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Valentine getaway to Better in Belize

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It time for the day that celebrates love like no other, its valentine in beautiful Belize and a romantic getaway to a rainforest property in Belize is such a great idea. The best spots suited just for the occasion is at better in Belize eco-community as it offers two of the coziest love nest for both you, your significant other or the entire family. Located just at the foot of the Maya mountains sits one of the best Belizeoffgrid homes the “Toucan House”. This 5-bedroom, 2-storey cozyhome is perfect for the entire family. Enjoying the quietness of nature, relaxing and bonding far away from all the hustling and bustling of the town noises. Enjoy your family togetherness in a quiet relaxing night and an entire day showing love and attention to those that bring joy to our life. Perhaps,it is just you and that special someone then Tree tops is the perfect Belize off grid home for you. It’s a three-bedroom cozy cabin that gives you the pleasure of waking up to sweet melod

Cucumber is a fruit

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It has become accustomed to think of cucumber as a vegetable but in reality it is not. Cucumber is actually a fruit that belongs to the family cucurbitaceous including melons, zucchini, pumpkins and squash. All these which can be grown on farms listed on Belize real estate rentals. There is a variety of cucumber that differ in color size and texture of skin, however they are listed under two types which are slicing cucumber and pickling cucumber. The slicing cucumber is grown for consumption in its fresh and raw form. They are usually large in size and have a thick smooth skin. It also varies in color and size depending on the variety of slicing cucumber. The prickly cucumber is mainly grown for processing into pickle. These are small in size, at times thinly skinned and having some tiny white spines. Cucumbers grow in vines in almost any tropical environment making farm lands in Cayo, Belize real estate the ideal property. Soothing and cool cucumbers are rich in vitamin

Vacation Home Rentals in Belize

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It’s time to start planning your summer vacation as schools will soon be over and visiting one of the best intentional communities in Belize should be in your agenda.  Better in Belize eco community has two of the most unique and awesome vacation house rental in Belize . This 132 acres of tropical green rainforest haven is not only the home to Belize rentals for vacation but also has some rainforest lots for sale with low property taxes, varied lot selection, and a simple and transparent purchasing process. These lots and their prices can be viewed at the better in Belize website. The toucan house at better in  Belize eco-lodge comes with five bedroomswhere three of the rooms are located on the upper level of this cabin and two other rooms with separate entrance located at the lower lever. The bathroom for the lower rooms is just a few steps away from the rooms with the bath separated from the vanity.  Special discounts are offered for this lovely Belize vacation rent

Organic Farming in Belize

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Organic farming has been an integral part of today developing agriculture practice by farmers living in and all-around rainforest properties for sale in Belize . Organic farming is a method where crop and livestock production is carried out without the use of any harmful pesticide, fertilizers, genetically modified organisms, antibiotics and growth hormones. Organic farming relies on making or producing fertilizer from compost, leaves, branches or left-over bones and fruit peels. Most farmers do crop rotation or companion cropping as well on their Belize property which is another means of growing organic crops and harvesting freshly grown products as o rganic residues and nutrients produced on the farm are recycled back to the soil. Searching on mls in Belize you will noticed that there are many large acreages of Belize properties for sale which are great for organic farming. Owning a few acreages and planting organic produce gives you the chance to own a beautiful ho

New Santa Elena and San Ignacio Town Council

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The San Ignacio and Santa Elena Town council had just inaugurated the new Town Hall building located in San Ignacio near Belize rental property for sale .In 2016 the prior San Ignacio and Santa Elena Town Hall building was marked unfit for tenancy as the building has deteriorated over the years. As a result, to this the office was reallocated to a two-storybuilding located across from the Police station in San Ignacio formerly San Ignacio Commercial Building near other Belize real estate rentals .This location was temporary as the construction of the New Town council was built. On December 13 2017 the Inauguration of the new San Ignacio and Santa Elena Town Hall took place. The new Town Hall is a three-story building located adjacent to Falcon Field in San Ignacio town. But not only the town hall was inaugurated as the opening of the San Ignacio and Santa Elena House of Culture (NICH) also took place and stand where the San Ignacio Hospital once was. Both of these buildi

The Apple of Belize – Star Apple

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Star Apples are known as apples of Belize to which it is commonly known as Caimito or cainito.  Star apples grow very well in tropical climate making the rainforest properties in Belize the best place to plant a few trees of these scrumptious fruit. The star apple resembles and feel like a rubber ball and is either purple of greenish brown. The fruit texture is translucent and jelly like with a unique star pattern flesh which is eaten raw when ripe. Just a few minutes away from Belize off grid homes is the local market where these sweet and yummy fruit can be purchased. Star apple trees are easy to grow in about any soil type in Belize property and they commence producing during the months of February through May. Other than just being a delectable fruit to savior, caimito also has a good source of nutrients, vitamins and minerals which makes it a reason to bring along some to the Belize eco-lodge .  Health benefits in star apples is that they are rich in fiber whic

