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The Simple Life in Belize. Five hours of driving on paved highways with jaw-dropping views of mountains and farmland brought us from the international...
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"Our journey here began when my husband and I had decided to get off the “earn-and-spend” treadmill. Belize offers that—and the chance to teach our four children the value of a simpler life, away from materialism and consumerism."
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While the decision to relocate to a lush, tropical country may have been an easy choice to make, the process of actually picking the country may be an entirely different story.
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Sharing a border with Mexico, Guatemala and the Caribbean Sea, the tiny country of Belizehas been receiving a lot of attention from expats in recent years. So what does Belize have to offer that has so many people coming back for more?
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Belize
When you’re ready.. THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX & COME TO BELIZE
to realize “The New American Dream” of Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness!
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9. Caracol, Cayo District, Belize
Once you turn off the main road, it will take you over 2 hours by 4-wheel drive to arrive at Caracol, but VirtualTourist members promise it is worth the trip!
Despite being located along the Guatemalan border and about 80 km from the nearest town of San Ignacio, there are 11 causeways into Caracol, signifying the importance of transportation routes throughout the site.
Additionally, the excavation data collected in Caracol suggests that the social organization of the settlement included not only elites and specialists living in the urban centres with peasants living on the peripheral, but also a sizable "middle class."
There is also evidence of artesian specialization, similar to the guilds found in the European Middle Ages, making this site a very unique find and of great anthropological significance.
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There are two in Belize and to me two of the most exquisite ones to visit!
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Travel advice, information and inspiration from Lonely Planet’s online community.
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Caye Caulker, Belize
The diving: dwarfed only by Australia’s Great Barrier Reef, the Belize Barrier Reef Reserve System lies less than a mile from Caye Caulker. Its countless dive sites house everything from delicate sea fans to majestic coral gardens, but its iconic Great Blue Hole is best left to advanced divers.
Why learn here: course fees at this idyllic, low-key Caribbean island are among the highest in Central America, but the diving here is by far the best. Enquire at Frenchies (www.frenchiesdivingbelize.com) and Belize Dive Services (belizedivingservices.net).
When to go: diving is year-round, with conditions near perfect around May. During the rainy season from December to April, seas can be choppy.
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Listen to the expert.
Read the full interview with Lily Girma, in which she talks about the process of writing the Moon Belize guidebook.
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Best place to catch a sunset
On the Northern Cayes; Caye Caulker first, then Ambergris Caye. And if you want off the beaten path, then in Sarteneja — a beautiful fishing village in northern Belize.
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"Our land in Belize is a piece of heaven!"
Chateau Norland Estate, 2 miles from San Ignacio , Cayo District, Belize
Residential Lots for Sale starting at USD$7,500
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In one of the last unspoiled, naturally beautiful countries in the Caribbean and Central America it still has a native population which is welcoming, friendly and unassuming. The word “relaxation” immediately comes to mind. Also, Belize is an English speaking country so you won’t have to worry about communication.
From the time of arrival to this gem of a place, you are surrounded by pristine green space, colorful bird and fish species, and magnificent ancient archaeological sites left by the Mayan ancestors of the Belizean indigenous people.
We found the accommodations to be comfortable and affordable. These are not cookie-cutter all inclusive 5-star resorts. But for the tourist who prefers to explore the varied tropical landscape and waterways, you can join a local knowledgeable guide who will take you individually or in a group on any number of exhilarating excursions, such as cave tubing, spelunking, climbing Mayan ruins, etc.
We are hoping to build a cozy hacienda on our acre of land in Chateau Norland Estates, just outside of the town of San Ignacio. The climate and soil, are conducive to growing bamboo, mahogany and other indigenous trees and plants which could turn a profit once harvested. Chateau Norland Estates is also situated immediately next door to Ka’ana, a beautiful boutique luxury resort and spa, in case we need a little papering.
We are excited to be owners of a small plot of land in this ecological paradise, as we know you will be too!
Harold and Barbara
Toronto, Canada
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The Belize Apprentice is a new reality TV show in which aspiring young men & women compete for the chance to work in one of the most prominent Banks in Beliz...
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The Belize Apprentice is a new reality TV show
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The Conservation Action Plan for the Central Belize Corridor.
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Who says humans and nature can’t peacefully coexist?
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Lots vary in sizes and offer singularly either 103 ft x 50 ft, 103 ft x 60ft or 103ft x 70 ft in sizes. The whole plot is located on a hill top and offers spectacular views of Cahal Pech while showcasing the many high end homes that have been build over the years in the area.
Access to Electricity and water is nearby and accessible from the main road known as Martin Galvez Boulevard or from the closest neighbours located to the right hand side of lot 729 on the provided map.
The Property is located less than a 5 minutes drive from the Famous Cahal Pech Hotel & Ruins, as well as the same distance from downtown San Ignacio.
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Each lot can be purchased for US$5,000 or as a package for US$20,000
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Cayo got a great write up in International Living. Yes, Everyone should visit Cayo, even though the only things we have here are Mayan archaeological sites, rivers, waterfalls, caves, hiking trails, butterfly farms, medicinal trails, ziplines, cenotes, canoe adventures, botanical gardens, granite pools, Lake Benque, ATM, award winning hotels... Photo is from the Black Hole Drop adventure at Caves Branch Lodge.
