Lazyhazel
American looking for information about Belize
Forum posts
28
Contacts
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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
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
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
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 ...
Fly to Cancun and take the bus. I wouldn't let my worst enemy drive through Mexico. Rent a four wheel drive in Belize. We bought land near Sarteneja last year, but it'll be several years before we build a home and retire. Read More
Negative feedbacks when I stated I wanted to move to Belize by chuckL
KRISTANADREAU- Just posted on here looking to move to Belize. After reading most post they seem to not want ANYONE to move to Belize. They accused me of being a slave owning right wing redneck without even knowing me. I feel as if they are scaring ...
Did you ever move to Sarteneja? We bought land close to Sarteneja last year and hope to make a permanent move in the next couple of years. Would love to ask you some questions. 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!!
A very valid question and one of the main reasons I do not use this forum more often. 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!!
That one is under contact and not the same house that I saw listed last year. Either it sold or the owner got tired of listing it. I found that looking online for properties is a crap shoot. Your best bet is to narrow your search down to one or two ... 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!!
You're welcome. We were going to look at it when we were looking at properties last August. We ended up buying property near Sarteneja. Also, check out www.lindavistabelize.com for another home option. It's where we'll get our house from ... 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!!
Greetings Barbara. I did not see the property listed where I saw it listed last June. Here is the owners email address in case you want to contact him. He might have sold it because it was a great deal for someone who wanted to finish the house: *** 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!!
There's an excellent candidate for a fixer in Copper Bank owned by an American couple. It's waterfront and all concrete is in place. Has a concrete wall surrounding the property. I think they'd be willing to sell for a low price to a ... 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, ...
I was in San Pedro just this past August looking at property and was told that you can't live on the island for less than $2k per month for all expenses. Nearby Caye Caulker is cheaper. There are a lot of people who live there and work in San ... 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 ...
Why no account with Belizean banks? We're moving to Sarteneja soon and will probably get an account with a Belizean bank. Did you have a negative experience? Read More
Flight price increases
My husband and I purchased tickets thru United Airlines to Belize last month (June 2019) for our trip in August for approximately $400 each round trip! We live in central/western Virginia and are taking Amtrak to Washington, DC because to leave ... Read More
thoughts on moving to belize from the states with small chidren by Mandee24
My husband and I are thinking about moving our family to Belize...we have a 2 year old and a 5 year old. We are looking at settling down around placencia, corozal, caye, cayo district..???? I am a teacher in the US and would like to continue ...
If I may ask, about how expensive was the 40' container to ship? We will be moving to Belize by the end of this year, hopefully. We won't be bringing much with us, but curious to know a ballpark figure. Read More