About Corozal Town
The nearest town to Consejo Shores is Corozal Town, situated alongside beautiful Corozal Bay, Corozal is located seven miles south of Consejo Shores, nine miles from the Mexican border and Chetumal, capital of Mexico's Quintana Roo. With a population of around 10,000 residents, the town is situated between two scenic rivers, the New River and Rio Hondo, about 85 miles North of Belize City. The area boasts a rich Mayan heritage with ruins and artifacts still being discovered. Savannah covers the landscape, and sugar cane and live-stock production are the economic mainstays.However, an emerging economy in Corozal is increasingly based on services and importing goods to the more
than 200 outlets within the Duty-Free-Zone, located at the Mexican border.
Additionally, the area is increasingly earning more income from real estate and tourism. Because of it's close proximity to the Mexican border, Corozal Town has a distinctly Latin feel, and Spanish is the native tongue for many, although most everyone speaks English or the indigenous English-Creole dialect. Corozal District is Belize's fourth largest populated area, with 35,000 residents and home to a growing community of North American retirees. One of the hallmarks of Corozal Town is the Clock Tower, located in Central Park. Government buildings, banks, a library, a small police station, and two churches surround this well-landscaped park. The park is also a favorite meeting and gathering place for the towns people. There are shady spots and benches for resting, and there are food stands where you can get your tacos and even fresh squeezed orange juice. In Corozal everything is close to the sea, including several seaside parks, the market and Corozal's history museum. One particular museum exhibit displays Maya artifacts in a traditional 1800's market setting. A long and well maintained stretch of beach, linked to Central Park, provides picnic tables,rain shelters, and a playground. Like everywhere else in Belize, the multi-national blend is evident everywhere: Mestizo, Maya, Creole, Garifuna, East Indian, Mennonite, Asian and American Expats all call this tranquil, seaside-community home.
