Belize has received a lot of press lately about the appeal it has for retirees looking for a tropical location with a relatively inexpensive price tag. I loved the 2 ½ years I spent living in Belize, but I know a number of people who weren’t as thrilled with their experience. It really takes some time to determine if Belize is the place for you. I didn’t have a very well-informed opinion until I had spent about three months in the country. At that point I had experienced a lot of the things that could be considered negatives. I decided I still loved being there, but you may not feel the same way.
If you plan on staying in Belize for at least a month to tour around and do some on-the-ground research, then renting a place to stay in is probably your most affordable option. I recently experienced a month of renting in Corozal Belize. This was a new experience for me and one I want to share since I receive quite a few inquiries about rentals in the Corozal area. There are a few options for renting in Belize, from a long-term guest house to renting a private residence. My need for a place to stay was slightly rushed so I had to make a quick decision. I didn’t have enough notice to rent a private residence so I spent a day looking around Corozal for the best option given my situation. I decided on Hotel Maya located on the Northern Highway on the way into Corozal Town. Hotel Maya has single and double occupancy rooms as well as furnished apartments for longer stays. Their building is located right across from a public park space along the Corozal Bay. The benefits of their location (in my opinion) are the view and the breeze (from being right across the bay). I rented a one-bedroom, furnished apartment at Hotel Maya. There was a living area and small kitchen along with the bedroom. Cable and Wi-Fi were available as well. For a one-month stay I paid $1,000 BZD ($500 USD), and that included the cable and electricity charges.
Some of the rentals I would recommend in Corozal for long-term stays are;
I do not receive any compensation for making these recommendations. They are simply the spots I have had direct experience with. Feel free to contact me if you have questions about renting in the Corozal, Belize area.
I was very interested in your comments about renting in Corozol, Belize. We have been considering spending the winters there for over two years. We like what we read about Corozol. However we would need to find a place with paved roads. Although I am completely ambulatory, my wife is not and needs to get around with an electric scooter. We are interested in renting a ground level apartment from January through April, 2013. I would appreciate your thoughts.
Sincerely.
Hello Bruce – If you rent in town you will be dealing with mostly paved roads (although they aren’t in the best condition). I can email you my main contact person for renting in Corozal. I’ll send it to the email you have listed here. Thanks!
My plans are a lot like Bruce’s. I’m retiring in next 1-1/2 yr. Corozal appeals to me. We’re going there in 3/13, and if we like it will probably move there the following year. Could you advise me of a good R.E. contact? Also, general range for rental cost/mo? Thanks.
Hello Richard – thanks for the comment. You can email me at belizedragonfly@gmail.com and hopefully I can provide some additional information for you.
I would like to move to corozal with my 9 yr old daughter. However I would like to rent first. Could you recommend a good place for a family?
I am a single father of a 12 year old boy and have an Internet business. I would like to move to Belize and also would like a recommendation for areas I should consider renting.
Thank you so much for the infomation on Belize! I plan on staying at one of the places you listed so we can check out Belize as a possible place to retire at. Before we go, I want to make sure that there are houses that can be rented for $500 a month that are decent. My understanding is that the Corozol area is a good place to be on a tight budget.