Live In Belize

1. Laid back lifestyle

If you are looking to escape from the trials and tribulations of an increasingly chaotic and crazy world, then you won’t find a better retreat than Belize.

Certainly not one that is only 2 hours flight from the U.S. Everything about Belize seems designed to make you feel more relaxed.

Step outside and listen to the birds singing and the insects chirping and feel any stress evaporate away. Away from the bustling seaside towns Belize is a very peaceful place.

From the deep still hush of the jungle to the gentle lap of the sea and the open plains where the grass bends softly on the breeze, all this is found under the warm, forgiving Belizean sun.

Corozal is the recommended basecamp for anyone exploring Northern Belize. It lies 84 miles north of Belize City and 68 miles from the international airport.

2. Unique Belizean way of doing things

One of the most refreshing things about Belize is the lack of red tape. You can buy land here and build your own dream house more easily than almost anywhere else in the world.

Belize is great for independent people. Living here you will be able to become almost entirely self-sufficient, should you choose to. You can use solar panels for your power.

The climate allows you to farm everything else you need. With the right planning, crops can produce here all year round and if you get a fishing rod you can even eat fresh fish!

3. Power and internet outages

These are not as frequent as you might think (or as they have been in the past) but they do still occur. If for some reason repairs are needed residents will be given an advance warning of the blackout so you can stock up on candles and other supplies.

Sometimes during bad weather, there are localized power outages but they are generally repaired quickly. As mentioned above, due to the number of sunny days, solar power is a great way to source your power in Belize.

The internet is improving and is mostly reliable however it is not at the same speed as elsewhere in the world. If you rely on an internet connection for your work then make sure you have a contingency plan for any disconnections.