Risks of Buying Property in Belize When it comes time to think about buying property in an overseas location like Belize, it's normal to be cautious. There's always someone who wants to separate a fool from his money, and it's never easy to negotiate different rules and laws in a foreign country. The good news [...]
Many people have heard of Belize but aren't quite sure where it is. Belize is located in Central America. To the north of Belize lies the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico. To the west and south of Belize lies the nation of Guatemala. Belize has a long coastline on the Caribbean Sea. It takes about two [...]
Many people are initially attracted to Belize because of the pristine nature, balmy temperatures, and delicious food but soon learn to appreciate the finer things thanks to a very affordable cost of living. The local currency, called the Belize Dollar (BZD), is permanently pegged to the US Dollar at 2:1, making it easy and simple [...]
Where is the safest place to live in Belize? The answer is Corozal District Many people who are considering moving to or investing in Belize get misled by somewhat confusing crime statistics. In reality, Belize is an incredibly safe country, especially for visitors, as the vast majority of untoward incidents occur between locals in a [...]
Relocating to Belize If you're planning on moving to Belize in 2019, here are a few things you need to know. What Are the Rules for Living in Belize? With a valid passport, you can enter Belize without a visa and stay up to 30 days. To prolong your visit, you just need to visit [...]
When people think of the Caribbean, they tend to think of island nations like Cuba or Jamaica, so you might be surprised to learn that Belize is the fastest-growing destination in the Caribbean. Of course, Belize isn't an island nation although it does have over 400 offshore islands. But Belize is definitely a Caribbean nation [...]
Corozal District, which is located on Belize's border with Mexico, has long been a popular destination for expats. Refreshing breezes result in an ideal climate, proximity to the reef and other major tourist destinations, and the ease of transit into Mexico in combination with a laid-back, small-town atmosphere have made Corozal a top destination for [...]
One of the largest publishers of guidebooks in the world, Lonely Planet, has just released their list of the top 10 countries to visit in 2019, and Belize was featured prominently. Belize was recommended for Lonely Planet readers due to its diverse landscape and cultures as well as the government's firm commitment to protecting and [...]
What is life like in Belize? Well, it's a lot different than life in the United States, but in a good way. For one thing, there are no traffic jams or headaches dealing with crowded streets. Gasoline is expensive, so most people prefer to get around by bicycle, bus, or golf cart. In fact, there's not a single stoplight in [...]
After nearly 20 years of negotiations, the governments of Belize and the United States have now signed a bilateral Open Skies Agreement which will facilitate air passenger and cargo traffic between the two countries. In a blue ribbon ceremony attended by many high-ranking officials, Manuel Heredia, Junior, the Belizean Minister of Tourism and Civil Aviation, and Keith Gilges, the [...]