kwinbelize
American expat in Belize
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American
Lives in Corozal
Registration: 19 October 2012
Property prices in Belize by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Finding affordable housing in Belize is number one priority for newcomers. Tell us more about the estate market in your district/city/region. What are the most desired places to live? What are the most affordable ones? What is ...
Without a doubt Corozal is the most affordable location for expats. Real Estate is price drive here. Unlike most ocean front areas in Belize, we do not have miles of sandy beaches. What we do have is a vibrant expat community and excellent access ... Read More
Automobiles in Belize?
Hello from Corozal.. Just one thought...were I in your shoes, I don't think I'd be as concerned with quantity as with quality. Having a clientele with adequate resources to pay for quality work seems to be a more desirable goal. We have lots of ... Read More
Moving to Belize by stevo66
I will be moving all of our stuff to Corozal from California in October and wonder if anyone knows of a company that they have used in the past? Got one quote and it was very high. Thank you.
Are you looking for an actual moving company? -or- are you will to use a freight forwarder? There are three freight forwarders that come directly into Corozal...if you are capable of packing it up safely and can get it to one of these...your rates ... Read More
Looking to Retire in Belize by donnac
Hello all, My name is Donna and my husband is John. We will be in Belize this July (2013) for a month while we check out the best area for us to retire which will be August 2014. Any and all help and suggestions would be greatly appreciated. We ...
Hello Donna: Excellent choice! I'm in Consejo Shores and have been for approaching 6yrs now. My husband has been here 13yrs and we have friends living in the community who have been here for as many as 30yrs to as little as 1 1/2yrs. You will ... Read More
Agreed when you are addressee. Unfortunately, the event I described was outbound, and the Post Office in Corozal had addressed the parcel since all parcels must be brought to Post Office unwrapped. The CZ I referred to was in the upper left corner, ... Read More
Erratic is a good word. I have mailed things home and they've arrived in 5days. Other times I have mailed a parcel and because someone misread the point of origin (CZ) the parcel went to the Czech Republic before finally being forwarded to ... Read More
personal belongings by mandankat
I want to bring a container of personal belongings without paying duty on them, what is the best approach to do that. Kathi
You can bring in personal belongings duty free if you qualify for the QRP program. There are age and income restrictions, so go to Belize Tourism Board website and see if you fit into that mold. Personally, I would shed whatever is unnecessary and ... Read More
Flooding of Belize River
Hello Flyaway...look up on the internet "Mayan Seaside" in Belize. It is a development by Mr. Art Higgins, check the contact info and either call or e-mail him. He owns substantial pieces of ground here in Belize some of it along rivers. He's an ... Read More
Good area to stay in belize
Hi There...are you looking a place to stay that you can essentially use as a launching pad? Most of the larger population centers have hotels that are reasonably priced. The country itself isn't much larger than Rhode Island, so possible to travel ... Read More
Dental Care by Cruisin Camper
So I have read about health care and private versus the public health care..... my question is about dental. Is dental care regularly available or is this something you would have to travel for?
Dear Cruisin: I suppose that may be somewhat dependent on where you land. Here in Corozal we have an excellent dentist and his fees are very modest. Read More
school for 15 year old gorl in grade 10. in northern Belize?
Hello Xcaret: Here in Belize - grade 10 is considered "college". There is only one school in the area (to the best of my knowledge) that has students in advanced grades. Many schools here have religious affiliations but none that go from K-12. ... Read More
Why Retirees Leave Family Behind to Relocate in Latin/South America by mperry1946
Here is a topic my wife and I are tolling with as we, as retirees, consider packing-up, selling our properties, etc. and heading south to retire in the warm climes with our two adopted grand daughters. We will be leaving behind our children (who ...
Hello Mperry: Most of us living here struggled with the same decision you are facing now. We're in Belize and one of the benefits of this place is the availability of relatively low-cost airfare out of Cancun. Often there are even direct flights. ... Read More
Coming for a short visit & looking to lease a home to move to
Dear Docpage: We live in Consejo shores which is just down the road "a piece" from Serenity Sands. There are a number of rentals available here. Look on the Consejo.bz website for listings. This is primarily an expat community that has grown by ... Read More
Buying a car in Belize or bring one in with me ? by xcaret
My friend who spent time in Belize told me a group of Menonite people had a factory in Belize and were assembling chinese car parts and selling the finished product, I dont find anything when googling it . He also mentioned the Menonite folks build ...
xcaret: I think perhaps your friend was a little off base. I've been here 5yrs and my husband 12yrs and neither of us is aware of any Mennonite car building plant (altho they do darn near everything else). There are Chinese and Korean vehicles ... Read More
prescription drug cost? by Cruisin Camper
Ok, I know that there are a million and one different drugs out there - but for example, can you readily get commonly used (here in the States) prescription medications for various ailments - antibiotics, cholesterol medications - think Lipitor, ...
Dear Cruisin'. You may (or may not) be able to get the names you mentioned. However there will probably be a Mexican/Canadian form of the same drug available under a different name and as long as the compound is the same you shouldn't have ... Read More
Considering Cuenca.....
We are currently living in Belize and have been for over 5yrs. Maybe we're just getting itchy feet again and feel it's time to move on. Have spent some serious time on line and would love to hear from those of you who have been there a year or ... Read More
HELP!!! moving to Belize..sooooo many questions by dre20061
Hello, I am a Canadian planning to move my wife and 4 kids and 2 dogs down to Belize just as soon as i can find a job down there as we are still very young and need to relocate for my wifes health. I need some help on whether or not Belize is good ...
Hello Dre: I saw your post re: Ambergris Caye and I will agree that it is a lovely place. Big consideration for your family will be easy access to goods and services. As with any island living costs are greater and everything you wish to do must ... Read More