Deanna
@sunnybrook77
Canadian looking for information about Belize
Forum posts
66
Contacts
9
About me
Canadian
Lives in Edmonton
Speaks English, French, some Spanish and German
Registration: 13 February 2013
Corozal Atlantic Bank ? by curious15
I will be in Bz this summer scouting the Corozal area. I am preparing ahead so I have as few obstacles as possible when I have boots on the ground. Can I currently use a debit card at the Atlantic Bank in Corozal? What fees will I be charged by ...
I have had excellent transactions with Atla bank in Corozal. They service my very well while I am away in Canada or in Belize. It is a bit of a hassle though to get set up initially. They have a form with all the requirements they need. ... Read More
Building Workshop / storage by 2flyaway
Looking for some advice on building an outbuilding on our property. We will not be building our house for a year or two. We will be living in a prefab. We will need to store our belongings until the home gets build. We need to bring them into Belize ...
I loved SI, but my husband was totally turned off by the city/gutters/clutter. I'm a country girl too and who knows, once we are there a couple of years I might be able to convince him. But i doubt it. he is looking forward to sitting on the ... Read More
Building Workshop / storage by 2flyaway
Looking for some advice on building an outbuilding on our property. We will not be building our house for a year or two. We will be living in a prefab. We will need to store our belongings until the home gets build. We need to bring them into Belize ...
I love to do landscaping, so hoping something might happen with that, or the horses. But i don't imagine there are many horses around Corozal. We will meet soon. either in Nov or December! Exciting! Read More
Corozal by mststp
Would love to learn more about Consejo Shores. Can you help me?
I know of which you speak and do not have the answere.. Must be a way for someone to blend into both worlds?? I want to be part of the Belizean community, volunteer and assist with anything possible, but I do also want to know I can leave my home ... Read More
Building Workshop / storage by 2flyaway
Looking for some advice on building an outbuilding on our property. We will not be building our house for a year or two. We will be living in a prefab. We will need to store our belongings until the home gets build. We need to bring them into Belize ...
Yes, but where better to not earn an income -- here or there? If one is going to retire I cannot think of a better place to do it. Lower cost of living, better weather, better life!! But that is why I have done a bit of research for volunteer ... Read More
Building Workshop / storage by 2flyaway
Looking for some advice on building an outbuilding on our property. We will not be building our house for a year or two. We will be living in a prefab. We will need to store our belongings until the home gets build. We need to bring them into Belize ...
What all are you taking? Furniture? Appliances? Read More
Building Workshop / storage by 2flyaway
Looking for some advice on building an outbuilding on our property. We will not be building our house for a year or two. We will be living in a prefab. We will need to store our belongings until the home gets build. We need to bring them into Belize ...
Gives you goosebumps eh, to know not only is there a better life to live as we were intended to live, but that it is possible and one only needs to make it happen. Will be some humps for sure, but welcome ones. Can't wait for the day we stop at ... Read More
Building Workshop / storage by 2flyaway
Looking for some advice on building an outbuilding on our property. We will not be building our house for a year or two. We will be living in a prefab. We will need to store our belongings until the home gets build. We need to bring them into Belize ...
I wish you so much luck and happiness. Will be a totally different outlook for sure, and very welcome indeed. I'm looking forward to helping with the school and education and maybe even helping the sailing club as they have an excellent program ... Read More
Building Workshop / storage by 2flyaway
Looking for some advice on building an outbuilding on our property. We will not be building our house for a year or two. We will be living in a prefab. We will need to store our belongings until the home gets build. We need to bring them into Belize ...
I think the best risk assesment will be to NOT have the "need" to have so many material things and cut down the attraction for thieves. If they can't see something they want should be less attraction. hence why so many houses look poor on the ... Read More
Building Workshop / storage by 2flyaway
Looking for some advice on building an outbuilding on our property. We will not be building our house for a year or two. We will be living in a prefab. We will need to store our belongings until the home gets build. We need to bring them into Belize ...
