Babs Umenhofer
@babsumi
American looking for information about Belize
Forum posts
35
Contacts
18
About me
American
Lives in Corozal
Speaks English, Spanish
Registration: 03 February 2010
ATM Fees
All our Schwab bank fees were reimbursed at the end of the month. I don't remember a service charge being added on---but that was 2 years ago... Read More
Secure storage unit by stevo66
I will moving down to Corozal soon and am having a container shipped there and need a storage unit until my house is completed. Does anyone know of a place that can help me. Many thanks. Steve
steveo66 We were in Belize during 2012-13. We used: Edgar's Mini Storage, Ltd... 894 Vista del Mar Ladyville, Belize Central America 011-501-602-4513 David@EdgarsMiniStorage.com edgarsministorage.com David is the owner, it is secure, gated, ... Read More
Moving to Belize..Any and all helpful advice appreciated. by bamatobelize
Many questions?.. Sat phones, vehicle rental, safety as we are planing to stay in different locations throughout Belize until we purchase property. Any and all suggestions appreciated. we are excited to have an opportunity to live here.
I sent you a PM. Read More
Want to join a caravan from South Texas to Belize by cathypoohbear
I & my husband would like to know if there is any ex-pats that will be traveling from South Texas to Belize that we could follow or join in a caravan with them. We are traveling with a dog and will be driving through Mexico. We would just like to ...
I sent you a PM Read More
Want to join a caravan from South Texas to Belize by cathypoohbear
I & my husband would like to know if there is any ex-pats that will be traveling from South Texas to Belize that we could follow or join in a caravan with them. We are traveling with a dog and will be driving through Mexico. We would just like to ...
kathybelize We have driven to Belize and back to the US safely and absolutely no problems (in Nov 2012 and May 2013)..if you'd like our route, send me a PM Happy travels! Read More
Prescription Medicine by John A Miner
I take eye drops daily for possible early onset glaucaoma. It's 9$/month. Does anyonne know If I will be able to get the equivalent eye drops in Corozal or just have it shipped monthly from the US? Thanks John
John Your best bet is to contact a Belizean pharmacist directly. Many US prescriptions are not available on Belize's formulary--but there can be workarounds! Catherine is the pharmacist/owner of Evergreen Pharmacy in Corozal. Her email: ... Read More
Safety driving to Belize thru Mexico by dodgerday
How safe is it to drive from Brownsville, TX to Chetemal, Mex?
Capt Dave--you'll find diesel at Pemex throughout Mexico -- Most stations in Belize also have diesel. Sorry, we won't be driving back down until 2014.. Have a safe trip! Read More
driving to Belize by jim jones
I've given this much thought. I want to drive to Belize from N.J. After retiring next year I plan to hook up a u-haul to my H3 and take 1 or 2 months to make the journey. My son, a 10 year old trooper will accompany me. I was a peace corps ...
We have now driven twice--once down (Nov 2012) and once back (May 2013)--planning to drive back again in 2014. LOVED the trip! Absolutely no issues whatsoever! We crossed the border in McAllen, TX. I have the trip on my blog: belize-us.blogspot.com ... Read More
Safety driving to Belize thru Mexico by dodgerday
How safe is it to drive from Brownsville, TX to Chetemal, Mex?
We have now driven twice--once down (Nov 2012) and once back (May 2013)--planning to drive back again in 2014. LOVED the trip! Absolutely no issues whatsoever! We crossed the border in McAllen, TX. I have the trip on my blog: belize-us.blogspot.com ... Read More
Holistic medicine by Genych
There is a question that my wife and I discuss often lately. She is a trained and experienced physician and she also practiced a holistic medicine for many years in Canada. Her arsenal of treatments and healing technics is quite broad. And she has ...
Genych You may want to start a conversation with the Minister of Health - Hon. Pablo Marin. Their website is: http://health.gov.bz/ Good Luck! Read More
broker
I know that expats order from Amazon.com and get it delivered here..not sure how that works, maybe someone who has done that will answer... As for the mail, we use "Traveling Mailbox" - you can view your mail online and you don't get junk mail! ... Read More
Immunizations for traveling to Belize by PapaCharlie
Hey all, Just wondering if there are any special shots that we should be getting prior to traveling down to Belize next month. We contacted the health department here and they want us to come in and pay $140 and won't even tell us what shots they ...
PapaCharlie Purely for peace of mind and because we were driving through Mexico; we decided to get a tetanus booster and Hepatitis A prior to coming down, the Hep A booster was administered in Belize by our pharmacist within 6 months of the initial ... Read More
AA Contact by mcollins
Hello does anyone know of an AA contact in central belize- stann creek if possible thanks
David, I sent you an email. -babs Read More
hair products by super833
Hi All My wife is asking about hair and skin products In beBelize? can you get any us products or close to us products there? She likes a certain kind and is wondering if she will have to use a cocanut after we move to Belize
Is there something specific she's looking for? Brand, product type, etc.? There are some brands that are familiar...Dove, Tresemme, Head & Shoulders, Pond's, St. Ives, etc...but the actual product itself may be limited in selection. Read More
cell phone
If your phone is already "unlocked" then bring it down, buy a SIM card with minutes and you're good to go. (I understand it's illegal to unlock a phone in the US) If it is not already unlocked, it may take a couple of days to get your phone ... Read More
Edmontonians interested to try Belize by gerry_edmontonguy
Gerry and Kate just starting the research about relocating to Belize. We visited for 1 day from a cruise ship (zip line in the rain forest)and loved it. We have all the usual questions, and are planning a 7 - 14 day visit in June 2013 to assess the ...
