Enjoy Peace, Tranquility, Sustainability, Spectacular Rainforest, Fresh Air, Fun Spots, Organic Produce, Food Forest, Like-minded Neighbors, Shared Community Resources, Less Stress, Super Location, Healthier Lifestyle, Proximity to Amenities in the Village of Benque Viejo, Good Medical Access, Cool Attractions and Things To Do Nearby… and the list goes on!
1. Affordable Prices:
a) Take advantage of our under-valued affordable lots, priced at a fraction of what you would pay elsewhere in the Caribbean;
b) Choose a lot that fits your budget. We offer a range of prices for our Rainforest Lots; Mayan Circle Lots; Hill View Lots; Ridge View Lots; Waterfront Lots; Multi-Unit Lots; and Commercial Lots.
c) Reserve your lot for only US$500 (refundable deposit less wiring fees). We offer an easy and transparent purchasing process. No hidden costs. No sudden surprises.
2. Diversity and Size of Lots:
a) Diversity: Our topography ranges from about 525 to 1378 feet/160 to 420 metres above sea level! No flat, boring landscapes here! We offer a diverse selection of lots with different features, vegetation, building envelopes, and prices. Find out more!
b) Size: Our lots vary in size, but average ½-acre. Generous-sized lots with mature vegetation.
3. Lot Selection – Choose from Ridge View, Waterfront, Hill Top, Rainforest, Mayan Circle, Multi-Unit and Commercial Lots:
a) Our View Lots: Get the scoop on our fabulous Ridge View, Waterfront, Hill Top lots – the Swiss Alps of the Caribbean! Take a peek at the glorious views from a ridge view home on Howler Hill, a waterfront home on Riverview Drive and a hill top home on Hibiscus Heights.
b) Our Rainforest Lots: Check out our lush Rainforest lots. Our Rainforest lots are located throughout our Eco Village, straddling Toucan Trail, Sunrise Circle, Butterfly Court and dipping down onto Forest Hill Drive and Parrot’s Cove. Scope out The Toucan House, built on one of our nice-sized rainforest lots.
c) Our Mayan Circle Lots: Size up our super affordable Mayan Circle lots. These lots all back onto green space and are conveniently located close to our Community Gardens. Take a gander at a small cabin located in our Mayan Circle.
d) Our Multi-Unit Lots: View our Multi-Unit lots. Have a look at the first of several cabins to be built on this Multi-Unit lot. Great opportunity for an income property (up to 6 “apartments” or cabins can be built on the lot). These are good lots if several people buying collectively, or if you’d like to build with rental in mind.
e) Our Commercial Lots: Consider a Commercial lot. Email [email protected] for more info.
4. Home Design and Building Options:
a) We can recommend builders to help you design and build your home;
b) Or build your own home – these owners did;
c) You could build a Dome Home; Earth Bag home; Tiny Home; or Cabin;
d) Build a lean and green home from US$100 sq. ft. depending on type of home and type of finishes – you can build a cabin-style home for around US$90-95/sq. ft. and a fully appointed house for US$100/sq. ft. It depends upon size, electricity usage, water needs, and finishings/accessories;
e) No minimum square footage building requirement (as designated by some builders);
f) There are construction, building footprint and basic construction design guidelines (eco-guidelines) in force. Email [email protected] for a copy of the guidelines;
g) You can buy your lot today and build in the future. We do not stipulate when you have to start building, but once you do begin construction, you must complete within 18 months.
5. Alternative Lifestyle:
Partake of our permaculture gardens, make the most of our shared community spirit and enjoy organic produce; live off-grid, happily and healthily; kick back and relax with like-minded neighbors; delight in the fun spots on site; live in a place of great promise and beauty; give back to the locals; enjoy the cool mix of characters; enjoy our birds and wildlife; and revel in our remarkable location. But first? Buy a lot and build your home.
6. Location Highlights: “We’re far from ordinary and close to San Ignacio!”
a) Tucked into a 130-acre tropical rainforest paradise;
b) Sheltered by the foothills of the Maya Mountains (with our own micro-climate – 8 to 10 degrees cooler than other lower lying regions in Belize and far less “buggy”);
c) Situated on prime waterfront property with a green dam one mile above us and a green dam 4 miles below us creating the beautiful and serene Vaca Lake, with its source in the Maya Mountains. There are no developments above Better in Belize;
d) Set in a dynamic landscape, in the District of Cayo, far and away the most interesting and diverse district of Belize;
e) close to the quaint village of Benque Viejo and its amenities (banks, markets, grocery stores, clinic, restaurants, library, etc.), a village of approximately 8,000 people located only 16.89811km/10.5miles away (30-minute drive);
f) Conveniently located close to the thriving and bustling towns of San Ignacio/Santa Elena, combined population of 25,000 people, with their daily market, restaurants, Internet cafes, eco-tour companies, spas, hotels, restaurants, hospitals, hardware stores, bars, banks, clinics, bakeries, etc. Located only 29.77286km; 18.5 miles away (45-minute drive);
g) Strategically located close enough to the Caribbean Coast for beach excursions. The Caribbean Coast is 160.934km; 100 miles distant, however there are 3 to 6 daily flights to the coastal island of Ambergris Caye offered by Belize’s Tropic Air flying from the Maya Flats Airstrip just 20.1168km; 12.5 miles distant;
h) Flying into Belize? The International Airport ((BZE) is 160.934km; 100 miles distant;
i) Get the scoop on 125+ Cool and Unusual Attractions close to our community;
j) Discover other location highlights on our website.
7. The Fresh Factor: Fresh Air, Fresh Produce, Fresh Perspective
a) Year-round growing season: over 5 acres of organically minded gardens yielding fresh fruit, veggies, herbs and spices;
b) Hundreds of fruit trees growing throughout the community – plantains, sour sop, mango, noni, cacao, pineapple, banana, breadfruit, etc.;
c) Connecting like-minded people with a fresh perspective;
d) Live a less ordinary life – Better in Belize offers a change of lifestyle with most of the “comforts” to which we are accustomed – Internet connectivity, etc.;
e) Healthier Lifestyle/Cheaper Cost of Living – Cleaner air; warmer; cheaper; healthier;
f) Shared community resources including the gardens and ridge top lanai. Year round river (now, a lake!) with 3 gorgeous waterfalls and swim holes within minutes of Better in Belize.
8. Come for a visit… stay for a lifetime!
We offer inexpensive accommodation options at The Toucan House, our 5-bedroom Eco-Lodge.
Email us to book your visit to our spectacular Eco Village in Belize.
On behalf of The Team at Better in Belize EcoVillage
In a Tropical Forest, On Pristine Vaca Lake
Mile 10.5 Mollejon Road/Water Hole Area
Benque Viejo Del Carmen, Cayo District, Belize
Central America/Western Caribbean
Email: [email protected]
Skype: candee.tremblay
Canada Cell: 519-954-7244
Our Manager Veronica Cal: 678-9000
Website: www.BetterInBelize.com
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