Belize may not be as popular as Mexico or Brazil as a retirement haven but as you get to know this place, it wouldn't be difficult to convince you to consider staying.

One of the plus points is its official language which is English courtesy of their British colonizers. So if you're American or British, language wouldn't be a problem in immersing yourself in this laidback country. Its other cultural influences such as Mayan and Spanish all the more make it an exotic place worth exploring.

Belize's tropical climate is another reason many foreign retirees settle here. Away from the harsh winter, there are more days to enjoy exploring this country which is located beside Guatemala and Mexico. Its proximity to United States makes it even more charming which is a mere two hours away. So if you miss the convenience of a bigger city, you can easily shuttle back and forth and have the best of both worlds.

Making Belize a home away from home is convenient especially when you are a Qualified Retired Person (QRP). You'll get incentives, tax exemptions and special perks such as duty free property imports although this is only granted one time.

If you decide to live near the coastline then you will have a grand time enjoying the sea breeze and quiet walks along the beach. There are also many activities to keep your days busy here. You can go fishing, boating, scuba diving, snorkelling, rafting, kayaking, hiking, bird watching, helicopter touring or just have enjoy marvellous visits to the Maya ruins and Catholic churches. From low impact to high impact activities, Belize wouldn't run out of things to offer to both tourists and retirees.