We are a married couple looking to move and retire to Belize.
We would like to rent for 6 months and get a feel for an area we would like to buy into.
My husband is part fish I am sure !.... giggle..... so we would be looking a renting a home on the water.
Any guidance .. as to a nice safe area .. would be appreciated. I seem to only find scammers .. so I joined this group to request help from others already living there.
As well , feel free to inform us of things like .... Health care-- auto insurance-- the name of a reputable lawyer for negotiations and closing--- land title rules and regs... boating rules ( and or purchase) anything you think we should know.
Thanking you in advance! 
Kimberley
Hello from Canada!
Hi Kimberly,
My name is Mark. I have lived in Belmopan. Belize from 1993. In reply to your question we have alternatives for living by the sea here. On the main land you have Corazal which is located in the north by the Mexican border. A peaceful, mainly Spanish community who also speak English with some expats living their. Then in the Stann Creek District you have Hopkins Village and Placencia. The beaches here to me are better than Corozal. Both Hopkins and Placencia have a lot of Expats in business. Resorts, Restaurants etc.. In the far south you have Punta Gorda. Then you have the different Cayes. San Pedro and Caye Caulker. San Pedro being more expensive and a bee hive for the tourists. Caye Caulker a little more reserved but still busy. These are some of your options but I recommend you come for a visit. Stay on the main land, rent a car and visit some of the places for yourself. Then head out to the Cayes before you go home to get a feel for the different places. If you have any more questions you can email me at [email protected]. I do not know everything but I have a lot of experience from living here.
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