There’s no recent figure for the influx of expats Belize has adopted in the past few decades and no telling (yet) how COVID-19 affected it. But post-pandemic, as more people value the quality of life in a destination that’s community-strong, reasonably priced, and plain beautiful, you’ll stumble upon Placencia, Belize. That’s because the English-speaking nation that’s roughly 400,000 people has an easy-to-use exchange rate, non-stop access to North America, and beachfront locales that are popping up with development left and right. It’s also why The Villas at Coco Plum’s new and pre-construction luxury condos in the exclusive master-planned community is such a great opportunity in Belize.
About The Coco Plum Community
“The Kernan family first discovered the villas at Cocoplum in 2010. We fell in love with the property then. Fast forward 10 years when we decided to make the plunge. We spent more than 6 months evaluating every available properties, resorts, and condos on the peninsula. We had many options but ultimately decided on our first choice. The property location is the best in the peninsula. The property management and HOA are the most stable and well run in the area. We feel safe secure and get to wake up each and every morning experiencing the best the Caribbean has to offer. The privacy yet close proximity to a five star resort is an added bonus. Bottom line we love the villas at Cocoplum and would not hesitate making the decision again. What a wonderful piece of paradise.”
– Mike and Tobye Kernan, owners at The Villas at Coco Plum
With building one completely sold out and building six under construction with limited units left, you have a choice of 2-, 3- or 4-bedroom fully furnished villa inside this gated community. The Villas at Coco Plum are found on the Placencia Peninsula at Mile 17 and a half, just South of Maya Beach in Southern Belize. Privacy is paramount with over 50% of the 224 acres as green space, and your neighbors include guests of the boutique 5-star Naia Resort & Spa and the 110-home site owners of Naia Residences.
Although, the 11-acre Villas at CocoPlum plans to offer a total finished 100 units across a slew of villas, pricing 2-, 3-, and 4-bedroom units starting at $660,000 USD to $1.4 million USD for a penthouse. Not to worry, each is complete with 500 feet of private beachfront access and a private 200-foot pier,
The Real Estate Boom in Placencia, Belize
A 30-minute flight or a 3.5-hour drive from Belize City, Placencia is definitely getting ready for its close-up. There’s been a recent boom in real estate here too, especially after COVID. Despite supply matching demand, the rental and property costs went up too. However, there are happy mediums depending on both your budget and need for amenities.
The 16-mile-long peninsula’s beaches are prime to go barefoot. It’s also the jumping-off point for daily fishing charters, snorkeling, and diving tours to Belize Barrier Reef. After all, it’s the second-largest in the world. Because one mile south of Maya Beach and 10 mins north of the Placencia airport, accessibility is also a major pull as one of the ‘luxury’ amenities at the Villas at Coco Plum.
All images via The Villas at Coco Plum.
