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Advice for a single mother moving to Belize

6 years ago
Hi! I am a single mother of two girls, a 7-year-old and a 17-year-old. We are moving to Belize next summer (2019) and I am happy to have found this site! In my research, Corozal seems to be a great spot for expats, due, in part, to the close proximity to the Mexican border and relatively low-cost living. Could someone please tell me if this is correct? We will be coming to Belize for the first time this winter, but how much can you really see and experience in a week? For this reason, I really value people’s first-hand experience, and any and all comments are much appreciated.

I plan on renting a house for one year and reevaluating our situation after that time. My take home salary is about $4000.00 after taxes, so I’m hoping I can survive in Belize on this income? I’m looking for people’s opinion on an area best suited for a single woman who has both a young child and a teen, as well as two giant dogs- a golden doodle and a great Pyrenees. We’re looking for a safe location that is relatively affordable. I want to be renting a home or cottage on or very near the beach. I don’t care about nightlife, scuba diving, schools (I’ll be homeschooling) or meeting other expats necessarily. I am more of a loner looking for a beautiful place to write and recharge my batteries for a year.

Also, looking for a reasonably priced hotel for us to stay at this winter. Do you recommend renting a car to travel around Belize during our vacation in order to visit as many of the areas as possible? I really do appreciate anyone’s comments and help. I feel like I need to be extra vigilant as a single woman with kids. Thanks in advance!

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