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Additional thoughts, depending on how remote or rural you may or may not be. If you start building your own house without a permit and you are in an area with any population, a local builder may report your project to the CBA because he ... Read More

There may be two things happening, the law vs real life. By law a building permit is required for any structure. Structures larger than certain sq ft limits must be designed by an Architect, or Engineer, or both. In real life, in the rural ... Read More

A couple of comments. I am a builder in the U.S. and have just built my own house on the Placencia peninsula. First, there IS a building code, it is the same code as the U.S. and the Central Building Authority enforces it. They are great people ... Read More

If you are going to be there in non tourist season, contact Beachfront Suites, should be on a google search or on VRBO. They have great studio suites on the beach and will accept long term rentals in off season. The neighbors on Caribbean Way, ... Read More

I am not in Health Care, but have friends in the Placencia area who are. Specifically two Cardiologists. They have tried to volunteer with local groups and have been shut down by the government. Tried to get medical license just for volunteering ... Read More

The cruise line is building a port on Harvest Caye which is a small island off the coast of Independence. They have built shops and food service on the Caye so many if not most of the ship guests have no reason to ever come ashore. The facilities ... Read More

NY guy Welcome to Belize! Hope you love your trip. Come with an open mind, internet research is very misleading. When we first visited Belize in 2009 our internet research had us certain we would settle in Corozal. After visiting all areas of ... Read More

When will you be visiting?? I am building a house at the very north end of Placencia peninsula, near Riversdale. Many Canadian and US ex pats on the peninsula and nearby. Good doctor and dentist in the village or some plan a two day trip to ... Read More

The post by MartyP was good info. To open an account you will need Passport Utility Bill from a U.S. address with your name on it Letter of reference from at least one bank where you have had a banking ... Read More

Madeline Check this website. Wonderful people and a wonderful house. BeachfrontinBelize.com Best Regards Read More

Richintucson Belize is a very diverse country. You should spend some time in all of the regions before committing to a residence. Personal preference will be the key. Some love the mountains and jungles around San Ignacio. The agriculture and ... Read More

Bethb63 Welcome to Belize, a wonderful place to live. The U.S. green card has some pitfalls to be aware of. I know a man in Maya Beach who is originally Australian. Married to an American, he has a U.S. green card but they now live in Belize. ... Read More

If you are looking for expat community, including many single women, check out Maya Beach on the Placencia peninsula. Restaurants, groceries, social activities and a very strong community. Have dinner three nights at the Bistro to meet people and ... Read More

I see too many people come down with a week to devote and they are determined to buy and get building. They usually don't last and don't become long time residents. A week is not enough time to evaluate one specific area and certainly ... Read More

Several of the Cancun (maybe most?) allow cars to go into Belize. For families it has been cheaper, in the past, to get the cheap airfare into Cancun on multiple passengers, then rent a car to go see Belize. The road is not great, but passable. ... Read More