About Macal River Estates
Macal River Estates is located on the outskirts of Cristo Rey Village, a short 3 miles from San Ignacio Town, and on the newly built road to the Mountain Pine Ridge Forest Reserve.
Brief History
The current owner bought this property in 2005. Among the many improvements, over 3000 plants, including coconut and fruit trees, have been planted, with more plants of many varieties continually being added. The property has utilities (water, electric) installed, including access to a fiber optic network for high-speed internet and cable television services. Macal River Estates is located on the road to Mountain Pine Ridge, a national forest with great attractions like the Caracol Mayan ruins and 1000 foot water falls that attract thousands of tourists and locals each year.
Cayo Belize
The town was originally named El Cayo by the Spanish. On 19 October 1904, El Cayo was officially declared a town by the government of British Honduras. In the past, a creek ran between the Macal and the Mopan rivers one mile outside San Ignacio going toward Benque Viejo. Back then, this creek gave the impression of an area of land completely surrounded by water and thus the name Cayo, “island.” Cayo is the largest district in Belize, and is home to some 53,000 people and takes in more than 2,000 square miles of tropical forest, rolling hills, rich pastureland, vibrant rivers, and an amazing assortment of Maya archaeological sites.
CAYO IS SPECIAL
“Cayo was once the heart of the Maya civilization, rich with archaeological sites such as Cahal Pech and Xunantunich, which is believe to have been the longest established Maya site in Belize.
It is not only the ancient history that sets this district apart. It’s the diverse culture, the rugged beauty of its region with jagged limestone hills, lush rainforests entwined with rivers, magnificent Maya temples, waterfalls and ecological reserves which also make it a predominant destination for active adventurers.” – The Belize Collection
Belize is currently growing at a rate of 1.9% annually. By 2021, the population of Belize reached 408,107. By 2030, the population is projected to be nearly 500,000. Belize has a higher annual growth rate than both Honduras and Costa Rica.
- 2021 Growth1.96%
- 2020 Growth1.86%
- 2019 Growth1.90%
- 2018 Growth1.94%
- 2017 Growth2.00%
- 2016 Growth2.07%
- 2015 Growth2.28%
- 2021 Property Prices in Cayo District BelizeUp 7% over past 5 years
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Macal River Estates is located on the road to Mountain Pine Ridge, a national forest with great attractions like the Caracol Mayan ruins and 1000 foot water falls that attract thousands of tourists and locals each year.