Kurt Robinson
@GOLEAFSGO
Canadian looking for information about Belize
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About me
Canadian
Lives in Ottawa
Registration: 14 June 2013
Long term rental in the Dangriga/Hopkins Village area by kimincc
I'm trying to find a website for long term housing rentals in the Dangriga/Hopkins area, and I've come up with nothing. I would like to have a furnished 2 bedroom house, condo, or apartment at a reasonable price. If anyone out there knows of a ...
Marc that ad must have a typo or someone is playing a joke because I was just there for 18 days and in Belize there is nothing at that price in 2014 maybe in 1914. Read More
How to help make a country you want to move to better? by Boxergal
Hello list, I've been watching and reading this list for a month or so and while I'm excited at the prospect of moving to Belize, some of the information received here is disconcerting. Specifically the comments by Dr. Al who sees the glass half ...
Well Boxergal, I'm in Hopkins right now and my wife and love this smaller village because we just spent a week in Placencia that was very nice but a little crowded and property is way over priced! As far as the country is as a whole you can take the ... 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 ...
Well said......... f.y.i. most of us Canadians are not like this dr. Al jackass! Read More
Looking for small truck/jeep Rental For Apr 19- May 4th
Thanks for your help C&J ! I will look into it right now. Read More
Looking for small truck/jeep Rental For Apr 19- May 4th
My wife and I are flying into Belize for 16 days to research locations to rent for a year so we need a vehicle that won't get destroyed while looking at different properties.We got a quote from crystal auto and it was the same price we paid for our ... Read More
New to forum - Possibly Starting new business questions by BZULAUF
New to Belize forum, have been seriously looking at Ecuador but possible income source now available to me in Belize. I understand I must spend 6 months in country to obtain work permit but does that apply to operating my own business also? Anyone ...
Hey new member,my wife and are new to the Belize forum too because we just spent about 9 months of research and 18 days on the ground going up the coast of Ecuador in early December looking for our potential new residents but only to be disappointed ... Read More
Tax question by sportsfan
Hey everyone, New to the forum. I'm currently living in Nevada and considering the move to San Pedro in a year or so. I'm self employed (consultant/professional sports bettor) and most of my work is done online. I plan on making a trip there and ...
Great Info FLYAWAY! What are the prices like for a new vehicle there and what did you buy? Read More
New Member Introduction by service_guy
Hi all. Dave and Trish here from Edmonton, on our way back to Ottawa, then off to Belize end of Nov first of Dec to spent some time in-country to see if it is the lifestyle we can live with. Internet research and pictures, just don't cut it like ...
Hey Service Guy,my wife and I also reside in Ottawa (Perth) Would you be so kind to let us know the best route you take and the website or flight company you use to fly to Belize because we are still searching for a place to retire in. Thanks ... Read More
Starting to Reconsider Ecuador- Need Advice Bad! by virtualgrace
My mother and I are considering selling our homes in America and moving to Ecuador. All our initial research seemed to suggest that we could purchase a good home on, or around, the beach for around $50-$75,000. Now we are seeing houses far central ...
Hey Judy since were talking about Canada,my wife and I reside in Smiths Falls,ON which is very close to you. Were heading to EC on Nov 2nd for 16 days to explore which part of the coast were going to rent for a while and then hopefully find a ... Read More
Cost of Living by KuldeepSankhala
Hi I would be moving to Quito, Ecuador on a long term assignment (3 Years). I want to know what would be the approximate Cost of living for a family of 3 (me, my wife & infant son) ? How are health care facilities ? How safe is place for Expats ...
Hey Kul, Read all the threads and do some research like the rest of all the expats............. Read More
I want to meet Quito expats. by Themiddleoftheworld
Hello all, I am sure some of you have seen me posting in here helping out wherever I can. I myself now need a bit of help. I would like to meet some of the expats (any age) that live here in Quito. I just want to get to know the people in the ...
Hey Mike, Just a thought... did you ever think that most of the expats are maybe double your age....(lol) Go Black and Gold (Steelers)!!!!!!!!!! KURT Read More
Driving Time/Distance From GYE Airport to Bahia De Caraquez by GOLEAFSGO
Can anyone tell me the driving time from GYE to Manta and Gye to Bahia De Caraquez.
