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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

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

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

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

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

Mango is a fruit that grows only in the tropical areas and a tree can be found in just about every Belize home along the highway in any village or town. Mangoes  are juicy  fruit   that are related to pistachios and cashews. The ripe fruit varies in size, shape and color and some grow about five inches long depending on its variety. Mangoes are one of the most cultivated fruit in Belize property for sale and the trees can grow up to 100 feet in height again depending on its kind. Although mangoes are classified as either local or commercial, Belize holds some of the most popular varieties that can be found in any market or supermarket just a few steps away from beautiful homes forsale in Belize .  The most popular local varieties are the Number Eleven, Julie mango, Slipper Mango and Thundershock. The most common commercial varieties that are normally grafted are the Haden, Kent, Keitt, and Tommy Atkins. There is an annual mango festival hosted in Hopkins near homes for s

Tropical Belize is home to many rainforest properties for sale that come along with a few shrubs that end up being very useful and beneficiary to the owners. One of these shrubs include the lemon grass plant which is a perennial plant that grows in large clusters of long thin green leaves. This plant resembles the common field or cow grass and it has a pleasing lemony, citrus aroma when crumpled. There are more than fifty varieties of lemon grass but not all are used for culinary, medicinal or agricultural purposes.Many Belizeans have lemon grass plants growing in their Belize off grid home gardens, a part from just being seen as a decorative plant, lemongrass is also cultivated for its health benefits . For many years the lemon grass also known as fever grass has been used as a traditional remedy to reduce and alleviate many fever and digestives issues in Belize properties . The grass leaves are pruned and boiled into a tea to alleviate diarrhea and stomach ache in bot

If you are looking to relocate to Belize with your pets then there are certain procedures that have to take place prior to moving. Bringing a pet into the country of Belize falls under live animal importation and is regulated by the Belize Agricultural Health Authority (BAHA).  Once you have purchased your Belize property and are ready for the move these are the simple steps to take to enjoy some Belize rainforest living . Better In Belize Eco Village welcomes your pets once they are kept on leashes and properly cared for at all times. Before your move you need to obtain an import permit from BAHA via their website baha.org.bz for the most up to date import permit and information.  Ensure you obtain a Veterinary Certificate for Belize issued by a licensed vet in the country of origin within 14 days of entry. In order for your pet to enjoy the off grid living in Belize ensure you obtain proof of rabies vaccination administered no less than 30 days, and no more than one

Our Belize vacation rental is no longer a secret!  We will roll the green carpet for you upon arrival and we welcome guests with a smile. Our on-site property managers for our Belize rental will be available throughout your stay to ensure all goes well. If you have opted for our meal plans prepared fresh daily for you then you are in for a treat. All of our meals are prepared with organic Belizean products. But if you are looking to prepare your own meals then here are our recommendations to ensure you get the most of your belize vacation experience. En route to Better In Belize ask your shuttle or taxi to make a stop at the San Ignacio Farmer’s Market. Saturday is their market day when all the booths are flooded with food vendors and clothing booths along with all fresh produce from all the rural villages. Most farmers bring their fresh produce on this day as they know it has become a popular attraction for tourists visiting Belize. If you want another stop en rout

Have you ever wondered what it felt like thousands of years ago during Mayan healing ceremonies in Belize? The Garcia sisters can take you back to that experience while you are in search of Belize real estate . They are known for their slate carvings which are in display in art galleries around the world. You are able to join Maria Garcia for a traditional Maya lunch prior to you engaging in the ancestral healing energies of this famous Mayan spiritual healer. Maya lunches involve traditional dishes such as chaya tamales, pokchuk or pibil. Their home in Belize serves as a base for their ceremonies and entertaining visitors in Mayan culture and traditions. When you take a tour of Better In Belize Eco Village and view our belize houses we can also arrange for you to participate in one of their Mayan healing ceremonies. You will be taken to the Mayan village of San Antonio located about 10 miles from San Ignacio Town. If you would like to find out more about these tours i

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 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

One of the main staple food used in the Garifuna culture in Belize is the cassava. It is a starchy tuber known as yucca that is used mostly in the southern part of the country near beautiful Belize home rentals . They are large tubers that are rich in starch and the inside is latex like with palm like leaves. This annual fruit is the largest grown carbohydrate in the tropics near off grid living rental in Belize . It is considered either as sweet or bitter cassava with a chalk white or yellowish flesh. The leaves are a good source of protein. The bitter cassava plant has a high level of cyanide and has to be well shed before being used in order to remove all harmful toxins. The sweet cassava contains a low level of cyanide and may be eaten as a traditional root veggie. Cassava is widely known for making of cassava bread but it is also used in other meals as well such as cassava pudding, that you can give it a try in making at your Belize cabin rental . The cassava bread c

Grapefruit  is a subtropical citrus grown in many properties for sale in Belize . This fruit is known for its sour to semisweet and bitter taste, its name is gotten since the fruits are clustered on the tree similar to that of the grapes. Grapefruits were the first citrus fruits grown in Belize for export and much of it planting is done on the citrus farms located in the Southern District where vacation homes for rental in Belize are located. Nonetheless the Cayo and Orange Walk Districts also have farms that plant grapefruit trees. Grapefruit are high in fiber and low in calories which is a great fruit plant to add to your collection of citrus plantsat your Belize home rentals. It also has a large number of health benefits that cannot be match by any other fruit in property for sale inBelize . There is of health benefit results either by eating the fruit in its raw state or by drinking its freshly squeezed juice. Speaking of juice, a glass of chilled grapefruit juice prep

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

You have purchased a lovely Belize rainforest house for sale at better in Belize eco-village and are now looking for the perfect furniture’s to adorn and décor your lovely home. Then there is a place to turn to for beautiful eco-friendly furniture’s, known as the Hummingbird Furnishings which is a family owned business and located in the capital town of Belmopan just a couple of minutes away from our lovely Belize ecolodge. Humming bird furnishing was founded by its owner Mr. Roberto Lopez in 1987 and has since been manufacturing beautiful indoor and outdoor furniture’s perfect to décor beautiful Belize off grid homes .  Mr., Lopez commence fabricating wicker and rattan products in his garage but has now moved to unique blends of wood, bamboo and poly resin furniture’s including kiln dried and treated mahogany for frames ensuring that the products are of the highest quality. Indoor collection for your rainforest property in Belize include beautiful bedroom pieces, din

Pineapples are a sticky, sweet and delicious Tropical Fruit that are planted by farmers in their Belize property farms. They are also known as ananas with a string and soft texture pulp that is very sweet. The outer skin of the pineapple is somewhat shaped like a cone and is very prickly or thorny with spikes. Pineapples can be cultivated in the backyard of your rainforest property in Belize as it grows from a crown cutting of the fruit. It flowers between 5-10 months and begins fruiting in the following six months. This tangy sweet fruit can be consumed either freshly cut, blended into fresh juice, preserved or used in your cuisine whist preparing a scrumptious meal in your or used to prepare your favorite tropical drink or alcoholic beverage that you can enjoy while relaxing in your Belize off grid homes Pineapple has many nutritional value and purchasing some while living in Belize eco-lodge is a brilliant idea as it not only has its nutritional value but is contains so