🇧🇿 Central America
Cities & towns in Belize
Where you land inside Belize matters more than the country itself. Browse the most popular cities for American expats, or take a 60-second quiz to surface the top 5 that fit your lifestyle.
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Answer 8 quick questions about pace, beaches, transit, and budget — we'll rank the top 5 cities.
Ambergris Caye (San Pedro)
Pop. ~20,000
Belize's most developed island — English-speaking, beachy, and tourist-friendly.
Walkability
7/10
Beach access
10/10
Expat community
9/10
Housing cost
6/10
Placencia
Pop. ~1,800
Slim peninsula village known for the longest sidewalk in the world and a tight expat scene.
Walkability
7/10
Beach access
10/10
Expat community
8/10
Housing cost
5/10
Cayo District (San Ignacio)
Pop. ~20,000
Inland jungle region — affordable land, agriculture, and a growing homesteader scene.
Walkability
5/10
Beach access
1/10
Expat community
6/10
Housing cost
3/10
Corozal
Pop. ~10,000
Quiet bayside town near the Mexico border — popular with budget-minded US retirees.
Walkability
6/10
Beach access
6/10
Expat community
7/10
Housing cost
3/10
Hopkins
Pop. ~2,000
Garifuna coastal village with a laid-back beach scene and a tight expat circle.
Walkability
7/10
Beach access
10/10
Expat community
6/10
Housing cost
4/10