KeriMeHome314
American expat in Belize
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Lives in Corozal
Registration: 23 July 2017
Mosquitos, sand flies, doctor flies... oh my by KeriMeHome314
If it bites, it’s gonna get me and I know that slathering myself in deet several times a day can’t be good for me. My amazing community has pointed out several plants growing around my home that I can use to relieve the itching or ...
I never found anything that works to prevent DR flies. The pharmacies sell a stronger version of benadryl though and that helped with the swelling. Also forced a nap😉 Read More
Chronic heart failure, medical questions by albertovera007
My wife inherited chronic heart failure and is the medical office capable of handling that diagnosis?
@albertovera007 Belize isn’t known for exceptional health care or emergency services. We lived in the Corozal district and most Belizeans and expats we know go to Mexico as a first choice or Belize City as a second option. Read More
Mennonite homes by scottemmert
Hey everyone does anyone know current prices on Mennonite homes? Everything i find is from years ago, has anyone recently bought one? Any advice you have? Thanks in advance!!
Hi Barbara, Here’s a link to that house in Copper bank https://www.belizeproperty.com/copper-bank-home-in-corozal.html There are actually a lot of existing homes for sale in Belize, finding the listings can be tricky though. Read More
Medication in Belize by Loïc
Good morning everyone, Whether it's a simple cold or a chronic illness, medication and medicine use vary from country to country and culture to culture. When you are used to certain brands or types of drugs, being in a country like Belize ...
I found getting medication in Belize to be far easier and less expensive than in the US. Many medications that required prescriptions in the US were available without a prescription and many pharmacies and knowledgeable pharmacists are available in ... Read More
Carpooling in Belize
These posts by the moderators make me giggle. If you consider hitchhiking carpooling then we’ve got it in spades. Most Belizians view hitchhiking as a perfectly acceptable means of transportation. But if you are the driver you assume liability ... Read More
How things are in the States is why many of us are here by mbarlow
How things are in the States is why many of us are here or Panama
The thread topic shows up as “How things are in the States is why many of us are here”. It’s strange since the thread is about insurance/evacuation. Read More
Canadian looking to invest/move to Belize by samishawarma
Hi every one, I'm new to this site and would love some advice. I am looking for mid term investment opportunities in Belize. Property now and perhaps to purchase a business down the road. My time frame to 'retire' to Belize is 7-8 years but in the ...
Obviously didn’t notice or I wouldn’t have responded, but now I feel like an ass. Thanks for that. Read More
Moving to Ambergris Caye by Rayy91
Hello! I am seriously considering moving to Ambergris Caye in November of 2020. I am trying to collect all the information I can on making the move. Some of my questions include: 1. What is the typical cost of living on the island? (Rent, ...
Hi, I’m in a different district so can’t really help with all your questions but San Pedro Scoop usually has good articles and advice you might find ... Read More
Thinking about Santa Rosa in Stan Creek by holisticdoc
Hi I am contemplating a home purchase in Santa Rosa, Stan Creek. I visited and stayed in the vicinity for 2 weeks which to me was not enough time. Can anyone who knows the area please share what you know about Santa Rosa specifically. It rained ...
Sorry, I’m in a different district. Read More
Canadian looking to invest/move to Belize by samishawarma
Hi every one, I'm new to this site and would love some advice. I am looking for mid term investment opportunities in Belize. Property now and perhaps to purchase a business down the road. My time frame to 'retire' to Belize is 7-8 years but in the ...
Hi Sam, Not sure what your accessibility concern is for Ambergris. Multiple flights or water taxis go there per day from multiple points in Belize as well as Chetumal MX. As for the airport in Placencia, I haven’t seen any progress there. It ... Read More
Negotiating salary and benefits in Belize by Bhavna
Hello everyone, Better job prospects in Belize can most certainly be an incentive to leave your country of origin. Securing a contract with the right salary and benefits for you can be crucial to make your move successful. Is salary and ...
