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Lives in Corozal

Registration: 10 December 2013

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bznorte replied to a thread
6 years ago
barthandsam

Corozal in November 2018 by barthandsam

We will be traveling from South Dakota to Corozal in early November of this year and are looking at Belize as a possible snow bird/retirement location. We like the easy going way of life in this area as well as the access to Chetumal Mexico for ...

bznorte

many expats do not live in a gated community, choosing instead to live independent of other expats. As to the departure fee...if you came to Belize under the QRP program it does not apply and if you have gained Residency status it does not apply. ... Read More

bznorte replied to a thread
7 years ago
Priscilla

Online shopping in Belize by Priscilla

Hello everyone, Shopping online can be far more convenient and offer greater choice than going into shops, be it grocery shopping or retail. Are there options for online shopping in Belize? Which sites or apps do you use most frequently and ...

bznorte

We use Marage Shipping in Corozal...but we ship to Reynolds Shipping in Los Angeles. Our packages go from Los Angeles via container to Houston, then shipped to Belize and Marage handles all the Customs details. We receive our packages in Corozal ... Read More

bznorte replied to a thread
7 years ago
Priscilla

Online shopping in Belize by Priscilla

Hello everyone, Shopping online can be far more convenient and offer greater choice than going into shops, be it grocery shopping or retail. Are there options for online shopping in Belize? Which sites or apps do you use most frequently and ...

bznorte

No modern conveniences? perhaps that is a good thing. I appreciate the open air market for fruits and vegetables...they are fresh ! not stored and shipped in like other countries. Yes, for meats one goes to the butcher shops...if you live here ... Read More

bznorte replied to a thread
7 years ago
Tkay47

Nice apartments or hotels to rent under $100/night in corazal by Tkay47

Looking to explore Belize before I retire there.

bznorte

is that $100 USD per night or $100 BZ per night? Read More

bznorte replied to a thread
7 years ago
Putwriter

Car rental in Chetumal by Putwriter

Just saw a drastic difference in car rental rates in Chetumal, México vs Belize City. Serious savings I am arriving in Belize City around noon. I saw that there is a bus that goes from Belize City to Chetumal. Not sure of the schedule yet. ...

bznorte

Just be sure to ask your MX rental company if they allow their vehicles to cross into Belize. Some do, some not. Read More

bznorte replied to a thread
7 years ago
Suncrave

Consejo Shores vs. Corozal Town - Which one is better to own? by Suncrave

Hi, I would like your opinion, please. Regardless of the price or size, if there are two lots that are in the same category (oceanfront or non-oceanfront): one is in-town of Corozal and one is CS being 6 miles away from Corozal Town. Which one you ...

bznorte

not in my opinion...predominantly expat communities ( ie Consejo Shores, Mayan Seaside, Consejo Landings) may be targeted more because expats are "believed" to be rich and mostly by Belize standards they are. IMHO I would stay away from ... Read More

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7 years ago
karenjoe

Recent news,bad PR by karenjoe

"An American man and his Canadian girlfriend who went missing in Belize were found dead this afternoon, local police confirmed to ABC News". "Drew DeVoursney, 36, and his girlfriend Francesca Matus, 52, were reported missing by their ...

bznorte

So Starling.5...you no longer reside in Belize? Read More

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7 years ago
laracuc

American-Canadian Couple Reportedly Found Strangled by laracuc

Does anyone know what happened? http://people.com/crime/missing-american-canadian-couple-dead-in-belize/

bznorte

While this incident is truly sad and unfortunate it also has to be said that in a country of 350,000 ALL bad things that happen is news...not like the US or Canada where one would only get a portion of the bad things that happen. Apparently she has ... Read More

bznorte replied to a thread
8 years ago
CAtoBZ

Corozal Contact by CAtoBZ

After our two month sojourn through Mexico we're in Chetumal, planning on crossing into Corozal later this week and wondering if someone might be kind enough to show us around a bit. We'll be parking our RV at Caribbean Village for a few ...

bznorte

Glad to hear that you are nearly to Corozal. The Menzies are great people and are a fountain of information !! Enjoy !! How many dogs and what breed? just curious.....perhaps I shall stop by... Read More

bznorte replied to a thread
8 years ago
Evaluxurious

Old To Belize. by Evaluxurious

:one :heart: Hi everyone am not new at all, just decided to join out of boredom and to place a few ads and also see if I get some foreign friends . Im a legal permanent resident of Belize living here 15 yrs. The country is a very quiet one, ...

bznorte

There are a few things about "up north" that I miss...but Walmart etc are certainly NOT among them. I miss a good fabric store in the North end of the country..Mikado in BC is a long drive for fabric...but Chetumal has really nice fabric ... Read More

bznorte replied to a thread
8 years ago
Evaluxurious

Old To Belize. by Evaluxurious

:one :heart: Hi everyone am not new at all, just decided to join out of boredom and to place a few ads and also see if I get some foreign friends . Im a legal permanent resident of Belize living here 15 yrs. The country is a very quiet one, ...

bznorte

I disagree with you somewhat....while I agree that more jobs are needed...I disagree that the country needs Walmart, KFC or anything else from the US....Belize is beautiful the way it is...please don't try to commercialize it to where it is no ... Read More

bznorte replied to a thread
8 years ago
smuselton

Internet Options in Corozal by smuselton

My wife and i are considering moving to Corozal, but it is entirely dependent on my ability to work from home via the internet. I have seen some options out there but was wondering if anyone could give us some "on the ground" opinions. I ...

bznorte

we do a pre-paid program. 7 GB is $80 BZD ( $40 USD) and they add on so we get 7.7GB and it is good for 45 days or until you want to add more. We have both Smart and Digicel (BTL) cell phones and our reception with Smart is much better than with ... Read More

bznorte replied to a thread
8 years ago
Tx Hurricane

Just Plain Tired by Tx Hurricane

My wife and I are looking to relocate to Belize the Jan. of 2018. We will be traveling to Belize for a 30 day exploratory trip in Feb of 2017. We will be looking at the seaside locations as well as inland locations. We are in our late 60's and ...

bznorte

we have lived in the Corozal area for over a decade....things have improved so much since we first arrived it is amazing. We have a GP doctor in Corozal Town that is excellent; our vet is US trained, has been here for many years and is excellent; ... Read More

bznorte replied to a thread
8 years ago
smuselton

Internet Options in Corozal by smuselton

My wife and i are considering moving to Corozal, but it is entirely dependent on my ability to work from home via the internet. I have seen some options out there but was wondering if anyone could give us some "on the ground" opinions. I ...

bznorte

just did a speed test....21.14 Mbps down and 9.65 up...hope this helps Read More

bznorte replied to a thread
8 years ago
smuselton

Internet Options in Corozal by smuselton

My wife and i are considering moving to Corozal, but it is entirely dependent on my ability to work from home via the internet. I have seen some options out there but was wondering if anyone could give us some "on the ground" opinions. I ...

bznorte

we use Smart Telephone Company Mi-Fi internet service. 4G....works well for us. Not sure about upload/download speeds but it is worth looking into. Read More