wri57
American expat in Belize
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American
Lives in Consejo Village
Registration: 02 August 2018
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COVINTEC construction experience by costaricahomebuilder
The Covintec system sounds great and makes sense on paper but here in Costa Rica all the input I have received from contractors who have used the system over the last 10 years has been negative. I am looking for some positive input as this product ...
@rainagain A cistern will only hold so much and then you will still have an overflow problem. That's a lot of Sky Juice! Read More
COVINTEC construction experience by costaricahomebuilder
The Covintec system sounds great and makes sense on paper but here in Costa Rica all the input I have received from contractors who have used the system over the last 10 years has been negative. I am looking for some positive input as this product ...
@chinito1984 The cement roof is OK. no problems to date. It is due for another coat of white sealer. Every video I see of hurricanes shows metal roofs being pealed off structures and flying away. That kind of put me off. Plus in real downpours they ... Read More
COVINTEC construction experience by costaricahomebuilder
The Covintec system sounds great and makes sense on paper but here in Costa Rica all the input I have received from contractors who have used the system over the last 10 years has been negative. I am looking for some positive input as this product ...
At the time we built there was no piped water in the village. We are across the road from Chetumal Bay and shallow well water is brackish. The stuff falls out of the sky and the annual rainfall here is enough for the main house & 2 apartments. ... Read More
COVINTEC construction experience by costaricahomebuilder
The Covintec system sounds great and makes sense on paper but here in Costa Rica all the input I have received from contractors who have used the system over the last 10 years has been negative. I am looking for some positive input as this product ...
Well, were 20 years in and no problems. Belize is not on the shaky side of Central America but we have had a few noticeable tremors over the years. One thing we learned back during the construction is that Coventec, like so many products comes in ... Read More
Looking for dentist in Corozal or Chetumal by ronjon
Looking for dentist in Corozal or Chetumal that does lower and upper dentures at a reasonable cost. I have already had dentures but were lost while in hospital
Sorry, my previous post should read Unreservedly. Read More
Looking for dentist in Corozal or Chetumal by ronjon
Looking for dentist in Corozal or Chetumal that does lower and upper dentures at a reasonable cost. I have already had dentures but were lost while in hospital
I would reservedly recommend Dr. Garcia in Corozal.He removed 19 teeth that were in very poor condition with virtually no pain. He made a full set of teeth for me that are so comfortable that I seldom take them out. Read More
How is healthcare in Belize ? by Marilyn Graham
I am a liver transplant recipient and have done fine for 7 years but I do have to have blood work regularly. How is healthcare there?
Not great, but improving. Medical problems are one of the major reasons people move back to where they came from. I would suggest more research, on your part, concerning your specific medical condition and if it can be handled in Belize. Read More
Belizean Drivers License by mitzrowland0821
If you’re thinking about getting a Belizean driver’s license, don’t apply right before your birthday, but apply after it (right after birthday may be better). When I applied, I had a little argument with an officer who was in ...
@mitzrowland0821Welcome to bureaucracy in Belize. You'll get used to it over time. It's pretty much a "win some, loose some proposition. You can study the rules, regulations & laws all you want. In the end it will depend on who's behind the desk ... Read More
Wages for American carpenters coming to Belize or mainland coast. by Bleau
My long term lover and I have farm in Lampasas, TX, were semi retired, hes master carpenter, I assist. We crave the slower beach life, warm year round weather, gentle people. I make $2500. US/mo but we like to work besides. I'm wanting to know ...
As a skilled carpenter from the U.S. the wages here would make you cry. The only off set is that the cost of living is also lower. But it is all theoretical, as previous posts have stated, it is next to impossible for an immigrant to work as a ... Read More
Inflation in Belize in 2022 by Mickael
In the various media, inflation in Belize is becoming increasingly important. This is becoming a concern for some, with fears of an impact on day-to-day budgeting. Today, how does inflation in Belize impact on daily life? Which products and ...
In almost 80 years I have been through several rounds of inflation. It's like bad weather when you are sailing. Not much you cam do about it other than batten the hatches and reduce sail. Simply spend less. Don't be too proud to be cheap. Inflation ... Read More
Where is best? For those that are sensitive to bug bites. by Don Karim
Which area would be least prone to bug bites, mosquitoes, sand fleas, and all the rest of the tiny biting creatures. Or is one simply destined to wear bug spray every time one ventures out? I have read that the Cayo district has fewer mosquitoes ...
@Don Karim Over the years I have lived almost everywhere in Belize except the deep south.I have lived in Consejo Villge, Corozal for about the past 20 years. Here are a few observations. Most of the bugs especially the dreaded sand fly are in ... 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 ...
@bwd61 Another poster suggested buying a saw in Spanish Look out. Good advise. Sooner or later you will need pats and repair work. Going back to where you bought it is always the best option.Another alternative is to hire a guy who owns a saw. Labor ... Read More
Moving to Belize solo by Cheryl
Hello everybody, Moving to Belize is a challenge in itself, but even more when you decide to go alone. If this was your case when you arrived, we would like you to share your experience. It might help other people who are also preparing for this ...
@uuujunglelife Your advice re making your vehicle look like an ambulance or a fire truck will only lead people into problems that they don't need as a new arrival. The Belize Customs guys may not be card carrying Mensa members but they are not ... Read More
Moving to Belize solo by Cheryl
Hello everybody, Moving to Belize is a challenge in itself, but even more when you decide to go alone. If this was your case when you arrived, we would like you to share your experience. It might help other people who are also preparing for this ...
@helenhmja You don't have to renew your visa at a entry point. Any Office of Immigration in any town will process.I have no faith in the QRP. Anything that the gov of Belize can create they can alter or amend at the stoke of a pen. Read More