#Eco-Friendly Hosting & Research Property on Hummingbird Highway
Discover a rare opportunity to own a thriving farm and hospitality business nestled along Belize’s scenic Hummingbird Highway in the Maya Mountains. This expansive property is also home to a popular restaurant convenient for local communities and individuals traveling through the Maya mountains. The property hosts an educational nonprofit, welcoming global students, educators, and researchers interested in ecology, conservation, birding, and the region’s natural beauty.
This property is suited for buyers or investors who will maintain a long-standing partnership with the educational nonprofit, advancing long-term conservation efforts, hosting educational programming and community development initiatives, and promoting collaborative, educational programs in Belize for years to come. Given the unique nature of the property and collaboration with the NGO on site leading the educational programming, the seller is seeking to attract universities, researchers, conservation-focused NGOs, and private conservationists who find this property ideal for research, education, and conservation efforts.
The seller is willing to entertain an ownership proposal comprised of multiple owners/entities involved in a partnership agreement to advance the current efforts of the property and programming. The advancement of the on-site programming is of utmost importance in this sale.
**Property Highlights & Key Features:**
– **Prime Location for Ecological Studies:** Situated along the Mesoamerican Biological Corridor and nestled amongst the Southern Block of protected areas bordering the Sibun Forest Reserve, the property boasts high wildlife biodiversity, waterfalls, and creeks, providing an ideal setting for field research and environmental studies.
– **Accommodations Infrastructure:** The upper campus facilities include a main building (2,250 square feet) with a fully functioning commercial kitchen, office with A/C, large lab, outdoor and indoor dining areas, a presentation hall, 3 bathrooms, a well-appointed concrete Director’s home (with A/C), laundry room, and a shed for tool storage, vehicle parking, and lower facility laundry room. An additional concrete mostly underground bunker is used as a secondary power tool and small machine storage area.
– **Hospitality for Guests:** The property features a variety of accommodations, including a charming wood main fully furnished home, double cabins, single cabins, as well as tent-roofed platforms and an off-grid screenhouse for more adventurous guests. Current capacity is up to 60 clients at once.
– **Extensive Research Infrastructure:** Dedicated ecological research station, approximately 8 km of trails for field studies, two walkable swimming holes for aquatic research, and 11 acres of farmland available for agricultural studies.
– **Educational Facilities:** Spacious dining hall for lectures, adaptable yoga platform for outdoor classes, laboratory for staff work space and experimental projects, and shed for vehicle parking and storage.
– **Special Features:** The property includes approximately 8 km of trails leading to discoveries, two swimming holes with clean fast-flowing mountain water.
– **Utilities:** A robust water system ensures reliable supply with a combination of potable well-water and rain-water catchment. All facilities are connected to the grid, and recent electrical upgrades have been completed.
– **Property & Research Potential:** Ample space for expanding accommodation facilities with easy access and increased visibility. Established local community connections offer opportunities for community-engaged research and outreach programs.
**A Unique Business Opportunity:** Currently, this property thrives as a hub for educational tours and retreats, maintaining significant potential for growth in eco-tourism and hospitality. A new restaurant on-site is gaining popularity and is an important source of revenue. The on-site nonprofit and the property have a long-term, collaborative business partnership.
Potential buyers must agree to maintain the integrity of the nonprofit over time, including its educational programming, research developments, and staff, ensuring quality service from the existing trained employees from local communities.
This exceptional property presents a one-of-a-kind opportunity for the right buyer or investor to acquire a multifaceted business venture in one of Belize’s most picturesque locations. The property offers a unique blend of sustainable agriculture, hospitality, and ecological education. The well-developed infrastructure provides a solid foundation for continued growth and success. By maintaining a partnership with the educational nonprofit, the new owner will play a crucial role in advancing conservation efforts and promoting educational initiatives in Belize.