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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!
When I first moved to Belize the standard of shopping here was one of the few downsides to living here, —I once had to drive two hours to find basic matching cookware—but over the past few years things have really improved. You can find most any goods in Belize nowadays, the things that are harder to find are specialty items...
Driving in any foreign country can be a bit daunting, even in a place like Belize where you drive on the right side like in the U.S., and the signs are in English. Belize has a nationwide highway but this highway is more like a two-lane country road in the U.S. Overall, Belize is a gorgeous place to drive. My favorite route is the Hummingbird Highway...
I get a lot of questions about rentals in Belize—how to find them, what are the going rates, what neighborhoods should I look in, etc. Here’s a guide to my favorite groups for finding rentals in each area of Belize and a taste of what’s currently on offer…
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?