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Where to eat in Cayo?

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Hungry travellers, east and west of San Ignacio, take heart! You’ll find numerous good restaurants along your route when headed to Better in Belize Eco Village . Proceeding east from San Ignacio, along the George Price Highway (formerly known as the Western Highway) you will drive through a series of quaintly named villages with a lot of belize real estate for sale including Santa Elena, Esperanza, Central Farm, Unitedville, Ontario, Teakettle Village, Camelote, Roaring Creek, Cotton Tree and Democracia. In Santa Elena, the Aguada Hotel has its own restaurant with really good food, averaging $12 USD. In Unitedville, on your way to San Ignacio, you will find Casa Sofia. Be sure to stop there for authentic Italian Cuisine at very affordable prices.  Just outside of San Ignacio, heading west towards the Village of Benque Viejo del Carmen, Ka’ana Resort offers inspired breakfast, lunch and dinner menu choices - with prices reflecting this Belize luxury resort.The caption beside

Hawksbill Turtle in Belize

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Hawksbill turtles are one of the smaller sea turtles from the three varieties that live their life in the seawater in Belize.Their name is derived from their narrow head and hawk like beakwhich helps and easy feeding onselected species of sponges, anemones, squid and shrimp that are found in Belize waters close to beautiful  Belize property for sale . These delicate creatures grow from 2.5 to 3 feet in length weight between 101-154 pounds and are mostly found around roaming in the clear offshore water near houses for sale in Belize beachfront andnear coral reef sinceit is their feeding and resting grounds. The female hawksbill lays an average of 160 eggs which stay incubated for about sixty days on the sandy beaches along Belize property for sale with unique Belizecondos . The hawksbill turtle is rated as endangered as they face both natural and human threat. Some humans hunted down these creatures for their beautiful shell which they use to make ornaments, jewelry and oth

Belize little park - Guanacaste National Park

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Guanacaste National Park is the smallest and reachable little park located near the nation’s Capital city, Belmopan close to unique and beautiful homes for sale . This little park is named after the Guanacaste tree which is one of the largest tree type in Central America, it was first made into areserve in 1973 with 50 acres of protected tropical forest along the riverbank and near property for sale Belize .then in 1990 itbecame known as a national park. Guanacaste National Park is bounded on the north by the Belize River and the south by the southern highway and the busy George Price Highway. Alongside the national park is the community of Roaring Creek which hold many Belize homes and Belize houses  that are listed by the Belize real estate for sale. This Belize property is open on a daily basis to the public from 8:00 am - 4:30 p.m. at a low cost of just $5 Belize dollars. Inside the park an education Center, a giftshop and about two miles of adventurous trials is off

Christmas Ham in Belize

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Enjoying your vacation house rental in Belize and celebrating the joy and Christmas cheers with family and friends is the best way to spend the holidays. Family and friends visit each other on during this wonderful celebration and your Belize home rental is no exception. So be prepared and make a feast for your guests. An easy and delicious platter to prepare and serve in your  Belize cabinrental   is the traditional Christmas Ham. All you need are a few ingredients that can be purchased in any store just a few minutes away from Better in Belize eco-community . Our 132-acre tropical rainforest paradise offers two of the best off -grid living rental in Belize.  Both our Toucan House and Treetops are the best place for you and your loved ones to spend quality vacation time during the merriest time of the year. Ingredients needed are: 1 Ham of desired size 1 Small Pack ofCloves 1/4 cup yellow Mustard For Glaze: 1 cup Brown Sugar 1/2 tsp Soy Sauce  1 tsp Yel

Marie Sharp opens in San Ignacio

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From her southern Belize property , Ma rie Sharp now brings her flavorful hot sauces to San Ignacio. Just a short drive away from our ecovillage in Belize her store offers all of the varieties of her hot sauces, jams and refreshments. Marie Sharp 's Tourist Center & Culinary Class opened its doors offering tourists the opportunity toprepare and enjoy making the main and authentic Belizean dish and have fun along the way. Marie Sharp Tourist Center and culinary class is open every day from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. during the course you have the opportunity to learn so much about the food and culture of Belize. You learn to cookone of Belize’s main cultural dishes , the well-known rice and beans withstew chicken, fried plantains, potato salad and of course as every meal must include a delicious dessert bread pudding. You will then be able to go home to Better In Belize ecovillage and prepare these dishes for your family. The cooking class is available to a minimum of 2

Celebrating the Love day in Belize

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Its valentine in San Ignacio and many business décor and get ready for this special occasion offering great deals to celebrate the day of love. Enjoy some of the many romantic activities that are being offered throughout the town best spots and near unique Belize properties for sale. If planning a romantic evening for two then not far from Remax, Belize Real Estate are some of the best places to enjoy a great socializing evening and dinner in the center of town. These places include Serendib Restaurant, Erva’s Restaurant and the Tandoor Restaurant. If you are looking for a more romantic and secluded setting, then a couple of blocks down the burns avenue is the Guava Limb Restaurant and café or The Crave Restaurant, both perfect for booking a romantic dinner for two. If purchasing flowers for your love bug is in your thoughts,then contacting Glenda Flower shop which located at Maya Vista near beautiful Belize homes for sale is recommended . Another excellent choice for

