Shirley
@Ladytrougher
Canadian looking for information about Belize
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About me
Canadian
Lives in Leduc
Speaks English
Registration: 30 April 2011
from canada to belize by heatherklynch
hi there, I am planning on selling and moving to corozal in the spring. I am driving from nova scotia, hopefully with my cat. I am looking to rent a 2 bedroom with an outdoor space. not really interested in buying. I am a 50 year old female. I may ...
Milobean We drove from Edmonton to Placencia in Jan of 2016. We took central route through USA and Mexico, and spent 3 nights in Mexico, a total of 8,5 days in total ( importing our truck took us all day ) We did not travel with any pets though. PM ... Read More
New to Placencia. Nearest office for visa extension? by Kenney G
Hello. My wife and I are from Nevada City California and will be living temporarily(for now) in Placencia. I arrived three days ago and she will be following in November. I have the house rented until next May. This is our original expat ...
You have to bring in your passport and your money. They are or were in Feb, March 2017 putting a sticker in your passport instead of a stamp and writing on the sticker making it easier to read. The sticker is your visitors visa for the next month. ... Read More
Driving from Ontario to Belize by Bentley2017
Hi all; my spouse and I are planning on driving to Belize from Sault Ste Marie ON to Ladyville Belize this year. We will be travelling with our 2 dogs and a small sailboat and planning a winter stay. (3 months) Would love to know the best and ...
We drove from Edmonton to Placencia Jan 2016. We took central route through Eagle pass. Was not busy. Loved that the place we got our visas and truck permit were about 1/2 hr out if the city right along the highway. Easy to get to. We felt safe ... Read More
Driving to Belize through Mexico from Los Angeles by monicasun
Hi all, I am planning a trip to visit friends in Belize, either this fall or next spring. I am in Los Angeles and would like to drive there with my dog, but I keep getting told as a single woman (not that it matters but I'm a 32 year old ...
Hubby and I drove from Alberta Canada to Belize in Jan 2016 . We were in a 2003 Dodge dakota truck. Had absolutely no problems . Never paid a cent for a bribe. We never even had to show our passports to the federalizes. It was a great experience , ... Read More
American-Canadian Couple Reportedly Found Strangled by laracuc
Does anyone know what happened? http://people.com/crime/missing-american-canadian-couple-dead-in-belize/
Go on Facebook group called Belize Expats it is all on there. Read More
possibility of buying property by Canadian Millwright
Hello, I am new here...we have been to Belize on a cruise but are returning next year to look at the possibility of buying property
We bought a lot and my sister did as well, on our first visit. Reason Canadian vs USA exchange was just below par I think maybe 1 US $ =.96-.98 in (2012) . We built in 2014 .Canadian $ was par or above. Would hate to buy now being Canadian.. We ... Read More
Buying property as non-residents by Khang2015
I have read online that there is a new law regarding non-residents buying property in Belize. We are now required to get approval from the Central Bank of Belize before we can make a purchase. Does anyone have any experience with this? I wonder ...
Don't forget 5% Stamp fee. Unless that is the other fee from the bank you were talking about . Read More
Driving alone to Belize from Vancouver by Victorialady
Hello I am considering driving alone in a car to Belize. I would like to hear how much it costs, the best route and any suggestions to assist me. I know to have copies of my documents and being careful in Mexico also to have money for the Mexican ...
We drove from Edmonton to Placencia Jan 18 to Jan 26, 2016. The roads were good no snow storms in Alberta. Crossed into USA at Sweetgrass. Had no problems at USA customs just told them we were driving through USA and Mexico to Belize. Again roads ... Read More
New to Placencia. Nearest office for visa extension? by Kenney G
Hello. My wife and I are from Nevada City California and will be living temporarily(for now) in Placencia. I arrived three days ago and she will be following in November. I have the house rented until next May. This is our original expat ...
It is fast taking the Hokey Pokey I think we set a record in Feb. caught 7:50 which left at 7:40 am water taxi, cabs there waiting went got passports stamped, got back to watertaxi just in time to catch it back . We were back in Placencia at 8:30 ... Read More
Canadians in Belize by JayBruce
Hi We are interested in moving to Belize from Canada (Toronto). Since Belize is in the Commonwealth, does it make it a bit easier for Canadians for aquire land ect? We are fluent in Spanish. But since Belize was a British colony, perhaps English ...
