Mommy2all6
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Placencia by ellenme
Hi to All! Just to tell you a bit about me. My husband and I have been coming here to Belize for almost 7 years and we love it here . We reside here in Placencia of and on and live in a condo here. We have made many friends here and great travelling ...
In our circumstance, we had a few meds that we needed. We were able to go to clinic in town wirh our scripts, the doctor wrote a new c script that we could fill at the pharmacy in town. Obviously each situation is unique, but we found the ... Read More
Placencia by ellenme
Hi to All! Just to tell you a bit about me. My husband and I have been coming here to Belize for almost 7 years and we love it here . We reside here in Placencia of and on and live in a condo here. We have made many friends here and great travelling ...
Thanks for the info......Ill get my "tech guy" ( that would be my hubby..lol) to fix that for me. Thanks for sharing.....please check back in a couple days, it should be there! Ill check your out too! Read More
Placencia by ellenme
Hi to All! Just to tell you a bit about me. My husband and I have been coming here to Belize for almost 7 years and we love it here . We reside here in Placencia of and on and live in a condo here. We have made many friends here and great travelling ...
We did the same thing with Punta Gorda. Drove down for the day and unfortunately it was Sunday, so nothing much to do. The stores and markets were all closed. The drive was beautiful, so we enjoyed that. I Love San Ignacio area!! My son is ... Read More
Placencia by ellenme
Hi to All! Just to tell you a bit about me. My husband and I have been coming here to Belize for almost 7 years and we love it here . We reside here in Placencia of and on and live in a condo here. We have made many friends here and great travelling ...
We have lived in both and currently stay in Placencia, as it's slower and seems to fit out needs when looking for a more relaxed pace. We purchased on Ambergris Caye a few years ago, used it for family vacations and rented when not there. Now ... Read More
Are you happy in Belize? by Priscilla
Hello everyone! According to the 2016 UN World Happiness Survey, Denmark, Switzerland and Iceland are the happiest countries on earth. How about you? Are you happy in Belize? Do you feel happier today in your host country than before in your ...
So the question was....Are you happy in Belize? Ive been coming to Belize for the last four or so years. FIrst coming on vacation, then house hunting, invested in Ambergris Caye, then Placencia area.....loving both these areas for different ... 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 ...
we do the Hokey Pokey from Placencia to Mango Creek. Taxi straight to office, very easy and fast, we have not had a problem at all. Can easily turn around and usually catch the next water taxi back. Read More
Moving and building question by margewest
If a person bought property on AC and wanted to build a house and move there I would think they would move there and then rent for a while while building the house. I have heard horror stories about the Mennonite pre fab. Has anyone had a good ...
Ive only heard great things about the Mennonites buildings as well. Also, it was my understanding that many of the buildings at Mahogany Bay in San Pedro were from the basic construction of the mennonites, that's whatwe were told when looking ... Read More
Flight pricing
We go back and forth to the states frequently. Lately, we've been doing Southwest out of US and it's so much cheaper than American. We use to pay 800 r/t and now get it for 325. Not sure what the options are out of Canada, but I have heard ... Read More
HURRICANE EARL HITS BELIZE ~ AUG 04, 2016 by billdoesbelize
[b]HURRICANE EARL HITS BELIZE ~ AUG 04, 2016.[/b] [b]Hurricane Earl Arrives.[/b] Hurricane Earl first Struck Ambergris Caye in Belize during the wee hours of the morning. Just after midnight on Aug. 04, 2016. With sustained winds of 80MPH Earl had ...
We booked a full day fishing trip today. Morning fishing, afternoon snorkeling, then beach BBQ with our wonderful catch of fish and lobster. The guys were great, the water was absolutely beautiful, and this was the best trip we have even taken ... Read More
HURRICANE EARL HITS BELIZE ~ AUG 04, 2016 by billdoesbelize
[b]HURRICANE EARL HITS BELIZE ~ AUG 04, 2016.[/b] [b]Hurricane Earl Arrives.[/b] Hurricane Earl first Struck Ambergris Caye in Belize during the wee hours of the morning. Just after midnight on Aug. 04, 2016. With sustained winds of 80MPH Earl had ...
