Caprice
@Jaanyvr
Canadian expat in Belize
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About me
Canadian
Lives in Corozal
Registration: 21 April 2009
Single Retiring to Belize- area of expat community and facilities? by msrmg7
Hello all, I'm a single black female from Katy, Texas wanting to retire to Belize. I've been reading the blogs and other sites and I haven't read any blogs referring to single women moving to Belize. I've been researching Corozal, ...
hey gal belize is a deverse country- limiting yourself to an expat com is not wise- here we must think out side the box Read More
Volunteering in Belize by Maximilien
Hi, While living abroad, some expats wish to get involved in the local community life. What organizations expats can turn to if they want to volunteer in Belize? How to join a charitable institution, what are the steps? Which causes ...
thee are rules for vol visa in belize- check before u come most are church based groups Read More
police report by super833
Has anyone turned in a police report with there app. for perment resident? if so what did it have in it/ how many years dose it go back, is there a form or ? Thanks Captain Dave
the police report must be obtained through the Belize Police Dept Read More
Just bought a lot in corozal by sunnybrook77
Hi, we have just bought a lot in Corozal and have two questions (for now! LOL) First, which bank in Corozal people recommend for transfering money into from Canada and paying bills in Belize. I've read some stuff online that some people have huge ...
welcome to corzal... we live here too and love it Read More
mennonite houses by donovaka
Anyone know about the house that the Mennonites build for people???! Any info most appreciated!
still here and loving it! house is wonderful.... no problems at all Read More
police report by super833
Has anyone turned in a police report with there app. for perment resident? if so what did it have in it/ how many years dose it go back, is there a form or ? Thanks Captain Dave
wejust appliedoours in Corozal.... so far it has been 6 weeks and t report i not back yet. They will tell u it taes apprx 4 weeks, that mean up to 8 weeks lol. if applying in Corozal, u need to have a copy of your pastport picture and copy of first ... Read More
Expat blog gatherings in Belize by Julien
Hi all! What about meeting the other Belize Expat.com members in real life? Organizing an Expat.com meet up would be an excellent way to know them! :) An Expat.com meet up can be a diner gathering, having coffee, a bring and share in a nice ...
small town vide, but with a wide varity of great people. Great placed to have a cold beer on the beach, art in The Park, great new culture center that trys for new things every month on the history of Corozal and their people. My 22 ac organic ... Read More
Expat blog gatherings in Belize by Julien
Hi all! What about meeting the other Belize Expat.com members in real life? Organizing an Expat.com meet up would be an excellent way to know them! :) An Expat.com meet up can be a diner gathering, having coffee, a bring and share in a nice ...
I am in Corozal, been here 14 month and loving it, if arriving here and want to meet up, drop the word. Read More
Freight Forwarding from western Canada by bmcraig
has anyone shipped personal goods from Alberta to Belize? How did it work out for you?
Try Astra International.. they are located in Vancouver however they provide services within Canada Tel: (604) 422-8001 Fax: (604) 422-8109 Email: info@astrainternational.com Toll Free: 1-800-799-3332 Read More
travelling to belize
that seem high for a monthly rental...i would try other places. Hopkins is a great area .. you should have to worry too much about crime, just be aware all the time, just like at home. Stay out of Belize city if you can! try Windschief Cabanas Read More
Freight Forwarding from western Canada by bmcraig
has anyone shipped personal goods from Alberta to Belize? How did it work out for you?
Try schenker- they have to offices in Alberta schenker.com Read More
travelling to belize
cost of living will really depend on where you decide to stay in Belize.. you dont need shots to come to Belize but with your current health issues.. best to check with your doctor before leaving. Bring all you meds with you.. alot here are ... Read More
Crossing to Belize from Mexico in an RV by evafla
First of all, the warmest THANK YOU to CaribeGal, for all the help and info , on the subject of entering Belize with dogs . Below is the link to the topic , in case someone reading now, also has a dog , and plans to visit Belize ...
you do not have to import your RV/car if you are in Belize for less than 30 days.. customs will attached the vehicle to your tourist visa. Read More
import duties-motorcycles by strangeluck65
help! i've hit an informational brick wall. i ride and collect antique/old motorcycles and scooters, to the point where i haven't owned a car in about 4yrs now. i have found the belize website that covers cars, vans, trucks. but nothing on ...
no it is not true here is the link to the customs duty for cars/trucks http://www.customs.gov.bz/rate_motor_vehicles.html Read More
Simple Plans for a Simpler Life by SimplePlans
Hello to all the Expats and Belizeans kind enough to take an interest in a little family of potential newbie expats. Well, the time and circumstances have aligned just so, and we'll be making our first foray into Belize in the next couple of ...
