Pros and Cons of Living in Belize
Last updated on Jun 27, 2023
Summary: The pros of living in Belize include its tropical climate, diverse culture, and stunning natural beauty. The country is also known for its low cost of living and relaxed lifestyle. On the other hand, the cons of living in Belize include its limited infrastructure and lack of job opportunities. Additionally, the country is prone to natural disasters such as hurricanes and flooding.
What are the pros and cons of living in Belize?
Expats, digital nomads and retirees living in Belize responded:
"Expats and digital nomads in Belize enjoy the laid-back lifestyle, the warm climate, and the friendly locals. They also appreciate the low cost of living and the fact that English is the official language. On the downside, they may find the infrastructure and public transportation lacking, and the internet connection can be unreliable. Additionally, the lack of job opportunities and the high cost of imported goods can be a challenge," said one expat in Belize.
"Carmelita Gardens has been described as a gated community without the gates. Pre-COVID, the community was able to be much more integrated with our closest village of Santa Familia. My husband and I just arrived at the beginning of October, and I have to admit that we were much more knowledgeable of the larger nearby towns of San Ignacio, Santa Elena and Spanish Lookout as that is where we do our shopping. We are exploring Santa Familia more and getting to know it and its residents more. All of the workers at Carmelita Gardens are from Santa Familia, so is the crew that builds the new houses here. That helps build familiarity with our closest village. I love the peace and tranquility of Carmelita Gardens and love the new experiences we have almost weekly. We are getting used to the hotter, more humid weather but still haven't gone through the hottest months of the year. Major dislikes so far are the bugs but we're getting used to them. Major likes - our neighbours, feeding the chickens next door, going for walks with the community dog, having my neighbour's cats come over for cuddles, just relaxing and chilling with the people we've met here, good, fresh, organic food AND food that I've never had before," remarked one expat in Carmelita Gardens.
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