This perfect example of Belize’s farmland sits on Belize’s most modern highway. This is where this strategic shortcut to Southern Belize comes closest to the sea. Totaling 32.959 acres, this property is comprised 2 titled sections. It has 782ft frontage on the Coastal Highway at Mile #20. A dramatic, 250-ft, limestone hill on its right boasts a panoramic house site, with a pure spring flowing from the bottom. It also has a 12-acre pasture, a year-round freshwater creek, and many shaded building locations. This land is ideal for fruit and citrus groves. Along Belize’s Caribbean coast, with a spectacular Maya Mountain backdrop.
The land here is jungled karst hill, grass pasture, well-drained broadleaf forest, bamboo forest, with lush wildlife habitat. The fenced pasture has been cleared and planted in horse grass. A substantial log bridge crosses Jenkins Creek, and a gravel drive leads to an elevated building site. A year-round, fresh-water spring is at the base of the hill and can provide household water. The creek that runs through it, Jenkins Creek, had historically been used as a freshwater source.
Until 2023, the Coastal Highway was a rough, 4WD road, prone to flooding and flat tires. Now it is by far the best and most modern road in the country. It is an important shortcut from the airport to the southern half of Belize. This area is unspoiled and sparsely populated, but it is now less than an hour’s drive from the airport, about 20 minutes to Dangriga, and 40 minutes to the capital city of Belmopan.
The hill and its surrounding forested areas are excellent habitat for all Belize’s flora and fauna, especially tropical birds. Neotropical River Otters have been observed in this property’s creeks. Rare and endangered Curassow, Quan, and Chachalaca birds can still be found here. Currently, a flock of Green Parrots return every evening to the hilltop. Howler Monkeys are heard throughout most days and nights. Jaguar and ocelot live in the area, and have been occasionally seen on site.
I cannot say enough about this spectacular
Coastal Highway / Manatee area
~ except, you have got to see it!
As the raven flies, this property is within 4 miles of the Caribbean Sea, with docks and marinas nearby. It is a four mile drive to historic Gales Point Village. It is surrounded by thousands of hectares of wild lands, comprising the Manatee, Sibun, and Sitee River Forest Reserves. Its pure waters flow into the vast Gales Point Wildlife Sanctuary (an IUCN Category IV Marine Wildlife Sanctuary), whose waters then nourish the MesoAmerican Barrier Reef, just offshore. Gentle Caribbean breezes, fresh-water resources, fertile land, and ideal year-round weather make this area the perfect safe haven for your family and friends.
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For Sale : $199,000
