On the other hand, there is a superb zoo. If you're looking for a place that's virtually crime free, Belize isn't it. Theft is prevalent, there have been some violent crimes and Belize City is considered downright dangerous. If your dream is to live simply in a place with natural beauty among friendly people, it might be for you. You can even be part of the local community here unlike in most expats havens, where North Americans forever remain outsiders.
Expats claim that they feel really accepted.
I have no desire to go anywhere else. Others express something very similar. Yet you'll see blue collar workers, business owners, government officials and expats mingling with ease. What's more, Belize is multiracial and multicultural, and people's differences don't keep them from getting along. Not all expats here are retirement age.