Yes, Bill! Everyone keeps asking what they can do to help!! If you have plans to visit Amberbris caye,..... DONT cancel your plans! Thats the best thing you can do to help. Yes, some of the businesses may be closed, but go to the island and ... Read More
HURRICANE EARL HITS BELIZE ~ AUG 04, 2016 by billdoesbelize
[b]HURRICANE EARL HITS BELIZE ~ AUG 04, 2016.[/b] [b]Hurricane Earl Arrives.[/b] Hurricane Earl first Struck Ambergris Caye in Belize during the wee hours of the morning. Just after midnight on Aug. 04, 2016. With sustained winds of 80MPH Earl had ...
We were in Placencia when Earl came through. Everyone was prepared and thankfully, the peninsula escaped with minor damage. They lost one pier and small dive shop in the village. There was minor issues but everyone was feeling very blessed, as ... Read More
Sanctuary Belize from Buy Belize by Renorussler
Does anyone know anything about a development project in Southern Belize near Hopkins Village called Sanctuary Belize being sold by Buy Belize? My wife and I are looking at relocating to Belize and this project is interesting but we need to be sure ...
Make sure you research very well!! We have worked with David Kafka in Placencia (Remax). Highly recommend speaking with him with any questions or listings in the area. Read More
How things are in the States is why many of us are here by mbarlow
How things are in the States is why many of us are here or Panama
We have property on Ambergris Caye and recently retired. We travel back and forth to our home on Texas to visit grandkids, and rent our place out while we are gone. We enjoy the island, have met. Some wonderful people, both locals and expats. We ... Read More
PRO'S AND CONS OF EACH DISTRICT AND AREA! by PENNYWISE60
I would love to hear from everyone on their "likes" & "dislikes" of each area, village,district, or city they live in or have visited! Crime rate and basic cost of living most important! I really need to feel save wherever I ...
Just another snippet of "advice from a part timer" from San Pedro about Belize.... MZ California .... Last time I checked, Ambergris was still considered part of Belize, and I did think she asked for experiences we've had on Belize! ... Read More
Looking for a long term rental in Corozal by jackie123
Hi, Looking for a 2 bedroom home to rent. Must be pet friendly as we have 2 small dogs. Non smokers, husband and wife,62 and 63 years old. Would like to be close to the water. Looking for a one year lease with the option to renew. Want furnished ...
Do you have additional info on the casita for sale in orchid bay.? We've visited a couple times, love the development, thinking of purchasing lot, but might be interested in one of the casitas. Please send any info....location to beach, price ... Read More
New members of the Belize forum, introduce yourself here 聳 2nd quarter of 2015 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 ...
We looked at several condos and the fees all vary...depending on cost of condo. We saw 150-500$ ... Read More
PRO'S AND CONS OF EACH DISTRICT AND AREA! by PENNYWISE60
I would love to hear from everyone on their "likes" & "dislikes" of each area, village,district, or city they live in or have visited! Crime rate and basic cost of living most important! I really need to feel save wherever I ...
Hi Penny, We bought on Ambergris Caye. Yes, it's more more expensive than most other places, but we feel worth it. We made several trips to various places before deciding. HIGHLY recommended! We love the island because of accessibility to ... Read More
Documents for your dog by bethb63
What papers do I need from the Belize government for my dog?
You obviously take excellent care of your pets, they are with you all the time, whe out they are on a leash, so I don't see the issue. We are on Ambergris, and many people have brought their pets down. There are many abandoned dogs on the ... Read More
New members of the Belize forum, introduce yourself here 聳 2nd quarter of 2015 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 ...
Penny, We visited each district before deciding which area we loved best. Problem was , we liked them all, being so different, there were aspects of each that we wanted. San Ignacio was great with access to the wonderful markets, the Mayan ruins, ... Read More
Sanctuary Belize by read_doglover
Would appreciate any information on this development. Thanks!
