Better In Belize Eco-Community

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About the Communities

  • Established
  • English
  • Social
  • Rural

Founding year

  • 2009

What we do

Where?
Better In Belize Eco-Village is situated on 130 acres of Rainforest in the Cayo District. Our community enjoys the natural beauty of the Maya Mountains and shares a stretch of the pristine Macal River with Pine Ridge Mountain Reserve; Belize’s largest protected area. Our location offers a unique mixture of seclusion and connectedness. On one hand the unspoiled rainforest we reside in provides a peaceful, private, and quiet (with the exception of a few noisy howler monkeys) existence. While on the other hand we are only a short, scenic drive away from the town of San Ignacio, and only 2.5 hours away from both the Caribbean Coast and Belize City’s International Airport.
Our Way of Life
Here at Better In Belize sustainability is at the core of how we live. We strive to live in harmony with nature and limit our environmental footprint. Our community is entirely off-grid; we use solar panels for our electricity needs and rainwater catchment for our water.
Why?
Whether you are looking for a place to retire and relax, to escape the cold in the winter months, or just a simpler, healthier, and happier alternative to the rat race, Better In Belize may just be the place for you. The beauty of the mountainous landscape and the abundance of wildlife here in the Mayan rainforests are second to none. Here, at Better in Belize Eco-Village, we offer the opportunity for a sustainable, healthy lifestyle change.
Joining the Fun
Only 20 of our original 128 lots are left! Better in Belize comprises a small-scale development of 98 single-family homes, 14 small, multi-residential homes and one commercial lot. A US$500 fully refundable deposit secures your lot for 30 days. We offer 100% certified title (just like in America or Canada).
If you want to learn more, please visit our Website, Facebook page or give us a call.

  • Purpose
  • Social
  • Languages
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Community type
  • Intentional Neighborhoods

Commemorative dates

  • January 1, 2009
  • Started living together
  • Open to new members
  • Open to visitors
Total
25

How to join

Please contact us via email to ca***************@***il.com if you are interested in purchasing a lot at our eco community or want to arrange for a vacation rental.

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  • Belize

Better In Belize Eco-Community

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Curso de Bioconstrucción

Queremos ofrecer un Curso en el que aprender, experimentar y profundizar en algunos aspectos de la Bioconstrucción, de manera profesional, familiar y cercana al mismo tiempo. La Bioconstrucción es un campo muy amplio, por eso hemos decidido dividir este curso intensivo en 2 Módulos específicos: El Primer módulo es Fuego y Barro, y en el trabajaremos elementos como: Estufas de masa térmica, hornos de leña, estufas rocket, adobe,….. Aprendiendo a construir con materiales sanos y naturales, adaptados a nuestro hogar y necesidades; para obtener una mayor eficiencia, salud y calidez en nuestro hogar y cuidar el medio ambiente al mismo tiempo. EL segundo módulo es Bioconstrucción: Yurta, domo y cañas., y en este trabajaremos la construcción de estructuras tales como: domo geodésico, yurta, techos de cañizo, arcos y columnas de cañas, que pueden ser utilizadas para construcción de pérgolas, invernaderos, sombreados, escenarios y mucho más….; todo ello con materiales locales vegetales: caña y pita (ágave). Las personas interesadas pueden apuntarse a los dos módulo o también solo a uno, el que más les interese. El grupo va a ser reducido, entre un mínimo de 4 y un máximo de 6 personas; Gran parte del aprendizaje será práctico y de trabajo manual, combinado con momentos de explicación teórica. Incluiremos videos documentales y power points, en algunas tardes y veladas, sobre: estructuras de caña, estufas de masa térmica, trabajo en barro, ….y más aspectos de bioconstrucción en que l@s participantes estén interesad@s. Facilitan Jef Carrick es el profesor principal del curso. Tiene mas de 15 años de experiencia en bioconstruccion en Reino Unido. Durante los ultimos 3 años ha trabajado en España el Proyecto Sunseed enseñando a voluntari@s, como mentor de estudiantes universitari@s y realizando numerosos cursos de bioconstruccion y estufas. Su especialidad son el diseño y construccion de estructuras de caña y otros materiales naturales, así como las estuf

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