Living in Belize: Pros, Cons & My Honest Experience

[@CathreneZelaya]

As a Belizean, I say that's about right. Thanks for your accurate content. 👍👍I hope you come back again soon. I love my love my Belize 🇧🇿.

[@tourismlens]

Thanks so much! I hope to revisit soon 😊

[@PrettyStraightforwardBudgets]

Thank you for the insight on living in Belize. It is a dream of mine to live there for a couple of years.

[@tourismlens]

Thanks for sharing that! It really is a great place to experience for a couple of years! Definitely make it happen:) Let me know if you have other questions.

[@lovelyIberia]

I just came back last Friday Belize and the food was so good. I cleaned my plate every time. I preferred the local restaurants as they were less expensive and more tasty.

[@tourismlens]

yes it's really delicious. one of my favorite things about Belize. thanks for sharing!

[@savoryexposure]

Most information on KZbin on Belize seems to be from tourists that fly in for a few days and then fly out so this was great. That and info pushed by real estate agents. I’d love to hear more!

[@tourismlens]

Thank you! You're not wrong there. Let me know what kind of info you'd like to hear more about. I'm working on a round up of the different districts and what they are each like.

[@FirstPinklady50]

Thank you for your honest review of Belize. It is on our list for relocation. Would love to hear more!

[@tourismlens]

Thanks for watching! And great - what questions do you have, let me know and I can do a follow up video!

[@skydexx2940]

I love these series when you do countries

[@tourismlens]

Thanks for letting me know:) I’ll keep it going!

[@Seti2897]

I really love your very honest content

[@tourismlens]

I appreciate that. Thanks for watching and sharing !

[@darrenwilliams7437]

This is very informative . planning my first trip , Thank you so much.

[@tourismlens]

You are so welcome! Glad it was helpful! Hope you have a great trip and report back!:)

[@wanderwomxntravels]

Been wanting to visit for so long! I’m gonna get there 🎉

[@tourismlens]

@@wanderwomxntravels Ooh yes you must!!

[@justaskKj]

When you mentioned the gossip and how everyone knows everyone, I couldn't help but laugh 😆 . So it’s best to stay friendly and avoid talking about others folks because it'll always get back to them

[@tourismlens]

That’s exactly right 😂

[@milkarodriguez7464]

I can't wait to go to Belize

[@malagasylisa1680]

When I lived in Belize (Seine Bight, a Garífuna village, on the Placencia peninsula), the immigration office in Independence would allow me to extend my visa for three months at a time. I didn’t have a car, and used the public buses to get in and out of town, or my bike, or just walk,

[@tourismlens]

Oh that's really nice - 90 days at a time is more reasonable. Thanks for sharing your experience!

[@lorraine725]

Hello new to your channel great info we just got back from belize yesterday it was a quick but great trip. ❤

[@tourismlens]

Hi Lorraine! Thanks for watching. Where did you go in Belize? So glad you had a great time!

[@rose4u111]

🎄Great content! Thanks🤗🎄

[@tourismlens]

Thanks! So glad you enjoyed it.

[@terrellmiller7361]

GREAT video, thank you!

[@tourismlens]

Thanks for watching! So glad it was helpful!

[@Harold710]

Been there a couple of times, very nice!!

[@tourismlens]

Glad to hear you enjoyed it!

[@synewparadigm]

Expensive/cheap has a different meaning to different people on the planet.

[@jcsolomon6470]

A Serious Cultural Melting Pot of Awesomeness😊😃😎❣

[@fdm2155]

I visited Belize a few years ago. I would definitely visit again but it's not for me as far living long term. I like a larger city environment.

[@tourismlens]

Thanks for sharing! Yes I can see what you mean.

[@WalterMoorer-t5q]

I'm interested in living there for at least 1 year, possibly longer. Could you please suggest 3 areas of the country to live. And living near the beach is not important to me... Gracias 🙏

[@tourismlens]

Sure thing - I'm actually working on a video with 5 areas to consider! Also do you like quiet or active? Definitely depends on what you like. Quiet would be a place like Punta Gorda, in the deep south, or active would be the Cayo district, or along the south coast. More to come in next Sunday's video (next week).

[@JamesBondEsq.]

Gracias!

[@tourismlens]

¡De nada! 😊 thanks for watching

[@TallPaul7771]

I would like to see a video on the highlands. Thank you, I enjoyed the video.

[@tourismlens]

I’m glad you enjoyed it! More to come on Belize. Thanks for letting me know.

[@SkyDivine8]

@Superliesgebeest0 Well, maybe you should make a video about it. So she forgot to mention the Mennonite Community, but other than that, she is pretty accurate about Belize overall. Remember, she is sharing her journey from her experience.

[@FirstPinklady50]

What are your thoughts on secret beach area?

[@tourismlens]

I went there once to check it out for the day, for my guidebook pre-pandemic (2019). I didn't love it then and was surprised to see the level of development taking place. But can't speak to how it is now as it's been a while. It has probably transformed even more.

