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Belize is remarkable in that you can see the whole country in a single trip—the region is about the size of New Jersey, with one country road-like highway system connecting all the major towns. There is also a wonderful regional jet system that can get you from place to place even faster—if you can stomach a four- to 12-person plane!
As I write, I’m in Placencia—the remote, but very popular, fishing village in Southern Belize. I am lucky enough to be spending some time living on a sailboat in Robert’s Grove Marina—a wonderful opportunity I am very grateful for! Robert’s Grove is a resort located about a 10-minute drive outside of the village of Placencia...
Some of the places in Belize that have gotten very popular recently, are a gamble, and we wanted to shed some light on the possible positives and negatives about some of the crazy growth shown in some of the new hotspots in the country.
The most popular places to live in Belize remain the coastal, beach living areas of Ambergris Caye, Placencia, Caye Caulker, and Hopkins. You can live steps from the beach in these areas. More seasoned expats looking to cut their cost of living tend to explore Cayo and Corozal...
Traditionally a quiet, unassuming beach town, Hopkins, in southern Belize has in recent years become a must-visit place for many visitors to the country. There are many reasons for this growth in popularity, from its ideal location to many southern mainland tours...
The small country of Belize is quickly developing in many well-known areas, such as the island of Ambergris Caye or the laidback peninsula town of Placencia. As reported in the November 2019 issue of International Living, development on the island of Caye Caulker is opening up new real estate opportunities...
Laura Diffendal, IL Belize Correspondent What is Daily Life Like at the Moment in Belize? We have had two confirmed positive cases as of today. Both cases were, thankfully, on the island of Ambergris Caye. I say thankfully, because it seems to be easier to cut off an island than it is the mainland. Ambergris Read more...: Expat Diary: What is Life Like in Belize During the COVID-19 Pandemic?
Belize’s charm is hard to put into words, but the best description might include the phrase “rustic paradise.” This is a barefoot nirvana, where you can hitch a ride on a skiff with a local fisherman for a day, then walk into a restaurant and have them cook your catch for you...
With only about 2,000 people living on the island and over 50 hotels plus a whole host of bars and restaurants, it’s easy to see why Caye Caulker is a tourists dream.
Placencia and Ambergris Caye are two places in Belize very popular with tourists and expats. You will find countless online debates about which one is better, more-loved, or more livable. As an expat who has lived in both places for five years, I can attest that they offer distinctly different lifestyles...