Moving to Belize from Colorado

moving to

What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Colorado to Belize — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Colorado to Belize. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Belmopan averages 88°F vs 65°F in Denver, making it significantly warmer.

Planning this move? Get up to 5 free, no-obligation quotes from vetted international movers. Get free quotes ↓

Get free moving quotes to Belize

We've teamed up with a vetted network of international movers to help MyLifeElsewhere readers plan their move with confidence. Tell us about your move and get up to 5 free, no-obligation quotes in under 2 minutes.

  • ✅ Up to 5 quotes from screened movers
  • ✅ Licensed and insured providers only
  • ✅ 100% free — you choose who contacts you

Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Colorado to Belize, based on official data.

Living there in 2020
4,647 ↑ 13% vs 2015

people born in United States live in Belize · UN DESA

Who's moving to Belize?

Top countries of origin for Belize's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Colorado to Belize.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), 2022

share of adults with obesity

CO
26.3%
BZ
24.1%

Belize performs significantly better than Colorado across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access US Census Bureau (American Community Survey), 2023

share of households with internet

CO
92.9%
BZ
62.0%

Colorado performs better than Belize across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

CO
3.6%
BZ
8.3%
GDP per capita Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

CO
$74,650
BZ
$12,800

Colorado performs better than Belize across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy OECD Regional Demography, 2022

average years of life at birth

CO
78.3 yrs
BZ
75.8 yrs

Colorado performs better than Belize across all family life metrics.

Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Denver Rain: 14.3 in/yr (363 mm)
65° / 36°F

Avg. annual high / low

Belmopan Rain: 79.5 in/yr (2020 mm)
88° / 69°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Denver Belmopan
Jan–Mar 48°/21°F (9°/-6°C) 85°/64°F (29°/18°C)
Apr–Jun 72°/43°F (22°/6°C) 91°/71°F (33°/21°C)
Jul–Sep 85°/55°F (29°/13°C) 89°/72°F (32°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 53°/26°F (12°/-3°C) 85°/68°F (29°/20°C)
View all months
Month Denver Belmopan
Jan 44°/17°F (6.7°/-8.1°C) 82°/64°F (28.0°/17.7°C)
Feb 46°/19°F (7.9°/-7.3°C) 85°/64°F (29.2°/17.6°C)
Mar 54°/26°F (12.4°/-3.1°C) 88°/65°F (31.2°/18.5°C)
Apr 62°/33°F (16.4°/0.7°C) 91°/68°F (32.8°/20.0°C)
May 71°/43°F (21.9°/5.9°C) 93°/71°F (34.1°/21.6°C)
Jun 82°/52°F (28.0°/11.3°C) 90°/73°F (32.3°/22.6°C)
Jul 89°/59°F (31.9°/14.9°C) 89°/72°F (31.7°/22.0°C)
Aug 87°/58°F (30.7°/14.4°C) 90°/71°F (32.0°/21.9°C)
Sep 78°/48°F (25.8°/9.1°C) 89°/72°F (31.8°/22.1°C)
Oct 65°/37°F (18.5°/2.6°C) 87°/70°F (30.8°/21.3°C)
Nov 52°/24°F (11.2°/-4.2°C) 85°/68°F (29.2°/20.0°C)
Dec 43°/17°F (6.0°/-8.3°C) 82°/66°F (28.0°/18.7°C)

Data: National Weather Service National Weather Service, National Meteorological Service of Belize National Meteorological Service of Belize

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States and Belize. To live, work, or study long-term in Belize, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Belize's immigration authority.

United States passport

United States passport holder visiting Belize

Visa Free
United States passport holders can enter Belize without a visa.
Belize passport

Belize passport holder visiting United States

Visa Required
Belize passport holders need a visa to enter United States.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Belize?

Usually fine from major cities in Belize. The harder questions are legal — digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

How is healthcare in Belize compared to Colorado?

Belize performs significantly better than Colorado across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What's the weather like in Belize compared to Colorado?

The average high temperature in Belmopan is 88°F, compared to 65°F in Denver. Belmopan receives around 79.5 in of rainfall per year, while Denver gets 14.3 in.

What language do they speak in Belize?

The official languages in Belize are Belizean Creole, English and Spanish. In Colorado, the official language is English.

Share this

At a Glance

BZ
Population 5,029,196 412,387
Currency United States Dollar ($) Belize Dollar (BZD)
Languages English Belizean Creole, English, Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +1 +501
Time zones 11 1
Emergency number 911