Uncategorized

Belize English-speaking Central American country full of outdoor flora and coral reefs, convenient to the U.S. Locations: Ambergris Caye, Corozal, Caye Caulker, Placencia Living Costs: Considerably less than U.S. average Healthcare: Basic Gaining Right to Stay: Very easy The only Central American country with English as the official language, Belize offers retirees a warm, outdoorsy environment,...

Belize City, Belize, June 28, 2024 – Belize, a haven for adventure seekers and culture and nature enthusiasts, continues to attract visitors in record-breaking numbers. With this growing popularity, the Belize Tourism Board (BTB) and United Airlines are thrilled to announce a new seasonal non-stop flight route between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and the Philip Goldson International...

Orchid Breeze Condos Boutique is nestled on a 30-acre property that stretches from the beach on the East side to the Placencia Lagoon on the West.  Located within the Wild Orchid Development, guests can enjoy kayaking, paddle boarding, swimming, or simply relaxing on the private beach.  Placencia Village is just a 10 minute drive south. The Wild Orchid Development featuring the Orchid Ray Marina and...

Hurricane LISA Hits the Belize Zoo (November 2, 2022) - Tragically, the damage to animals' habitats and pathways suffered extensive damage. As a result, the Belize Zoo will remain closed until further notice. A small team stayed at the zoo during the hurricane to ensure the animals' safety and the buildings' security. Thankfully, the staff and all the animals are safe. The team is focusing their energy on...

Placencia’s runaway success as one of the most long-lasting coral regeneration sites in the world is being used as a model to expand throughout Belize’s magnificent, but endangered barrier reef. Through community-based conservation and with the help of Fragments of Hope, hundreds of thousands of coral fragments are being planted amongst hurricane-ravaged reefs, including Ambergris Caye. In Belize,...

Placencia Polyclinic under construction The Belize Tourism Board (BTB), in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Wellness (MOHW) and the Placencia Village Council, broke ground on January 21, 2022 to mark the construction of a state of the art polyclinic for the southern village of Placencia. The 5,650 sq feet Polyclinic will feature consultation rooms, reception and registration areas,...