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Home In Focus: Belize

Living In Corozal, Belize Is The True Expat Nirvana

Corozal Town: Country Life On The Caribbean

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“It sure can get windy here sometimes!” a gentleman walking his dog shouts at me while clenching a straw hat as I bike past. Admittedly, tropical weather is ever-changing, though invariably beautiful: windy or rainy, in flares from time to time, like a baby who fluctuates in a flash from placidity to tantrum. This is what Living In Corozal is like.

Belize’s warm, tropical weather is my rationale for not owning a car—a decision I’ve never regretted. The regular exercise I get living in Corozal—combined with my diet of fresh, local foods and the oxygen-loaded breeze—has forged an improved, healthier me… I’m now in better shape than I was even in my younger years.

Climate In Corozal

With an annual mean temperature of 79°F (26°C) and comforting sea breezes year-round, sunny Belize is earthly paradise, and countless expats like me call this lovely country our home.

For the bunch of us who sought a long-gone haven—where time stands still and life drifts peacefully by without hassles—Corozal province is true nirvana. Here dwells a dreamy, quintessentially Caribbean way of life where the ocean’s whisper lulls you to sleep and the tropical birds wake you at dawn.

Located in northern Belize, the town and surrounding villages feature all the country’s wonderful qualities, but at unrivaled low prices. Plus, the area’s proximity to Chetumal in southern Mexico allows for easy access to U.S.-style shopping with all its amenities and conveniences. This may be one of the primary reasons many expats choose northern Belize. This fledgling country only recently achieved independence and lacks sophisticated services. So being able to drive to a department store or Costco is a real boon for residents.

At approximately 3 miles from the Mexican border, the development of Consejo Shores is home to expats from the United States, Canada, and Europe. The project offers attractive, newly built homes set on meandering roads and surrounded by luscious trees and flawless yards.

Real Estate Options

Sizable lots ready for construction can be found aplenty, running anywhere from US$25,000 to US$130,000. The hardest choice to make is whether to go right to the waterfront or stay a few blocks from the shore. The sea views and locale in general, are some of the best in the country.

Catering to those who decide to build their homes away from the shoreline, you’ll find public shore access for residents and guests. These are equipped with excellent beaches and boat ramps. Other development amenities include a community center brimming with activities, a nature trail, and a public library—which many consider better stocked than the town’s own.

A Day In The Life

A typical day for me might feature kayaking, fishing, swimming, reading, among other things… or perhaps just swinging in a hammock with a cold beer or a rum cocktail in hand. Come nighttime I meet with neighbors for dinner and drinks or a game of cards. If the water and all its diversions don’t keep you busy, our community center is open daily for numerous games and activities. The project and its nature trails are a pleasure to walk or bike through.

For shopping, I have two choices. Either the adjacent Consejo Village, with its grocery store and restaurants. Or for weekly shopping, a bike ride to Corozal town. Radiating from its central square—the town’s business section—this simple burg has one significant artery: the Northern Highway.

Roughly a half-mile walk from the center sits Santa Rita archaeological site with its Maya temple ruin, where locals recreate ancient events to pay homage to their legacy. Likewise, the town celebrates “Art in the Park,” a cultural exhibition and market for native paintings and crafts.

Bounding the bulk of the province at the shore, Corozal Bay effectively encloses the area. This harbours it from any ocean damage. Thanks to the second largest coral reef barrier in the world, this is an incredibly tranquil bay.

Diving And Snorkeling

Diving and snorkeling here—as everywhere in the country’s coast—are some of the best in the world thanks to the reef. Although I’m not a diver, I do snorkel at least once a week (including in “winter”). I’ve stumbled upon a few marine “relics” while underwater. For art or nature lovers, the underwater world here is a treasure trove.

You could think of all these pluses as extra, however…

The weather is enough to entice most people to stay, its occasional outbursts of fury notwithstanding. I couldn’t be happier here living in Corozal, even with the gusty wind. After all, occasional surprises comprise the spice of life. In the words of Marcel Proust, “A change in the weather is sufficient to recreate the world and ourselves.”

J.L. Pratts

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