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Registration: 19 August 2014

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mzcalifornia replied to a thread
9 years ago
ronnraymore

Interested in retiring in Corozal and have a few questions by ronnraymore

I am interested in retiring in Corozal and have a few questions. Would you mind sharing your wisdom. I take it we "Nortes" live in a enclave style community. Basic housekeeping questions: Water safe to drink, bath, cook, clean with? ...

mzcalifornia

I feel safe in Corozal. I take reasonable precautions. I know one woman who brought a prius to Belize. It was a mistake and she shipped it back to the USA. The vehicle that works the best here is a 4 cylinder SUV. The streets often ... Read More

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9 years ago
tonyest01

Road and rainy season by tonyest01

Hi. My name is Tony my wife'.s name is Renate. we are from Canada just west of Cochrane, Alberta. We are coming down to Belize in Jan for 3 months. sort of targeting the northern area like corozal. Having a bit of a problem finding a 2 ...

mzcalifornia

Suggest that you check out the Consejo area for a short term rental. I have a friend there who has a few condos he will rent short term. The places are very nice. they are expensive by local standards. Many Canadians live in this area. Read More

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9 years ago
tonyest01

Road and rainy season by tonyest01

Hi. My name is Tony my wife'.s name is Renate. we are from Canada just west of Cochrane, Alberta. We are coming down to Belize in Jan for 3 months. sort of targeting the northern area like corozal. Having a bit of a problem finding a 2 ...

mzcalifornia

If you rent for 6 mos, you are considered long term and there are people who specialize in long term rentals for tourists. You are unlikely to be able to get anything you like at a reasonable price via the internet or Facebook. Do come and stay ... Read More

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9 years ago
larabeelady

Belize - can we bring $5,000 USD each without declaring? by larabeelady

Can my husband and I bring $5,000.00 USD each to Belize without having to declare when we land in Belize?

mzcalifornia

Keep in mind that if you bring US dollars to Belize and buy property with US dollars, when you want to sell, you will not be allowed to take the money out of the country. Most sales are in US dollars. Most north American buyers are unaware of ... Read More

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9 years ago
Dorarichie

What area should consider ? by Dorarichie

Hi . My husband and I will be traveling to Belize in October for a month. Looking to move. What area should consider ?

mzcalifornia

come for a visit. see if it fits for you. Your personal experience and desires will determine if you like more than you dislike here. Read More

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9 years ago
Maximilien

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… what are the characteristics of the driving style ...

mzcalifornia

there is a high incidence of drunk driving, especially after dark. Most of the expats I know in Corozal, avoid driving after dark and definitely stay off the highway. Read More

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9 years ago
DubRiley

What a lovely way of saying what you think about me by DubRiley

I'm an older new husband. My young wife from Malaysia (we will get married in Belize I hope) will be having a baby in September. We're thinking of having him in Belize as I'll be working there. We'll be in Ambergris Caye so I see we ...

mzcalifornia

Cathie tells the truth... we have at least one excellent midwife in Corozal who travels around the world delivering babies. She is well experienced and a wonderful woman. Best luck to you and your new wife and soon to be child. Ambergris is the ... Read More

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9 years ago
ronnraymore

How to do it? by ronnraymore

Anyone advise me on the paperwork I need to deal with in extracting myself from the US and getting retired residency citizenship in Belize? I have no interest in Ambergris Cay what other gulf-side town offers the best options for safety, security, ...

mzcalifornia

the drug cartels in Quintana Roo are considered as a Robin Hood type of organization.. law and order (other than the drug trade) is maintained so as to not draw the attention of local law enforcement. They put many dollars into the local ... Read More

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9 years ago
ronnraymore

How to do it? by ronnraymore

Anyone advise me on the paperwork I need to deal with in extracting myself from the US and getting retired residency citizenship in Belize? I have no interest in Ambergris Cay what other gulf-side town offers the best options for safety, security, ...

mzcalifornia

Please re read what I said. never said USA was a police state. Said Belize as an undeveloped country was similar to a USA urban slum. which is true. now since you expect all of us to do all your reasearch for you and then you want to argue with ... Read More

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9 years ago
ronnraymore

How to do it? by ronnraymore

Anyone advise me on the paperwork I need to deal with in extracting myself from the US and getting retired residency citizenship in Belize? I have no interest in Ambergris Cay what other gulf-side town offers the best options for safety, security, ...

mzcalifornia

Quintana Roo is well managed by the drug cartels. safe from kidnapping etc. for the average expat. goods and services are readily available. If you are desperate to get out of the USA, Uruguay or Ecuador may be a good idea for you. If you are ... Read More

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9 years ago
musikmaker

Is oil drilling off coast of Belize coming soon? by musikmaker

Hi. Last week I crossed Belize off my list, after reading an article on an Expat.com.I read that there is a man in (from) London who has the marvelous goal of progressing Belize to the situation where the majority of its power is from sustainable ...

mzcalifornia

you would have to be here to understand the politics in this country. This will be a political decision. The population of Belizeans and ex-pats largely opposes off-shore drilling. Read More

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9 years ago
Priscilla

Belizian cuisine by Priscilla

Hi, When living abroad, tasting the local cuisine is part of discovering the country. What is your favorite food in Belize? What is the local speciality? Share with us the local tastes of Belize and why not your best recipe. Thank ...

mzcalifornia

Belizean cuisine is an oxymoron. Belizean food is rice and beans or beans and rice, with stewed chicken, pork or beef included. The lobster and conch are interesting when in season. Shrimp are farmed within the country so those are available ... Read More

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9 years ago
Christine

Safety in Belize by Christine

Hi, We would like to talk about a sensitive but important topic: do you feel safe in Belize? How would you define the level of safety in the country? Can you walk safely during the day and at night without any fear? Do you think there ...

mzcalifornia

I think it is important to define if one is concerned with crimes against property or crimes against persons. I live on the mainland in Corozal, where there is significant poverty. Poverty tends to lead to crimes against property, petty theft, ... Read More

mzcalifornia replied to a thread
9 years ago
kellyjean7988

Relocating in 12 months: nursing jobs? by kellyjean7988

I am a 30 year old Registered Nurse. My family and I (husband, 5 year old girl, 6 year old boy) are planning to move to Belize in about a year. As soon as possible, we'd like to become citizens. We plan on driving down in a truck with enough money ...

mzcalifornia

you would be lucky to get $5 Bz an hour. IF you had a work permit that will cost over $2000 a year. Read More

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9 years ago
Mikend

Converting.... by Mikend

I have read several notes from people in or going to Belize. Why do people think they can go to another country and "convert" the locals. This missionary work did not do much good for the native folks in North America - Australia and ...

mzcalifornia

the missionarys are treated politely by Belizeans. I believe the basic premise of bringing religeon here is arrogant. Read More