Corozal Real Estate

Belize is a country in Central America, bordering Mexico and Guatemala, and situated on the Caribbean Sea. As a British Colony until the 1980s, its official language is English, but as many of the inhabitants are descendants of African slaves, Creole is the other major language. There are also a large number of Latin immigrants. Belize has a population of about 395,000, and a land area of about twice the size of Jamaica. Most days four or more cruises lines arrive in the harbours, with about 15,000 tourists from Europe and North America. The country was the centre of the Mayan Civilisation, which has left many temples and pyramids, most of which haven’t been excavated yet.

Climate

The climate in Belize is sub-tropical with two seasons, a dry season and a rainy season. The rainy season is between June and November, with an average annual rainfall of about 60 inches in the northern part and 160 inches in the southern part. The rainy season in Corozal District starts in early June. The average temperature is 81°F/ 27°C on the coast and slightly lower in the hillier areas. January is the coldest month and May the hottest, although the weather is warm all year round.

How to Visit Belize

It is easy to get to Belize with air travel from many North American airports and some Central and South American ones. The Phillip Goldson International Airport, the main airport in Belize, is at Ladyville, 12 miles north of Belize City. There is also a land border crossing from Mexico at Corozal. Visitors can also arrive by sea on the cruise lines, as well as by private yacht, as long as a local sailor is hired to navigate the Barrier Reef to ensure there are no expensive disasters.

Reasons to Visit Belize

The main source of income in Belize comes from tourism. Belize has an amazing array of attractions for all visitors. The interior is mainly rain-forest where many interesting animals and birds can be seen in the wild. There are a great variety of wild cats including jaguar, puma, and ocelots. The endangered Black Howler monkey only lives in Belize and is common to see at the Community Baboon Sanctuary. Although they are rarer, there are also spider monkeys.

Belize also boasts the biggest cave system in Central America. There are major Mayan ruins that can be visited though many are yet to be excavated. For those who love to snorkel, one of the largest barrier reefs in the world is something not to be missed, and the Great Blue Hole which is a collapsed island. With more than 100 islands and beaches inside the barrier reef, it is perfect for those who love the sun, sea and sand holidays.

Reasons to Live in Belize

A major benefit of choosing to live in Belize is the fact that the official language is English, which makes everything so much easier! There are also lots of flights to Miami, Houston, and Dallas, which only take a few hours, so getting back to the United States is quick and easy.

Belize has a Qualified Retired Persons programme which gives anyone over the age of 45 some great perks, including financial benefits and zero property taxes.

There is a great ex-pat community, which quickly involves newcomers in their varied social calendar. The locals are known to be really friendly and hospitable too.

The lifestyle on Belize is very healthy, with all produce being grown organically, and locally caught seafood. Basically it is much cheaper to live in Belize with travel, housekeeping, and internet access being less expensive than other countries, but electricity and imported food are more expensive.

Corozal Town

Corozal was in the centre of the sugar growing industry, and is the site of the border crossing to Mexico, making it a great place for day trips to Mexico. Corozal property for sale includes a number of new housing developments that are perfect for expats. It is also close to many attractions such as the San Pedro Ambergris Cave, a multitude of Mayan ruins and lovely beaches. It is also a great place for scuba diving. There are also two beautiful rivers nearby, the New River and the Rio Hondo, which forms part of the border with Mexico, and it is only 90 miles away from Belize City.

Corozal town is a quiet and easy going seaside town. It is well laid out, due to a hurricane in 1955 which destroyed much of the town and meant that it had to be rebuilt, and was properly planned with wide streets and good drainage. The town boasts three banks, two primary schools, two churches, a library, and a small museum, with a few shops and little market selling local produce. The Central Park is where most of the activities take place during the week. There is a Culture in the Park event every month featuring artisans and artist selling their work. In the Corozal Free Zone, which is a minimal tax area, there are hotels, casinos, wholesale depots and shopping arcades.

Buying Property in Belize

There a few restrictions on foreigners buying property in Belize, so it is possible to buy real estate there quite easily. Belize doesn’t have inheritance tax or capital gains tax and has low real estate taxes. The land documents are easy to understand as they are in English and it is English law, which governs property sales.

There is a great variety of Corozal property for sale, including beachfront properties. The property comes in a variety of shapes, sizes and colours, from family homes to condominiums. As Corozal is one of the least developed areas in Belize, property values are less than in other, more developed areas, making it an excellent investment area as prices in Belize continue to rise.

The Orchid Bay development in Northern Belize is a great place to find Corozal property for sale. This development offers condominiums and villas, as well as investment lots. This gated community on the Bay of Chetumal, offers Western comforts in the beautiful Caribbean. The community is designed for accessibility and convenience in a beautiful, natural environment. The community is connected by a series of canals, and has the highest Environmental Compliance in Northern Belize.