If you are reading this, you are probably thinking about moving to Belize, so when planning my first article for Belize FAQs, I decided to try to give an introduction to Belize, sort of a definition of the country.
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Welcome to our Interview with an Expat in Belize series. Our goal is to offer a look at expats who live in different regions of the country, and those who have lived in Belize for different periods of time, both relative newcomers and long timers here in Belize. In this edition of the series, we have an Interview with an Expat on Ambergris Caye.
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In recent years, more of the folks who are interested in moving to Belize are still working, and many of them who eventually make the move are working online for a North American company. Thus, one frequently asked question on many of the online Belize forums and groups is: How is the internet service in Belize?
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Welcome to our Interview with an Expat in Belize series. Our goal is to offer a look at expats who live in different regions of the country, and those who have lived in Belize for different periods of time, both relative newcomers and long timers here in Belize. The second interview in our series, Interview with an Expat in Santa Elena, Belize takes us to the town of Santa Elena in the Cayo district of Belize. Santa Elena is a quiet and charming town, which is separated from San Ignacio Town by the Macal River.
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While September is historically the apex of the Hurricane/Rainy Season in Belize, it is also party time for many Belizeans, as two very important holidays fall in this month: St. George’s Caye Day and Independence Day. Let's take a look at the history of the two Belizean national holidays which fall in September and how these holidays have led to party time with the September Celebrations in Belize.
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Welcome to our Interview with an Expat series. Our goal is to offer a look at expats who live in different regions of the country, and those who have lived in Belize for different periods of time, both relative newcomers and long timers here in Belize. This first interview in our series takes us to the commercial capital of the country, Belize City, where we meet a long-time expat who has lived in many parts of Belize and has a great story to tell.
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Many people who are thinking about moving to Belize see this beautiful, interesting, and quirky country in Central America as a viable retirement option. Prior to making the move, there are two options which folks need to explore: the Qualified Retirement Plan, QRP, and Permanent Residency in Belize. For an number of reasons, one must evaluate their personal needs and circumstances in order to decide which of these different modes of establishing legal immigration status in Belize would be most beneficial.
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Questions about both the availability and quality of healthcare in Belize are some of the most frequent inquires in the online groups and forums dedicated to living in Belize. Healthcare options appear to be a fairly high priority for many who are considering making a permanent move, and this seems to be particularly true for retirees.
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While for many years, it seems that a majority of the expats who moved to Belize were retirees, purchasing either a second home to use to escape the cold winters up north, or moving down full-time seeking an affordable retirement option, many more folks are now looking to move to Belize earlier, either working remotely, or seeking a way to support themselves on the local economy here in Belize.
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The hurricane season in Belize corresponds with the Atlantic hurricane season, which runs from June 1st to November 30th. The hurricane season is often referred to as the rainy season here, with heavy tropical storms and hurricanes usually more active toward the end of the rainy season. This is when some parts of the country are most often prone to experience flooding.
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