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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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Location

  • Belize

Better In Belize Eco-Community

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9 years ago

Autumn PDC 2017 Greece, Tinos Island

Autumn 2017 Permaculture Design Course 23 September – 5 October (12 days, 80 hours certificate) Led by Andrew Jordan and Elena Symeonidou We are excited to announce the second FULL PERMACULTURE DESIGN COURSE (PDC) that will be hosted in Tinos Eco-lodge with two knowledgeable teachers Andrew Jordan from Ireland and Elena Symeonidou from Greece. The Permaculture Design Certificate The Permaculture Design Certificate is an 80 hour theoretical course based on Bill Mollison’s Designers Manual, teaching how we can use today’s tools and technology to create a more sustainable world. Permaculture is not only about growing vegetables and animals, it is a whole sustainable lifestyle. Permaculture ethics are Earth Care, People Care and Return of Surplus and this is taught by showing students to focus on local resources and their local community, and to have well thought out design practices to create abundance sustainably. Andrew and Elena aim at inspiring students with their own very real examples of transforming their lives with permaculture in a contemporary context. Having worked in a broad spectrum of climate and social conditions, they will share with their students the thrills but also the challenges they faced. Oftentimes permaculture is being presented as a panacea for world problems and the road to resilience and abundance is depicted as straightforward and easy. Andrew and Elena will challenge this notion and try to prepare their students in a realistic manner for their own fascinating journey towards change. Nikos will share his hands-on experience of building the ecolodge and designing the energy, water, plant and waste systems. We will have the rare opportunity to discuss and elaborate on Nikos’ and Marilia’s choices on different aspects of their project, reflect on the challenges, opportunities and limitations. Anyone who wants to bring a big change in his life and gain a thorough understanding of how we can use our natural e

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