Babs Umenhofer
@babsumi
American looking for information about Belize
Forum posts
35
Contacts
18
About me
American
Lives in Corozal
Speaks English, Spanish
Registration: 03 February 2010
Activity
Secure storage unit by stevo66
I will moving down to Corozal soon and am having a container shipped there and need a storage unit until my house is completed. Does anyone know of a place that can help me. Many thanks. Steve
steveo66 We were in Belize during 2012-13. We used: Edgar's Mini Storage, Ltd... 894 Vista del Mar Ladyville, Belize Central America 011-501-602-4513 David@EdgarsMiniStorage.com edgarsministorage.com David is the owner, it is secure, gated, ... Read More
Moving to Belize..Any and all helpful advice appreciated. by bamatobelize
Many questions?.. Sat phones, vehicle rental, safety as we are planing to stay in different locations throughout Belize until we purchase property. Any and all suggestions appreciated. we are excited to have an opportunity to live here.
I sent you a PM. Read More
Want to join a caravan from South Texas to Belize by cathypoohbear
I & my husband would like to know if there is any ex-pats that will be traveling from South Texas to Belize that we could follow or join in a caravan with them. We are traveling with a dog and will be driving through Mexico. We would just like to ...
I sent you a PM Read More
Want to join a caravan from South Texas to Belize by cathypoohbear
I & my husband would like to know if there is any ex-pats that will be traveling from South Texas to Belize that we could follow or join in a caravan with them. We are traveling with a dog and will be driving through Mexico. We would just like to ...
kathybelize We have driven to Belize and back to the US safely and absolutely no problems (in Nov 2012 and May 2013)..if you'd like our route, send me a PM Happy travels! Read More
Prescription Medicine by John A Miner
I take eye drops daily for possible early onset glaucaoma. It's 9$/month. Does anyonne know If I will be able to get the equivalent eye drops in Corozal or just have it shipped monthly from the US? Thanks John
John Your best bet is to contact a Belizean pharmacist directly. Many US prescriptions are not available on Belize's formulary--but there can be workarounds! Catherine is the pharmacist/owner of Evergreen Pharmacy in Corozal. Her email: ... Read More
Safety driving to Belize thru Mexico by dodgerday
How safe is it to drive from Brownsville, TX to Chetemal, Mex?
Hi all My question is fuel on the trip down, I am driving my f350 diesel in september are there a lot of places to get fuel? also would love to find a group to drive with. Captain DaveCapt Dave--you'll find diesel at Pemex throughout Mexico -- ... Read More
driving to Belize by jim jones
I've given this much thought. I want to drive to Belize from N.J. After retiring next year I plan to hook up a u-haul to my H3 and take 1 or 2 months to make the journey. My son, a 10 year old trooper will accompany me. I was a peace corps ...
We have now driven twice--once down (Nov 2012) and once back (May 2013)--planning to drive back again in 2014. LOVED the trip! Absolutely no issues whatsoever! We crossed the border in McAllen, TX. I have the trip on my blog: belize-us.blogspot.com ... Read More
Safety driving to Belize thru Mexico by dodgerday
How safe is it to drive from Brownsville, TX to Chetemal, Mex?
We have now driven twice--once down (Nov 2012) and once back (May 2013)--planning to drive back again in 2014. LOVED the trip! Absolutely no issues whatsoever! We crossed the border in McAllen, TX. I have the trip on my blog: belize-us.blogspot.com ... Read More
Holistic medicine by Genych
There is a question that my wife and I discuss often lately. She is a trained and experienced physician and she also practiced a holistic medicine for many years in Canada. Her arsenal of treatments and healing technics is quite broad. And she has ...
Genych You may want to start a conversation with the Minister of Health - Hon. Pablo Marin. Their website is: http://health.gov.bz/ Good Luck! Read More
broker by kristinanadreau
Do others have brokers they use to accept shipments and mail from the USA, using a USA address???? I need a place to be able to send things that I will wish to order online. I also need a forwarding address for my US mail. thank you Kris
I know that expats order from Amazon.com and get it delivered here..not sure how that works, maybe someone who has done that will answer... As for the mail, we use "Traveling Mailbox" - you can view your mail online and you don't get junk mail! ... Read More
Immunizations for traveling to Belize by PapaCharlie
Hey all, Just wondering if there are any special shots that we should be getting prior to traveling down to Belize next month. We contacted the health department here and they want us to come in and pay $140 and won't even tell us what shots they ...
PapaCharlie Purely for peace of mind and because we were driving through Mexico; we decided to get a tetanus booster and Hepatitis A prior to coming down, the Hep A booster was administered in Belize by our pharmacist within 6 months of the initial ... Read More
AA Contact by mcollins
Hello does anyone know of an AA contact in central belize- stann creek if possible thanks
David, I sent you an email. -babs Read More
hair products by super833
Hi All My wife is asking about hair and skin products In beBelize? can you get any us products or close to us products there? She likes a certain kind and is wondering if she will have to use a cocanut after we move to Belize
Is there something specific she's looking for? Brand, product type, etc.? There are some brands that are familiar...Dove, Tresemme, Head & Shoulders, Pond's, St. Ives, etc...but the actual product itself may be limited in selection. Read More
Edmontonians interested to try Belize by gerry_edmontonguy
Gerry and Kate just starting the research about relocating to Belize. We visited for 1 day from a cruise ship (zip line in the rain forest)and loved it. We have all the usual questions, and are planning a 7 - 14 day visit in June 2013 to assess the ...
Deanna Royal Colony Estates is located a couple of miles north of Corozal-on the way to Consejo Shores. Currently they have 2 homes, a pool and a front gate built. Here's their website: http://www.royalcolonyestate.4t.com/. Read More
Costs of moving from U.S. to Belize- Insight needed by TheBradleys
Hello. My husband and I are considering moving to Belize in the next year or so. I am reading everything I can about the country and moving there. We are too young to qualify for the QRP program and don't have the necessary monthly income (however, ...
Kimkpalmer, Yes, we drove down in late November - it's all posted on our blog, Belize us!...www.belize-us.blogspot.com CaribeGal - Thanks! Read More