fyi.. dont worry about driving through mexico. we did it and we had no problems! most people dont! newer SUV are a problem in MX.. so getting the insurance maybe diff.. check with Sanborns- they are the best for MX insurance and advice. if you ... Read More
Simple Plans for a Simpler Life by SimplePlans
Hello to all the Expats and Belizeans kind enough to take an interest in a little family of potential newbie expats. Well, the time and circumstances have aligned just so, and we'll be making our first foray into Belize in the next couple of ...
wishing you well with your planned living in Corozal... we have been here for a year now and would never go back to Canada! we are in corozal dist in a small village 5 miles from Corozal town..we have an organic farm with a menno house on it.. we ... Read More
Where expats choose to live in Belize? by lanihansenramm
Where do most of the expats choose to live in Belize? We're coming for our first visit in Aug.2012. We've chosen to stay in San Pedro Amber.Caye. but also plan to be in Corozal. How does one know where to start? Our budget would be around $2,400 ...
there are some very good doctors in Belize... i alway suggest that you find a priv doctor if you need health care. If you are in Corozal you also have the option to go the chetumal MX, where the health care is very good. Read More
Where expats choose to live in Belize? by lanihansenramm
Where do most of the expats choose to live in Belize? We're coming for our first visit in Aug.2012. We've chosen to stay in San Pedro Amber.Caye. but also plan to be in Corozal. How does one know where to start? Our budget would be around $2,400 ...
Robby1949 all good suggesttions if u are a tourist .. and want to pay $30.00 for a pizza or $22.00 for a chicken burger. Corozal offers alot more for less.. just walk around the streets or head to the market for 3 taco for 1.00 bz or a number of ... Read More
Where expats choose to live in Belize? by lanihansenramm
Where do most of the expats choose to live in Belize? We're coming for our first visit in Aug.2012. We've chosen to stay in San Pedro Amber.Caye. but also plan to be in Corozal. How does one know where to start? Our budget would be around $2,400 ...
Corozal Dave i am with you on this one.. I too love Corozal and made it my home! Read More
Where expats choose to live in Belize? by lanihansenramm
Where do most of the expats choose to live in Belize? We're coming for our first visit in Aug.2012. We've chosen to stay in San Pedro Amber.Caye. but also plan to be in Corozal. How does one know where to start? Our budget would be around $2,400 ...
the cayes are expensive compared to the mainland.. your 2400 will not go as far as you think if you live on the cayes. house cost are double/triple on the cayes too. Read More
Looking to move to Corozal and would like to hear from expats in the a
good for you! we live in corozal and we love it! you will too. visit first and then make up your minds. Read More
Hello from Alberta, Canada
good for u! Alberta is COLD during the winter- u will enjoy corozal.. i love it here. we came to corozal Nov of last year and have no plans on going back to rainy vancouver! Read More
Visiting for 6 months to a year by Prudence L
Hello everyone! My name is Prudence, and my husband and I and our three children are looking for a nice friendly place to relocate to. So far we have narrowed our choices down to Belize and Ecuador. But before we relocate, we would love to visit ...
as i tell anyone that comes to belize- u must make up you own mond about the place u want to live... everyone has an opinion good or bad... i dont like to discourage any one place.. every where has pitfalls and benefits. you must see for yourself ... Read More
Visiting for 6 months to a year by Prudence L
Hello everyone! My name is Prudence, and my husband and I and our three children are looking for a nice friendly place to relocate to. So far we have narrowed our choices down to Belize and Ecuador. But before we relocate, we would love to visit ...
hey Capt Ronn i am in corozal.. alot of expat go to Primos & the wood house right on the water front. where are u staying while u are here- i can provide directions to both locations- they r right beside each other lol! enjoy your time in Belize! Read More
Mail and online ordering
mail takes a long time.. best to have thing couriered - over night mean 1 week - and they dont deliver to your door- u have to pickup (depending on where you r) Read More
spanish lookout mennonites
you can contact the pastor at the church in SLO Pastor Richard Deeds - his email is: thedeedsfamily@yahoo.com Read More
Hi there, hoping to move to Belize this year !
hi guys i am in corozal dist.. the weather here is perfect! compared to the reat of belize- yes corozal is milder.. now that does not mean that it doesnt get hot here! today is is 33 deg C.. and yesterday it was 36 C.. but it cools nicey at night - ... Read More
shipping to belize
where r you shipping from? did you want to ship via ocean or over the road? Read More
Canadian couple looking for Employment in Belize
as always- sharon has the best advice- try to follow what she tells you as gospal Read More
driving a rv from canada to belize by zefkoj
we are considering driving our rv from canada to belize in december for a winter stay , any comments do,s and dont,s ???
