Cayo District – Elements found in this part of Belize?

Quick Description: The area of Cayo was previously named by the Spanish “El Cayo” same name as they used to describe the offshore islands. However, now these days we locally refer to the town of San Ignacio as Cayo. The district is in a peninsula between two converging rivers and mostly surrounded by the forests

Some Facts for you – Cayo and some of Its Towns and Villages

CAYO

1. Centrally located
2. Wide choice of villages and friendly communities
3. Access to 4 major cities ( The capital of Belmopan, Spanish lookout, Santa Elena and San Ignacio)
4. Serene Tranquility
5. Safe country ambience
6. Great variety of landscapes
7. Wide choice of properties from raw land to fully developed.
8. Great market value
9. Many natural sources of water access - from natural springs, creeks to rivers
10. Great for self-sufficiency - Almost everything grows in Cayo
11. 50 miles from Belize City
12. Lower living costs in the villages
13. There are many properties to choose from and fitting anyone investment budget.
14. Filled with Archeological sites, activities, caves, trails, wild life and adventures for all. Its nature at its best!
15. Offers both country living and city commodities.

Neighborhoods

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On this page we wanted to create a quick Guide for finding your way in Cayo while providing you with rough descriptions of some of the Towns and Villages you’ll pass through when driving on the western highway. As this rough guide is about the Cayo District our starting point will be Belmopan. Please bear with us as this page of our website is still under construction and other posts on the Cayo District will fallow.

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Belmopan

The Capital of Belmopan was founded in 1970 after hurricane Hattie swept most of Belize City into the sea in the early 1960’s. The new capital name is a mix of “Belize” and “Mopan”. [“Mopan” def: a language spoken by Maya of Cayo.]

The capital location was carefully chosen to be geographically in the heart of the country. Although, it is known to be a quiet place, during the weekdays there is a lot of traffic coming from all districts to carry out business. As many governmental offices, embassies, professionals, banks and many other service providers are based in Belmopan.

Here are some practicalities you will find within the city:

·         Bus Stop

·         Market Square

·         Restaurants [ from local to International Cuisines]

·         Embassies & Consulates [US, Mexico, British] Canadian Consulate is based in Belize City.

·         Banks

·         Post Office

·         BTL - Telephone services

·         Immigration & Labour Departments

·         Internet Cafe's

·         Hotels

·         Small Shopping Centres

·         Professionals - offshore banking, Business Licensing, Lawyers & Notaries, Architects... and much more

·         Private and Public Hospitals and Clinics

If you plan on doing business for the day in the capital, doing so by foot won’t be a problem as most of these practicalities are located near each other. – And I can tell you that it will be a pleasurable walk. I myself discovered the best places in the area by foot.

Belmopan has many walkways and parks pleasurable to all. One thing is for sure, the Belmopan residents take pride in their neighbourhoods. You’ll notice that all the public and private roads including resident’s yards are free of rubbish.

Therefore, if you are planning to purchase a commercial or residential property in the capital city or its outskirts, you’ll find and gain abundant access to many amenities and advantages. At present, property values are considerably increasing due to higher housing demands. Growth and development are sure to continue on rising within the next years. 

Here are some practicalities you will find within these villages:

Roaring Creek Village

1. Gas station
2. 5 minute drive from Belmopan
3. Elementary school
4. Churches
5. small food supply merchants
6. Tire shop
7. 50 miles from Belize City
8. Easy access to bus stops

Camelote Village

1.      Roaring creek Golf Club

2.      located 2 miles west of Belmopan

3.      Mostly flat landscape ideal for farming and ranching

4.      peaceful community

5.      Elementary school and community recreational field

Teakettle

1. 8 km west from Belmopan
2. Elementary school
3. Terrain is a mix of flat, valley and hills
4. Population is a mix of locals, Spanish and Foreigners

Blackman Eddy

1. 57 miles from Belize City
2. 10 miles from the Capital, Belmopan
3. 4 miles from the Mennonite community in Spanish Lookout
4. Tranquility, safe and friendly villagers
5. Easy access to main road and bus stops
6. Offers village water and city water
7. Population is a mix of locals, Spanish and Americans

2.  Determine what the best features of the neighborhoods are.  This is especially helpful if you are deciding between a few different neighborhoods.

Are there parks nearby?
Is it scenic and visually appealing?
Are there quiet areas, streets, culs de sac?
Are the people friendly in the neighborhood?
Is the neighborhood clean?  Yards, streets, parks?
Are there nice trees and foliage?
Do the lots have large or small yards?
Are there walkways and are they easily accessible?
Is it a safe neighborhood?
What are the market values of the homes in the area?
Are there many houses for sale?
How long ago was the community developed?
What is the average age of the people in the area?
Are there families with small children in the area?
What is the proximity to schools?
Are there community events or organizations?

3.  Walk around in the neighborhood.  The best way to determine the cleanliness and friendliness of the neighborhood is to walk around in it and meet its residents.