you can't compare Mexico to Belize. I realize that there are monopolies in Belize that, IMHO, hurt the country, but it is an apples to oranges comparison. Mexico is a HUGE country, with a GDP that is 13th out of 180 on the IMF and World Bank charts, ranking just behind Canada and few down from the US. Their GDP is 1.473 trillion whereas Belize is only 2.5 billion. Mexico's infrastructure because they have a large population, many of which are middle-class to wealthy, to draw a good tax base from. Mexico enjoys many natural resources, therefore having a good trade economy. Belize on the other hand has a population of only approx. 280,000 in the WHOLE COUNTRY, few commodity resources, and little trading power.
People love Belize for other things, not cheapness. To love Belize like many of us do, you overlook the pricey things, satisfying yourself with local fare and simple pleasures. We love the unspoiled (so far), natural environment, and the lack of concrete and "Disney-like" attractions.
I like Mexico too, and vacation there on occasion, but I love Belize, own property there, and will one day live there permenantly. I could never see doing that in Mexico with their complex legal system and my lack of Spanish.

Last edited by catdance62; 03/07/10 08:39 AM.