Whether you're already living in Corozal or preparing to move to Corozal, our Expat Guide to Living in Belize offers articles and reports submitted by expats about expat life in Corozal. For answers to specific questions, visit our Belize Forum to talk with expats in Corozal.
An expat who originally moved to Ambergris Caye decided to move to the mainland after the AC became overpopulated and prices on the island rose dramatically. He moved to the Corozal area and appreciates the lower cost of living there.
A retiree in Corozal, Belize chose Corozal for retirement because he had a friend with property there, wanted a lower cost of living and tropical climate. The most rewarding aspects of expat life in Belize have been the long-lasting friendships he and his wife have made, living in a different culture and enjoying a new cuisine.
Culture shock is part of the settling in process. Knowing the different phases of culture shock and how other expats in Corozal handle it can be very comforting. Help others preparing to move to Corozal by filling out our Culture Shock Report.
Submit a Culture Shock ReportWhat are people's priorities in Corozal - work? family? socializing? What are the best ways to meet other expats? Are people accepting of racial, cultural and religious differences? Help other expats and people moving to Corozal by filling out our Living Overseas Report.
Submit a Living Overseas ReportParents are invited to answer questions about the schools that their kids attend (Pre-K through High School) in hopes of helping others moving to Corozal with the school selection process. If you have expat children who attend school in Corozal, take a few minutes to submit a School Review.
Submit an International School ReviewMost expats have have "dreams" (and fears) about the expatriate experience before they moved to Corozal. If you are already living in Corozal, share how those "dreams" have been fulfilled, and how they have not by filling out our Dream vs. Reality Report.
Submit a Dream vs. Reality ReportHow did expats choose their doctors, midwives, hospitals? What is childbirth like in Corozal? Help other expats who are preparing to have a baby in Corozal by filling out our Having a Baby Abroad Report.
Submit a Having a Baby Abroad ReportWhat's it like to find a job in Corozal? How difficult was it to obtain a work permit? What types are jobs are typical for expats in Corozal? Help others following in your footsteps by filling out our Working Abroad Report.
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An expat in Hopkins, Belize describes in great detail about life there. Here cultural blunders, the food available there, and the pace of life and much more provide a nice glimpse of what it means to be an expat in Belize.
Expats talk about some of the biggest challenges they've faced living in Latin America. Whether you're moving to Panama City or Punta del Este, this article is a must read to help you prepare (hint: you'll be much happier if you learn the language) and adjust your expectations (realities: the roads are rough, the pace of life is slower and bureaucracy is unavoidable). Despite all of the challenges, the list of what expats like about life in Latin America far exceeds the challenges.
Anyone thinking about moving to Belize should carefully consider the pros and cons of expat life in Belize. The article includes insight from expats about the cons (crime, limited healthcare, poor road conditions and more) and the pros (beautiful beaches, friendly people, low cost of living and more).
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