Hummm, not sure many would consider moving to Belize for better job prospects. The unemployment rate in the country is high, the wages are extremely low. Perhaps if one was starting a business, you’d have some advantages of a multi lingual and ... Read More
Motorcycles (Harleys) in Corozal by Audeamus
Just wondering how much people ride motorcycles around Corozal area? Do you ever see Harley Davidson's around there? I am considering bring mine down when we move. Thanks Toby
There are lots of small mechanic shops around but many don’t have the best tools. A lot of people in Corozal take their vehicles to Caribbean Tire in Orange Walk or they go into Chetumal for service. One interesting thing is that most of the ... Read More
Clearing your belongings through customs in Belize by Priscilla
Hello everyone, During ones big move abroad, shipping personal belongings to the host country can be stressful. Customs regulations differ from one country to another and you never quite know what to expect when trying to recover your belongings ...
If the forum admins are going to remove posts because they list a name or business then they can expect less contributors to this forum. Listing a name of a place where expats can meet or a vendor relevant to the question asked is different than ... Read More
Busing from Cancun
ADO has frequent busses from Cancun to Belize. The buses are air conditioned and nice some even have movies available. Check their website for prices and schedule. I have heard that some people have had items stolen while on the busses. It was items ... Read More
Doctor fly bites! Help! by teed62
Hello! Well, we've been down here in Consejo for 4 weeks now and we are really enjoying ourselves, even while living through renovations! The only fly in the ointment appears to be that my body is not a fan of the doctor fly bites. Not ...
I use fat leaf oregano to help reduce swelling for Dr fly bites. I wash a couple leaves, rub a spoon over them to bring out the oils and then rub the leaf on the bite. This is a local remedy that was taught to me within a few weeks of arriving in ... Read More
Corozal, Belize by redeagle
My wife and I are seriously thinking of retiring to Belize, more specific; Corozal Belize. My wife and I would like to meet someone that could answer some of our questions; I am not sure about my wife; but, I know that I have so many questions; I ...
There are a number of places where you can meet up with expats in Corozal district. Not sure if you want to be in town or are interested in seeing different parts of the district. But here’s a list of spots you might check out. 1) ... Read More
Is Santa Rita Heights a good place to live? by Cottontop
I have looked at several places but noticed housing is cheaper in Santa Rita Heights.
I live in Corozal district but I’m not familiar enough with that neighborhood to recommend or not. I’d suggest checking out the Facebook group called Corozal Living. You’re more likely to get more knowledgeable feedback. Read More
Payment methods in Belize by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Once youre settled in Belize, you will need to make some basic purchases, like groceries or pay bills. Hence, it is essential to know the payment methods available in your host country. Which are the most common payment ...
In Belize it’s far more important to carry cash. It can be US or BZE dollars but many places don’t take credit cards or charge a service charge if a cc is used. Places like the veggie vendors, hair salon, food vendors, small restaurants, ... Read More
Corozal, Belize by redeagle
My wife and I are seriously thinking of retiring to Belize, more specific; Corozal Belize. My wife and I would like to meet someone that could answer some of our questions; I am not sure about my wife; but, I know that I have so many questions; I ...
The QRP program does have its benefits, but some of the challenges are that it’s usually difficult to establish a Belize bank account. Paperwork, what’s needed and the time it takes to process can also be cumbersome. If you don't ... Read More
Clearing your belongings through customs in Belize by Priscilla
Hello everyone, During ones big move abroad, shipping personal belongings to the host country can be stressful. Customs regulations differ from one country to another and you never quite know what to expect when trying to recover your belongings ...
You might check out Serenity Retreats Belize in Corozal district. I think they have a program where you can stay in exchange for teaching. Getting a work permit can be pretty challenging especially if competing against locals for jobs. You might ... Read More
Corozal, Belize by redeagle
My wife and I are seriously thinking of retiring to Belize, more specific; Corozal Belize. My wife and I would like to meet someone that could answer some of our questions; I am not sure about my wife; but, I know that I have so many questions; I ...
It’s a fairly simple border crossing. If you are QRP you don’t have to pay the $40bze exit fee. You stop in the Belize side get checked out then drive to the Mexican custom office, fill out a form and then drive through an inspection ... Read More
planning a visit to belize by pipefitter208
planning vac to corozal town in february 2019 whats bestway to get from airport to corozal town do i need to rent vehicle best place to stay planning possible move if things work out
Not sure if you only want to stay or check out Corozal town or if you’d like to see more of the District. Orchid Bay has a nice beach and cabins or condos to rent and it’s quiet. They also have a van that can pick you up at the airport. ... 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 ...
