CAtoBZ
American looking for information about Belize
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Registration: 07 August 2014
unsprayed organic/bio food by klind65
Hello Belize expats I am becoming interested in Belize. Presently in Ecuador, I would like to know about the situation with fresh food in Belize. I am concerned only with FRUIT and a few vegetables . 1-I realize probably that , unlike in USA, ...
The Kwatamani Tribe grows fantastic, organic greens (no fruit) and deliver every week. https://www.facebook.com/kwatamani Read More
Driving to Belize through Mexico Suggestions? Advise? by bylsma carol
Hello Folks, Has anyone done this and would you have recommendations. I am an older single woman with two dogs. I'd drive there so I have a car and can transport some household items. The plan is a permanent move. Thanks, Carol B Dolores, ...
We chose to drive to Belize for the same reason in late 2016 - 4 dogs and no way we were going to put them on a plane. We've heard of many people who make the drive in a few days or a week which seems crazy to me. Since we were making a ... Read More
Land Purchase by Haleef Hasan
My name is Haleef Hasan I am a retired Electrician come from USA 40 years experience in electrical. I am looking to buy 2.5 acres of land in a quiet secured area to build a house on it and to have a graden.
Hello Haleef. Are you looking for something in a town or village, or do you want to be out in the bush? Read More
Medical Evacuation Insurance / Health Insurance by GuestPoster8975
Anyone have particularly good experience or bad with a company providing this coverage? I've read it's recommended to have it. I'd need to go to Houston which is the closest VA hospital. As for health insurance I figure if it's ...
The only problem with AirMed is that you have to reside in the U.S. Are there any of these companies that will provide emergency evacuation if you live in Belize? Read More
RVs in Belize
Lots of folks overland in Belize. Check out ioverlander.com Read More
Beverage Prices
I was just told by one of the owners at Helen's Market that the price of liquor is going up by 40% and beer and soda, as well. Anyone know what's going up, when and by how much, please? Thanks! Read More
Driving to Belize through Mexico from Los Angeles by monicasun
Hi all, I am planning a trip to visit friends in Belize, either this fall or next spring. I am in Los Angeles and would like to drive there with my dog, but I keep getting told as a single woman (not that it matters but I'm a 32 year old ...
Our good friends from Australia who we met just north of Mexico City bought a book about traveling through Central and South America called, "Don't Go There, You'll Die." Tongue in cheek, but that's pretty much what you'll ... Read More
Owning a Business
Since we are several years away from retirement, we will need to earn a bit of money to stay in Belize. Should we decide to stay (we've been here 4 months so far and are quite comfortable) we will likely buy an acre or two of land, build a ... Read More
RV living in Belize by delaware2belize
Hello People, Does anyone live in a RV in Belize? If so do you live in a park? or your own land? How did you get the RV to Belize and how much did it cost crossing into Mexico? Thanks for your time D2B
Our RV is older - 1985 - so that helped keep the costs down. Mexico entry was only about $60 US and we got a 10-year permit. Belize doesn't charge to visit with the RV, but the duties will kill you. Duty on the RV was around 70% of the value. We ... Read More
RV living in Belize by delaware2belize
Hello People, Does anyone live in a RV in Belize? If so do you live in a park? or your own land? How did you get the RV to Belize and how much did it cost crossing into Mexico? Thanks for your time D2B
The only RV park we found was the one previously mentioned between San Ignacio and Succotz. It is currently closed, but someone just bought it and might be preparing to reopen it. However, I don't believe they have waste water hookups. We drove ... Read More
Driving to Belize by BCLawrence
We are considering driving to Stann Creek this summer from British Columbia. We are looking for the best routes through the US and Mexico. We might pull our tent trailer or we might hotel it.
We drove through Mexico from California in our 26-foot RV and had a great time (other than the awful roads). The RV parks were inexpensive and we parked in hotel parking lots when we couldn't find a park. Mexico is super inexpensive and the ... Read More
Warning About Driving Through Mexico City/State!!!
My intention in posting the warning was to save someone from getting pulled over while driving through Mexico City/State, not to incite cries of corruption. While I'm confident there is plenty of corruption in Mexico, the VAST majority of the ... Read More
Warning About Driving Through Mexico City/State!!!
In everything we read online and all the communications we had with everyone regarding driving to Belize no one mentioned the driving restrictions in Mexico City and Mexico State. There are days you cannot legally drive in Mexico City and Mexico ... Read More
T-Mobile or Other by CAtoBZ
Hello All! Just trying to figure out our best phone option for our move next month. We'll be traveling through Mexico for at least 3 weeks, then into Belize for an extended period of time (hopefully, permanently). T-Mobile tells us we can use ...
