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@exscape 2018

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Canadian expat in Belize

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Lives in Hopkins, Stann Creek

Speaks english and some spanish

Registration: 04 December 2017

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5 years ago
the mcconnells

Driving from Canada to Belize with 2 dogs towing an RV by the mcconnells

Hi everyone Thought that maybe some people will find this post interesting.. My husband and I with our 2 small dogs drove with our Van towing our 27 1/2' travel trailer from Kelowna, BC Canada to Hopkins, Belize in October, 2015. If bring ...

exscape 2018

Greetings ..stay away from the west coast , nice big highway but the cartels control most of the hotels and any other places tourists might stay or stop at..the police are there but 0n the take , they look for out of state plates , Canadian or ... Read More

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5 years ago
beverly1

Racist by beverly1

Was planning to retire in Belize, after reading many articles how racist the country is towards blacks, would hate to spend my hard earned money in such a country would rather stay in the US at least this is were i earned my money. Disgrace!!! ...

exscape 2018

Well you people got it wrong , there is no racists against black , if there is any racism its toward white people , i have been here 27 years , the locals figure whites got the money, mainly because of television and they will do or say any thing ... Read More

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5 years ago
cutiepie23

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. ...

exscape 2018

The European union financed the total project ...they them self's paid the contractors not the Belize government , they made a comment they did not want the money to be misplaced ..i.e. stolen. Read More

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5 years ago
cutiepie23

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. ...

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5 years ago
cutiepie23

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. ...

exscape 2018

do you want to buy or rent ?...The situation of housing in Hopkins changes very fast as there are many people wanting to move here " now".in 3 years it is going to be a totally different situation ,, best buy now, as improvements are made ... Read More

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5 years ago
ilivewhereyouvacation

long term rentals in Hopkins by ilivewhereyouvacation

Anyone have / know of modest, humble long term rentals in the Hopkins area? Local style....luxury and amenities are not needed. doesnt have to be on the beach or be furnished or anything. for indefinite rental (months, possibly years)

exscape 2018

did you ever get my emails ? Read More

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5 years ago
ilivewhereyouvacation

long term rentals in Hopkins by ilivewhereyouvacation

Anyone have / know of modest, humble long term rentals in the Hopkins area? Local style....luxury and amenities are not needed. doesnt have to be on the beach or be furnished or anything. for indefinite rental (months, possibly years)

exscape 2018 replied to a thread
5 years ago
cutiepie23

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. ...

exscape 2018 replied to a thread
6 years ago
Siestakey15

Houses on the beach by Siestakey15

Is it possible to buy a house on the beach in the Placencia area for $150-$200k?

exscape 2018 replied to a thread
6 years ago
jvr1330

Coastal Road Paving Progress by jvr1330

It would be great if someone currently living down in Belize can use this thread to periodically update us on road paving projects. When down last November - the Hopkins Rd paving was well underway - albeit very slowly. We just had our land ...

exscape 2018

i have been living in Belize 26 years , funding to pave the coastal hwy was given to the Belize government at least 10 times by various country's , it never seems to get done, they did put in a new cement bridge at the south end which is nice ... Read More

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6 years ago
BunnieMarie

Re: Breaking Belize News ( NOT Good News) by BunnieMarie

My husband and I were seriously thinking of moving to Belize until we read about all the corruption which involves politicians, police etc. When the very people that are there to protect us have fingers pointed at them as being corrupt and involved ...

exscape 2018

Manchurian candidates have been activated ... those who commit suicide after their atrocities are brain washed to do so.,mainly so they can not be questioned. Read More

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6 years ago
beveraly000

Thinking of retirement in Belize by beveraly000

My name is Sarah, I am considering retirement in Belize or Panama. My first choice is Belize. However one of my setback I was told in order to live in Belize as an expat it is mandatory that I deposit $24,000 in the Belizean bank every year. Can ...

exscape 2018

Hello ...i been here 27 years ,retired here in 1990 under a program called investment Belize , now debunked, if you invest more than$25 k usd you instantly qualify for resident status, it was a big scam and lies, i got my residence after 2 years ... Read More

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6 years ago
Priscilla

Finding your bearings in Belize by Priscilla

Hello, While technology has definitely helped us navigate ourselves more easily in most countries, it's not the case everywhere. How do you get to your destinations and navigate yourself in Belize? Do you use gps systems such as google/apple ...

exscape 2018

get a good Belize map , Angela's press use to have them . Read More

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6 years ago
terrific

Permenant residents goods. by terrific

Hi all for the past few years while working through the time rules for Residency My son has had several boxes of his personal belongings stored ( in My garage) in the US. Always on the understanding that after residency personal belongings over one ...

exscape 2018

i went through this in the 90s when i moved to Belize, depending on what your bringing down, there is a list of items you cant bring in.... number one nothing new,... the next thing to do if you are bringing vehicles and such you have to write ... Read More

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6 years ago
lesliewood

CPP AND OAS by lesliewood

When we reroute to Belize and buy a home there are we eligible to receive CPP and OAS from Canada

exscape 2018

yes, you can collect both but no supplement. Read More