Don’t you also have to check if the plan is a Primary Insurance Plan that doesn’t require you to have medical insurance in your home country? Aren’t most of the plans secondary which is purchased in addition to your home country ... Read More
My first trip to Belize is a GO! by TUSK
I finally pulled the trigger and booked a flight from Alabama to Belize. I'll be in country February 5th - 19th. As of now, I've booked no rooms, nor do I have an itinerary, although I do plan to hit AC, CC, Hopkins and Placencia all at ...
San Pedro Scoop is a good site to check out. Not sure what you plan on doing on your trip, just vacation or recon for future move. But lobster season ends February 14th so get your lobster before then ;) There aren’t any Belize Holidays during ... Read More
New to corozal by Nomadic Soul
Hi all, I have recently moved to corozal with my husband & three year old son. We've done quiet a bit of research & my husband had been here earlier this year. So we decided to spend 6 months here with the goal of permanent relocation, ...
Hi Nomadic, Have you made it to any of the communities between Corozal and Sarteneja yet? I know Orchid Bay has 2 bedroom condos for rent. Read More
Size of expat community in the Corozal and Consejo Shores area
Good question. There are a lot of expats that split time in Belize and also many in Corozal District, not necessarily in town. There are about 3-4 developments in/near Consejo. You can see a map of lots with homes on the Consejo.bz site which might ... Read More
Corozal
Actually, there are beaches in Corozal District but not Corozal town. You could stay in Orchid Bay, they rent cottages, condos and there’s a B&B. There’s a beach at Cerros Sands as well. If you wanted to rent in Corozal on the bay ... Read More
Scorpions/tarantulas by Jcronin1964
I've got a question. I'm moving down in the next couple weeks. I've done my research about all the "bugs on steroids". How common is it for large spiders, scorpions, and tarantulas to get inside your home? We are going to be on ...
We’ve had a couple scorpions and tarantulas in our house. We have a thatched roof which we’ve learned draws all sorts of critters. We just sweep them out the door but we do also check the bed at night before crawling in for sleep. We ... Read More
Expats - placencia by Jcronin1964
We are moving to Belize the beginning of October. I was wondering are there any expats that meet up at certain places or certain times. We are anxious to get to know some other people there. Also anxious to make friends with belizians also. Just ...
No problem, it’s weekend wanders Belize. Read More
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 ...
Thanks for the update. Early this year there were rumors the 60 90 day options were going to be available in some offices. Do you know if this is now offered at other places than Belmopan? I have a house in Placencia, so the Big Creek ... Read More
Expats - placencia by Jcronin1964
We are moving to Belize the beginning of October. I was wondering are there any expats that meet up at certain places or certain times. We are anxious to get to know some other people there. Also anxious to make friends with belizians also. Just ...
There’s a Facebook group that I believe is called weekend wanderers. They’re a group based in Placencia that goes out on excursions around Belize together. You might look them up. Read More
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 ...
Happy Belize Independence Day! We celebrated the occasion by watching the midnight fireworks and dancing to the bands in Orange Walk. Despite being a gringa and not being able to get my hips to move like the locals, we had a great time and felt very ... Read More
Recently purchased in Sittee by Caro&Jesse
HI, After coming to Belize for the last 13 years, we have finally purchased a house in Sittee. We will be down in October for 2 weeks to make a few repairs but will be looking to rent the house as we are not planning on moving there permanently ...
Didn’t think you needed to register with BTIA if you’re only doing long term rentals. It’s the vacation rentals that they want to regulate for tourism. Read More
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 ...
Every Wednesday and Saturday at Cerros Sands around noon is a darts tournament that a lot of locals attend. There’s a soup night every Monday at Tradewinds in Orchid Bay, Scotty’s in Corozal town has a trivia party I think on Thursday ... Read More
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 ...
Hi Susan, How do they get around the exit fee by having their own boat? Don’t they still have to check in with customs in Consejo? Read More
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 ...
There are several expat communities in Corozal District. Consejo and Orchid Bay are both outside of Corozal town and something you might like to check out when you visit. Although there are several others as well, some off grid like Cerros Sands ... Read More
Recently purchased in Sittee by Caro&Jesse
HI, After coming to Belize for the last 13 years, we have finally purchased a house in Sittee. We will be down in October for 2 weeks to make a few repairs but will be looking to rent the house as we are not planning on moving there permanently ...
