Discover Belize, where it’s impossible not to escape the everyday.Belize is a year-round destination the locals call “The Jewel.” A place of incredible beauty, of mint-green seas, emerald-green forests and the world’s second largest barrier reef. The size of Massachusetts, the country boasts more kinds of birds, butterflies, flowers and trees than the U. S. and Canada combined. Rainforests where jaguars still roam free, azure blue waters teeming with endless varieties of fish and the evidence of ancient Mayan ruins are everywhere. Belize activities are also honed for the adventurous, from scuba diving and hiking to spelunking and windsurfing.To the south, combining the best of Costa Rica and the Caribbean, is the postcard-perfect Placencia Peninsula. Here, you’ll discover Ara Macao: one of the world’s most affordable beachfront ownership opportunities. And, truly, a Jewel to be treasured.
Once known primarily among an international audience of scuba divers and eco-adventurers, Placencia, Belize has quietly become a hot spot. Renowned film director Francis Ford Coppola has created two upscale resorts in Belize and both Robert De Niro and Leonardo DiCaprio own property in the country. From the Mountains to the Reef Belize encompasses an amazing array of settings — from mountain ranges and tropical rainforests to white-sand beaches and the largest barrier reef in the Western Hemisphere. The country’s moderate climate, abundant sunshine and genuinely friendly people make it a pleasure to visit anytime. A Move to the Placencia Peninsula Reflecting its historical connection to Britain, English is the national language and the Belize dollar is fixed at a 2:1 ratio to the U.S. dollar. Unlike Mexico and other Caribbean nations, Belize permits U.S. citizens to own coastal land with title guaranteed by the government. Belize is both reassuringly familiar and surprisingly new. The relaxed atmosphere and unspoiled surroundings recall simpler times, yet the modern conveniences remind you that this is a country prepared to realize its brilliant potential. |