Thanks for the info Charlie! The wife and I will be in Bahia in the afternoon sometime on Sept 24 so maybe we will see for a beverage. Cheers Kurt & Jeanette Read More
Driving Time/Distance From GYE Airport to Bahia De Caraquez by GOLEAFSGO
Can anyone tell me the driving time from GYE to Manta and Gye to Bahia De Caraquez.
Does any one know of a car rental agency that is less than $500 a week from GYE airport? Read More
Safety in Esmeraldes? by Phensica
Hi all, My name is Stephen and along with my wife and kids are moving to the Ecuadorian coast starting with Manta this September. We will spend the first 6 months or so living in different parts of the coast before deciding where to live long ...
Hey Charlie, That sounds like a great idea,rent an 8-10 seat van and go searching.Just one thing wouldn't we fare better all around with at least one person that speaks spanish? My wife and I are coming to visit you in a few weeks so we will see ... Read More
Driving Time/Distance From GYE Airport to Bahia De Caraquez
Can anyone tell me the driving time from GYE to Manta and Gye to Bahia De Caraquez. Read More
buying raw land in Ecuador
Hey Mike, My wife and I are doing the same thing around the same area so could you email me this lawyers info please. jkenterprises@live.ca Thanks Kurt & Jeanette Read More
What happens to your residency status if you are on an investors Visa by tazyd
and your money was in the Credit Union that just shuttered? I saw a little about that and have heard that people have lost a lot of money. Was curious if the residency visa will be revoked if the money is gone? I am moving to Ecuador end of next ...
Thanks for the Help! So what I don't understand with the credit union called JEP which looks doable to buy a 25k CD with interest to get your residence Visa,the problem is you need your Cedula and/or your Visa to open an account which you can't get ... Read More
What happens to your residency status if you are on an investors Visa by tazyd
and your money was in the Credit Union that just shuttered? I saw a little about that and have heard that people have lost a lot of money. Was curious if the residency visa will be revoked if the money is gone? I am moving to Ecuador end of next ...
Thanks Nards!!!!!!!!!!!! I was planning on buying a 25k cd from Coopera in August just to get my Visa because it was recommended from another source that told me of the high interest rate they gave. I will look into JEP when I'm in Ecuador next ... Read More
What happens to your residency status if you are on an investors Visa by tazyd
and your money was in the Credit Union that just shuttered? I saw a little about that and have heard that people have lost a lot of money. Was curious if the residency visa will be revoked if the money is gone? I am moving to Ecuador end of next ...
On that note I want to get my investor visa through the 25k (cd) way so what banks in Ecuador are covered by insurance regardless of the interest rate? Kurt Read More
Searching for the right location, suggestions? by Halcwhitley
My bride & I will be visiting & traveling around the whole country for 6 to 8 weeks soon. Our goal is to find the ideal climate for our retirement needs. We're searching for a private piece of property and high enough elevation to not need air ...
Hi Charlie, That was an awesome post you gave Hal! Wow that info was great so that being said my wife & I are paiently waiting for our house to sell and then we most likely will be neighbors soon.We are looking for that perfect temp Bahia has so ... Read More
GRINGO GOUGING be part of the solution by Mistymeaner
Hola all. If you're living here in Ecuador and are not a local you have experienced being charged more for everything from food to cabs to rent. If you're anything like me you may have thought the answer lies in education. Seemed like a ...
Hey Nemesis, Are you Canadian? If you are where did you come? Are you living there full time now & where? Kurt From Ontario,CANADA Read More
Retiring in Ecuador and business opportunities by patrocinio74
My business partner and I are semi retired. We have no family obligations, but I sponsor 2 little girls through WorldVision in a lttle village south of Guaranda. In order for me to be closer to the children and assist the in their education our ...
Hi Misha16 Our house is for sale right now so were waiting patiently to be sold so we can move to Bahia,Manobi or Manta or around that area for good! Could you tell me the normal or average temp where you live on a daily basis because we want to ... Read More
withdrawing from ATM by pele6254
we are not there yet but better to know from you guys that are there...I heard the max you can withdraw a day from a bank is 200.00 is that true?? We for now will keep our money in a US bank so when we pay the rent I guess we will have to visit the ...
High Stick 1947 I was thinking the same thing! no offence to all you americans but us Canadians need to know info too... Our house is up for sale and were waiting patiently for it to sell so we can leave Ontario,Canada for good. Is there anyone ... Read More