Viviun and longtermlettings are 2 that I’ve looked at but there are a lot of rentals posted on Facebook too. I know that there’s a Facebook rental group for Placencia but not sure if there’s one for Hopkins/Sitte. Read More
Newbie by BetterLivingBeing
Hello All, My husband and I are seriously thinking about moving from NY to Belize and would like any insights. I work in Health Care for over 40 years, Public Health, Clinical Educator , and my husband is an Auto Technician for over 40 years also. ...
I’m in Corozal District. Read More
Newbie by BetterLivingBeing
Hello All, My husband and I are seriously thinking about moving from NY to Belize and would like any insights. I work in Health Care for over 40 years, Public Health, Clinical Educator , and my husband is an Auto Technician for over 40 years also. ...
Interesting. I haven’t seen any food trucks down here :) Read More
Is a vehicle a necessity for a longer stay in Consejo?
Consejo is about 9 miles from Corozal town which is where you’d likely do most of your shopping, banking and monthly immigration process. I’m not sure if Gallo’s water taxi is still running weekly to Chetumal out of Consejo but ... Read More
Desire Rental in Corozal Bay or Other Suggestions by Brenda Bomgardner
Hi, I am Brenda and my husband is David. We are both recently retired and fell in love with Belize last year. We visited several areas in Belize and really like Corozal - less tourists. We are exploring a permanent retirement in Belize. We are open ...
Lol, ask about Corozal and get a bunch of recommendations for other parts of the country. I like the Cayo and Hopkins but we decided to rent in Corozal District too. If you search Consejo Shores website, they have some rental listings. If you want ... Read More
Where to live in Belize? by Jcronin1964
My fiance and I are wanting to move to Belize. We have done quite a bit of research. I wanted to get some opinions though. We want clear that clear blue water, nice beaches, we are going to be living on a budget so about $1800/month. We like to meet ...
You might check out Corozal District. Corozal town is on the bay, no beach but there’s a sea wall and cheaper rent. Consejo has rental property and is primarily all expats, sarteneja has great beaches and is a larger village, progreso is on a ... Read More
Auto insurance in belize
We use Atlantic insurance. They have multiple locations in Belize. Read More
Nikolias place
My google search shows that it was in Placencia. They haven’t posted on Facebook since 2015 and there’s a for sale listing of the property in 2016 that appears to be still active. Read More
furnished accommodation includes? by Cindycat44
Hi, My name is Cindy. My husband and I are looking into a possible move to Hopkins or Placencia for retirement. I wondered what the normal furnished apt/cabana/house includes. Ie: microwave, toaster, blender, pots, pans, dishes, etc? Linens ...
Thanks Terrific, really appreciate the info. I’m on the mainland in the north so I’ll have to check them out when I head south. :top: Read More
furnished accommodation includes? by Cindycat44
Hi, My name is Cindy. My husband and I are looking into a possible move to Hopkins or Placencia for retirement. I wondered what the normal furnished apt/cabana/house includes. Ie: microwave, toaster, blender, pots, pans, dishes, etc? Linens ...
Hi Cindycat44, Congrats on the trip. Both cayes have plenty of restaurants and entertainment. In Caulker I really liked Crepes & Dreams for breakfast, Bondi Bar has an outdoor movie night which was nice, and SouthSide Pizza had live music. In ... Read More
furnished accommodation includes? by Cindycat44
Hi, My name is Cindy. My husband and I are looking into a possible move to Hopkins or Placencia for retirement. I wondered what the normal furnished apt/cabana/house includes. Ie: microwave, toaster, blender, pots, pans, dishes, etc? Linens ...
My hubby did his Visa stamp in San Pedro last month. They have a much more efficient and less crowded set up than Corozal. In Corozal you have to wait in line to determine which Visa you want and get your invoice. Then you go several blocks to pay ... Read More
furnished accommodation includes? by Cindycat44
Hi, My name is Cindy. My husband and I are looking into a possible move to Hopkins or Placencia for retirement. I wondered what the normal furnished apt/cabana/house includes. Ie: microwave, toaster, blender, pots, pans, dishes, etc? Linens ...
Hey Cindycat44 - My hubby and I just went through this too. We opted to sell pretty much everything and only bring what we could fit in our suitcases. Our fully furnished casita includes most everything you'd want/need and includes all ... Read More
Moving cats to Belize from Canada by afedave
Does anyone have any experience at moving cats to Belize from the Toronto, Ottawa or Montreal Airport ? I have three indoor cats that I would like to bring with me when I move to Belize and currently live in Ontario. West Jet seems to be the only ...
