russpinkes
American expat in Belize
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26
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American
Registration: 01 June 2025
New to this forum want to retire in Belize by Jaydomingo
Hello, my husband is Belizean and we want to retire in Belize.
Maybe you could shot me some ideas or recipes I eat a lot of local foods and cook a lot at home Read More
Dating and finding love as an expat in Belize by Priscilla
Hello, With cultural barriers and different dating norms, finding love as an expat abroad can be exciting and challenging at the same time. Is it easy to meet other fellow single people in Belize? How do you go about meeting people ...
Come on down I’m in placencia village if you want to visit Read More
New to this forum want to retire in Belize by Jaydomingo
Hello, my husband is Belizean and we want to retire in Belize.
Come on down and live awhile here Read More
New to this forum want to retire in Belize by Jaydomingo
Hello, my husband is Belizean and we want to retire in Belize.
Cost of living in placencia village is very high food will brake your bank account Ive been living here for 7 months and about ready to leave it’s rediculus Read More
Introducing myself and considering moving to Belize by Mary439
Hi everyone,My name is Mary, and I’m new here. I wanted to introduce myself and ask a few very practical questions about Belize.I’m currently living in Argentina, waiting for a residency decision that should be known within the next ...
Do you live in Belize yourself Read More
Find a German Shepard, Doberman or Weimaraner puppy in Belize. by spiceboy
Good afternoon.Anyone know if it is possible to find a German Shepard, Doberman or Weimaraner puppy in Belize?
How about a pit bull they seem popular Read More
Recommendations for areas to live for retirees by kelley21063
Hi All,My wife and I are selling out and moving to Belize. I've read that there is a large expat community down there. I'd like to ask for some recommendations for areas to live. Both of us are retired and are looking for a laid back community. We ...
Well did you and your wife make it to Belize and if so where did you look I’m in placencia where it’s perfect Read More
Cost of living in Belize in 2026 by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Every year, we invite you to share your experiences with the cost of living in Belize, especially in the region or city you live in. Your insights will greatly help members planning their move to Belize or already living ...
Very well said Read More
Introducing myself and considering moving to Belize by Mary439
Hi everyone,My name is Mary, and I’m new here. I wanted to introduce myself and ask a few very practical questions about Belize.I’m currently living in Argentina, waiting for a residency decision that should be known within the next ...
Well you just come and make yourself feel at home I love it it keep in touch Read More
Introducing myself and considering moving to Belize by Mary439
Hi everyone,My name is Mary, and I’m new here. I wanted to introduce myself and ask a few very practical questions about Belize.I’m currently living in Argentina, waiting for a residency decision that should be known within the next ...
@Mary439 Welcome Mary I’m Russ and I’m living in placencia Belize I moved from the us to Belize 2 months ago and I am loving it here the visa extension is very easy and I think the cost of living here is 50 % lower than the us Read More
New members of the Belize forum, introduce yourselves here - 2025 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 ...
It is going great I’m so so happy to finally be home Read More
New members of the Belize forum, introduce yourselves here - 2025 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 ...
I’m Russ and my wife Debby just moved in to placencia Belize Read More
Recommendations for areas to live for retirees by kelley21063
Hi All,My wife and I are selling out and moving to Belize. I've read that there is a large expat community down there. I'd like to ask for some recommendations for areas to live. Both of us are retired and are looking for a laid back community. We ...
@kelley21063 Me and my wife are also packing up and heading to placencia Belize in November we are both retired she has a couple of friends there that lived there since 2014 and they love it we went there last year and fell in love with Placencia ... Read More
Dental jobs by 4kopecks
I am a dental hygienist and am curios to the jobs there in my profession. Any information is helpful!Thanks!karen
@BZeanHygienist I won’t be moving until November 18 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.
@phil43061 Where did you buy property at in Belize im looking at placencia Read More
Managing mailboxes or PO boxes in Belize by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Something as simple as receiving mail can become a whole new experience when you settle in Belize as an expat. Mailing management can indeed be different from what you are used to. In order to help other expats and soon-to-be ...
I will probably check in to a P.O. Box 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.
Well I’m moving to placencia Belize in November pretty much me and the wife beeen winging it I figured we would learn as we go but we have been preparing for about 6 months now like in shipping are dog keeping an American phone number check ... Read More
Dental jobs by 4kopecks
I am a dental hygienist and am curios to the jobs there in my profession. Any information is helpful!Thanks!karen
I’m moving to placencia in June I can check that out for you 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 ...
Thank you for the good information Read More
Returning to Belize by Brodjena8913
Am returning after 10 years (family problems etc). Is a resident of Belize ...canoeing my older truck down and what would I have to pay ? I plan on driving it with some persona gear and minimal furniture? Jena
where in Belize do you live Read More
Leaving Belize by mitzrowland0821
Does anyone happen to know a shipping company which deal with shipments from Belize to the US (especially RORO service from Belize to the US) ? My husband and I are considering leaving Belize and going back to the US. Will appreciate very much if ...
Sorry to here that kind of news Read More
Home Inspection & Insurance by Misty45240
Has anyone who purchased a home in Belize had a home inspection? Also is homeowners insurance typically bought. We just signed a contract and law firm is asking if we want a home inspection. Is it like the inspections in the US. Any experiences?
@Misty45240 Where do you live now 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 ...
What part of Belize do you live Read More
New members of the Belize forum, introduce yourselves here - 2025 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 ...
Hello everyone I’m Russ Read More
New members of the Belize forum, introduce yourselves here - 2025 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 ...
@russpinkes Read More
New members of the Belize forum, introduce yourselves here - 2025 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 ...
@rudd500 Hello Jane I’m heading to Belize myself in October of this year Read More