Location, Location, Location!!!
And this will creep into other top reasons, too, stay tuned. But the United State's shares a continent with Belize, meaning you could get there by car, pickup, semi, moped, bike, foot...I'm just saying it gives you options. And should I need to get back to the U.S. for medical reasons or benefits or family emergency, I'd have the same options.
I wouldn't need a boat or airfare or some other costly mode of travel to reach the homeland.
Other nearby considerations, such as Cuba or the Bahamas, wouldn't provide that flexibility. AND, being that it's prone to Atlantic Basin hurricanes, I'd want a viable escape route. Only so far you can run on an island and so high (sea-level wise). In Belize, there are plenty of highlands, neighboring countries, etc.
There are beaches, it is a sub-tropical climate, it is surrounded by culture and nature...Mayan ruins just a short distance away!
I ruled out moving to Europe or Canada because of the climate. I really wanted to live in a fully-developed, more socialist-leaning country. Belize does not offer any of that. It is a third world country, fairly new with a democratic form of government. They don't allow unrestricted abortions and haven't legalized weed, yet, "Belize is one of the top countries in Central America when it comes to cannabis consumption."
Did I mention the beaches and the climate? These are going to make the top five, trust me.
I really don't want to move halfway around the globe. I still have roots in the States. Being in Central America, accessible by basic modes of transportation, is definitely a plus. Placencia to Brownsville (TX) is a 1,400 mile trip. Again, no boat or plane needed.
It wasn't initially a consideration when I began dreaming of escaping American capitalism and corruption, but distance from the homeland is kind of important. That's why it makes #9 on this list.
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