Read stories of thieves backing up to windows and hooking onto the bars with their trucks and driving away. In the end nothing is 100% secure anywhere. Just peace of mind to know they at least can't burn it down. Feel fairly confident that our ... Read More
Building Workshop / storage by 2flyaway
Looking for some advice on building an outbuilding on our property. We will not be building our house for a year or two. We will be living in a prefab. We will need to store our belongings until the home gets build. We need to bring them into Belize ...
That is I built the garage with apt on top, so we can store stuff while not there. Everyone said definete concrete, but we are on the ocean too and sound like you can get away with more wood inland, but then one has the security stuff. Good luck ... Read More
Visit to Corozal by chefpeppers
Planning a visit to Corozal mid to late Sept. Have been reading posts for the last month or so and found much good and needed information. Planning on a seven day visit. Is this adequate time for just getting a feel for the area, making contacts ...
Dave - i am doing the same, bus Cancun to Chetamul on Nov 7-12. would you mind copy me your info? thankyou D Read More
Any info for building while not in the country? by sunnybrook77
We have just made our deposit to build in Consejo and just looking for any input on how to ensure things go as promised? Fellow came recommended and have a "contract" (not to Canadian standards) and got a hold back, which I understand is not ...
So mari is just basically fill of what ever rock is around? Interesting that the material and type of paint affects heat. Never thught of it on top of concrete, but makes perfect sense. got a really good link for wind flow from another fellow on ... Read More
Visit to Corozal by chefpeppers
Planning a visit to Corozal mid to late Sept. Have been reading posts for the last month or so and found much good and needed information. Planning on a seven day visit. Is this adequate time for just getting a feel for the area, making contacts ...
Brownie! - you are from Edmonton??? We can share stories if yuo like. I contacted another couple of couples early this year and we met and stay in contact. One of the couples just listed their home, have bought land around SI and planning to move ... Read More
Visit to Corozal by chefpeppers
Planning a visit to Corozal mid to late Sept. Have been reading posts for the last month or so and found much good and needed information. Planning on a seven day visit. Is this adequate time for just getting a feel for the area, making contacts ...
Thankyou Kris and Dave, and yes, do hope to meet up with you in November and again in December for now! care Deanna Read More
Place to purchase musical instruments in Corozal area
Thankyou, I did consider that but noticed there wasn't much activity on these ads. Will try it anywasy then Read More
Place to purchase musical instruments in Corozal area
Hi! Wondering if there is a place to purchase guitars/fiddles/dobros in the Corozal area. Or a website with classifieds? Or a place in Chetumal? I assume a number of places in Chetumal, if so, is it a big hassle to bring items like that back? Or ... Read More
Visit to Corozal by chefpeppers
Planning a visit to Corozal mid to late Sept. Have been reading posts for the last month or so and found much good and needed information. Planning on a seven day visit. Is this adequate time for just getting a feel for the area, making contacts ...
Hey Cathie! Are Diana and Dave in Corozal? I just checked your list of regular activities and this seems to be the only one that i will be able to attend in November. Just there for the second weekend. And do you happen to know the cost of a ... Read More
Any info for building while not in the country? by sunnybrook77
We have just made our deposit to build in Consejo and just looking for any input on how to ensure things go as promised? Fellow came recommended and have a "contract" (not to Canadian standards) and got a hold back, which I understand is not ...
Very interesting on the ceiling height, first time I have heard that and makes perfect sense. What is packed mari?? The dollar sign I have felt anywhere we travel outside of NA. Will need to figure out how to address that. Usually I have been a ... Read More
Any info for building while not in the country? by sunnybrook77
We have just made our deposit to build in Consejo and just looking for any input on how to ensure things go as promised? Fellow came recommended and have a "contract" (not to Canadian standards) and got a hold back, which I understand is not ...
@ Kris - Hi! Our you living in Belize now? If so, where abouts? Did you build? Would like to meet up with you when we come down to hear your story! Read More
Any info for building while not in the country? by sunnybrook77
We have just made our deposit to build in Consejo and just looking for any input on how to ensure things go as promised? Fellow came recommended and have a "contract" (not to Canadian standards) and got a hold back, which I understand is not ...
