helenhmja
American looking for information about Belize
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Registration: 05 March 2021
Buying from Amazon or similar by maddes
Hello fellow expats! I just moved to Belize 2 weeks ago and found out that houses have no street numbers and cities don't have postal codes, amazing! They just go about naming buildings and hoping everyone else eventually find out about them, at ...
@maddes聽 聽 people聽 聽just north of corozal聽 7 miles to be exact聽 is chetuma mexico..聽 .聽 聽 聽In chetuma mexico聽 there is聽 聽a sams club聽 聽and a walmart聽 聽 you did not ... Read More
Moving to Belize solo by Cheryl
Hello everybody, Moving to Belize is a challenge in itself, but even more when you decide to go alone. If this was your case when you arrived, we would like you to share your experience. It might help other people who are also preparing for this ...
@uuujunglelife聽also my attourney聽 says instead of doing the qrp thing聽 go every month renew visa at an entry point...if do this for a year then apply聽 for permanent聽 status...avoid all the intrusive聽 stuff for the ... Read More
Corozal rentals by chrlkomp
We are wanting to move to belieze in couple months..We have heard corozal is most affordablr..How can we find long term rental houses there
you might get in touch with raymond shepherd his email is raymond@shepherdbelizereality.com Read More
Corozal rentals by chrlkomp
We are wanting to move to belieze in couple months..We have heard corozal is most affordablr..How can we find long term rental houses there
you might try raymond shepherd his email is raymond@shepherdbelizerealty.com Read More
Buying from Amazon or similar by maddes
Hello fellow expats! I just moved to Belize 2 weeks ago and found out that houses have no street numbers and cities don't have postal codes, amazing! They just go about naming buildings and hoping everyone else eventually find out about them, at ...
if you want to say in touch instead of snail mail..... how about e mail or texting???? i hardly use snail mail here in usa doubt i will ever use it in belze Read More
Buying from Amazon or similar by maddes
Hello fellow expats! I just moved to Belize 2 weeks ago and found out that houses have no street numbers and cities don't have postal codes, amazing! They just go about naming buildings and hoping everyone else eventually find out about them, at ...
ok people there is nothing that amazon has for sale that you can not purchase at sams club.....there is a sams club in chetumal mexico just over the northern border in the corozal district so just drive over the border and purchase what ... Read More
Vegetable gardening by Tllarsen
Hi everyone- We're getting ready to move down to southern Belize and need as much information as possible about vegetable and fruit gardening. I've looked for books online, but am having no luck. Any ideas?
hi i to will be moving to belize. later this year. what i would recommend is going to containers you can go to a farm store (yes they have them in belize) they come in some type of rubber or steel get as many as you need .. make a ... Read More
First venture to Belize by DaveBZE
Hi everyone, I鈥檓 in Vancouver, BC, Canada. I鈥檓 looking to visit Belize based on everything I鈥檝e learned, particularly the laid back atmosphere, the beauty of the country, and english being the primary language. I鈥檓 ...
hi i do not understand i have been going to belize since 2012 sometime two times a year i have never had any kind of problem...if this something new???? never heard of people getting sick before Read More
Canadians in Belize, hello!? by IrenaCan
Hi anyone. Can we be Friends?
hi i am helen not living in belize yet plan to make the move sometime after the first of the year...i own 5 ares south of corozal building my house and plan to raise calves so let me know where you will be helen 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 ...
hi i am in the same ....looking for mennonite builders i found three if you go online and type in mennonite builders you will find three companies that do this check them out and see which one makes the best sense for your ... Read More
install a septic tank system for my house
hi i have a strange question.....in the process of building my house in the corozal district...looking for someone to install a septic tank system for my house searched on line but could not find anyone .... help??? Read More
How to be happy as an expat in Belize by Cheryl
Hi everyone, Being happy is surely our common goal, whether we are living in Belize as an expat or somewhere else. We would love to know your tips and tricks to be fully fulfilled and happy as an expat in your host country. New environment ...
i wish you would check the information that you post on this forum......i have checked and the mexican/belize border is open from chetumal and other areas that i can not remember but you can type in mexico/belize border and you can ... Read More
How to be happy as an expat in Belize by Cheryl
Hi everyone, Being happy is surely our common goal, whether we are living in Belize as an expat or somewhere else. We would love to know your tips and tricks to be fully fulfilled and happy as an expat in your host country. New environment ...