we drive our rv to belize nov 2011.. we had no problems with traveling thru mexico - the best rule of thumb is daytime travel only, watch the road - they are not the greatest in some areas.. make sure you map your route. get your mexico permit for ... Read More
Cancun to Corozal
you can take the ADO bus to Chetumal (buses run almost every hour or so) and from three a local bus to the border. Read More
import duties-motorcycles by strangeluck65
help! i've hit an informational brick wall. i ride and collect antique/old motorcycles and scooters, to the point where i haven't owned a car in about 4yrs now. i have found the belize website that covers cars, vans, trucks. but nothing on ...
duty 37.25% of the blue book value or a authentic bill of sale vale broker fee 75.00 bz.per entry Read More
import duties-motorcycles by strangeluck65
help! i've hit an informational brick wall. i ride and collect antique/old motorcycles and scooters, to the point where i haven't owned a car in about 4yrs now. i have found the belize website that covers cars, vans, trucks. but nothing on ...
you can arrange you own shipping .. how were you wanting to ship? ocean or ground? you will need a broker to do the import of your goods into belize regardless of how you ship the goods here. They will be import duty to pay if the goods are to be ... Read More
import duties-motorcycles by strangeluck65
help! i've hit an informational brick wall. i ride and collect antique/old motorcycles and scooters, to the point where i haven't owned a car in about 4yrs now. i have found the belize website that covers cars, vans, trucks. but nothing on ...
you will need to get a broker to do a formal entery on them. duty rate is very high for vehicle and customs determines the value of each one and they use the blue book value too (which ever one that they can charge you more in duty). we brought our ... Read More
WE NEED ADVICE ABOUT COROZOL by THE SABOLS
My husband and I are planning to retire in Belize within the next two years. Before that,we are going to be cruising the islands for about a year on a 38" Erickson sailboat. We need any help we can get from anyone that can advise us about choosing ...
there are two car rental places in corozal.. corozal rentals and vip care rental (south end), I would suggest that you contat Henry at VIP website; belizevipautorental.com email: info@belizetransfers.com the rate is 80.00 us per day.. cars rental ... Read More
WE NEED ADVICE ABOUT COROZOL by THE SABOLS
My husband and I are planning to retire in Belize within the next two years. Before that,we are going to be cruising the islands for about a year on a 38" Erickson sailboat. We need any help we can get from anyone that can advise us about choosing ...
eldukedeplas i am in corozal.. if you waant to hang out a bit and find out more info.. contact me when you arrive. would be happen to share our exp. happy sailing :) Read More
mennonite houses by donovaka
Anyone know about the house that the Mennonites build for people???! Any info most appreciated!
lov2travel4sure u betcha.. i will Read More
mennonite houses by donovaka
Anyone know about the house that the Mennonites build for people???! Any info most appreciated!
we visited all the builders in Spanish Lookout several time to view the work they do.. we decided to use Linda Vista- their workmanship is outstanding. Our house should be ready mid feb 2012 - we purchased a 2 bed home with beautiful baywindow in ... Read More
WE NEED ADVICE ABOUT COROZOL by THE SABOLS
My husband and I are planning to retire in Belize within the next two years. Before that,we are going to be cruising the islands for about a year on a 38" Erickson sailboat. We need any help we can get from anyone that can advise us about choosing ...
good day tomorrow we leaving Canada for Belize.. We are moving to Corozal. We are making this adventure in our trusted RV which will make the trip to Belize even more exciting. We purchased 22 acres in the village of Chan Chen near Corozal Town. we ... Read More
Advice on buying land by SusieBow
My husband and I are interested in a piece of property located in the Corozal district that is for sale. We have sent numerous inquiries concerning this property with little or no response. So exactly how do we get the Real Estate Company (Remax) ...
where r you looking? i know of two properties that are great .. one in progresso lagoon.. 11 ac resort for 350,000 we looked at it and it is so beautiful>> right on the lagoon with 4 houses on the propery and tons of land. another one in corozal 5 ... Read More
Advice on buying land by SusieBow
My husband and I are interested in a piece of property located in the Corozal district that is for sale. We have sent numerous inquiries concerning this property with little or no response. So exactly how do we get the Real Estate Company (Remax) ...
We used Remax agent in Corozal -We are moving there on Nov to live and build a house. Here is his contact info- tell him that we send you his way (Caprice & Joe). Corozal Bayside Realty/ Lincoln Eiley info@corozalrealty.com Read More
purchase a piece of land
we purchased land in Corozal Dist.. the process was so easy! get a good agent and you cant go wrong feel free to email me any time if you want more info joecap@shaw.ca Read More
Intern Salary URGENT
What compny are you going to work for? what will you be doging for this company. Read More
Intern Salary URGENT
1200.00 a month? is not nearly enough money to live on unless you were living in Mexico. Based on the amount you will be paid, you will be making 7.50 per hour - you should be making 1200 per week just to survive in NYC. Rent per month will run you ... Read More