Thanks WTO! We will explore this option after arriving in Belize. We are in Puebla and at our leisurely pace, should be there in 2-3 weeks. Read More
We're On Our Way
Hello All, We're on our way to Belize from California. We're in no hurry and will likely be a month+ on the road. We're total rookies in an old RV, towing an old pickup with 4 old dogs. If you'd like to follow us, here it is: ... Read More
It's worth lugging a queen size memory foam mattress along with us?
We're trying to decide if it's worth lugging a queen size memory foam mattress along with us in the RV. We've read that good mattresses are hard to find, but we're not sure putting the monster mattress in the cab over bed is worth ... Read More
Packing by CAtoBZ
Hello All, We're packing everything up for the big drive down in the next week or two. My wife has been reading on one of the expat Facebook sites about using plastic containers for clothes, bedding, etc. to prevent them from molding. I was ...
Thanks Brigitte! I'd love to hear more about your drive since this is our maiden voyage. We'll be driving our old RV with 4 dogs from California. Planning to cross in Nogales, AZ. We'll RV park hop down the west coast to about ... Read More
Packing
Hello All, We're packing everything up for the big drive down in the next week or two. My wife has been reading on one of the expat Facebook sites about using plastic containers for clothes, bedding, etc. to prevent them from molding. I was ... Read More
Medevac Insurance
Perhaps, but being that I don't have first hand experience, I was hoping someone with experience might weigh in. I suspect some expats have emergency medevac insurance and some do not. I'd like to hear their rationale, please. Thanks. Read More
T-Mobile or Other by CAtoBZ
Hello All! Just trying to figure out our best phone option for our move next month. We'll be traveling through Mexico for at least 3 weeks, then into Belize for an extended period of time (hopefully, permanently). T-Mobile tells us we can use ...
Thanks everyone! Please, everyone, keep the input coming. I'm thinking I should just pick up a Magic Jack Go line for $40-$50 just to be safe. Read More
T-Mobile or Other by CAtoBZ
Hello All! Just trying to figure out our best phone option for our move next month. We'll be traveling through Mexico for at least 3 weeks, then into Belize for an extended period of time (hopefully, permanently). T-Mobile tells us we can use ...
Thanks Bill. That's helpful for personal calls, but we're going to be conducting business remotely, as well, so we'll need an inexpensive, efficient, regular phone service. We've told our clients they can use the same phone number to ... Read More
T-Mobile or Other
Hello All! Just trying to figure out our best phone option for our move next month. We'll be traveling through Mexico for at least 3 weeks, then into Belize for an extended period of time (hopefully, permanently). T-Mobile tells us we can use ... Read More
Medevac Insurance
We are preparing to drive from California, through Mexico, into Belize next month. We were considering international travel insurance, but then found out about medevac insurance. Do any of you in Belize keep a medevac policy? What are the pros and ... Read More
Ordering Products Online by CAtoBZ
I'm curious if most online companies (Amazon, etc.) will ship to Belize and how the process works. Will they ship directly to a home address in Belize or does an item need to go to a post office? Are duties charged? How long does it typically ...
Thanks to the three of you for the input. I'll check out all the options and see which one works best after we arrive. Read More
Ordering Products Online
I'm curious if most online companies (Amazon, etc.) will ship to Belize and how the process works. Will they ship directly to a home address in Belize or does an item need to go to a post office? Are duties charged? How long does it typically ... Read More
Adapting to the climate in Belize by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Adjusting to new climatic conditions is key in any expatriation process. Moving to Belize is no exception. What are the climate characteristics of Belize? How does the local weather impact your daily life, mood or ...
You mention escaping to the highlands. What are the highlands in Belize and how much cooler do they get? We are planning on roosting in the SI area, but I'd like to know what cooler options might be available. Thanks! Read More
Crime in Belize by suspend6
Hi All, I guess it is a common practice to sugar-coat all the material promoting the benefits of living in a certain place. But Google also revealed some ugly crime stories and statistics. What are the experiences of those who have made the move, ...
I'm terribly sorry about your experiences. Where in Belize did you live and where in Mexico are you living now? Read More
Water Filtration
We're not entirely sure yet. The plan is to live in the RV while we search for a house to rent in the San Ignacio area. Read More
Water Filtration
To avoid buying bottled water we want to install a water filtration system in our RV for our trip through Mexico and into Belize. We want to get something we can use in the RV and then remove and install in our eventual house in Belize. Suggestions ... Read More
Duties & Tariffs
I had the Belize Customs and Excise Department's list of vehicle duties bookmarked on my browser, but apparently, the list has been pulled. Does anyone have the list or know where I can find it? We'll have an RV and a 4 cylinder ... Read More
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 ...
We'll be driving through Mexico to Belize in our RV with our truck in tow and our 4 dogs next year. We plan on an extended vacation (6 months) with the hope of staying. The mcconnells said not to tell them we will be staying longer than a month, ... Read More
Making phone calls in Belize by Maximilien
Hi, When settling in Belize, one of the priorities is to be able to make phone calls. How to proceed to get a landline installed in Belize? What are the mobile operators? What is your average monthly budget? Thank you in advance for ...