Colletteshirt: You do not need a realtor.. Lawyer yes for sure..but we bought with out a realtor. We had a friend in Belize act for us as we were back in Canada.. long story.. but if you are buying and are there you do not need a realtor .Our ... Read More
Canadians in Belize by JayBruce
Hi We are interested in moving to Belize from Canada (Toronto). Since Belize is in the Commonwealth, does it make it a bit easier for Canadians for aquire land ect? We are fluent in Spanish. But since Belize was a British colony, perhaps English ...
New 10 year passports are not available until July 1.. I could not even find the forms on line yet.. Read More
Canadians in Belize by JayBruce
Hi We are interested in moving to Belize from Canada (Toronto). Since Belize is in the Commonwealth, does it make it a bit easier for Canadians for aquire land ect? We are fluent in Spanish. But since Belize was a British colony, perhaps English ...
When we bought our lot we made the offer the end of April and we received our titles at the end of August. Read More
fishing by heather n andy
hi people,we are seriously thinking of moving to corozal in belize so any help or info would be great.it may sound silly but i wanted to know if you can catch fish off the beach in corozal,i went fishing off the beach in placencia and caught all ...
I am not sure where Lucky caught them but look at Captain Jaks on Face book. He is in Placencia.. When we were there in March they were not biting like that.. Read More
Canadians in Belize by JayBruce
Hi We are interested in moving to Belize from Canada (Toronto). Since Belize is in the Commonwealth, does it make it a bit easier for Canadians for aquire land ect? We are fluent in Spanish. But since Belize was a British colony, perhaps English ...
We are from Edmonton area and there are 3 other couples that I know of from around this area that have bought in Belize. One in the North they just bought, we bought in Placencia last Aug and 2 other couples in Hopkins area. We did not go ... 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 am sorry I go on this site to talk to people who have lived there to tell me what it is really like and I thank those who do and did. I do not want to hear what is written in books as I can read them too. I want to talk to real people. ... Read More
Belize vs USA - Cost of Living by MyBetterHalf
I've read articles stating the cost of living in Belize is essentially the same as living in the USA. For those who have taken the plunge and made the move, can you give the rest of us an idea of what it takes to live there. I'm not looking ...
Popeye1 "I am just trying to inform some canadians who are getting bad information about the costs and the availability of services and supplies coming from this forum" What bad information about costs and availability of services are you talking ... Read More
Belize vs USA - Cost of Living by MyBetterHalf
I've read articles stating the cost of living in Belize is essentially the same as living in the USA. For those who have taken the plunge and made the move, can you give the rest of us an idea of what it takes to live there. I'm not looking ...
Popeye 1 I posted this on April 21?? Why comment on it now?? Bored and need to try to rattle some feathers?? I don't get it.. I have held my tongue but your last post was toward me so here goes.. ... It is for you to choose where you buy ... Read More
Belize vs USA - Cost of Living by MyBetterHalf
I've read articles stating the cost of living in Belize is essentially the same as living in the USA. For those who have taken the plunge and made the move, can you give the rest of us an idea of what it takes to live there. I'm not looking ...
Lovebelize: Some one said on one list they were going to Belize because you can drink the water from the tap. Jettz: sheesh, some people just don't know anything. They're city slickers with no common sense, at all. Augh..That would be me that said ... Read More
Belize vs USA - Cost of Living by MyBetterHalf
I've read articles stating the cost of living in Belize is essentially the same as living in the USA. For those who have taken the plunge and made the move, can you give the rest of us an idea of what it takes to live there. I'm not looking ...
I enjoy your spirit and your sense of humour ( We are just a couple of old, chubby, farts that think that life on the farm was a great childhood and would make a great mid life as well ) . We have a few little things in common.. I too would go ... Read More
Belize vs USA - Cost of Living by MyBetterHalf
I've read articles stating the cost of living in Belize is essentially the same as living in the USA. For those who have taken the plunge and made the move, can you give the rest of us an idea of what it takes to live there. I'm not looking ...
Firstly I will say that I have not lived in Belize. I have only visited and only twice. We have bought land and are going to start our build in Sept/ October. The main reason for us picking Belize is Yes the language and the weather, easy for us to ... Read More
Have you built poured concrete or concrete blocks ? by Ladytrougher
Hi again: We are in the process of deciding what to build on our lot in Placencia. We want either poured concrete or concrete blocks. We were thinking of poured concrete but the norm from what I hear is the concrete blocks. I have only been there ...
Thanks..Johnhenry1925.. I have been keeping a eye on your blog.. Thanks again Ladytrougher :cool: Read More
Have you built poured concrete or concrete blocks ?