We purchased a condo on Ambergris last year and rent it out when not there. We've been very pleased with the rental income. Orchid bay has a rental program with their condos as well, lots to build on and small casitas for sale. Read More
Sanctuary Belize by read_doglover
Would appreciate any information on this development. Thanks!
Not sure if you are considering up north, but Orchid Bay near Corozal seems really nice. We have visited a couple times and considering purchasing there. Lots of info online if you want to research that development. Read More
Keeping In Touch with Those Living Back in the USA ("home")
We keep in touch easily with friends and family via Skype and have very good internet connection at our condo on Ambergris. I have seen many posts speaking of poor internet service, but we have had great service. We are able to do part work online ... Read More
Buying or renting a car in Belize by hodanka
Our family of 4 is planning to stay in Belize for 1 month than return to Europe and within a year to move there. I'm wondering whether is good for us to rent a car for 1 month to explore Belize or buy a car and possibly leave it somewhere till ...
We thought we'd be safe and go with "Hertz" because of the well known name etc.... Reserved the car, arrived at airport and they said sorry we don't have a car for you, sometimes this happens!!!! The employees were so ... Read More
Sanctuary Belize by read_doglover
Would appreciate any information on this development. Thanks!
Mcagun Thanks for the input. On our last trip down, we drove from Cancun to San Ignacio. On return trip through Corozal, having a few extra hours, we drove out to Orchid bay! as I had seen lots of info online. Yes, the roads were rough, there ... Read More
Sanctuary Belize by read_doglover
Would appreciate any information on this development. Thanks!
Mcagun......seeing all the issues/concerns with Sanctuary in the southern part, what do think about Orchid Bay near Corozal.? I see you are in Corozal and just wondered what the local feel is about this development. Any input? We did visit a couple ... Read More
Free Zone by canadianbcgirl
I would like to visit the free zone from Belize. Can someone answer a few questions for me? Would I have to pay the 37.50 exit fee? What stores for shopping are in the free zone? What other services and supplies are available there? Anything I ...
We recently visited the freezone when traveling from Cancun to Belize. Personally, I enjoyed exploring all the stores and did find a few good deals. We were returning to US after a couple weeks in Belize, so we weren't shopping for household ... Read More
New members of the Belize forum, introduce yourself here - 1st quarter of 2015 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 ...
Yes, we rented a car in Cancun last month. American Car Rental was the only one we could find that allows to take car into Mexico. We had no problems. We have flown into Cancun and taken bus to Chetumal/Corozal border, no problems either. We ... Read More
Cardiologist
Might want to check with Robert Hawkins in San Pedro. He's a recent expat, who had some medical problems and went to belize city for some heart procedures. Sounds like things went really well and he was pleased. you can checkout his blog at. ... Read More
New members of the Belize forum, introduce yourself here - 1st quarter of 2015 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 ...
Check out San Ignacio area. There seem to be lots of schools in the area so volunteer opportunities everywhere. Also, check out the children's home/orphanage between belmopan and San Ignacio for volunteering. We stopped there on our last visit ... Read More
Cost of living in Belize 聳 2015 by expat.com
Hi all, We invite you to talk about the cost of living in Belize in 2015, with an updated price listing. Don't forget to mention in which city of Belize you are living in. How much does it cost to live in Belize? > accommodation ...
We recently purchased on Ambergris Caye, living there part time, and renting our condo our when not there. As I'm sure you've read, things are much more expensive on the island, compared to the mainland. However, prices are comparable to ... Read More
Costs of moving from U.S. to Belize- Insight needed by TheBradleys
Hello. My husband and I are considering moving to Belize in the next year or so. I am reading everything I can about the country and moving there. We are too young to qualify for the QRP program and don't have the necessary [i]monthly[/i] income ...
We just flew from DFW into Cancun. rented a car and drove down to Belize. no problems at all. We rented the car from American Car Rental in Cancun. They were the only ones we could find that allowed taking the vehicle into Belize. Make certain ... Read More
Orchid Bay near Corozal?