Perhaps a silly question but are your cats small enough to fly in carriers in the cabin? Read More
Any advice on where to locate? by jaimalene
Hi Everyone, My husband and I are thinking of moving somewhere, but quite possibly Belize, for 2 months starting in June of this year. Any advice on where to locate?
Welcome to the forum. If you can share some of your interests or what you are looking for in a location and residence then you might get better advice. ;) Read More
Corozal, Belize by redeagle
My wife and I are seriously thinking of retiring to Belize, more specific; Corozal Belize. My wife and I would like to meet someone that could answer some of our questions; I am not sure about my wife; but, I know that I have so many questions; I ...
I find all the districts in Belize to be different. While I really like Corozal District we checked out every district before moving. Some of the negatives (I’ve heard from others) about Corozal is that it is boring. It really isn’t ... Read More
Immigrating to Belize by AstridHunter
Hi Folks, Belize is a top contender for countries to immigrate to for our family. I'm curious if anyone can give me some pointers on how the visa and immigration process works. I'm reaching out here for advice and pointers because all ...
Hi Astrid, You only have to pay to import your pets, not keep them in Belize. However, if you do think you will travel outside of Belize with your pets a few times within the year you can get a 1 year pet passport from BAHA. It’s $100 BZE per ... Read More
New members of the Belize forum, introduce yourselves here - 2018 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Belize forum? Dont 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 ...
Welcome RN4KU. I live in a small community in Corozal District near Copper Bank and Chinox. There is a brand new poly clinic in Chinox that isn’t open because it isn’t staffed. So you might ask around to see if there’s an ... Read More
New members of the Belize forum, introduce yourselves here - 2018 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Belize forum? Dont 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 ...
I’m not sure what color a UK/Irish person is, fair complexion I’d guess? If so, that’s still a minority in most towns and villages, except the Mennonite communities :) Read More
Mosquitos, sand flies, doctor flies... oh my by KeriMeHome314
If it bites, it’s gonna get me and I know that slathering myself in deet several times a day can’t be good for me. My amazing community has pointed out several plants growing around my home that I can use to relieve the itching or ...
I’ll check in Chetumal next time I’m there. I found tea tree oil in the pharmacy in Corozal with no issues. Read More
Cooking like a local in Belize by Priscilla
Hello, Enjoying the local food of your expat country is great, but learning to cook the dishes yourself is even better. Please share what it's like cooking like a local in Belize. What are some of the most popular local dishes that are easy to ...
Hi Spiceman, i’d Love to know how to make fish panades and salbutes. Also appreciate your offer to host expat meet ups but I’m too far north. Read More
New members of the Belize forum, introduce yourselves here - 2018 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Belize forum? Dont 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 ...
Welcome Ken. We have a gay couple in our community as well. I’ve not had any in depth conversations about their experiences but i’ve Not heard anything negative either. And the expats in our community gossip plenty. ;) Read More
New members of the Belize forum, introduce yourselves here - 2018 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Belize forum? Dont 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 ...
Hi Tom, Belize is incredibly easy when it comes to currency. They accept US dollars everywhere and the ratio is a simple 2-1 BZE to USD. You’ll want to make sure your bank and credit card companies know you’re traveling. Alot of small ... Read More
Cooking like a local in Belize by Priscilla
Hello, Enjoying the local food of your expat country is great, but learning to cook the dishes yourself is even better. Please share what it's like cooking like a local in Belize. What are some of the most popular local dishes that are easy to ...
Anyone else eating Moringa leaves or seeds? Pretty awesome superfood that grows here in Belize. https://miracletrees.org/ Read More
Cooking like a local in Belize by Priscilla
Hello, Enjoying the local food of your expat country is great, but learning to cook the dishes yourself is even better. Please share what it's like cooking like a local in Belize. What are some of the most popular local dishes that are easy to ...
I still don’t have a machete, nor do I necessarily plan to get one since I have no machete weilding skills. But in a matter of days the locals brought me coconuts, both green for better water and older ones for better meat. They open them for ... Read More
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 ...
Perhaps this news story will help. https://www.breakingbelizenews.com/2018/03/17/on-avocados-cops-and-stupidity/Honestly, that’s the best BBN article I’ve read. Usually, they just repeat whatever news memo was issued. And now I must go ... Read More
New members of the Belize forum, introduce yourselves here - 2018 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Belize forum? Dont 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 ...