[@drmikebluez]

Living in a small island like that with just golf carts makes me think Gilligan's Island. If like to be more involved with local culture, if possible. I'm sure it was cool in many ways, but limited in terms of wanting to see other natural parks, to and cultural events. Nice video. Thanks for sharing.

[@tourismlens]

Thanks for watching! And for sharing. Yes It all depends on what you enjoy, for sure. I already had spent so much time elsewhere and I knew that's where I preferred to be, plus frequent visits to the city where I also had friends.

[@drmikebluez]

@tourismlens thank you. ✌🏿

[@kleerism]

Belize made it too hard for me to immigrate and my grandfather is from their .

[@tourismlens]

Sorry to hear that. What made it hard?

[@tourismlens]

Thinking of moving to Belize? 🇧🇿

[@Br0adCastYourS3lf]

Yes! In 4 years and 3 months I will retire and I’m looking for a warm place (most of the year), more quiet place than a big city (but close to a city/town) with great healthcare, and a safe and stable life. I’d also like to grow my own veggies (domestic and European). Do you think that Belize would be a great match?

[@tourismlens]

@@Br0adCastYourS3lf I have a follow up Belize video coming up on Sunday with more details about 5 areas I recommend, and the ones I wouldn't, and answer this for you! Put your notification on or remember to come back and watch:). But in your case I'd say it depends what you mean by "great healthcare" - do you mean basic annual check ups and you are in general good health? Or a place where you would be cared for easily in case of a major complication? those are the things to research. So it's a yes if it's the first but no for the latter. As we age too, it depends - we have to think about access to health much more than anything else and not get caught up in the lifestyle part.

[@Br0adCastYourS3lf]

@@tourismlens I will definitely watch your follow up video. I have an autoimmune condition (RA) and don’t know if it qualifies as a major complication. It’s all under control now. But when I need professional medical help, I need it immediately to prevent further damage caused by my immune system. That’s why I still want to stay close to a city/town.

[@lynx70123]

It's on my list if places to scout. I plan my first visit in 2025.

[@briancampbell3740]

Hello my name is Brian Campbell i Jamaican living in Atlanta Georgia. Have you ever been to Jamaica?

[@tourismlens]

Hi! Yes I have many times

[@ToddCollins315]

👀 ❤

[@sugarpuddin]

Terrific video. I live here on Nature Island (Commonwealth of Dominica - not the Dominican republic) Unspoiled, crime free, pristine, hidden gem, English speaking Many hot springs. Very inexpensive

[@tourismlens]

Thanks very much! How long have you lived there?

[@victorlionelnazaire685]

I visited Belize at least twice for close to 6 months each time before Covid times. PROS : 1 the rural living (no hurry) 2. the friendliness of the people 3 close to southern mexico CONS : 4 no real night life except on the island 5 housing comfort sub par (need for airconditioner)

[@tourismlens]

I have to agree on the pros and cons you mentioned, the cities have the nightlife and places like Placencia.

[@kevinstewart8705]

Corozal please 😊

[@tourismlens]

Have been there several times! :)

[@daveduffy2823]

Belize has a Level 2 security travel advisory from the US State Department. Some areas are quite sketchy. Per the warning, most crimes remain unresolved and unprosecuted.

[@ernestbradley4547]

Aye! why did it had to be Mexican like, Mexican, Mexican😞 We are we, Mestizo, Maya, Latin Etc.. Nothing wrong with our great neighbor but we dah we!!

[@tourismlens]

Yep I agree Belize is unique! Even if historically there are links to Mexico, with a shared Maya heritage as well as migration in northern Belize back in 19th century.

[@rondunn4336]

Nø mention whatsoever re' humidity and mosquitos, most important I think?

[@Superliegebeest0]

Maby because ur black but u didnt mention the memmonites. U have no real view on how it is to live in belize . U have a tourist view. Real life is not as pretty as u view it. But i do agree its a beautiful wonderful place. But u havnt witnessed real life. Its hard. U either have money and ul be fine. Ir ur screwed. Asically thats it.

[@SkyDivine8]

Well, maybe you should make a video about it. So she forgot to mention the Mennonite Community, but other than that, she is pretty accurate about Belize overall. Remember, she is sharing her journey from her experience.

[@Superliegebeest0]

@SkyDivine8 I understand it's her view. But she hasnt experianced belize as it really is. Yes the tourist view i get that. But i can tell you that aint the real belize. Real belizians struggle yes there are some fifty rich bit the majority struggles to survive. And it's different races that kinda work together but still are separate. Hence I mentioned the Mennonites.

[@tourismlens]

@@SkyDivine8 Thank you! It totally slipped my mind but was unintentional. Appreciate you!

[@tourismlens]

@@Superliegebeest0Thanks for your comment - I did completely forget the Mennonite communities (which I visited several times) and it was unintentional. As for the struggle, sadly that is true for most places in the world today that inequality runs deep, so I hear that. But this video is for those who clearly can afford to move and are considering doing so, which is a privilege in itself.

[@sean367]

You should use proper spelling and grammar if you want to get a point across.

[@davidbrooks8809]

I prefer the good old USA ..lm sorry😊