Kathryn Hubbard
@kate21677
American looking for information about Belize
Forum posts
19
About me
American
Lives in Woolford
Speaks English
Registration: 14 February 2012
Driving in Belize by Maximilien
Hi, What do you think of the way people drive in Belize? How different is it from your home country? Respecting the road safety rules, driving etiquette such as general courtesy, speed excess聟 what are the characteristics of the driving style ...
We have driven in Belize with no issues...there are pot holes so I would not recommend a fancy low slung sports car!! And those darn unmarked speed bumps will wake you up!! There just isn't enough traffic to really cause any problems...although ... Read More
Property in Hopkins by cutiepie23
We are looking for a lot in Hopkins close to the ocean. It can be vacant or have an existing structure on it. We are going to be snow birds within the next 3 years or less. If anyone has any information we would love to hear from you. ...
I just thought I'd mention Sanctuary Belize - it's being developed as we speak. My husband and I are going down for a weekend in May to look things over. Frankly, I think it may be a little too rich for our blood, but we're gonna see what's going ... Read More
Jaco or Quepos by dhasti01
Can anyone tell me about these two town's? The ups and down of each. We are in our mid 50's so does not have to be "party town". Looking to rent long term close or on beach!
Funny...we have also visited Belize and the Dominican Republic and now CR. It seems we are following you...LOL I'll be sure to let you know what we think...kathryn Read More
Jaco or Quepos by dhasti01
Can anyone tell me about these two town's? The ups and down of each. We are in our mid 50's so does not have to be "party town". Looking to rent long term close or on beach!
Thanks for the info...good luck on the future home! We're still trying to decide on a country - I envy you for being so far in your future plans...best wishes!! kate Read More
Jaco or Quepos by dhasti01
Can anyone tell me about these two town's? The ups and down of each. We are in our mid 50's so does not have to be "party town". Looking to rent long term close or on beach!
We are heading to CR in a couple weeks and have the same question...which town? Did you visit both and which would you recommend. BTW, sorry no one answered your question...it's a little frustrating sometimes...8-) Read More
Mountain roads
Thanks for you post. My niece tells me if we plan carefully, I will be fine...she spent several months in CR. We are getting really excited to visit!!! kate Read More
Mountain roads
I have a real issue with heights and have been known to nearly have a melt down on some roads in the tropics. We have not been to Costa Rica but I have some concern that this could be an issue. We are trying to decide about which coast, etc. Any ... Read More
Where shall we go?
That's nice to know...it's sounding better and better...8) Read More
Where shall we go?
Thanks...that's a huge help and we'll be sure to let you know if we find an interesting area. DR had not been on our list as we thought it wasn't particularly affordable...I hope we're wrong!! Read More
Where shall we go?
We are visiting DR in a couple weeks but don't have a plan - typical for us!! Actually, I do like to have an idea where we should go and nice places to stay, so.... We really want to visit the areas near water...could be ocean or river, etc. Our ... Read More
Practical travel ?
We are hoping to make our first trip to CR with the idea of looking for small towns that might be worth a longer visit...we're thinking of moving out of the US - or, at least spending a large part of the year elsewhere! We'd love to be near the ... Read More
How to get around
Thanks folks...can't wait to check it all out!!! kathryn Read More
Flying from BC to Placencia
Sharon, I just saw your note about car rentals...I posted that we're coming down in a couple weeks for a first look toward moving and wondered about driving from Belize City to Placencia and then back to Corozal...is that something we can easily do? ... Read More
How to get around
We are visiting in a few weeks to see Belize and decide if it might be for us...if we have Corozal and Placencia both on our list and would love to pop over to Amerigris Caye...can we drive from one end to the other? Obviously we realize we can't ... Read More
Belize, Ecuador, or Panama聴Questions about Belize by Nancyc
We are looking for REAL information about the possibility of retiring in Belize. We now live in the USA just outside a town of 25,000 people, counting part of the university population. Very livable, quiet, and nice, and surrounded by mountains. We ...
Hi Nancy, Just wanted to let you know we are in the same position you are...do you suscribe to International Living? I am hoping this site will be more one on one help! We're hoping to check out Belize in a couple months and also Salinas, Ecuador. ... Read More