Corozal District : Belize

Corozal District is the northernmost district in the country of Belize, with a population of over 48,000 (2010 census).  The district is composed of four political divisions and includes over 25 villages which include Calcutta, Chunox and Corozal Town, the main center of the district.  Spanish is the most spoken language here, although about 60% speak English very well.  Part of the district was built over an ancient Maya city.  See our country review of Belize.

With so many separate villages in the district, real estate prices and types of homes vary greatly.  It's all about location.

Belize is very welcoming to expatriate retirements. Corozal District is slow paced and composed of many diverse neighborhoods with a mix of languages and culture. Mayan ruins and the beaches of the Yucatan Peninsula, along with sport fishing and nature preserves have made popular tourist and retirement destinations, not to mention weather. The world's second largest barrier reef spans almost the entire coastline of the country.

It is a small country in Central America, which might not appeal to everyone.

Those looking for a low cost of living in a tropical climate with diverse cultures would enjoy living here. People who want to snorkel and dive will love the reef.

Sugar production and other agricultural crops such as papaya are still vital to the economy, but tourism is slowing becoming prominent in Corozal District.

The average January temperature is 74 degrees and the average July temperature is 83 degrees.

The villages in Corozal are divided by color and language.  Multinational blend of cultures is evident everywhere. There is a mix of Belize's races and cultures such as Mestizos, Hispanic and Creole, East Asian, Mennonite and American Expats. Most common languages spoken are Spanish, English and Yucatan Mayan. The area offers much to do with Mayan sites, wildlife sanctuaries, and seaside parks.