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Forming Formed: 2007
Better In Belize
South of San Ignacio, Cayo District,
Belize
 Our Belize eco-community is a carbon-free environment in the foothills of the Mayan Mountains along the Macal River in the Cayo district. We are in one of the richest tropical rainforest jungles of the world, with diverse fauna and flora.
We have a farm growing bananas, plantains, papayas, mangoes, oranges, breadfruit, jackfruit, macal root, breadnuts, cohune palm nuts, and more.
The community will rely on off-grid power (solar and wind), and is hooked up to high-speed satellite Wi-Fi internet.
The whole community is built on 130 acres, 100 acres being split half-and-half between greenspace and housing, with a plan of building 100 homes. The other 30 acres is where the community center and school is located.
The school is being set up to utilize the latest in super-learning techniques for teaching eco-living, self-empowerment, e-commerce, and other standard essential learning.
Our community seeks to be an example to the world of how a modern community can live in symbiotic harmony with nature.
There are still homes available within the community for those interested in joining us.
 
Website: http://www.BetterInBelize.com
Contact:
Along the Macal River, south of San Ignacio
Phone: 501-823-2323
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Last Updated:9/10/2008
 
Visitors Accepted
 (We have rental suites)
Visitor Process: Contact us ahead of time to arrange accommodations.
Statement of Housing Non-discrimination:
No Answer Provided
Population
Open to new members:
Yes
Labor and Money
Join Fee:
Yes
(Members can buy homes, or pay for memberships. We also have a free membership but it is only for contributing in our online community.)
Land and Buildings
Rural
(Off in the Jungle)
Area:
130 acres (52.6 hectares)
Land Owned By:
Individual community member(s)
(Overseen by a community Trust)
Number of Residences:
150
(not all completed yet)
Food, etc.
Dietary Choice or Restrictions:
Diet is up to each individual
Social Factors
Educational Style(s):
Private school at the community
 
 
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