hi helen allison here.....i plan to move to belize this year i have owned 5 acres in the corozal district since 2013 now making the move....first i have to build a house then fence in the property as i hope to raise one or two brangus ... Read More
Moving to Belize with HORSES by kadoun1
Hello there my lucky friends, is there anybody who can help me to figure out how to move large animals over there? I read all the posts and driving is out. Maybe boat? I'm I the first one who is attempting this? Please help, they are my family and ...
hi my name is helen alison....... if i had horses i would get my own horse trailer and make the drive myself......there are many size horse trailers 2 horses 4 horses and the big goose neck that can hold 5 or six horses.......... the ... Read More
Process for moving down by GuestPoster6441
My husband and I are moving to Belize middle of 2022. We've decided NOT to do the QRP. That being said, wondering about the best process for moving the minimum we need down to Maya Beach. We will definitely be bringing my husbands tools and ...
karenjoe...from whom are you getting a container??????? i have been trying to get one myself but the only one i found costs over 4k$$ and i have to bring my stuff to the port in the everglades?????????? i live in western oklahoma if ... Read More
Process for moving down by GuestPoster6441
My husband and I are moving to Belize middle of 2022. We've decided NOT to do the QRP. That being said, wondering about the best process for moving the minimum we need down to Maya Beach. We will definitely be bringing my husbands tools and ...
no one should do that qrp thing it is very intrusive will have to much access to personal information. when i move i am leaving all banking where it is now and use bank card to pay bills get cash etc that way i still control my ... Read More
What struck you about Belize? by Cheryl
Hello everybody, When you first settled in Belize, you might have been struck by cultural aspects of life in Belize and you might even have anecdotes about your integration here. We would like you to share with expats-to-be what you discovered ...
judy stewart so glad that you like belize...i love belize hope to be living in the corozal area very soon love the people love the weather can't wait to move and have gardens of vegetables and flowers Read More
What struck you about Belize? by Cheryl
Hello everybody, When you first settled in Belize, you might have been struck by cultural aspects of life in Belize and you might even have anecdotes about your integration here. We would like you to share with expats-to-be what you discovered ...
maddes......if you dislike belize so much THEN move to another country Read More
Come to corozal in a couple months by sandrarduncan
We are planning a move there in a couple months Looking for information on best areas of Corozal. What is the going rate for a long term rental that's furnished ? What's the best way to buy a used car? I would love to hear the lessons ...
also if you are still looking in the corozal area i have 5 acres for sale south of corozal town in the san joaqyin village it is in the corozal district has a mayan mound at the back of property when i purchased this property i ... Read More
Come to corozal in a couple months by sandrarduncan
We are planning a move there in a couple months Looking for information on best areas of Corozal. What is the going rate for a long term rental that's furnished ? What's the best way to buy a used car? I would love to hear the lessons ...
i am sorry if you look at the two country's you will see that belize is located in central america between mexico's yukatan peninsula and the caribbean ..... costa rica is 2 and 1/2 times larger than belize so please look ... Read More
New members of the Belize forum, introduce yourselves here - 2021 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Belize forum? Don'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 ...
hi you do not need to take water taxi to get to mexico....you can take bus that costs .50 cents u.s. goes to chetumal mexico but depot is in the center of town in corozal have taken bus many times. Read More
Your Experience With Plett or Linda Vista Home Builders by jchrisc
Hello expats, My wife tells me that we'll be buying a 20x40 Mennonite home so I've been doing a lot of research and narrowed it down to these two builders. I would appreciate anyone's input from having dealt with either of these ...
hi what little i know about wood (this has been learned from having a wood burning stove) is.....green lumber is loaded with moisture so it is heavy.......lumber that has been left to dry before use is lighter in weight (ie) same ... Read More
How Can I Bring Substantial Amount of Cash Into Belize? by jchrisc
Hello everyone. This is a problem I've spent a lot of time researching to no avail. I never would've believed that Belize wouldn't want my yankee dollars as long as it was obvious I wasn't doing anything illegal. I have had a ...
hi jechrisc i would go with the idea from coptergal not the other she now what she is talking about the other might be in it for personal reasons Read More
Driving to Belize through Mexico Suggestions? Advise? by bylsma carol
Hello Folks, Has anyone done this and would you have recommendations. I am an older single woman with two dogs. I'd drive there so I have a car and can transport some household items. The plan is a permanent move. Thanks, Carol B Dolores, ...
hi cocoher that is good news but the belize border will be closed until june 2021 but i was told by belize embassy person that that (closer/open) is fluid and may change he will keep me informed Read More
Driving to Belize through Mexico Suggestions? Advise? by bylsma carol
Hello Folks, Has anyone done this and would you have recommendations. I am an older single woman with two dogs. I'd drive there so I have a car and can transport some household items. The plan is a permanent move. Thanks, Carol B Dolores, ...