The "lucky" thing for us, is we decided to just build a little apartment for the interm untill we are there to build the "big" house. So if we do have problems at least it should be something fixable. I hope - LOL Plus as everyone knows, people ... Read More
Any info for building while not in the country? by sunnybrook77
We have just made our deposit to build in Consejo and just looking for any input on how to ensure things go as promised? Fellow came recommended and have a "contract" (not to Canadian standards) and got a hold back, which I understand is not ...
Hey! Great to hear from you! Gerry and Kate were over on sunday to share their adventures in Belize and asking if I heard from you guys. We assumed you were already down there living the life of liesure!! Read More
Any info for building while not in the country?
We have just made our deposit to build in Consejo and just looking for any input on how to ensure things go as promised? Fellow came recommended and have a "contract" (not to Canadian standards) and got a hold back, which I understand is not ... Read More
Water sports in Corozal by White Rock
This may seem like a petty question but, as I've said before, I like beaches - mostly because I like the water. I'm finding that the mainland of Belize is fairly "beach free" so, other than just jumping off the dock in Corozal, is there decent ...
I did not know there is no Malari in the North. Thankyou for this pice of information. Love it when my choice is reconfirmed for reasons I never thought of. 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 ...
May I ask what you decided? I am on the fence also, going to build this fall thankyou Deanna Read More
mennonite houses by donovaka
Anyone know about the house that the Mennonites build for people???! Any info most appreciated!
Checked the prices on the Linda Vista homes and are VERY reasonable. Got a quote on a 18x32 two story, garage/storage on bottom, with clearing the spot, septic, cistern and finished from a local contractor in consejo for $160,000. Seemed pretty ... Read More
mennonite houses by donovaka
Anyone know about the house that the Mennonites build for people???! Any info most appreciated!
AH!! Geri! you went there! That is AWESOME. Do you have pics anywhere to share? Your story of your adventue?? Deanna Read More
mennonite houses by donovaka
Anyone know about the house that the Mennonites build for people???! Any info most appreciated!
Unfortunatlly we are not living there yet either. just bought a lot and getting some price quotes at this point. probably 5 years down the road before we are ready to live there full time. have a few properties and a number of horses to sell in ... 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 ...
EXCELLENT information, thankyou so much Read More
mennonite houses by donovaka
Anyone know about the house that the Mennonites build for people???! Any info most appreciated!
Do you happen to have a blog or story on building your home, utility hook up, where you decided to build, cost, etc// Would love so see some pics too if yuo care to share 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 ...
I was jsut reading someones blog and discovered information on this. was funny, he said a friend took him to a fellows place, gave him a cheque and he got a better exchange rate than at a bank, only in Belize! 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 ...
May I ask how you connect with a money changer? Do you do that online also? Or do they have offices in Belize?? 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 ...
I would like to transfer funds into my Atlantic Bank from Canada. How is this done and what information do I need? Do you do this through a bank or something like Western Union?I'm sure Brigitte can respond with the best details, I tried Western ... Read More
Possibly buying property on Ambergris Caye but worried...... by renegade1465
My husband and I are seriously considering purchasing land in a new subdivision on Ambergris Caye. We are going the first week of May to see the property. Please, truthfully, what is the crime rate like. Reports say that Belize has grown to #1 in ...
We just purchased a lot in Consejo shores on the mainland by Corozal. We were on Ambergris and LOVED it! If we thought we would be just going to Belize for a couple months a year we would have bought there instead, but our intentions are to ... 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 ...
That is the kind of info that is priceless. Are you dealing in Corozal?? Are you just exchanging funds when you transfer direct? or are you using a brokerage house? Read More
mennonite houses by donovaka
Anyone know about the house that the Mennonites build for people???! Any info most appreciated!
Did you build with these people, if so, can I ask what? where? and how much? and when?? thankyou Deanna 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 ...
Are you right in corozal?? Do you have a blog or pics?? Read More
mennonite houses by donovaka
Anyone know about the house that the Mennonites build for people???! Any info most appreciated!
Thanks for the input! Do you know if they have a website, or do you have any pics of places they have done??!! Thanks! Read More
mennonite houses by donovaka
Anyone know about the house that the Mennonites build for people???! Any info most appreciated!