Hi again: We are in the process of deciding what to build on our lot in Placencia. We want either poured concrete or concrete blocks. We were thinking of poured concrete but the norm from what I hear is the concrete blocks. I have only been there ... Read More
Edmontonians interested to try Belize by gerry_edmontonguy
Gerry and Kate just starting the research about relocating to Belize. We visited for 1 day from a cruise ship (zip line in the rain forest)and loved it. We have all the usual questions, and are planning a 7 - 14 day visit in June 2013 to assess the ...
88mimi88 The cost varies quite a bit there. We bought in a small 13 lot development. We have 3 lots between us and the Caribbean 2 of them between us and the sidewalk. We are really close to one of the many grocery stores in Placencia. We are ... Read More
Build a octagon shaped house ?
Thanks.. Not sure if we will go with it or not..or just rectangular.. but would love to see it.. Read More
Belize vs USA - Cost of Living by MyBetterHalf
I've read articles stating the cost of living in Belize is essentially the same as living in the USA. For those who have taken the plunge and made the move, can you give the rest of us an idea of what it takes to live there. I'm not looking ...
Popeye1.. in response to your post. Sorry this is off topic of the Cost of Living in Belize ... " i dont see any major condo projects or resorts going up like mexico,cuba,dominican,in belise,yes belise has beautifull ... Read More
Belize vs USA - Cost of Living by MyBetterHalf
I've read articles stating the cost of living in Belize is essentially the same as living in the USA. For those who have taken the plunge and made the move, can you give the rest of us an idea of what it takes to live there. I'm not looking ...
Xcaret : We loved Belize. Firstly the fact that it is English. For myself... I would love total Spanish Emersion.. My husband not at all.. We can drink the water out of the tap a biggie for us ..We loved the weather..... The US currency is easy for ... Read More
Build a octagon shaped house ?
We have bought a lot in Placencia and were just looking at some homes while there. nothing serious as we are not ready to start building yet . But we were told that to build a roundish house stands up better against hurricanes. Has anyone built one ... Read More
Belize vs USA - Cost of Living by MyBetterHalf
I've read articles stating the cost of living in Belize is essentially the same as living in the USA. For those who have taken the plunge and made the move, can you give the rest of us an idea of what it takes to live there. I'm not looking ...
FYI We were just in Placencia looked in the grocery store and found Hawaiian tropic sun tan oil there for $8-9 US. I live in Alberta and I think at the end of the season sale I maybe found it for $9-10. a bottle.. Read More
Just bought a lot in corozal by sunnybrook77
Hi, we have just bought a lot in Corozal and have two questions (for now! LOL) First, which bank in Corozal people recommend for transfering money into from Canada and paying bills in Belize. I've read some stuff online that some people have huge ...
Congrats ! Were you in Belize for Easter as well? We just got back from Placencia. yesterday Did you buy in a development? As for a lawyer when we bought out lots we used a lady in Belize city . She was very thorough and we were very pleased ... Read More
Concrete Builders in Placencia Area
We have bought 2 lots in Placencia and are looking for a concrete Builder. Tried googling and cannot find any. We are not ready right now as we have a house to sell in Edmonton area and my sister a lot in Alaska. ( We may build first and not wait ... Read More
Edmontonians interested to try Belize by gerry_edmontonguy
Gerry and Kate just starting the research about relocating to Belize. We visited for 1 day from a cruise ship (zip line in the rain forest)and loved it. We have all the usual questions, and are planning a 7 - 14 day visit in June 2013 to assess the ...
We bought lots in Placencia we love the town, You can walk anywhere, take a golf cart to the airport.. Tons of restaurants, bars, English is a great thing, you can drink the water out of the tap.. We were there last Spring break for the first time ... Read More
Newbie and some water/weather questions
I am new to this forum and have some questions for those of you who live in Costa Rica .We are going to buy something somewhere. Have been looking at Ecuador but the travel time may be an issue and also the photos I have seen it seams cloudily a lot ... Read More
Costs of every day things . by Ladytrougher
Am thinking of buying in Dominican We have been there 6 times and love the Punta Cana region but have only stayed all inclusive so really have no idea as to what it is really like. I don't think we will be living there full time for lots of years ...
Yes we were seriously thinking about Ecuador but I seen 136 photos taken at different times and in not one of them the sun was shining. It was heavy overcast. I also heard that solar power was not used much there as it is not often sunny. So i ... Read More
Costs of every day things .
Am thinking of buying in Dominican We have been there 6 times and love the Punta Cana region but have only stayed all inclusive so really have no idea as to what it is really like. I don't think we will be living there full time for lots of years ... Read More