Belize Breadfruit

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Bread fruit or masa pan as known in Spanish is one of Belizehuge tropical fruiting tree that grow throughout Belize property. It is related to the other tropical fruits such as jackfruit, breadnut, figs, and mulberries. The very large evergreen tree has large thick leaves that look feathery like and gives of milky-white sap which is produced on all parts of the tree. The fruit varies in color, size, and shape with smooth, off-white to cream color flesh and spikes like peel. The bread fruit can be eaten either as a fruit when it is ripe or as a vegetable when it is green and can be found at the local market stalls not far from beautiful homes for sale in Belize . When the fruit is green it is hard and firm with a fibrous white and starchy flesh that can be sliced and fried and eaten with butter, salt and pepper or it may also be cut into chunks and cooked. Fully ripe breadfruits are sweet, soft with creamy colored and flesh that can be eaten as a dessert fruit either raw, cook

Magical Rainforest EcoVillage in Belize

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Book your visit to Better in Belize , our magical rainforest EcoVillage in Belize and view our belize real estate for sale .   Peek into the Hobbit Homes. We have several belize homes for sale . Climb to Rainbow’s Roost, the spectacular lookout lanai high above the majestic Macal River Valley. Wander along the wildlife corridors and medicinal trails, be sure to ask our property manager where the hiking trails are. Catch the antics of the howler monkeys that live in the canopy of this Belize Eco Village.  Watch for the tapirs that love to munch bean shoots in the Community Gardens. Explore the three local waterfalls and swim holes on this belize property . Spend the night at The Toucan House, our Eco-Lodge and one of the belize houses for sale at Better in Belize . Stargaze in what astronomers call “the darkest skies in the world”. Enjoy moonshine in the jungle! No hangover the next day! Enjoy belize rainforest living ! You’ll witness The Milky Way like you have never v

Start planning your vacation stay at Better in Belize

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To travel to Belize all you need is a valid passport and a booking at a vacation home rental in Belize . At Better in Belize Eco Village there are several options available for every season. If you arrive to Belize via the Phillip Goldson International Airport ( PGIA ), you can take a short flight to  Maya Flats Airstrip  located between San Ignacio and Benque Viejo Del Carmen to get to your belize rental for vacation . Other options include renting a car at the airport, private shuttle or taking a bus to enjoy the scenic route when you head west of the country to your Belize cabin rental. To kick start off your vacation plan, there are endless amazing adventures, natural attractions, concentration of Mayan history sites, and excellent display of local cuisine waiting for you just a few minute from your vacation home rental in Belize . Just 10 ½ miles down the road from us, you can visit and learn about the Spanish influence in the town of Benque Viejo del Carmen. Ben

Real Estate For Sale in Belize

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Lobster season is back in Belize, and with that comes all the different lobster fests mainly in Placencia, Caye Caulker and Ambergris Caye. If you are looking to travel in June to look at Belize real estate then schedule a bit of time to enjoy the ongoing events at whichever location is closest to you. Ambergris Caye has activities starting on the 15 th of June and ending on the 24 th , a weeklong of activities all surrounding this delicious piece of meat. Most restaurants will have specials on meals and drinks amongst beach parties for all those party goers. In the midst of all of this the island is one of the hottest real estate markets in Belize with prices of properties on the steady rise. This would be the perfect time to scoop your ideal belize real estate for sale . If you are more laid back then the Caye Caulker lobster fest is for you. Their fest is happening on the 30 th of June to the 2 nd of July, 2017. Caye Caulker has always been referred to as the “Go Slo

Mayan Sites near Better In Belize Eco Village

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We’re often asked “Where are the closest Mayan sites to Better in Belize”? We’ve got you covered (well, the Mayans do)! Belize rainforest living at its best. Located only 13 miles from our eco-community, Xunantunich offers some of the most stunning Mayan ruins in all of Belize. Make sure to see El Castillo! Towering at 130 feet, it is the second tallest Mayan structure in Belize! These are not the typical eco home in Belize & belize houses for sale we are used to, the views are simply spectacular. About 45 minutes from Better in Belize, you’ll have the opportunity to explore CahalPech. First occupied in 1200 BCE, CahalPech is one of the oldest sites in Belize. The 34 structures were strategically built to overlook the beautiful Macal and Mopan rivers. Many Belize homes for sale are located in the area near this maya ruin.  Approximately 2.5 hours from Better In Belize ecovillage Caracol is located in the Chiquibul Forest Reserve. The highest Mayan structure can