What do expats in Belize appreciate most about the local culture?

We asked expats and digital nomads what they appreciate the most about the local culture in Belize. They wrote...

"What I did appreciate most: of course, the cheap price of buying fruits and vegetables at the public market, of eating dinner or lunch for less than 6 or 7 dollars. Professional services, such as dentistry work came at 75% less than at home in Canada," mentioned another expat when asked about moving to Belmopan, Belize.

"English is the official language in Belize, yes, and most people here speak it. Depending on where you live, you may find that Spanish is more the language spoken (here in the Cayo, Spanish seems to be more the mother tongue for many Belizeans) though they do speak English. It’s also the language that their kids get taught in, in school. Spanish is not necessary. It’s just nice to have, if you know it," commented one expat who made the move to Belize.

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What do expats in Belize appreciate most about the local culture?

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About the Author

Betsy Burlingame is one of the founders of Digital Nomad Exchange and the Founder and President of Expat Exchange. She launched Expat Exchange in 1997 as her Master's thesis project at NYU. Prior to Expat Exchange and Digital Nomad Exchange, Betsy worked at AT&T in International and Mass Market Marketing. She graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University with a BA in International Business and German.

Some of Betsy's articles include 12 Best Places to Live in Portugal, 7 Best Places to Live in Panama and 12 Things to Know Before Moving to the Dominican Republic. Betsy loves to travel and spend time with her family. Connect with Betsy on LinkedIn.