at all Pemex and If I broke out my map someone would point toward the next ...
My two experiences were no problem and actually on the second trip in the hippy bus I expected much more trouble than we encountered which was none. We just don't drive at night and stay on the main routes. Read More
we are thinking about moving to belize but i do have tons of questions by tammyann
hello everyone i am very new here.......and i do have questions about belize... my husband is being force to retire from his job becouse we want to keep our medical benifits.....so at end of this year he would be retiring and we cant afford to live ...
I can answer quite a few of your questions but thinking it might easier in a phone call. If you're up for it we can talk about a phone number through another format. My name is Jude, by the way. Read More
New members of the Belize forum, introduce yourself here 聳 2nd quarter of 2015 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Belize forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
We'll be expats beginning in November this year. We are waiting for the deed to 20 acres which we plan to subdivide and sell. It is a challenge to get a deed in Belize but we have recently met a Belizean who is assisting us with the process. ... Read More
the drive thru Mexico was a piece of cake... by longd549
looking forward to doing it again....was lost the minute I crossed over....started in Brownsville...went thru the mountains, thenback to the coast... My debit card worked at all Pemex and If I broke out my map someone would point toward the next ...
We paid $300 the year before for a Jeep Grand Cherokee so I think its a pretty standard price. Read More
the drive thru Mexico was a piece of cake... by longd549
looking forward to doing it again....was lost the minute I crossed over....started in Brownsville...went thru the mountains, thenback to the coast... My debit card worked at all Pemex and If I broke out my map someone would point toward the next ...
Lewis and Lewis is a good agency that we used on our last trip this past Feb and we were driving in a Blue Bird bus semi converted to a motor home. Read More
the drive thru Mexico was a piece of cake... by longd549
looking forward to doing it again....was lost the minute I crossed over....started in Brownsville...went thru the mountains, thenback to the coast... My debit card worked at all Pemex and If I broke out my map someone would point toward the next ...
I know a good guy in Belmopan who sells vehicles he imports for the US. They are good solid vehicles if you're interested I can hook you up. Read More
the drive thru Mexico was a piece of cake... by longd549
looking forward to doing it again....was lost the minute I crossed over....started in Brownsville...went thru the mountains, thenback to the coast... My debit card worked at all Pemex and If I broke out my map someone would point toward the next ...
When you get to the Mexican border just tell them you are traveling through to Belize. We always cross the border in Brownsville and drive the coastal route down through Tampico and Veracruz then east to Chetumal. It avoids the chaos of Mexico ... Read More
What car to buy? by mrthin2000
If you bought a car in the US, and planned to take it to Belize someday, what would you buy? I'd prefer a 4wd truck, but I'm not sure about how difficult it would be to get parts or service for it--say like a Jeep Cherokee (not the Grand ...
Check with Wolf's Garage in Spanish Lookout and you may be able to buy a bike locally and avoid the duty. Talk to John and tell him Jude and Gary sent you. Read More
What car to buy? by mrthin2000
If you bought a car in the US, and planned to take it to Belize someday, what would you buy? I'd prefer a 4wd truck, but I'm not sure about how difficult it would be to get parts or service for it--say like a Jeep Cherokee (not the Grand ...
I live part of the year in Belize and have taken a Jeep Grand Cherokee and a Blyue Bird Busy. I do recommend 4WD but stick with stock tires as anything over 16 inch is extremely expensive. Parts from Caribean Tire and West Trac Auto are available ... Read More
Renting a Car and Driving in Belize by golfrino60
I will be arriving in Placencia on June 19th and plan on being there about a week. Then i want to rent a car and drive up the coast to Corozal. I have several questions. Is there someplace to rent a car in Placencia? What is the drive like? ...
Hi Jim. Just wanted to give you the heads up that renting a car in Belize is very expensive, like $650 US for a week. There are only four highways in Belize and they aren't highways like we know them but you'll be fine. The Hummingbird ... Read More
the drive thru Mexico was a piece of cake... by longd549
looking forward to doing it again....was lost the minute I crossed over....started in Brownsville...went thru the mountains, thenback to the coast... My debit card worked at all Pemex and If I broke out my map someone would point toward the next ...
Hello and hope you don't mind if I respond. I've made the drive twice entering both times from Brownsville. This past Feb when we arrived at the border everyone recounted the gang wars going on out of Matamoros. We were in a semi-converted ... Read More
New members of the Belize forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Belize forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
Hi all, My name is Jude and my husband is Gary. We currently are living in the western slope of Colorado. We are very excited as we have just purchased property up in the jungle on the Hummingbird Highway halfway between Belmopan and Dangriga. ... Read More
Mennonite homes by scottemmert
Hey everyone does anyone know current prices on Mennonite homes? Everything i find is from years ago, has anyone recently bought one? Any advice you have? Thanks in advance!!
Hi, I visited the Mennonite homes in the Spring of 2013. They of made of very basic construction ranging from $15,000 to $40,000 US. The interior has wood paneling on the walls and includes cabinets in the kitchen. They are not for me but then ... Read More