hi again nice to hear from you yes we should keep in touch this moving to belize is getting harder all the time....why belize is closing border now a year after the outbreak and now with the vaccine it is weird......but the main problem ... Read More
Driving to Belize through Mexico Suggestions? Advise? by bylsma carol
Hello Folks, Has anyone done this and would you have recommendations. I am an older single woman with two dogs. I'd drive there so I have a car and can transport some household items. The plan is a permanent move. Thanks, Carol B Dolores, ...
ho cocoher......i am helen allison and also driving to belize now here is the bad news BELIZE has closed it's borders until june (because of covid) this year AND NOW stupid crocked mexico has closed the ... Read More
Driving to Belize through Mexico Suggestions? Advise? by bylsma carol
Hello Folks, Has anyone done this and would you have recommendations. I am an older single woman with two dogs. I'd drive there so I have a car and can transport some household items. The plan is a permanent move. Thanks, Carol B Dolores, ...
and yes we will keep in touch even if i am in nortn part of belize and you in the south part can still visit email etc etc (belize is not that big a country) good luck with the move Read More
Driving to Belize through Mexico Suggestions? Advise? by bylsma carol
Hello Folks, Has anyone done this and would you have recommendations. I am an older single woman with two dogs. I'd drive there so I have a car and can transport some household items. The plan is a permanent move. Thanks, Carol B Dolores, ...
hi carol yes that is nice area......however you will pay a very high price for real estate in that area...but go ahead and check it out Read More
Driving to Belize through Mexico Suggestions? Advise? by bylsma carol
Hello Folks, Has anyone done this and would you have recommendations. I am an older single woman with two dogs. I'd drive there so I have a car and can transport some household items. The plan is a permanent move. Thanks, Carol B Dolores, ...
hi carol i am going to be driving through mexico in last half of june 2021 really do not want to waste time site seeing in mexico just want to get out of that country or stay in usa for any longer than have to ..... belize opens ... Read More
Driving to Belize through Mexico Suggestions? Advise? by bylsma carol
Hello Folks, Has anyone done this and would you have recommendations. I am an older single woman with two dogs. I'd drive there so I have a car and can transport some household items. The plan is a permanent move. Thanks, Carol B Dolores, ...
i have tried to do that also but i have a german shepherd and doberman pinscher plus three siamese cats........cargo now day's is no place for live animals.......most airlines will not even take live animals in cargo any more small ... Read More
New members of the Belize forum, introduce yourselves here - 2021 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Belize forum? Don'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 ...
hi bylsma carol , my name is helen i am planing to move to belize also... and have to drive also for same reason i have two large doge and three siamese cats no airline will take us so drive it is .... now getting to the ... Read More
Come to corozal in a couple months by sandrarduncan
We are planning a move there in a couple months Looking for information on best areas of Corozal. What is the going rate for a long term rental that's furnished ? What's the best way to buy a used car? I would love to hear the lessons ...
now you have to understand belize is a very small country.......as far as moving to belize are you beach type people do you want mountains land do you want small town larger town the two places to avoid are belize city belize belmopan ... Read More
New members of the Belize forum, introduce yourselves here - 2021 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Belize forum? Don'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 ...
hi i have been going to belize for many years love the people and the weather looking to move to corozal area in mayan seaside or consejo shores hope to be in belize as soon as borders open (soon i hope) Read More
Cost of Living in Belize in 2021 by Cheryl
Hello everybody, We would like to take stock of the changing cost of living in Belize, particularly in your city or region. The aim is to measure the impact that the health crisis may have had on your expenses. This will help other expatriates ...
thanks for that some of the areas i am looking at have beaches (so they say) Read More
New members of the Belize forum, introduce yourselves here - 2021 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Belize forum? Don'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 ...
hi here is the name for you raymond shepherd can be reached rymond@shepherdbelizerealty.com Read More
New members of the Belize forum, introduce yourselves here - 2021 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Belize forum? Don'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 ...
hi i do not know of any rentals........however i have an attorney/ realtor he knows everything about real estate in belize if he ok's and it is ok with you it i will give his info to you Read More
Consejo Shores vs. Corozal Town - Which one is better to own? by Suncrave
Hi, I would like your opinion, please. Regardless of the price or size, if there are two lots that are in the same category (oceanfront or non-oceanfront): one is in-town of Corozal and one is CS being 6 miles away from Corozal Town. Which one you ...