Does anyone use a VOIP service like Magic Jack? Read More
RV Camping Near San Ignacio
Thank you, but that link doesn't have any information on campgrounds and their rates. Read More
RV Camping Near San Ignacio
We're planning an extended vacation to Cayo next year. We'll be RVing down with our 4 dogs. Can anyone tell us what our best options are for camping in the RV around S.I., Bullet Tree, Succotz, etc? We may need to camp for awhile while we ... Read More
Places to buy property for vacation and future retirement home ? by Jackiesees1
Hi, all! My husband and I are looking at places to buy property for vacation and future retirement home. The more I learn about Belize, the more I think we will really love it there. We are both nature and beach lovers and prefer a low-key, ...
I'm enjoying reading your posts, KJ. You sound quite hospitable, realistic and down-to-earth. We'll be heading to Belize for and "extended vacation" next year with the intention of getting a genuine feel for Belize and finding a ... Read More
Should I buy a car or bring a car by tanyaddennis
I plan to travel light when I come to Belize bringing only a few suitcases. However I wonder about transportation. Is it affordable to buy a car in Belize or should I have mine shipped from Houston TX?
I'm sure it will. Thanks again. Read More
Should I buy a car or bring a car by tanyaddennis
I plan to travel light when I come to Belize bringing only a few suitcases. However I wonder about transportation. Is it affordable to buy a car in Belize or should I have mine shipped from Houston TX?
Thanks Spiceman, I would appreciate it. Read More
Should I buy a car or bring a car by tanyaddennis
I plan to travel light when I come to Belize bringing only a few suitcases. However I wonder about transportation. Is it affordable to buy a car in Belize or should I have mine shipped from Houston TX?
Since all vehicles in Belize have had to be imported, I assume that one is paying the tariffs regardless of whether you bring your own car or buy one in Belize? We will be driving through Mexico and are in contact with a customs broker there to ... Read More
What to bring, what to sell, what to store by CAtoBZ
My wife and I are planning a 6-12 month vacation to the San Ignacio area to ensure our move is a good fit and to get a feel for where we'd like to buy/build. The pressing question right now is what to bring, what to get rid of and what to store ...
Thanks for the specific advice! The primary reason we're driving is because our dogs are old and large. We couldn't even begin to think about putting them in the cargo hold of a plane. Driving also provides us with the ability to bring along ... Read More
What to bring, what to sell, what to store by CAtoBZ
My wife and I are planning a 6-12 month vacation to the San Ignacio area to ensure our move is a good fit and to get a feel for where we'd like to buy/build. The pressing question right now is what to bring, what to get rid of and what to store ...
What about our our flat screen TV and my power tools (all are a few years old)? Also, any advice on driving through Mexico would be great. Mexico Mike suggests entering through Laredo, Texas, but I have a friend who is from Mexico who suggests ... Read More
What to bring, what to sell, what to store
My wife and I are planning a 6-12 month vacation to the San Ignacio area to ensure our move is a good fit and to get a feel for where we'd like to buy/build. The pressing question right now is what to bring, what to get rid of and what to store ... Read More
Costs of moving from U.S. to Belize- Insight needed by TheBradleys
Hello. My husband and I are considering moving to Belize in the next year or so. I am reading everything I can about the country and moving there. We are too young to qualify for the QRP program and don't have the necessary [i]monthly[/i] income ...
That's the plan. We'll stay in touch and let you know when you might expect a knock on your new door. Read More
Costs of moving from U.S. to Belize- Insight needed by TheBradleys
Hello. My husband and I are considering moving to Belize in the next year or so. I am reading everything I can about the country and moving there. We are too young to qualify for the QRP program and don't have the necessary [i]monthly[/i] income ...
How nice - our first invitation to visit a new friend on our journey! We live in Fresno. Did you drive down or fly down? How did you decide what to bring, what to leave and what to store for possible later transport? Thanks for the invite! Read More
Costs of moving from U.S. to Belize- Insight needed by TheBradleys
Hello. My husband and I are considering moving to Belize in the next year or so. I am reading everything I can about the country and moving there. We are too young to qualify for the QRP program and don't have the necessary [i]monthly[/i] income ...
Thanks for the heads up. Odd that they would restrict shipments during a single month. We're planning on leaving by March, however. Read More
Costs of moving from U.S. to Belize- Insight needed by TheBradleys
Hello. My husband and I are considering moving to Belize in the next year or so. I am reading everything I can about the country and moving there. We are too young to qualify for the QRP program and don't have the necessary [i]monthly[/i] income ...
My wife and I are planning to pack up our four dogs and head to Belize for an extended vacation (6 months-1 year-forever) early next year (2015). Our plan is to drive from California and would appreciate all input. I read that 4evrHawk did the drive ... Read More