Belize Index

Moving to Belize with a Pet
Prepare for your move to Belize with a pet. Understand the vaccination needs, travel details, and item restrictions in Belize. This essential guide helps you navigate the process of moving with your pet and reduce the chance of unnecessary complications.

Christmas in Belize
Learn how people celebrate Christmas and the New Year in Belize - traditions, food, church, gift exchange and more.

Culture Shock in Belize
If you're planning a move to Belize, or have recently settled there, it's natural to encounter some culture shock as you adjust to your new surroundings. Our insightful article is designed to help you navigate this transition smoothly. It offers practical tips and draws on the experiences of fellow digital nomads who have successfully embraced the cultural nuances of Belize.

Homeschooling in Belize
If you're moving with kids to Belize and homeschooling is something you're considering, it's important to do your research and learn about homeschooling in Belize.

How to Enroll Your Children in School in Belize
If you're a newcomer in Belize and enrolling your children in school in Belize, here's how:

Educational System in Belize
The one tip that you hear digital nomads living in Belize repeatedly sharing with newcomers is not to buy a home when you first move to Belize. Rent for a few months or longer so that you have time to find the right neighborhood. Give yourself time to ensure that Belize is right for you for the long term. If you've already taken time to do those things and are ready to take the plunge and become a property owner, here are tips about buying a home in Belize.

10 Things to Know Before Moving to Belize
If you're planning a move to Belize, here are 10 things digital nomads living there wish they had known before moving to Belize.

How to Buy a Home in Belize
The one tip that you hear digital nomads living in Belize repeatedly sharing with newcomers is not to buy a home when you first move to Belize. Rent for a few months or longer so that you have time to find the right neighborhood. Give yourself time to ensure that Belize is right for you for the long term. If you've already taken time to do those things and are ready to take the plunge and become a property owner, here are tips about buying a home in Belize.

How to Rent a Home in Belize
Renting a home in Belize for the first time can be daunting. You probably have so many questions: Do I need a lawyer? Do rentals come with appliances? How do I find good rentals? How do I choose the right neighborhood? The list goes on and on. Here are answers to some of the top questions plus insight from our members living in Belize.

Getting a Driver's License in Belize
Here's a primer on how to get your driver's license in Belize.

Living in Belize: Building a New Home in Belize
Author Gary Peterson talks about the ins and outs of building a home in Belize and introduces his new book about the subject.

5 Great Places to Retire in Central America
Central America is an increasingly popular retirement destination. Retirees love it's proximity to the United States, lower cost of living, beautiful cities, amazing beaches, healthy lifestyle and friendly people.

Buying Property in Belize
Ever dream of living on the beach? Belize's property prices are much lower than in the US and may be the perfect place to realize that dream! Author Victoria Day-Wilson shares information about buying property in Belize.

10 Tips for Living in Belize
Whether you are living in Belize or considering a move to Belize, this article offers a glimpse at some of the tremendously helpful advice that digital nomads share on Digital Nomad Exchange's Belize forum and in our digital nomad reports.

Living in Belize: Reef, Ruins, Rivers, and Rain Forest...Plus Easy Residency and Tax-Free Living
From its sub-tropical climate to close proximity to the United States, Ann Kuffner shares 10 reasons why digital nomads love living in Belize.

Ten Things You Should Know Before You Move To Central or South America
Lee offers ten tips for people contemplating a move to Central or South America.