Hi Terrific, It looks like they are changing the policy. I was able to get my visa extended for 60 days for $100 BZE. Nice to not have to jump through those hoops every 30 days! Read More
New members of the Belize forum, introduce yourselves here - 2018 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Belize forum? Dont 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 ...
My husband and I do the same thing. Our company is in the US and we work "remotely" online. We use a VPN and connect through the states. We also have friends that just got their residency last week after about 2.5 yrs. Read More
Driving, Colorado to Belize by ToddHenry
Good morning! I am finally ready to take the plunge and make the move. I am leaving Colorado next weekend and driving to Belize! I have heard horror stories and good stories about going through Mexico. Does anybody have any good information about ...
Saison is my favorite. Save me some! It’s sounds great. And I want to try the coconut wit?? you made before. Read More
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 ...
Just a note regarding online shopping... I forgot to notify my CC company of my travel plans and although I've had no issues making purchases at physical places, I did get my account frozen while making an online purchase. So make sure your ... Read More
Driving, Colorado to Belize by ToddHenry
Good morning! I am finally ready to take the plunge and make the move. I am leaving Colorado next weekend and driving to Belize! I have heard horror stories and good stories about going through Mexico. Does anybody have any good information about ...
Nice, I haven't made it over to Bill And Jenny's place yet but I hear that his chocolate cake is to die for and Bill also brews his own beer and makes wine. So of course I want to check that out too :) Read More
Driving, Colorado to Belize by ToddHenry
Good morning! I am finally ready to take the plunge and make the move. I am leaving Colorado next weekend and driving to Belize! I have heard horror stories and good stories about going through Mexico. Does anybody have any good information about ...
Hey Todd, We'll be neighbors. I'm on the bay closer to Copper Bank. Will you have a boat? I think you have to take the road to Sarteneja to get to Waree Bight. That road is pretty awful right now but at least both of the hand crank ferries ... Read More
Mosquitos, sand flies, doctor flies... oh my by KeriMeHome314
If it bites, it’s gonna get me and I know that slathering myself in deet several times a day can’t be good for me. My amazing community has pointed out several plants growing around my home that I can use to relieve the itching or ...
Hi Will, there’s a fat leaf oregano that grows here that is also great for relieving itching. You just mash the leaves with a spoon and rub them on the bites. Also the tobacco tree leaves are good for sun burn or swelling. I find that my ... Read More
Intercultural relationships in Belize
you don't have to be lonely at expatsonly dot com. :heart: :kiss: :heart: Read More
Mosquitos, sand flies, doctor flies... oh my by KeriMeHome314
If it bites, it’s gonna get me and I know that slathering myself in deet several times a day can’t be good for me. My amazing community has pointed out several plants growing around my home that I can use to relieve the itching or ...
Thanks. If you have recipe you could share that would be great. Also, if you have a source for essential oils You could share. I think there’s a herbalist in a Mennonite community near that might be able to supply ingredients but I’m not ... Read More
Mosquitos, sand flies, doctor flies... oh my
If it bites, it’s gonna get me and I know that slathering myself in deet several times a day can’t be good for me. My amazing community has pointed out several plants growing around my home that I can use to relieve the itching or ... Read More
Extended Visit by BCLawrence
Off to Belize for a month this summer ... that's when we have time off. Our plan is to find up to four areas to stay for up to a week each.... south and central Belize. Not interested in Belize City or Ambergris Cay... too touristy for us. We ...
Not sure if you mean 3 things you need to get used to in Belize or Dangriga :unsure but I’ll take a swing at both. Keep in mind that just because these are things I think you might have to get used to, it doesn’t necessarily make them ... Read More
Traffic in Belize by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Which city or area do you live in in Belize, and how do you find the traffic? How long does it take to commute to work or run errands? Is there a rush hour in your city? What times of the day would you recommend people to ...
So the hand cranked ferries in my neck of the woods are supposedly manned 24/7. That being said the little ferry is out for repairs for the next week or three.... maybe four. So at this point its faster to hop in a boat than it is to drive. However ... Read More
Bringing one's pet, is there a significant cost involved? by k92385
Hi, I have a question. It entails bringing my dog to Belize. He is a 3 year old German Shepherd. I will probably fly him here from my home in Florida after I find a rental property there. How difficult is it to bring one's pets. And is there a ...
