

MartyP
Welsh looking for information about Belize
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Registration: 08 July 2014
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This years odd weather in Belize. by terrific
I don't know if anyone else is hearing this IN Belize, but in the last couple of weeks the subject of this years weather has come up a lot,and I get the distinct impression that a lot of the local populace are already preparing for the ...

Hi There, Please see ... Read More


South African relocating to Belize by Chris2Swan
Hi All, I am a 30 year old South African looking to relocate to Belize. If any of you have some advise regarding traveling, visa, jobs and so on your response will be greatly appreciated. Looking forward to hearing from you.

Hiya, I thought the whole point of this was to blend experiences ! I am speaking from experience as my partner is from SA. Correct me if im wrong but most flights from SA Belize hub into Europe. There are no direct flights to Belize or some of the ... Read More


South African relocating to Belize by Chris2Swan
Hi All, I am a 30 year old South African looking to relocate to Belize. If any of you have some advise regarding traveling, visa, jobs and so on your response will be greatly appreciated. Looking forward to hearing from you.

Also, I know several South Africans who are working legally running resorts in Belize. Read More


South African relocating to Belize by Chris2Swan
Hi All, I am a 30 year old South African looking to relocate to Belize. If any of you have some advise regarding traveling, visa, jobs and so on your response will be greatly appreciated. Looking forward to hearing from you.

Sorry about the late reply, im saying to get to Belize its easier for you to travel via Mexico rather than the US as more difficult to get the US Visa. We were turned down initially for the US visa but Mexican visa was not problem. We have since ... Read More


South African relocating to Belize by Chris2Swan
Hi All, I am a 30 year old South African looking to relocate to Belize. If any of you have some advise regarding traveling, visa, jobs and so on your response will be greatly appreciated. Looking forward to hearing from you.

HI There, Belize is probably one of the few countries you can travel to without a visa on an SA passport. You may have to come in through Mexico as it easier for you to get a Mexican entry visa than as US entry visa. Regards Martin Read More


Environmental protection in Belize by Kenjee
Hi, Environmental protection is a challenging issue for all the countries around the world. Would you say this issue is deemed of significance in Belize? Is the country going green through initiatives like waste management and selective ...

Oh I initially cringe when I read these questions, as you have to live in Belize to appreciate where it actually is with regard to this subject. Its a lot to do with the lack of education with regard to the environment. I guess its where most ... Read More


I think I've got it, (but could use your help) by Gwenniem147
Ok, I think we have decided on the place and kind of life we'd like. We would like input from the forum regarding suggestions and flaws in our thinking if you'd be so kind. We want to live off-grid as much as possible, but this is the last ...

Hi There, when you go to Cayo where are you staying. I can point you in the direction of an eco village up in the mountains if your interested? Contact me by direct email. regards Read More


Chainsaw by bwd61
Hello, I will be flying down in a couple weeks to clear a small area on some property we bought earlier this year. A guy I have met there will be doing the clearing and requested that I should bring a chainsaw with me from the states because they ...

Okay in case you done know the area, there is a STHIL dealership in Spanish Lookout opposite Midwest Steel you will be able to pick up everything you need there. Read More


Is local bank account needed right away? by GuestPoster8975
I posted a [way too long I think newbie intro] and figured I should start posting some specific questions. I'm moving to Belize next month (Nov) and will get someplace temporary until I explore and find where I want to settle. I setup a US ...

Setting up a local Belize account is a nightmare. If you intend to do this you will need to bring lots of paperwork with you. For example you will need an original reference letter from you current bank to show that you are of good standing and have ... Read More


Local logistics by stoner68
How to find available trucking jobs or local delivery jobs

Unlikely to get that type of job as all done by locals. Will reiterate whats already been said the wages are likely to be around $40 BZ per day thats $20 US Read More


Chainsaw by bwd61
Hello, I will be flying down in a couple weeks to clear a small area on some property we bought earlier this year. A guy I have met there will be doing the clearing and requested that I should bring a chainsaw with me from the states because they ...

Just buy one when you get there as you will probably pay more in duty. Where are you planning to clear the land? Read More


Travelling to Belize flown into Cancun and taken the bus to Corozol? by Ginny777
Has anyone travelling to Belize flown into Cancun and taken the bus to Corozol? I would appreciate any information as to bus location to airport and times. I am going the beginning of January 2016. Thank you Ginny

Hi Ginny, Yes several times, depending on when you get into Cancun it may be worth getting the bus from the airport to the bus station in Player del Carmen. and then getting the ADO bus from Player at around 23:00. The bus goes all the way to ... Read More


Converting.... by Mikend
I have read several notes from people in or going to Belize. Why do people think they can go to another country and "convert" the locals. This missionary work did not do much good for the native folks in North America - Australia and ...

Couldn't agree more, what they see is Belize as another soft touch where they can inflict their views and beliefs. Read More