Deanna Royal Colony Estates is located a couple of miles north of Corozal-on the way to Consejo Shores. Currently they have 2 homes, a pool and a front gate built. Here's their website: http://www.royalcolonyestate.4t.com/. Read More
cell phone
There are 2 different types of cell phones available in Belize: SIM card driven thru BTL (www.digicell.bz), or CDMA 800 or 850 MHz technology thru SMART phone stores (www.smart-bz.com). Once you decide which way you want to go most of the plans ... Read More
Costs of moving from U.S. to Belize- Insight needed by TheBradleys
Hello. My husband and I are considering moving to Belize in the next year or so. I am reading everything I can about the country and moving there. We are too young to qualify for the QRP program and don't have the necessary [i]monthly[/i] income ...
Kimkpalmer, Yes, we drove down in late November - it's all posted on our blog, Belize us!...www.belize-us.blogspot.com CaribeGal - Thanks! Read More
AA Contact by mcollins
Hello does anyone know of an AA contact in central belize- stann creek if possible thanks
We were in Belmopan this weekend and noticed a poster attached to a telephone pole advertising AA in Belize--so I am guessing there are groups around the country. Perhaps there is a Belize AA website? Read More
prescription drug cost? by Cruisin Camper
Ok, I know that there are a million and one different drugs out there - but for example, can you readily get commonly used (here in the States) prescription medications for various ailments - antibiotics, cholesterol medications - think Lipitor, ...
Yes. The formulary for Belize is relatively current, the meds are typically generics. One of my Rx's is not on their list, but talking with the Corozal pharmacist, no problem, there are other choices without putting my health at risk. The prices are ... Read More
Dental Care by Cruisin Camper
So I have read about health care and private versus the public health care..... my question is about dental. Is dental care regularly available or is this something you would have to travel for?
We had our teeth cleaned and exam in Corozal last week. $40USD. This dentist "does it all", she's a dental surgeon and her business card specifies: extractions, prophylaxis, restorative treatment, prosthetic dentistry, dental x-rays, endodontics. ... Read More
Accomodations and getting around while fact finding by Cruisin Camper
So my husband and I will be coming down sometime in the coming year for a few eeks (he says two, I say three!) and want to explore as much as we can. From what I have (so far) I am liking the Corozal area. But here is my question. I have read on ...
We're at the Copa Banana right now---great location, nice hosts, pool, washing machine-line dry,--I do recommend it! In Belize City--we stayed at D'Nest Inn, B&B, off the beaten path, great hosts, will need transportation to the city and ... Read More
New to this.... by Cruisin Camper
Hello to all and Happy Holidays. Came across this site and after reading a bit - seems as though this is much less "sell you something" type of place to post. We are both in our mid fifties and are looking to retire in a place where we can relax ...
Hi! We have just begun our on-the-ground research in Belize, we arrived in Corozal 12/1...it's winter now so there are few folks out on/in the Bay, we have seen a couple of recreational boats but few swimmers. The water temperature right now is ... Read More
True and accurate Info!!!!! by Fireman Tex
My wife and I are originally from Texas but we moved to Florida 7 years ago to be by the beaches. We love the beach, boating and fishing. We have decided to become expats because we cannot afford to live how like in the US anymore. I am a retired ...
We arrived in Corozal 8 days ago. Drove down through Mexico. Our plans are to explore all areas of Belize prior to deciding where to retire. Our next stop will be Hopkins. There are many, many hotels, guest houses and rentals in Corozal. My ... 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 ...
I am enjoying this thread! We will be heading to Belize, driving through Mexico, in mid-November. I have a blog (Belize Us!), on this site, and I promise to post daily once we're underway. We plan to rent in several areas prior to finding our "fit" ... Read More
Finally Moving! by Guestposter5402.
It is now official! I have retired after more than 45 years of government service and we are heading back to Belize! All of our extraneous belongings have been sold and we plan to visit a few friends and family before we board the plane. We are ...
@balespa Thanks for the kind words! My blog can be found on this site (Belize Us!)- I promise to post with more earnest once we get underway in mid-November. Read More
Finally Moving! by Guestposter5402.
It is now official! I have retired after more than 45 years of government service and we are heading back to Belize! All of our extraneous belongings have been sold and we plan to visit a few friends and family before we board the plane. We are ...
Glad it's all come together for you! We'll begin our retirement exploration starting in December--I"ll contact you when we head that way! Read More
Where to most expats live in this country?
I sent you a PM--too much info to put here. Read More
Hello from Atlanta, Ga. USA
We'll be in Hopkins Mar-June 2013, found a place to rent for that time period. Please check your inbox-I sent you a PM with more info. Have a great trip! Hope it's all you thought it would be! Read More
What vehicle(s) do you drive? by babsumi
We're planning to head to Belize by driving through Mexico in about 6 months. We will rent and stay in various districts before deciding where to settle. None of our current vehicles are young enough to qualify under the QRP. Therefore, we'll need ...
Thank you Sharon! Your information is very helpful! More food for thought--- -babs Read More
What vehicle(s) do you drive?
We're planning to head to Belize by driving through Mexico in about 6 months. We will rent and stay in various districts before deciding where to settle. None of our current vehicles are young enough to qualify under the QRP. Therefore, we'll need ... Read More