Any info or thoughts on this development? Thanks! Read More
Is there an exit tax leaving Mexico going to Belize by GarryH
I am flying into Cancun then up to Belize for a month or so .Does anyone know if the exit tax leaving Mexico to Belize is legal--- some say just drive on through that it is a border conn. Thanks.
We have also made the trip from Cancun...stopped in Playa for a couple days....bus on to Chetumal for a couple days, then took the water taxi to Ambergris. We had no problems, everything was checked at the water taxi and was very easy. We fly ... Read More
Realtors by Shangri-laa
Hello everyone; Writing from Northern British Columbia, where at the moment it is -25 degees! Sun is shining and it is beautiful. Some time ago we decided to move somewhere else and have a completely new experience. So..... We will be moving to ...
From our experience, we briefly visited a few areas we thought we might be interested in.....san Ignacio, Corozal, caye caulker and ambergris caye. We wanted to check out the areas to narrow it down before getting a realtor involved. We felt once ... 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 ...
We bought at Ambergris Lake Villas just south of town in San Pedro. Love it! We currently have it in the rental pool. Lots of stuff for sale on the island in a wide range of prices. We used Sunrise Reality for our purchase and were very pleased ... 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 ...
We have a condo on Ambergris Caye. We have it in a rental pool and go to the island as much as possible, . We have great internet service at our condo. We use skype which has worked very well for us. My husband has an international phone through ... Read More
Long term Property Rental by Adrock1234
Hey all, Moving to Belize at the end of the month, and before anyone says 'read through the forums' I did already. I am looking for a house or apartment rental in a SAFE area. I read about Sothebey's and emailed them but the person ...
Check with Pedro's Inn on ambergris Caye for inexpensive stay while looking for rental. Read More
Everyday life in Belize by kwn
Thank you for the info.- I have heard that there is a lot of crime, the govt. bureacracry is everywhere and the locals do not like foreigners- have you experienced any of these issues? I welcome your honest input- thanks again, Kevin
Well said 2flyaway.......I too sayi goodbye to this blog! I'm enjoying the island of Ambergris Caye way too much to waste time with this. 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 ...
Great to hear! I have not heard of this orphanage before, but going to look into it . Would live to visit and see where we can help. Thanks for the story! Read More
Better in Belize Eco-Community
I had not heard of this community until reading your post. I was intrigued and found tons of info online. It looks very nice and has some great home designs both built and in progress. I'm interested in what additional info you find. We have ... Read More
Everyday life in Belize by kwn
Thank you for the info.- I have heard that there is a lot of crime, the govt. bureacracry is everywhere and the locals do not like foreigners- have you experienced any of these issues? I welcome your honest input- thanks again, Kevin
Well said ! After buying on Ambergris Caye, it did take awhile to adjust .....and we still are. However, we love the changes and have only met nice, welcoming people. We have not been harassed, robbed or intimidated in any way. No, it is not the ... Read More
housing by bobbagley
We live in Arizona, and have recently retired. Our goal, for the next couple of years is to leave AZ for the Summers. Esentially this would be July thru September. The dates are flexible. How can we determine the best place to be and the mode of ...
We made several trips down throughout the year, yes it was a little expensive, but gave us a a great firsthand view of each area in the rainy season.....high tourist season etc. Because we knew we wanted to be near the beach, we were able to ... Read More
housing by bobbagley
We live in Arizona, and have recently retired. Our goal, for the next couple of years is to leave AZ for the Summers. Esentially this would be July thru September. The dates are flexible. How can we determine the best place to be and the mode of ...
