CocoHer
American expat in Belize
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About me
American
Lives in Sittee, Stann Creek
Speaks Chinese, English
Registration: 03 February 2020
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Road safety in Belize by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Navigating roads and experiencing traffic in Belize as an expat can be a learning experience. We invite you to share your insights in order to help other expats and soon-to-be expats stay safe on the road in Belize, whether ...
Too many road bumpers, some of them not clearly painted anb blended with road so hard to notice. Read More
Expenses for Medicines and Dental in Belize by will20181111
Hello Folks,Anyone can share some experiences or information about the expenses in Belize:Is it easier to get the prescription medicines? From where?Can you get everything you need like in North America? For instance: the medicines to control high ...
@will20181111 I live down bit south, close to Hopkins. I went to the local dentist for teeth cleaning for $40 usd. I went to a local doctor for QRP medical, including the exam, blood and urine test for $90 usd. Prescription meds depend on the ... Read More
RETIRING TO BELIZE by stevebiffin
Hello, can anyone form UK or United States advise me as to 1st best steps to moving to Belize, I'm planning on visiting in 2026 with a view to living here.
@stevebiffin First, visit different areas and see what you like and what you don't like. Check out island living, beaching life, inland life, jungle life and see what you like. Then rent a place for at least 6 months before you looking for a place ... Read More
US citizen IRS tax by mannydas
If I use my Belize address on the tax return. What, if any, state tax would be due?I have been using a Florida friend's address in recent tax returns. I lived in Florida before moving to Belize. I prefer to not burden him with any mails he may ...
@mannydas I think so. But if you want to receive letters, PO Box is better. Read More
US citizen IRS tax by mannydas
If I use my Belize address on the tax return. What, if any, state tax would be due?I have been using a Florida friend's address in recent tax returns. I lived in Florida before moving to Belize. I prefer to not burden him with any mails he may ...
If you live in Belize full time, you don't need to pay state tax. Belize has post offices, you can get a PO box from post office. Read More
Looking for a land in Ambergris by will20181111
Purchasing a land in Belize, Do I need an attorney? Anybody here can recommend a trusted real estate attorney to me I would very appreciate you.
@will20181111 Yes, and better with an owner's agent too. Below is the title and attorney I used before. Belize Title & ClosingBelize Caye Investment Ltd. SanCas PlazaSan Pedro Town, Ambergris CayeBelize, Central AmericaTel: 011-501-226-4540 Read More
Coastal Road Paving Progress by jvr1330
It would be great if someone currently living down in Belize can use this thread to periodically update us on road paving projects. When down last November - the Hopkins Rd paving was well underway - albeit very slowly. We just had our land ...
@russpinkes Not sure who you were asking...but I live in Sittee River area. Read More
Coastal Road Paving Progress by jvr1330
It would be great if someone currently living down in Belize can use this thread to periodically update us on road paving projects. When down last November - the Hopkins Rd paving was well underway - albeit very slowly. We just had our land ...
@jvr1330 The road is completed more than a year. I travel on the road lots times. Read More
My pension letters. by jackieclarke35
Hi I'm considering travelling across Central America for over a year. I have done this in the past. many years ago. Now I'm retired and have plenty of time on my hands. I'm looking for information regarding my mail that is sent to me by the pension ...
I know you can get a post box in post office in Belize. Read More
Planning on visiting for possible permanent living by donmelke
Plan on visiting in sept. -nov. would like to explore 3 different areas any suggestions which ones
San Pedro, Hopkins, San Ignacio Read More
Life changes by djdjod97
Greetings everyone, We are a retired couple in our early seventies. We tend to have a bit of wanderlust in us and have lived in Montana, New Mexico, and Maine. We also spent 4 years on a twenty-year-old, 34 foot, sailboat traveling from Brinnon, ...
@djdjod97 Jo - There also FB groups you can seek information. There are good and bad experience live in Belize depend on people. What specific do you want to know?Coco Read More
Sittee River Village Area by peonyandplum
Hi guys! We are looking at a property just outside of Sittee River Village and were wondering how safe the area is. The property is 10 acres and the home we build would be relatively large to accommodate family and continuous visitors. Would this be ...
We live south side of the river across the river from the village and it is very safe area. Read More
RE Lawyer Advice by McRicky
Hello, I've been preparing to move abroad and recently been inspired to consider Belize. I would like to purchase real estate there, but was hoping I could get some advice. Can you refer a reputable real estate lawyer that can work with my agent ...
I used them working with my agent. They are great. Read More
RE Lawyer Advice by McRicky
Hello, I've been preparing to move abroad and recently been inspired to consider Belize. I would like to purchase real estate there, but was hoping I could get some advice. Can you refer a reputable real estate lawyer that can work with my agent ...
Belize Title & ClosingBelize Caye Investment Ltd. SanCas PlazaSan Pedro Town, Ambergris CayeBelize, Central AmericaTel: ***Fax: ***Email: *** Read More
Shipping vehicle to Belize by Mangos & Mangroves
I’m trying to find the cheapest (reliable) method of shipping a vehicle from the USA to Belize City. So many companies online. I will most likely be shipping out of Texas or possibly Florida. Does anyone have any experience with ...
@Tonyaa1431435 Sorry just saw this. I will PM you the contact information Read More