exscape 2018
Canadian expat in Belize
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About me
Canadian
Lives in Hopkins, Stann Creek
Speaks english and some spanish
Registration: 04 December 2017
Driving from Canada to Belize with 2 dogs towing an RV by the mcconnells
Hi everyone Thought that maybe some people will find this post interesting.. My husband and I with our 2 small dogs drove with our Van towing our 27 1/2' travel trailer from Kelowna, BC Canada to Hopkins, Belize in October, 2015. If bring ...
Greetings ..stay away from the west coast , nice big highway but the cartels control most of the hotels and any other places tourists might stay or stop at..the police are there but 0n the take , they look for out of state plates , Canadian or ... Read More
Property in Hopkins by cutiepie23
We are looking for a lot in Hopkins close to the ocean. It can be vacant or have an existing structure on it. We are going to be snow birds within the next 3 years or less. If anyone has any information we would love to hear from you. ...
The European union financed the total project ...they them self's paid the contractors not the Belize government , they made a comment they did not want the money to be misplaced ..i.e. stolen. Read More
Property in Hopkins by cutiepie23
We are looking for a lot in Hopkins close to the ocean. It can be vacant or have an existing structure on it. We are going to be snow birds within the next 3 years or less. If anyone has any information we would love to hear from you. ...
do you want to buy or rent ?...The situation of housing in Hopkins changes very fast as there are many people wanting to move here " now".in 3 years it is going to be a totally different situation ,, best buy now, as improvements are made ... Read More
long term rentals in Hopkins by ilivewhereyouvacation
Anyone have / know of modest, humble long term rentals in the Hopkins area? Local style....luxury and amenities are not needed. doesnt have to be on the beach or be furnished or anything. for indefinite rental (months, possibly years)
did you ever get my emails ? Read More
Coastal Road Paving Progress by jvr1330
It would be great if someone currently living down in Belize can use this thread to periodically update us on road paving projects. When down last November - the Hopkins Rd paving was well underway - albeit very slowly. We just had our land ...
i have been living in Belize 26 years , funding to pave the coastal hwy was given to the Belize government at least 10 times by various country's , it never seems to get done, they did put in a new cement bridge at the south end which is nice ... Read More
Re: Breaking Belize News ( NOT Good News) by BunnieMarie
My husband and I were seriously thinking of moving to Belize until we read about all the corruption which involves politicians, police etc. When the very people that are there to protect us have fingers pointed at them as being corrupt and involved ...
Manchurian candidates have been activated ... those who commit suicide after their atrocities are brain washed to do so.,mainly so they can not be questioned. Read More
Thinking of retirement in Belize by beveraly000
My name is Sarah, I am considering retirement in Belize or Panama. My first choice is Belize. However one of my setback I was told in order to live in Belize as an expat it is mandatory that I deposit $24,000 in the Belizean bank every year. Can ...
Hello ...i been here 27 years ,retired here in 1990 under a program called investment Belize , now debunked, if you invest more than$25 k usd you instantly qualify for resident status, it was a big scam and lies, i got my residence after 2 years ... Read More
Finding your bearings in Belize
get a good Belize map , Angela's press use to have them . Read More
Permenant residents goods.
i went through this in the 90s when i moved to Belize, depending on what your bringing down, there is a list of items you cant bring in.... number one nothing new,... the next thing to do if you are bringing vehicles and such you have to write ... Read More
Suggested route to drive from Brownsville Texas to Consejo Belize. by rayonthebay
I'm looking for suggestions on the best route to take travelling from Texas to Consejo Belize. Most convenient, decent places to stay overnight and safety for my wife. Any assistance would be appreciated.
FOLKS you best check travel advisory's for mexico, do you understand or speak Spanish?, if not you are because of your licence plates a target for corrupt cops and feds, mexico is a very dangerous place for north Americans , there are many ... Read More
Where To Buy
to buy pesticides and herbicides, any thing else like that , there is Brodies in Belmopan, Prosser in Belmopan some things in builders hardware, Guyardoldos on hummingbird hwy. Read More
Farming in belize by ska8er47499
Hi, We are thinking to start farming in Belize. Does anyone know how to get started, is there minimum size of land required or any information would be helpful. Many thanks!
excellent response i farmed in Belize also for many years i had exactly the same findings, but things have taken a turn for the worse and nobody seems to care , that is GMO, crops now here, i had a semi ripe tomato sit on my counter for three ... Read More
moving to belize by Peglove
Hi everyone I live in new york been to belize a few years ago loved it and now considering moving there but I have been reading so much about the crime there I am concerned can someone tell me if it's gotten that bad ?
Hello.....i have lived in Belize 27 years been through mexico 12 times from Canada, i would not advise travelling through mexico at all during Christmas or new years most police , check points and the rest will harass you more for money if you do ... Read More
Recommendations for a builder in the Corozal area by jeffolsonaz
Hello. I am in AZ and my wife and I have purchased land (after a visit to Belize) in Consejo Shores. Looking to build soon. Wondering if anyone has recommendations for a builder in the Corozal area. We have talked to a few but want to be sure ...
yes ..looking for a contractor, Dwayne***, a Canadian, his company /streamline construction/ very competitive excellent work , has references i think he just finished 2 houses in Hopkins, phone Read More
Traffic in Belize by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Which city or area do you live in in Belize, and how do you find the traffic? How long does it take to commute to work or run errands? Is there a rush hour in your city? What times of the day would you recommend people to ...
yes they are manned , they only run daylight hrs, some were attempted to be mechanized but did not pass. Read More
Farming in belize by ska8er47499
Hi, We are thinking to start farming in Belize. Does anyone know how to get started, is there minimum size of land required or any information would be helpful. Many thanks!
ITS A MENNONITE CHURCH, DIFFERENT THAN A REGULAR CHRISTIAN CHURCH , VERY STRICT, IF YOU WANT TO JOIN THEIR CHURCH , YOU HAVE TO APPLY THEN IT COULD TAKE 6 MONTHS , THEY WILL INVESTIGATE YOU, AND YOURS IF MARRIED... THE PRICE OF LAND IN BELIZE IS ... Read More
Farming in belize by ska8er47499
Hi, We are thinking to start farming in Belize. Does anyone know how to get started, is there minimum size of land required or any information would be helpful. Many thanks!
YES THATS THE PLACE BUT IF YOU DO NOT BELONG TO THE CHURCH , YOU CAN NOT LIVE IN , WHAT IS CALLED SPANISH LOOK OUT PROPER, THERE ARE MANY FARMS AND LAND JUST OUT SIDE THE AREA, I HEARD A WHILE BACK OF SOME ACRE LOTS FOR $75,000.U.S.D, BUT THINGS ... Read More
Farming in belize by ska8er47499
Hi, We are thinking to start farming in Belize. Does anyone know how to get started, is there minimum size of land required or any information would be helpful. Many thanks!
YES I HAVE BEEN FARMING HERE IN BELIZE ON AND OFF FOR THE LAST 15 YEARS, THERE ARE ONLY CERTAIN PLACES HERE YOU CAN FARM BECAUSE OF IGUANAS , LIZARDS , BUGS THE SIZE OF A BASE BALL , FUNGUS, MY LAST PLACE I FARMED WAS IN HOPKINS I SPENT $1500. ... Read More