From our experience, I would highly suggest traveling to the areas before renting or financially committing to any location. We visited Caye Caulker, Belize City, Ambergris Caye and Corozal before choosing. Each area is vastly different in terms of ... Read More
Is Belize city that bad? by Mikebove
Hi Ty for the information from this blog.lm Mike.I'm looking to move to san Pedro or Belize city in October.lm retired and looking for a laid back lifestyle.I want to rent. Is Belize city that bad?I'm from NYC
Don't know much about Belize city, but Ambergris Caye may fit your needs. Small studio rentals can be found with prices depending on your preferences of beach front , north or south of town etc. We prefer south of town, easy accessible to ... 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 ...
If looking on Ambergris Caye definitely recommend Sunrise Reality. Becky Stoops was wonderful to work with. She made the process very easy for us. We love the island!! Read More
cost issues associated with setting up maintaining a vacation property by johnnybravo1979
hi my name is John, I took my family to Belize at the beginning of the year and really enjoyed it. I have considered buying property in Belize as a refuge from the long cold Alberta winters. I'm trying to find out all I can about the cost issues ...
We recently bought on Ambergris and love it, but have heard some great things about Placencia. Thinking about looking around for some investment property in that area. Any suggestions on good realtors to help with the search? What about places to ... Read More
cost issues associated with setting up maintaining a vacation property by johnnybravo1979
hi my name is John, I took my family to Belize at the beginning of the year and really enjoyed it. I have considered buying property in Belize as a refuge from the long cold Alberta winters. I'm trying to find out all I can about the cost issues ...
Are you looking on the mainland or islands? Many people buy condos on the island and place their property in the rental pools. Whenever you choose to stay there , your property is removed from the pool. When rented, it's typical for a 70/30 ... Read More
thoughts on moving to belize from the states with small chidren by Mandee24
My husband and I are thinking about moving our family to Belize...we have a 2 year old and a 5 year old. We are looking at settling down around placencia, corozal, caye, cayo district..???? I am a teacher in the US and would like to continue ...
I am interested in your business plan and info. Please send additional info. Thanks, Peppercarpenter@yahoo.com Read More
Looking to move to Belize - where to work,live,price for single guy
Jobs can be an issue, as you will have to file for a work permit. Housing for a single guy, even on the island which is more expensive than the mainland, can be found for 400 or so for studio apt. Lots of mission work on the island with several ... Read More
Everyday life in Belize by kwn
Thank you for the info.- I have heard that there is a lot of crime, the govt. bureacracry is everywhere and the locals do not like foreigners- have you experienced any of these issues? I welcome your honest input- thanks again, Kevin
very well stated 2flyaway! Thanks ! Read More
Everyday life in Belize by kwn
Thank you for the info.- I have heard that there is a lot of crime, the govt. bureacracry is everywhere and the locals do not like foreigners- have you experienced any of these issues? I welcome your honest input- thanks again, Kevin
Oh, so wrong again Dr. Al. We have several friends in the local community. I do know the San Mateo area. We are actually volunteering for projects in the the community, working withe schools and local humane society. As we all were telling Kevin, ... Read More
Everyday life in Belize by kwn
Thank you for the info.- I have heard that there is a lot of crime, the govt. bureacracry is everywhere and the locals do not like foreigners- have you experienced any of these issues? I welcome your honest input- thanks again, Kevin
Wow! Not sure who you are comparing us to, but for all the expats I've met on the island, you are way off base. We are mostly middle/upper middle class, who have decided we do enjoy the simpler lifestyle, the beautiful beaches and friendly ... Read More
Belize via Cancun by ADO bus
We typically fly from Dallas to Belize city! then water taxi to San Pedro. Flight are now running $7-800 round trip. I had talked to several people who have been flying into Cancun, so we tried it this week. We found a round trip for Dallas to ... Read More
Everyday life in Belize by kwn
Thank you for the info.- I have heard that there is a lot of crime, the govt. bureacracry is everywhere and the locals do not like foreigners- have you experienced any of these issues? I welcome your honest input- thanks again, Kevin
We definitely did not move here with "rose colored glasses". We researched for months, visited both the mainland, Caye Caulker and Ambergris Caye. We decided we preferred Ambergris, we then visited an additional three times before ... 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 ...