"If you love lazy rivers, vast rolling hills, and fertile farmland and rainforests where you can test your gardening skills, Cayo is for you. The heart of this area are the twin towns of San Ignacio and Santa Elena, which both enjoy an Old West feel…but in a tropical frontiersman kind of way that you’ll find only in Belize. Bargains can be found here, too—not only on real estate but on the huge amount of produce and fresh cheeses grown and produced here by local Mennonites."
Via Best of Cayo
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The Belize Ag Report is an independent bi-monthly agriculture newsletter. Our purpose is to collect, edit and disseminate information useful to the Belizean producer, large or small.
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Belize most complete independent agricultural publication.
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Belize...beaches, rain forests, and the longest barrier reef in the western hemisphere. So much to see and do, where do you start? Travelzoo offers up its list of the five top spots to get you started.
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Article Summary: Belize...beaches, rain forests, and the longest barrier reef in the western hemisphere. So much to see and do, where do you start? Travelzoo...
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This is a great fan video about the Belize Zoo.
"The Best Little Zoo in the World,The Belize zoo is a great adventure. If you can only do one thing while you are in Belize then go to the Belize zoo. The animals in the Belize zoo are rescued or hurt not captured for display. The Belize zoo needs our help to continue its work saving and rehabilitating animals and birds. Please look them up on their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/BzeZoo?fref=ts or at their website http://www.belizezoo.org/
Make sure you check out this cool little place, if you have kids and you want an adventure for them then bring them here and let the jaguar lick their forehead.. it is really cool. When we go back to Belize next year we will return the the Belize zoo again it's so worth while."
Via Best of Cayo, Will Moreno
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Ambergris Caye, Belize's Finest News Source delivering daily news, stories, articles and events of centered in San Pedro Town, La Isla Bonita.
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The much anticipated Bi-national Border Bridge between Mexico and Belize opened on Wednesday, May 15, 2013. The Mexican Government had dispatched personnel from the Mexican Army to Belize to assist the Belizean government in the construction of a stretch of approximately 500 meters of highway that is located on the Belizean side of the northern border in the Santa Elena area of the Corozal District, connecting the new bridge.
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Belize Dance Company putting off a performance at the Women in Art Showcase March 27th 2009, at the Bliss Center for Performing Arts
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Ambergris Caye, Belize's Finest News Source delivering daily news, stories, articles and events of centered in San Pedro Town, La Isla Bonita.
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“Did you know that the palm trees here in Ambergris Caye intentionally grow with an incline so that brides can pose on them?”
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A video documentary of life in Spanish Lookout, Belize, from 1958 to 2008. NOTE: I did nothing to make this video; Spanish Lookout is my home country and I g...
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The mennonites are very important to belize. They are an example to follow!
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Taking a look at Belizean property and real estate laws and ordinances
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Do you have a property to rent or lease?
Is your schedule over booked?
Do you have difficulties collecting your rent?
Don’t want the hassle of having to maintain your property?
May we help you to manage and rent your property?
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(WILDLIFE) Whether you are deep in the outback or on the shore of a coastal cay, every destination is an exciting wildlife adventure waiting to be explored.
Via Will Moreno
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10 Best Wildlife Travel Adventures - Belize is #1 on the List
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May 16, 5:22 PM
"To see some of Belize's rarest animals, such as Baird's tapirs and scarlet macaws, a tour guide is required, but many exotic animals can be spotted all around the tropical paradise. Swim with sharks and stingrays in the crystal-clear Caribbean waters" ...
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Belize Professional Services: General Contractor, Land Clearing, Architectural Plans (3D imagery), Project Design, Land Subdivisions.
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PAUL MAHUNG
“The magnificent, historical and ancient discovery in Paynes Creek National Park was made by a team of archaeologists led by Doctor Heather McKillop. For those at the location it was surely a Joyful, a touching and historical experience as the remains of the Maya wooden canoe was carefully floated for a short while to the surface of the sea level.
It can be recalled that in the same Paynes Creek National Park in 1994 Doctor Heather McKillop and her archaeological team made the historical discovery of the ancient Maya wooden canoe paddle which was exported under temporary license from Belize for conservation and will be returned and officially handed over to the relevant authority in Belize this year. A life-size replica of that paddle in now on permanent display at the Tourist Information Center in Punta Gorda where Belizeans and visitors can view it free of cost.
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A historical and ancient Mayan Canoe was discovered in the Toledo District.
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Cayo's Crystal Cave, also known as Mountain Cow Cave, had a great article written about it lately. Great way to put it: Actun Tunichil Muknal is for tourists, Mountain Cow is for adventurers. Both are great ways to spend the day.
"I said it before, but I'll say it again: ATM is for tourists, Crystal is for adventurers. Crystal is different. It was a challenge the memory of which still gets my blood pumping. It is impossible to overstate how incredibly breathtaking it is. It was one of the most exciting and intimate ways I have ever experienced the earth. I will never forget it."
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