Hi Ncartwrite. I just brought my dog into Belize a couple weeks ago and there was no quarantine for our dog. In fact I don't think they even looked her over. From what I've gathered, they don't typically quarantine pets unless they are ... Read More
Winter in Belize by jerewood01
My wife and I are considering leaving the cold winters and traveling to Belize to stay from about November 15th through March 31st. We are looking at properties with Air B&B, thinking to spend a month in each location, which gives a nice ...
Hi Jerewood01. Based on your interests I’d suggest you check out the Cayo. I typically stay in a lodge near San Ignacio on the Macal River but expats in the area could probably steer you to places with easier access to town and resources. But ... Read More
Winter in Belize by jerewood01
My wife and I are considering leaving the cold winters and traveling to Belize to stay from about November 15th through March 31st. We are looking at properties with Air B&B, thinking to spend a month in each location, which gives a nice ...
Hi, You might share with us some of your interests or what you are looking for in your relocation so we can give a better idea of where you might enjoy staying. But I applaud you for staying in different locations because even though Belize is a ... Read More
Extended Visit by BCLawrence
Off to Belize for a month this summer ... that's when we have time off. Our plan is to find up to four areas to stay for up to a week each.... south and central Belize. Not interested in Belize City or Ambergris Cay... too touristy for us. We ...
You might also check out areas around Hopkins & Placencia. I'm personally not a huge Dangriga fan but that's just personal bias. Read More
Where to meet Expats? Canadian couples first trip to Belize
You might check out Coral Cottages. They only have a couple cottages so not sure if they have availability but you can park on their street and walk to the market, grocery store, restaurants, bay etc. They also have bikes that you can ride if ... Read More
Pets in Belize by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Many of us in Belize have four-legged friends. What about you? Do you have one or more pets? Share your experience with us! What are the formalities to import pets in Belize? What about pet adoption procedures in the country? ...
Does anyone know if you can bring dog food into Belize when we fly in? I want to bring a small bag in my luggage in addition to the bit that will be taped to my dog's kennel. This is mainly to ease the transition once we start buying her food in ... Read More
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 ...
Does anyone know of a good place to buy craft supplies in Belize? Specifically, stained glass and jewelry making supplies? I'm not having any luck searching online. Read More
Moving to corazol by heatherklynch
Hi there, I am hoping to be moving to the corazol in the spring.. waiting on selling house,car,etc..I am coming for a visit at the end of January to check things out..I am hoping to maybe connect with some people while I am there to talk about and ...
Hi Heather- Not sure what part of Corozal district you plan to move to but June's Kitchen (for breakfast) and Scotty's (in the afternoon) are 2 spots where expats congregate in Corozal town. Consejo is also a big expat community that has ... Read More
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There is a housing section on the forum that you might try posting your requirements. Although, you'll probably have more luck hunting on the web. There's a site called sublet and several of the real estate sites have rental property ... Read More
Furnishing a Caye Caulker Cabin by cwodtke
I have a little bit of land on the north side of the Caye, across from the koko king, and it has a small cabin on it I'll live in while planning to build out a bit. I bought a fridge, but I need almost everything else. Some questions (esp ...
Thanks cwodtke for the suggestions. I hate shopping so I didn't focus on checking out home goods on my last trip down. But it's always interesting to hear what locals miss from home. For instance, we have friends in Cozumel that can't ... Read More
Furnishing a Caye Caulker Cabin by cwodtke
I have a little bit of land on the north side of the Caye, across from the koko king, and it has a small cabin on it I'll live in while planning to build out a bit. I bought a fridge, but I need almost everything else. Some questions (esp ...
I've got similar questions regarding what to bring or ship down vs what to just buy locally. For instance should I ship down my rice cooker, crockpot, computer monitor, etc? Or do the shipping and taxes make it more expensive than just buying ... Read More
Traffic in Belize by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Which city or area do you live in in Belize, and how do you find the traffic? How long does it take to commute to work or run errands? Is there a rush hour in your city? What times of the day would you recommend people to ...
We are considering moving to an area that is accessed by hand cranked ferry. Does anyone know what time the ferry runs? I'm doubting they are manned 24hrs. Read More
Which town to choose¿ by Bondfam
Hello everyone, my name is Robert and I'm coming from San Antonio Texas with my family. We have 7 young children and looking for a place to to call home. We have 2 k per month to live off of and will home school for the first year. My ...