We are on Ambergris Caye and a couple great blogs about this area are ...Bound For Belize". Another is Taco Girl. Good Luck! We love the island! Read More
3 Main Concerns of Relocating to Belize by Wealthships
For those of you considering making a move to Belize, I'm just curious - what are your three biggest concerns about moving to Belize?
The owners at Vanilla Hills Lodge had some great info on how they got started in the area.... Moved from Germany I think. Purchased the property, cleared the land and started the lodge, still expanding and it's fabulous. Great place to check ... Read More
3 Main Concerns of Relocating to Belize by Wealthships
For those of you considering making a move to Belize, I'm just curious - what are your three biggest concerns about moving to Belize?
We've owned our condo on Ambergris Caye for a few months now. We came down this month for a couple weeks and took a few days to visit the San Ignacio area. What a great trip and experience. We found a great place just out of town, Vanilla ... Read More
Anyone here have an IBC? by languagetraveler
I wear a few hats, but one of them is that of operating an online business. Right now it's modest, but growing. I'm now moving (within the US) and will soon need to consider relocating/restructuring the corporate entity which handles the online ...
We worked through Atlantic Bank and it went very smoothly. We did extensive research and it's definitely better to go through the bank. They were very helpful, answered all our questions/concerns and guided us through the process. 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 ...
We recently purchased on Ambergris Caye. We used Sunrise Reality and were very pleased with the process. They went above and beyond in helping us search for what we wanted. They made the closing process so smooth. Highly recommend their office ... Read More
Looking for information about Belize by lorreann
I am new on here and am gaining so much wisdom and advice about Belize. My husband and I plan to retire in Belize in the next few years, but it will be a real change for us. To me a good change! I'm reading every book I can get my hands on and I'm ...
Hi lorreann, I'm reading your post from our balcony overlooking the crystal blue waters off Ambergris Caye. We visited a few times before deciding to purchase here. Found a beautiful condo and actually closed yesterday. I would suggest you ... Read More
Opening a Bank Account - Be Aware - Information by 2flyaway
Opening a Bank Account in Belize is not as simple as in North America or Europe. As a non-resident or citizen you need to apply to the central bank for permission to open a bank account. In this application you must: 1. Provide a utility bill to ...
Are there additional areas where we can read additional info on this: " US citizens having until Dec 2014" to file accounts. Thanks so much! 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 ...
This thread was suppose to be about projects in Belize.?? Or new members to the forum? This is not helpful to anyone! I agree Dr. Al needs to get a hobby and a life.....doesn't sound like he would choose Belize. Ok. We get it.!! I'm actually ... Read More
Greetings everyone by stegret
Hello fellow expats, I just wanted to introduce myself to everyone. If you haven't read my profile, I am retired military and can't wait to leave this country and become a Belizean. I am currently shopping for property, (preferably on Ambergris ...
We just purchased a condo on Ambergris Caye and can't wait to get down there. We looked in several areas before purchasing. We love the people and the lifestyle. The island has all the things we were looking for...enough markets, shops and ... Read More
Looking for information about Belize by lorreann
I am new on here and am gaining so much wisdom and advice about Belize. My husband and I plan to retire in Belize in the next few years, but it will be a real change for us. To me a good change! I'm reading every book I can get my hands on and I'm ...
We just purchased in Ambergris Caye, moving this summer. We are optimistic about the country, the lifestyle and our purchase. We visited several times before deciding to purchase and choosing the location. I see there are some negative posts ... Read More
Organic produce shipped to island?
I was reading on someone's blog about ordering produce directly from the farms on the mainland, having it shipped to Ambergris Caye. Does anyone have additional info, which farms do this, contact info etc. thanks! Read More
Would really appreciate any Advice by Glen toronto
Hi there, This is Glen from Toronto, would appreciate any advice from your forum regarding retiring to Beliz. This place i am interested in at this time is Ambergis key but would appreciate any advice on this or is ther another area more ...