Hi!! couple questions, do you have any pics posted of your home, where did you build and are you living there full time?? Thankyou Deanna Read More
mennonite houses by donovaka
Anyone know about the house that the Mennonites build for people???! Any info most appreciated!
Curious if you are still on here and if you have input on your Mennonite home now it has been a year?? 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 ...
You are such a wealth of information, THANKYOU. dind't know there was a facebook page also, so will definetly join that too 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 ...
Yes! Very exciting! I think we are okay for a lawyer for the land purchase, wanted one for the immigration though. No, can't get back untill fall now. Yes, we bought in consejo shores, by Corozal. Did you do your immigration/citizenship yet? Read More
Just bought a lot in corozal
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 ... 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 ...
Thankyou for the lead. I did check it out and think I am going to still purchase a lot in Consejo. I really like the idea of having the water close Read More
Int'l Living - Live & Invest in Belize Home Conference Kit by MyBetterHalf
Just curious if any forum members have seen or purchased the Live & Invest in Belize Home Conference Kit from International Living. If so, do you think it was worth the money? Thanks, as usual! Diane and Larry
Point well taken, and I think somewhere in all there info they do say they get commission for related properties. Their conference price is a joke for sure. Rooms are not even included! We will be back this fall for sure to do more of the FUN ... 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 ...
Hi! i have not heard of Royal Colony Estates. can you advise if they have a website or anywhere to check out property/facilities there?/ thankyou! Deanna Read More
Int'l Living - Live & Invest in Belize Home Conference Kit by MyBetterHalf
Just curious if any forum members have seen or purchased the Live & Invest in Belize Home Conference Kit from International Living. If so, do you think it was worth the money? Thanks, as usual! Diane and Larry
I have to say I didn't get the feel that IL was selling their own property, but that is how trusting I can be. Thank you guys all so much for your input here. I mostly baught the package for the contacts for when we make the big move. I feel one ... Read More
SARTENEJA/BELIZE by drhome
I was just wondering if anyone knows if it is possible to rent a home in Sarteneja and how much the going rate is? thanks Ron
Thankyou very much for the welcome! I just spent a wonderful couple of hours reading some of you blogs, very well written and informative, thankyou for sharing your stories! Have a question, I have never read anything on the community that you have ... Read More
SARTENEJA/BELIZE by drhome
I was just wondering if anyone knows if it is possible to rent a home in Sarteneja and how much the going rate is? thanks Ron
Thankyou, as you can tell I am new to this type of communication and did not see that! Deanna Read More
Int'l Living - Live & Invest in Belize Home Conference Kit by MyBetterHalf
Just curious if any forum members have seen or purchased the Live & Invest in Belize Home Conference Kit from International Living. If so, do you think it was worth the money? Thanks, as usual! Diane and Larry
just bought it but haven't received the recordings yet. The reading material I have mostly read before, but I have been researching for a year and a half now. Always nice to have a copy of everything in one place though. You don't get any books, ... Read More
Accomodations and getting around while fact finding by Cruisin Camper
So my husband and I will be coming down sometime in the coming year for a few eeks (he says two, I say three!) and want to explore as much as we can. From what I have (so far) I am liking the Corozal area. But here is my question. I have read on ...
We were in Belize for 18 days last year and now checking out properties. We flew down to Placencia, bus back up, ferry to Ambergris and rented a car to go to San Ignaciao. We took the bus from Placencia to Belize City and it really was a fantastic ... Read More
SARTENEJA/BELIZE by drhome
I was just wondering if anyone knows if it is possible to rent a home in Sarteneja and how much the going rate is? thanks Ron
Did you go to Sartenja? Just curious as my research has led me to beleive it would be a perfect place to retire. thanks for now Deanna 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 ...
Can't wait to hear your report on Consejo shores, after all my reasearch and travelling around Belize I think it might be our settling grounds. 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 ...
I was not impressed with that area after driving through either. Especially when you read the stories on the ladies jail around there. Scary stuff. 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 are also from the Edmonton area. Done a lot of travelling looking for our winter home and last year when we landed in Belize and flew to Palencia I was in LOVE! No where else have we encountered such friendly, helpful people. (Antigua was the ... Read More