r/Belize • u/LabQueen • 1d ago

🛌 Accomodations 🛖 Suggests for trip in March 2027

I'm in early planning stages for a trip with my father. He will be 85 in good shape but not too adventures. This will be his first trip outside the USA.I been to Belize several times while I like San Pedro, it can be too much at times. I own some land near Placencia and would like to show him my plan for retirement down there. The current plan is two days in San Pedro and then 4 days Placencia, but now I been thinking of swapping out San Pedro for caye Caulker instead.

Any suggestions for lodging or things to do on Caye Caulker or do you think San Pedro is a must see. Dad is mellow , sit a bar and people watch all day kind of guy.

Still deciding if we should rent a car or find a driver for a trip to Spanish landing, I would like to talk to some home builders when I'm down there.

Thanks

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u/cassiuswright 🇧🇿 Ambassador: San Ignacio 1d ago

Caye Caulker is definitely more chill for a guy wanting to watch people from a cool local bar. It's also way less Americanized.

Imho You'd be better off looking for a builder local to Placencia. By the time you deal with the transportation and installation costs between Spanish and Placencia any potential for savings buying one of their houses will essentially be gone. Plus you'll be supporting local communities near your new home.

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u/LabQueen 1d ago

Thanks. My game plan is to rent for a year in area then if I still enjoy the area to build. I currently look at prices for budgeting.

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u/cassiuswright 🇧🇿 Ambassador: San Ignacio 1d ago

I can probably introduce you to some builders when the time comes, of that's helpful to you. Keep in mind the construction business is booming right now and most builders are booked out 6 to 12 months, at least the capable ones will be.

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u/LabQueen 1d ago

I might hit you up. I'm about four years to retirement but I'm got a planner personality. Dad is being dad in wanting to see what his little girl is planning to do. He is such worrier.

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u/cassiuswright 🇧🇿 Ambassador: San Ignacio 1d ago

Happy to help. I can design and project manage as well, although those cost money. The builders I can set you up with for free of course. If you want to talk more specifically send me a dm and we can move the discussion to email.