@Lazyhazel
American looking for information about Belize
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About me
American
Lives in Sarteneja, Corozal
Speaks English, tiny, and I do mean tiny, bit of German and French.
Registration: 25 June 2019
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Advice on real estate in Belize by Rickblanchard
hello , i plan to live in Belize in 4 years, upon retirement i have been researching heavily and been there once, in February going back in 2 weeks for a second visit stayed in Ambergris in Feb and will be in Hopkins this time ...
@Rickblanchard We own land, two lots, right on the Corozal Bay in Waree Bight, close to Sarteneja. Boat access only. Due to my worsening arthritis, we've decided to sell it. I do know there are people who specifically come to this area to fly fish. ... Read More
New members of the Belize forum, introduce yourselves here - 2023 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Belize forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
@Cee Buyer Both have an International Academy so a Google or Bing search should yield some results if you use those words. (Example: International Academy San Pedro Belize or International Academy Placencia Belize) Read More
The importance of local language in Belize by Cheryl
Hey everyone, As an expat, language questions often arise due to the need to communicate effectively in a new country. We’re curious to read your experiences with learning and using the local language in Belize. Here are some questions to get ...
I did not have an issue with language until I went to Sarteneja, where Spanish is the primary language. A few of the locals did not speak English, but we managed to understand each other. The younger locals all know English. Read More
Moving into VILLA October 2023 by sandrajewellbelize1945
Greetings All,After over 10 years of traveling to and staying in Belize, this year I found my perfect long term Villa in Corozal.Sooo excited!! Moving in October.
@sandrajewellbelize1945 Congratulations! I'm very happy for you. We own land on the bay, but closer to Sarteneja. Hoping to build in about four years, then retire to our little place in the sun. I'm envious and wish you joy. Will you eventually be ... Read More
New home to deliver in Hattievlle village by Leon Howard
Do someone needs to pay all the money up front or can do a payment plan
@Leon Howard Most home builders in Belize require 50% up front to begin building a home that will be delivered to your property. Final payment must be completed before the house is delivered. On Ambergris Caye, you'll find homes you can make ... Read More
Maybe Belize is not for me by moxie847
I have visited Belize 3 times this year. I love the people, the climate, the way of life in Belize. I am 55 years old and trying to make a plan for my next chapter. I have many business ideas that I think could work in Belize. I have experience ...
She does have a legitimate concern. Yes, it's the tropics and mosquitoes are a part of life in Belize, but it doesn't hurt to ask if some areas are better/worse than others. Read More
Maybe Belize is not for me by moxie847
I have visited Belize 3 times this year. I love the people, the climate, the way of life in Belize. I am 55 years old and trying to make a plan for my next chapter. I have many business ideas that I think could work in Belize. I have experience ...
I have heard that the Cayo area has the least amount of mosquitoes. I will add that Sarteneja only had mosquitos come out in the early morning and in the evening. I've also heard and experienced for myself that the closer you are to the ocean ... Read More
New members of the Belize forum, introduce yourselves here - 2022 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Belize forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Caye Caulker is the main reason we fell in love with Belize. But, by the time we were ready to buy Caye Caulker was too expensive by then. We rode around the island with our realtor, but the only thing left in our price range was a lot behind ... Read More
New members of the Belize forum, introduce yourselves here - 2022 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Belize forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
You might want to check out Sarteneja. It is a very small fishing village in the Corozal area. There's not much there now, but the road from Corozal is being improved and hopefully completed in five or so years, which will bring more people and ... Read More
Maybe Belize is not for me by moxie847
I have visited Belize 3 times this year. I love the people, the climate, the way of life in Belize. I am 55 years old and trying to make a plan for my next chapter. I have many business ideas that I think could work in Belize. I have experience ...
There really is no place in Belize to completely get away from mosquitoes. Corozal area has fewer, especially in the dry season. The islands are better as long as no standing water is around, but one trip to Caye Caulker was a mosquito apocalypse. ... Read More
Bang for the Buck by Fracree
Hello, Frank and Cristiana here and wanting to know where to stay for a couple of weeks to check out Belize as a future home. A decent and centralized Air B & B would be great just for a couple of weeks while looking around. We have a 2-5 year ...
First, I suggest watching videos on YouTube. There's a lot of information that can be gathered there on both pros and cons of living in Belize. I have property near Sarteneja on the Corozal Bay and paid a very low price for ocean front property, ... Read More
How Can I Bring Substantial Amount of Cash Into Belize? by jchrisc
Hello everyone. This is a problem I've spent a lot of time researching to no avail. I never would've believed that Belize wouldn't want my yankee dollars as long as it was obvious I wasn't doing anything illegal. I have had a ...
We wired a lot of money to the person we bought land from. It was tricky, but successful. The main reason Belize makes it difficult to wire large sums of money is that Belize is trying to discourage money-laundering. When our seller filed the ... Read More
So many questions about Belize by Carollee
So many questions: (not in any order) Can I bring my car into Belize? Do I have to keep my US passport valid after I move? Can I bring pets into Belize? Where can I rent a small house near the beach? Where is the best small town to live in ...
Excellent advice. :one Read More
Life as a female expat in Belize by Priscilla
Hello, While moving to a new country and discovering new cultures is definitely an exciting adventure, everybody experiences it differently. It can be particularly different for women, in both positive and negative ways. What are some positive ...
Hi. Not single, but in my mid-50s. My husband and I discovered Belize four years ago and have been back three times. We bought land near Sarteneja last year and hope to retire, move to Belize and build a home there in the next five years. I have ... Read More
First venture to Belize by DaveBZE
Hi everyone, I’m in Vancouver, BC, Canada. I’m looking to visit Belize based on everything I’ve learned, particularly the laid back atmosphere, the beauty of the country, and english being the primary language. I’m ...
No, never heard of it. Bought from a private owner. He's got more land and will take offers. He can be extremely tenacious and we found we had to be firm, but it's a gorgeous property right on the water. It's roughly 5 miles, as the crow ... Read More