@ClarkForestryLLC
American expat in Belize
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Registration: 17 October 2021
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Doing deep dive into investing in Uruguay
Hello.Live in Iowa, US. Have a second home in Belize where we do Teak Plantations.Looking to invest in land to do Forestry. But also, to enjoy the Southern Hemisphere weather and the beaches.Will be buying inland and then possibly look for a home ... Read More
Healthcare and insurance by followthespiritministry
Hi to all and God Bless,I understand that Belize is can be lacking in ones needs for acute or critical care but that Mexico has outstanding facilities modernly equipped to handle just about everything.Is there an health insurance that would cover ...
@followthespiritministry Keep paying stateside for Fed insurance, just in case. If you break an arm $40. Emergency Tooth issue 7pm on a Saturday night $100. Need a hip replacement in Guatemala $10,000. Most medicine you can get over the counter ... Read More
WHAT Clothes to bring by sandrajewellbelize1945
Proffessional Female Making new life in Belize .Have sold or given away 6 van loads of clothes.Still have too many for 2 footlockers .Need advice on what to bring for new life .
Leave all of your cotton clothing behind, except for maybe shorts. Go for dri-fit clothing. If you don't have any, go to your nearest goodwill store and stock up cheap. 2 weeks of clothes should fit in a grocery bag with dri-fit. Read More
Looking at Placencia by homesickgypsy
Older single woman hoping to retire in Belize. May or may not bring a friend. Looking at Placencia as checking most of my boxes so far, but open to other ideas. Cheap housing is a must on a fixed income and plain is fine. I've found a couple of ...
@homesickgypsy getting to the ocean is easy since on a peninsula. Biking or walking is probably out of the question since the peninsula is about 20 miles long. You would have to pick a spot close to one of the villages. You're talking on a ... Read More
Are expats happy in Belize? by dsparks
Hi all. I'm new to this forum. Yesterday, I posted the following under the "new members" category: "Married American man (mid 60s) and Colombian woman (mid 50s) live near Washington, DC. Plan on retiring/selling home/relocating in 2024. Both love ...
@dsparks Late response. Haven't been on this site in a while. Price and expense to live is relative. Depending where in DC you lived, Placencia is super cheap or kinda of expensive. Recommend you get with two different Realtors. Tell them what ... Read More
Moving To Belize With A moving Van Full of Furniture? by ray5323
I am wanting to drive down to Belize with a moving van full of furniture from Vancouver, Canada. I have a lot experience travelling through Mexico and Belize, but not wit a load of furniture. Has anyone done this? How much hassle is it getting ...
@ray5323 Make sure you are aware of Tariffs bringing things into Belize. 70 to 80% unless under QRP. Your truck/trailer will be around 80% of blue book.What do you mean by a "Moving Van"? Will it stay in Belize? Do you own it? ... Read More
Maybe Belize is not for me by moxie847
I have visited Belize 3 times this year. I love the people, the climate, the way of life in Belize. I am 55 years old and trying to make a plan for my next chapter. I have many business ideas that I think could work in Belize. I have experience ...
Ticks- Skin so soft as mentioned above. Or Deep Woods off on your pants legs if going through grass or woods. Mosquitoes- beach, its sand fleas. Spray your legs. I'm originally from Louisiana and lived in a Creek Bottom with lots of ... Read More
Construction/Planting visit Nov 4 thru 11th by ClarkForestryLLC
Heading down next week to check on our building progress and to make new decisions on doors/windows/utilities/furnishing. We are near Spanish Lookout and Blackman Eddy on the Belize River. Going to be staying at Banana Bank Lodge to get some ...
Around $6,000 for a place to live Pay will be all over the board Free housing, water, electric? Free housing? Do they do chores? Could be tied to your Airbnb. Will need someone to maintain the property and plant trees and landscaping. Could ... Read More
Construction/Planting visit Nov 4 thru 11th by ClarkForestryLLC
Heading down next week to check on our building progress and to make new decisions on doors/windows/utilities/furnishing. We are near Spanish Lookout and Blackman Eddy on the Belize River. Going to be staying at Banana Bank Lodge to get some ...
@moxie; the very first thing you need is a Caretaker. Don't build until you have a caretaker living on site. The only thing that will be left of your house will be the concrete. If you're not going to have a caretaker then build with ... Read More
Construction/Planting visit Nov 4 thru 11th by ClarkForestryLLC
Heading down next week to check on our building progress and to make new decisions on doors/windows/utilities/furnishing. We are near Spanish Lookout and Blackman Eddy on the Belize River. Going to be staying at Banana Bank Lodge to get some ...
@davidsbrenchley Check out Chiquibul road off the Western Highway. Near Seven Mile or Progresso turn which is the major road to Upper Barton Creek there is a property for sale. I did not check it out. What "might" be appealing. Great ... Read More
Construction/Planting visit Nov 4 thru 11th by ClarkForestryLLC
Heading down next week to check on our building progress and to make new decisions on doors/windows/utilities/furnishing. We are near Spanish Lookout and Blackman Eddy on the Belize River. Going to be staying at Banana Bank Lodge to get some ...
@davidsbrenchley First pick an area your interested in. Drive around and see which realtor has the most signs up. The locals who are selling will know the realtors better than anyone. Google their websites and listings. a. Look for something ... Read More
New members of the Belize forum, introduce yourselves here - 2021 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Belize forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
@mario2972 Contact Gabriel Zetina on Ambergris Caye. Realtor. Tell him what you are looking for, rental or to buy. He grew up there and will know the properties. Contact Noelle Ayala at Unda Da Seas adventures. He runs snorkel and fishing ... Read More
Construction/Planting visit Nov 4 thru 11th by ClarkForestryLLC
Heading down next week to check on our building progress and to make new decisions on doors/windows/utilities/furnishing. We are near Spanish Lookout and Blackman Eddy on the Belize River. Going to be staying at Banana Bank Lodge to get some ...
Got back from Belize last week. Stayed at Banana Bank Lodge. A little far out, but was great. Had a Jaguar out my front door. And parrots over near the main house and eating area. They are known for horses. In the general area of Young Gal ... Read More
Safety in teakettle village by Doc83
Thinking about moving to Belize. Near teakettle village. How is the safety in teakettle village, Spanish lookout, and Belmopan?
@Doc83 Got back from Belize last week. Stayed at Banana Bank Lodge. A little far out, but was great. Had a Jaguar out my front door. And parrots over near the main house and eating area. They are known for horses. In the general area of Young ... Read More
First venture to Belize by DaveBZE
Hi everyone, I’m in Vancouver, BC, Canada. I’m looking to visit Belize based on everything I’ve learned, particularly the laid back atmosphere, the beauty of the country, and english being the primary language. I’m ...
@annamariesnyder What is your starting point? That will help determine your best route. Your 5th wheel and how good of shape your vehicle is will also impact your route. Mexico can be mountainous. Or you may choose the Gulf coast route. Do not ... Read More