Just purchased a condo on ambergris caye. We love the area, the people, the beach... Purchased just on the edge of town so we have access to restaurants, beach, shops, but far enough out where its peaceful too! Worked with sunrise reality. ... Read More
Moving to Belize, in search of simplicity by teamheisler
Hello! After much discussion about the ongoing degradation of quality of life here in the states, my wife and I have decided to come visit Belize in hopes of moving there ASAP. We have done about as much research as we can online without actually ...
Just purchased a condo in San Pedro. Worked with Becky at Sunrise reality. Not sure if they have any rentals to fit your needs, but would definitely trust their recommendations, sure they could point you in the right direction! We researched for ... Read More
Placencia Village by Datasavant
Greetings all. We are a midwest couple, in mid-fifties, going through midlife crisis. Our remedy...4 months in Placencia, Belize! We arrived in Placencia village on 12/8/13 and will be staying through the winter. If you have specific questions ...
We are also preparing for Belize. We visited caye caulker, corozal and ambergris caye last May. Our choice was ambergris caye. We loved the beaches, the small town with shops and bars, when we wanted or needed that. For us personally, Corozal was ... Read More
Bus to chetmul?
We will be flying from Dallas and have heard many people say it's much cheaper to fly into cancun, then bus to chetmul, then boat to San Pedro? Not sure about taking a bus from cancun to chetmul. Has anyone done that ? Read More
Coming back to Belize for extended stay..
We are actually here in San Pedro this week. Spent a couple days on caye caulker, then to corozal for a few days. Looking for long term rental or small condo. We are working with arealtor who is wonderful. He's showing us places and has lots of ... Read More
Interested in meeting people living in Belize by yakay
in 1985 I was in Belize and met some of the people living in Unitedville... between Belmopan and Cayo... most recently I am speaking with others about returning to Belize. I would like to begin reading about the country and the people and get your ...
Thanks so much for the info. I will definitely check with sea breeze. I have a teaching degree and a MaEd. I would like to do some volunteer work with the school systems; tutoring etc. Are the schools open to expats volunteering in this manner? Read More
Interested in meeting people living in Belize by yakay
in 1985 I was in Belize and met some of the people living in Unitedville... between Belmopan and Cayo... most recently I am speaking with others about returning to Belize. I would like to begin reading about the country and the people and get your ...
Thanks so much! We will be in town for a week. I think we have decided corozal will fit our needs. My husband will be starting a consulting business see will be looking for a rental for 6-12 months for him. I will spend the majority of my time ... Read More
Interested in meeting people living in Belize by yakay
in 1985 I was in Belize and met some of the people living in Unitedville... between Belmopan and Cayo... most recently I am speaking with others about returning to Belize. I would like to begin reading about the country and the people and get your ...
We are coming to corozal in a couple weeks. cathiekl.....it seems like you are really enjoying.it there. We will be looking for a rental...any suggestions. Someone had mentioned checking out the Hotel maya, that she may do a 6 months lease. Do ... Read More
Relocating to Belize by Wizebudda
Hi Everyone, I live in the UK and really want to start putting into place relocating to Belize. Any help and advice from you all would be appreciated. I have heard that living in Caya is best rather than Mainland. Also, when is the best time to ...
we will be looking for a rental in corozal. We will be in the area in a couple weeks to look around. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to find available options? We are open to either small house or condo, would like to be on the water, or ... Read More
Initial Visit-Request for Suggestions by InterestedInBelize
Hello All, We have been impressed by the number of forum regulars that are willing to spend their time to offer suggestions to 'newbies.' We have been researching living in Belize, Ecuador, Costa Rica, and the Philippines. We feel Belize may be ...
We are making our initial visit in July and will definitely check out the almond tree. Thanks so much for the info, as corozal seems to be the place that will meet our needs. Any suggestions on banking? Is there one that seems better for expats? Read More
Corozal area
We are considering moving to Belize in the next year or so. We are coming to corozal next month to look around as this area seems to be more of what we are looking for. After reading many of the blogs etc. my concerns are; Should we consider a ... Read More