Tourism is the mainstay economy for both islands, so there is a large variety of restaurants and bars to cover all budgets and tastes. Belize is also known for amazing diving and snorkeling, and all other water sports are on offer, including sailing and fishing. Access to and from the cayes is quite easy with regular boats and flights to and from Belize City and Chetumal.
Of all the districts, Stann Creek has something for everyone. It has a stretch of coast that is the closest in Belize to the barrier reef. It has the Sittee River area, which is known for its amazing birdlife and fishing. The river is deep enough for large boats to sail up and down, and the Caribbean is just around the bend. Beaches are nice in Stann Creek and all manner of water sports are available.
Further south lie several high-end resorts. Traveling down the Placencia Peninsula leads to Placencia Village, a wonderful, warm place, popular with tourists. Most of the village is made up of brightly colored, wooden clapboard houses and it has a wonderful beach. To the west of the peninsula lies a lagoon. If you enjoy a social life, this is a good place to be.
It has the only true rainforest in Belize, which offers marvelous opportunities to trek and explore caves and rivers. There are several Maya villages where you can stay and get a genuine cultural experience. Toledo has a long coastline stretching to the border with Guatemala and beautiful cayes, which are less visited by tourists and allow you to explore and enjoy the marine life in peace.
It receives the highest level of rainfall in Belize and has rich and varied plants and wildlife. Traditionally Toledo has been the least developed part of Belize and few people have bothered to make the trip down south—their loss! If you love lazy rivers, vast rolling hills, and fertile farmland and rainforests where you can test your gardening skills, Cayo is for you.
Bargains can be found here, too—not only on real estate but on the huge amount of produce and fresh cheeses grown and produced here by local Mennonites. There are many other seaside villages…and pine-covered mountains, rainforests, and hundreds of tiny islands that dot the coast. Belize City is not a place you should consider if thinking about a move to Belize. A move to Belize will inevitably mean that you would have to spend some time in Belize City, the largest city in this Central American country.
The international airport is here, so getting to Belize means you will have to pass through. In a specific area, south side, We live on the north side, in a very safe area. Our home is surrounded by a tall concrete wall, and our windows do have burglar bars on them. We have three large dogs which act as any further deterrent. I live here very happily, and feel very safe. When someone considering a move to Belize asked about touring the country along, one expat replied, "You shouldn't have any issue traveling alone if you use standard "good travel policy" not flashing a wad of cash, not being drunk and unruly and don;t bring undue attention to yourself, and be pleasant.
According to the State Department, "Emergency services will be either unavailable or significantly delayed. Serious injuries or illnesses normally require evacuation to another country. Medical care for minor ailments is generally available in urban areas.
Advanced medical treatment is very limited in Belize City or Belmopan and is extremely limited or unavailable in rural and remote areas. Pharmacy services are generally acceptable in larger cities. Specialized prescription medications may be completely unavailable.
If you bring your own prescription medications, you must carry a current doctor's prescription for each medication. For simple things they are very good and cheap compared with the US, but for cancer and that sort of thing people go to the states. You can get private medical insurance as a member of the caricom, which in our case includes treatment elsewhere, if it is not available here in Belize.
People who don't have medical insurance, use Guatemala city, Merida Mexico, or Panama for medical procedures. For members of the public, using public health centers and hospitals the waits can be very long and the care, patchy. I would not suggest people come here with terminal illnesses, as belizes not equipped to deal with that," reported one expat. Expats living in Belize interested in expat health insurance should take a minute to get a quote from our trusted expat health insurance partner, CIGNA.
Get a Quote. When a newcomer asked if it's feasible to drive a sportscare in Belize, one expat replied, "Not really, roads are generally in not great condition and if it's a low suspension vehicle you will have issues with all the speed bumps.
Warning: Belize roads kill all vehicles, or at least considerably shortens their lives. Knowing of or finding for yourself a good mechanic asap, is essential.
Must agree coastal places, nearer the sea the salt corrosion problem will be much worse as well," added another expat. Public transport is mainly OLD ex school busses imported from US some with new paint jobs and are cheap but 'chicken busses.
Cycling small engined motor bikes are popular means of transport by the local population. Again the roads are awful and the main control is by 'Sleeping Policemen' or speed bumps most have signage but not all. There are few traffic lights but there are lots of roundabouts at major junctions," explained one expat in answer to questions from someone thinking about retiring in Belize. If you're moving to Belize, you may need to learn a new word, humidex , which basically describes how hot it feels with the heat and humidity combined.
We're in our late fifties, not skinny and this has been our biggest challenge. There are customs and traditions, behavior that are different and standards do differ. No Large food supermarket like back home, literally No sidewalks on streets, No real taxi service or company to call. Well, you get the idea: all the little comfort things one takes for granted in a country like Canada were absent there," confessed one expat. If you've taken the pros and cons into consideration and are planning to make the move or come for an extended stay, there are a few standard precautions to take: Rent before you buy.
Don't start a business right away that requires a significant upfront investment. Choose a good health insurance plan that allows you to travel outside or be evacuated out of Belize for medical care. Caye Caulker provides a slower paced, less expensive alternative to Ambergris Caye.
This island is much smaller, less populated, and with fewer extra-curricular activities. Corozal is a favorite coastal spot for expats who are living on a social security budget.
Placencia is the mainland equivalent to Ambergris Caye, but much more tranquil. With miles of quiet, sandy beaches, one can wander for hours — walking by the attractive expat homes right on the beach. There are far fewer condo complexes in Placencia than on the populated cayes —the vibe is laidback and Caribbean. The Cayo — just two hours from the coast—is a great place for hiking, canoeing, exploring caves, viewing exotic wildlife, horseback riding, and visiting ancient Maya ruins.
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