Thwartingthe flu while in Belize

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Visiting and staying in beautiful vacation home rental in Belize during the winter season is such a wonderful and amazing idea. Nonetheless becoming a victim of the common cold during this time is a bit inevitable as the winter months are the flu season in Belize. During your stay in Belize property   you will notice a series of abrupt climate change going from sunny one day to cold and then to rainy days, these changes in the weather are what people say to cause the flu and its spread. If whilst staying in your cozy vacation home rental in Belize you noticed that you started with the sniffles then a runny nose, it could mean you caught the cold which is followed by coughing, sneezing, sore throat and aches. In order to prevent the flu, it is recommended to follow proper hygiene and avoid close contact with anyone who are sick. If by chance you happen to be sick then staying in your Belize home rental is ideal as keep your distance from others prevents the spreading y

Belize Bungalows

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If you are trying to book a vacation house rental in Belize you will be surprised at how many options you have throughout the country. VRBO and Air BnB are becoming very popular sites for travelers to obtain cheaper rates for groups or deals on rentals. Several people travelling together find that it is easier to get a Belize rental for vacation due to the convenience of everyone staying together and being able to prepare your own meals as most of these rentals come equipped with their own kitchens. In every district you will find bungalows available for rent. Be sure to do your research before you book any Belize apartments or vacation rentals. When using the above booking sites be sure to book via verified renters and those that have good reviews. Take your time to browse and do not be hasty about booking the first good deal you come across. Always get a quote prior to booking in case of any hidden fees, or trust those that have instant booking as an option as you will b

Better in Belize Tropical Mojito

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Whilst staying at our Belize vacation rentals , be sure to come prepared to mix your own alcoholic beverages. In Belize most grocery stores carry an assortment of alcoholic beverages and mixtures. Our local rums are very good and we can bet you will be taking some bottles back with you. Making drinks with fresh and local ingredients is one of the best ways to get a taste of Belize and enjoy on the deck of your Belize home rental . Be sure to check with our property managers to see if we have any mint in the gardens available or grab some at a local farmers market. Mint is quite inexpensive with most sellers selling it by bunches for $0.75 USD. Below you will find a quick and refreshing recipe for a Pineapple Coconut Mojito. This cool drink is prepared by using a few ingredients and some exotic fruits. You can always inquire along the road to Better In Belize ecovillage there are several farmers who have fruits available, but it varies by seasons. Lime Wedges, pineapp

Our Location - Belize

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Better in Belize EcoVillage is located in the beautiful Cayo District and just down its road very close is Benque Viejo del Carmen and San Ignacio. 10.5 Miles and you have all the necessities that you need. You have access to a clinic, veterinarian, police station, library, bank with ATM machine, gas stations, butcher and ice cream. Yes, to ice cream! Along with a farmer’s market you will also find a medley of restaurants and grocery stores. Many of our owners who have purchased a Belize property have built their homes sourcing supplies from our nearest town. There are several well sorted hardware stores, tile store and supplies stores. If you go further to San Ignacio (45 minutes away), which is one of the fastest growing towns in Belize, you have a host of things to choose from. In San Ignacio you will have a larger selection of everything you need with over 15 restaurants to choose from and five banks (one specializes in USD accounts). Next, we are only an hour and

Honeymoon in Belize

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Belize has always been rated as a top destination to vacation, travel and honeymoon. During the high tourist season that starts in November and ends in April you will find that most destinations have been booked out. Destination weddings are becoming ever so popular that people plan their weddings in Belize and then stay for their honeymoon. Belize home rentals are popular to host family that is travelling for such an occasion. Belize vacation rentals   are an inexpensive way of hosting your guests for your destination wedding. Vacation home rentals in Belize can be found countrywide and many of them will offer their services in regards to meal plans and tours to keep everyone entertained. Belize is equipped with excellent destination wedding planners that take care up to the last detail from the flowers, catering, seating up to the photography. Destination weddings can be held on the mainland or beach, whichever is to your liking. If you are booking a Belize cabin renta

