Ara Macao Questions & Answers.
What language is spoken in Belize?
English is the official language in Belize.
Can foreigners purchase fee simple real-estate in Belize or is it like Mexico, where you only have a
guaranteed lease?
Unlike other countries, Belize permits U.S. citizens to own coastal land with title guaranteed by the government.
Is Belize overrun with developments and inflated pricing like in Costa Rica and other Caribbean destinations?
Belize is an emerging destination, at the beginning of its growth curve. Therefore, the pricing is considerably lower than Costa Rica, Mexico and other neighboring destinations. Prime locations are still available at Ara Macao, the only
truly amenitized second home community in Belize.
I’ve heard Belize is only for divers. If I’m not into scuba diving, is there anything for me to do in Belize?
While the diving in Belize is truly world-class, everyone in your family will find an abundance of activities in which to participate. The list is as endless as your imagination, including Mayan ruins, rainforests, mountains, and tubing in caves.
In what time zone is Belize?
Time observed year-round is the same as United States Central Standard Time. Daylight Savings Time is not observed in Belize.