i own property 5 acres just south of the old fruta bomba in the area but looking to sell that and purchase in the mayan seaside area did not know area like i do now so now want to be closer the water Read More
Consejo Shores vs. Corozal Town - Which one is better to own? by Suncrave
Hi, I would like your opinion, please. Regardless of the price or size, if there are two lots that are in the same category (oceanfront or non-oceanfront): one is in-town of Corozal and one is CS being 6 miles away from Corozal Town. Which one you ...
i do not walk in "fear" either having to drive through mexico though worries me i am very territorial do not take kindly to some one trying to take something that i worked for .... once in belize i do not worry ... Read More
New members of the Belize forum, introduce yourselves here - 2021 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Belize forum? Don'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 ...
that is what i have been trying to find out Read More
New members of the Belize forum, introduce yourselves here - 2021 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Belize forum? Don'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 ...
hi thanks for the reply......when/if i have to drive through mexico i do not plan to stop for anything other than potty breaks for human and critters .... do not want to spend anymore time in mexico than i have to i will also have a guide with ... Read More
Consejo Shores vs. Corozal Town - Which one is better to own? by Suncrave
Hi, I would like your opinion, please. Regardless of the price or size, if there are two lots that are in the same category (oceanfront or non-oceanfront): one is in-town of Corozal and one is CS being 6 miles away from Corozal Town. Which one you ...
how come every thing on this stupid web site is from 2017?????? in caase you do not know it it is now 2021 so why don't you have currant stuff..... if you stopped this site why not take it down???????????????? Read More
Consejo Shores vs. Corozal Town - Which one is better to own? by Suncrave
Hi, I would like your opinion, please. Regardless of the price or size, if there are two lots that are in the same category (oceanfront or non-oceanfront): one is in-town of Corozal and one is CS being 6 miles away from Corozal Town. Which one you ...
hi i all ready know what the area is like i have been going to corozal (tony's inn beach resort) since 2014 walking the area i have seen the mayan seaside development since it's beginning that is where i would like to live ... ... Read More
Vaccines required in Belize by Diksha
Hello everybody, When living or moving abroad, and in particular in Belize, vaccination against certain diseases is often required to enter the country or to avoid risks. We would like to ask you a few questions to help future expats ...
hi i already have ALL health permits what i am trying to do IS GET ALL ANIMALS TO BELIZE WITH ME Read More
Consejo Shores vs. Corozal Town - Which one is better to own? by Suncrave
Hi, I would like your opinion, please. Regardless of the price or size, if there are two lots that are in the same category (oceanfront or non-oceanfront): one is in-town of Corozal and one is CS being 6 miles away from Corozal Town. Which one you ...
hi i was on that same flight love belize corozal most alway's stay at tony's inn in corozal that is how i found the myan seaside area and now want to move there Read More
Consejo Shores vs. Corozal Town - Which one is better to own? by Suncrave
Hi, I would like your opinion, please. Regardless of the price or size, if there are two lots that are in the same category (oceanfront or non-oceanfront): one is in-town of Corozal and one is CS being 6 miles away from Corozal Town. Which one you ...
ok i was already sold on mayan seashore but all that only makes me want to live there more all i need is to get myself and two large dogs and three siamese house cats there Read More
New members of the Belize forum, introduce yourselves here - 2021 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Belize forum? Don'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 ...
hi thanks for reply....here is my problem i have two large dogs.....no airline will take then small lap rats ok but not large dogs plus i have three siamese house cats all have health certificates and the belize baha what i can not find is a ... Read More
New members of the Belize forum, introduce yourselves here - 2021 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Belize forum? Don'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 ...
hi my name is helen allison trying to move to belize not having much luck Read More
Vaccines required in Belize by Diksha
Hello everybody, When living or moving abroad, and in particular in Belize, vaccination against certain diseases is often required to enter the country or to avoid risks. We would like to ask you a few questions to help future expats ...
hi my name is helen i am trying to move to belize the corozal reagion.......as of this week i have learned two things the first is that belize requires one on two things either proof of a covid vaccine or a health certificate in the last ... Read More
Consejo Shores vs. Corozal Town - Which one is better to own? by Suncrave
Hi, I would like your opinion, please. Regardless of the price or size, if there are two lots that are in the same category (oceanfront or non-oceanfront): one is in-town of Corozal and one is CS being 6 miles away from Corozal Town. Which one you ...
hi my name is helen...i am looking at properties in the mayan seaside area what do you think of the mayan seaside area??? i have walkied through when visiting corozal staying at tony's also nee any info i can find about driving ... Read More