What do people like (and dislike) about Belize?

"Pros: the people are unbelievably kind, sociable and helpful. Cost of living is unbelievably low. Gas is unbelievably high ($6.00us/gal = $14bz) and many products are not available so you have to add import and delivery cost to some products. Opinions are very unique to the individual decision. Clothing & electronics quality is low so these are best brought in from USA. I visit the states with near empty suitcases and bring items back to Belize. During my research, the best description I heard was that you learn to live on what you need, not what you want. (no malls, no movies, no bowling, no bookstore, no top golf, usually 1 or 2 coffee shops in the fairly large towns). The 'market' is similar to 'farmers and flea markets' in the USA. The grocers decent. However, these things may not be important to you," remarked another 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," said a member in Carmelita Gardens, Belize.

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