Description

20 Acres Belize on the Hummingbird Highway

A Property Built for Possibility

Mile 27, Hummingbird Highway, Belize

For the buyer who sees beyond what a property is today and recognizes what it could become, this 20-acre property along Belize’s spectacular Hummingbird Highway presents an intriguing combination of existing accommodations, infrastructure, water features, productive land and room for expansion.

Set against the dramatic mountain landscape near The Gap, the property offers beautiful elevated views toward the surrounding mountains, such as Arthur’s seat.

With Angel Falls nearby and T.R.E.E.S. located along this stretch of the Hummingbird Highway, this is an area already associated with nature, adventure and the extraordinary scenery and adventure for which the Hummingbird Highway is known.

Perched high on a ridge, offering 360-degree views of the surrounding rainforest canopy, farms, valleys, and the Maya Mountain this property has the most spectacular location !

Infrastructure Already in Place

What makes this property particularly compelling is the amount of groundwork that has already been completed.

The approximately 20 acres include multiple existing structures and infrastructure designed to accommodate considerably more than what is currently operating.

The property features:

Two primary accommodation units, both with air conditioning
Furnished living accommodations, including a unit that could potentially be positioned as a short-term or Airbnb-style rental
A third partially completed/utility structure currently incorporating a kitchen and laundry area, with two rooms above
Small swimming pool
Large-capacity septic system
Plumbing already installed for additional units
Several water cisterns
Multiple creeks/watercourses crossing the property
Small natural waterfalls
Hillside steps already cut into portions of the terrain
Extensive mature landscaping and fruit-producing trees
Existing on-site caretaker arrangement

For an investor, this existing infrastructure may significantly change the economics of developing the property compared with starting from raw acreage.

Water, Fruit Trees & Tropical Landscape

Water and vegetation are important parts of this property’s character.

More than one creek crosses the acreage, along with small waterfalls and flowing water that passes beneath the highway. The property’s location within this lush mountain corridor creates the kind of natural environment that could lend itself particularly well to an eco-retreat, boutique accommodation concept or private tropical estate.

The land also contains numerous established tropical fruit trees, including craboo and avocado, along with multiple other fruit varieties. Vanilla has previously been grown on the property, providing another interesting possibility for a buyer interested in specialty agriculture, agro-tourism or incorporating locally grown products into a hospitality concept.

A Head Start for a Hospitality Concept

Rather than beginning with 20 undeveloped acres, a new owner would inherit a property with accommodations, utilities, water storage, septic capacity and expansion infrastructure already in place.

That opens the door to a variety of possibilities, subject to the appropriate Belizean permits and approvals:

Boutique eco-lodge • Airbnb/short-term rentals • wellness or yoga retreat • adventure-tourism base • private family compound • small resort • agro-tourism project • corporate or church retreat • extended-stay accommodations

A buyer could potentially begin with the existing furnished accommodations while developing additional units over time.

The combination of 20 acres + highway access + mountain scenery + natural water + existing buildings + expansion infrastructure is what distinguishes this property from undeveloped acreage.

Strategic Hummingbird Highway Location

The Hummingbird Highway is widely regarded as one of Belize’s most scenic drives, connecting the interior of the country with the Caribbean coast.

The property is located around Mile 27 in The Gap area, with Angel Falls further along the highway toward Dangriga and T.R.E.E.S. nearby in the direction of Belmopan.

That places the property in a corridor that naturally lends itself to travelers moving between Belize’s inland attractions and the coast.

Existing On-Site Presence

The property currently benefits from an established caretaker who lives on-site, providing an existing local presence and familiarity with the land, buildings and systems.

For an overseas investor or absentee owner, having someone already familiar with a rural Belize property can be particularly valuable during a transition to new ownership.

The Opportunity

The real value here may not be in simply asking, “What are the existing buildings worth?”

The more interesting question is:

What would it cost today to acquire 20 acres along the Hummingbird Highway and then recreate the roads, water systems, cisterns, septic capacity, plumbing, accommodations, pool, landscaping and other infrastructure that already exist here?

For a savvy buyer with vision, this is an opportunity to acquire the foundation of something much larger — and decide what comes next.

20 acres. Existing accommodations. Expansion infrastructure. Creeks and waterfalls. Tropical fruit trees. Mountain views. Highway access.

The groundwork is here. The next chapter is up to you.

(Note: Additional Photographs coming soon)

Offered exclusively by Keller Williams Belize, your trusted experts in Belize real estate. Contact Team Macarena today to learn more about this exceptional opportunity in Belize.

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Type: Multi-Unit/Land– Property ID: L182609HH – Property Status: For Sale

City: Hummingbird Highway – State/Country: Belize District – Area: Hummingbird Highway