An Orchid or two at Better in Belize

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When exploring the rainforest in Belize , you will come across several species of orchids. Many of them hold fragrant and beautiful flowers. What is more enticing is that these orchids can be found in the rainforest at Better in Belize Ecovillage . When purchasing cheapoff grid land for sale you will end up pleasantly surprised on what is available in your own backyard. This tropical climate off grid community isfound at the foot of the Maya Mountains of Belize. It is home to 128 lots most of which have already been sold. Did you know that the National Flower of Belize is an orchid? The Black Orchid or as its scientific name Encyclia Cochleatum , or also known as the cockleshell or clamshell orchid is Belize’s National Flower. The flower is not actually black but a sort of deep purple and looks like an upside-down lip with a light-yellow color. The Black Orchid is one of the few orchids found in  Belizerainforest land for sale that flower all year long. There are over 2

Going Bananas in Belize

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Frequenting farmer’s markets throughout Belize you may have noticed that there is a smaller variety of bananas for sale. These four-inch bananas are very tasty and referred to as apple bananas or monkey bananas as referred to by some locals. They can be found growing in local backyards in almost every Belize property for sale . Apple bananas are significantly smaller than the typical banana but they are more sweet and tastier. The skin of the apple banana is much thinner than that of the regular banana, its flesh is smoother and firmer. The tree that bears apple bananas is relatively easy to grow. Your local nurseries would have these for sale. Once you have purchased Belize real estate this is an easy tree to plant and maintains and bears very often. Once you have acquired your property for sale in Belize   and planted some of these trees lookout for new shoots. These shoots can be dug out and replanted and as for the older trees once you have harvested its fruit you ca

Skydiving in Belize

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If you are going to vacation in Belize and you love the idea of having an adrenalin rush then skydiving is definitely the experience and activity for you. And yes, Belize now offers skydiving so you can now gather up your courage and sense of adventure whilst staying in a  vacation home rental in Belize . This adventurous activity is offered by Skydiving Belize, a company located on Ambergris Caye. This is not for the weak of heart as you get to jump from 10,000 feet into the bright blue below. Here you will enjoy some fabulous views as you drop and spot the Belize Barrier Reef and The Great Blue Hole. An amazing tour to book together with your Belize rental for vacation .  We are pretty sure that by the time you do all these amazing tours available in Belize you will be ready to buy Belize real estate. If you are into the island life then Ambergris Caye is one of the best places for Canadians to retire or if you prefer to be inland then we have several rainforest propert

Plastic Bottle Planters

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Every year plastic bottles become a bigger problem and Belize is no exception. Whether we like them or not we use them daily somehow, from food to cleaning supplies and even health supplies come in plastic containers. At our  rainforest property in Belize we try to use biodegradable products when available and recycle our plastic bottles.  Finding ways to re-use and reinventing these bottlesat our Belize eco lodge is quite simple and easy. An easy DIY project that you can use right in and around your own rainforest home in Belize is using the bottle s as planters . There are ways in making it creative for both you and your family.First idea is a crafty animal planter which can be great for the kids. The instructions for this is to c ut 1/3 of the bottom part of a 2-liter bottle, your choice if you want to paint the bottle. Using the top part of the bottle you can cut out animal ears. Then draw a face and other features on the bottle and fill with soil and seedsor if you alre

The Great Blue Hole in Belize

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If you have a vacation house rental in Belize one of the most interesting and natural placesto visit is our Great Blue Hole. It is located near the center of the Lighthouse Reef just a few kilometers from the mainland.The Belize Blue holebecame famous in the 1970’s when Jacques Cousteau’s Calypso made its famous investigationand from then it became renowned as a dive attraction. The Blue Hole is one of the top ten scuba diving sites in the world. It measures about 125 meters deep and about 300 meters wide making it the world’s largest sea-hole off the coast of Belize. This is a tour you don’t want to miss once you have booked your Belize vacation rental . This natural attraction has become very popular especially for scuba divers who visit or purchase homes for sale in Belize and take the opportunity to embrace the underwater world and get wowed by its beauty, water clarity and vast species of marine life.The marine life in the blue hole goes from a world of colorful sw

New Bridge in San Ignacio

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For years the sister towns of Santa Elena and San Ignacio, home to Belize real estate have been joined by a one lane suspension bridge named the Hawksworth Bridge which was built and imported from Middlesbrough, England, in 1949. There is also a wooden bridge further downstream that had been built as a temporary bridge known as the low-lying bridge, but now there is new, larger bridge built across the Macal River that link beautiful Belize homes in Santa Elena and San Ignacio. On June 29 2012 the contract for the construction of the San Ignacio and Santa Elena new bridge was awarded to Cisco construction keeping in mind that this construction will facilitate themovement of heavy duty vehicles through beautiful Belize houses and Belize homes for sale as the passing of big cement trucks through San Ignacio Town is considered a safety concern. The new bridge now brings calm to Belize property residence as the traffic congestion that use to occurs in the center of town es