I don't think you can get away from mosquitoes anywhere in Belize. If you're right on the water the ocean breeze might fight them back a bit but I got bit from PG to Corozal. In fact they were so bad in Cerros that I ran from my car to the ... Read More
Pets in Belize by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Many of us in Belize have four-legged friends. What about you? Do you have one or more pets? Share your experience with us! What are the formalities to import pets in Belize? What about pet adoption procedures in the country? ...
I've read the BAHA requirements but has anyone used a service to get their pets transported to Belize? My dog is about 65lbs and most airlines either don't take pets in cargo or they won't if the temperature at the airport is 85 degrees ... Read More
Traffic in Belize by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Which city or area do you live in in Belize, and how do you find the traffic? How long does it take to commute to work or run errands? Is there a rush hour in your city? What times of the day would you recommend people to ...
I think better questions would be is the road paved? If not, has it been graded recently? Is the road marked? Are the sleeping policemen marked? Will you have to hand crank the ferry yourself? ;) Read More
Tango by Charles22t
Hello, I am coming to San Pedro in December . I was wondering if there are any Argentine tango dancers there? Would love to get together for some dances or practica. Would consider doing some beginner classes if that is not yet available . Thank you ...
Hi Charles22t. You might reach out to Finn who owns Finn & Martini in San Pedro. He studied Dance before opening his restaurant and may be able to suggest some places to go our get you in touch with some fellow dance enthusiasts. ;) Read More
What do you like the most in Belize? by Christine
Hi, Living abroad, expats discover and enjoy a new environment. What do you like the most in Belize? What seduced you when settling and living here? Share with us your favorite part of living in Belize and the reason why you enjoy your ...
I agree with Luis. The food is great. I love Marie Sharps and will put it on just about everything. :) The ruins are great, ATM cave is something not to be missed. I enjoy the diversity of wildlife, especially all the birds. I love seeing the clouds ... Read More
Rentals? by Adrock1234
Hi Guys, I was looking through the classifieds trying to find a section to post for required property rental but couldn't find a section? Is there anywhere on Expat.com to post an advertisement? I am coming to Belize on 1st October (roughly) ...
Does anyone have links to some of the FB pages? I'm not getting any to come up. Read More
Visa information by Akman75
Hello i am moving to belize next week and was looking on informaton on how do i get my 30 day visa with out a return ticked in advance? Im moving with a driend5 but im going in advance to find us a place to rent abd she will fallow in 2 weeks. I ...
Passport/Tourist Card With a valid passport, you can stay in Belize for up to 30 days. In addition, if you wish to stay longer, you can simply obtain an ... Read More
Driving in Belize by RickNau
We will be in Belize in March and want to check out the mainland areas south of Belize City. We are looking at possibly moving there. We are interested more in PG, but want to check out the towns along the coast anyway as we would consider anything ...
Hi Monkey Town Jalacete is still in Belize. :top: Maybe that turn is around Dump? But I didn't notice it. Not saying it isn't there only that I didn't see it. :/ Read More
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 ...
Thanks Monkey Town. I'll check out your shipper. And you and Terrific are right, the Belize avocados are amazing. I've been brought up with American grocery stores where food has no season but I'm trying to correct that and enjoy ... Read More
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 ...
Hi Bznorte, What shipper do you use? And do you then get it transferred to your town by another service? Read More
Driving in Belize by RickNau
We will be in Belize in March and want to check out the mainland areas south of Belize City. We are looking at possibly moving there. We are interested more in PG, but want to check out the towns along the coast anyway as we would consider anything ...
Hi TexItalian, when I was in PG last month the paved road stopped in PG. Read More
3 month accommodation. Preliminary Research & Networking by Flat 5
Hello my name is Randy. My wife Amber and I are coming to Belize at the end of November For 10 weeks. We are Canadians living in Vancouver. I am partnered in a small boutique recording facility in Vancouver. I am a music educator, and promoter and ...
The holes before beaches and dreams were quite deep too. :huh: Read More
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 ...
Pricilla- I wouldn't describe Belize as a country filled with modern conveniences. There's no McDonalds, Whole Foods, Walmart, etc. The grocery store in your community may not carry fruit, you might have to go to a fruit and veggie stall and ... Read More