Dale 17-Mile Coastal Rainforest Ranch
Nature’s Paradise – 10,400± Acres – 17 Miles of Caribbean Coastline
Overview
An incredible land acquisition opportunity. Spread across nearly 16.5 square miles of northeastern Belize, this multi-faceted holding is teeming with life – a privately owned tropical rainforest flourishing with fauna and undisturbed flora across a gently rolling coastal landscape, culminating in approximately 17 miles of pristine, Caribbean coastline including protected lagoons. From towering palms and mature timber to the pristine waters and sand of the Caribbean, the property offers a haven of privacy suited to an exceptional range of uses: beachfront and resort development, eco-tourism, ranching and agriculture, game reserve, or world-class conservation stewardship.
The land lies within the Corozalito/Bomba area near Maskall Village in the Belize District, adjoining productive farm and ranch lands and within reach of the region’s renowned natural and cultural attractions, including the ancient Maya city of Altun Ha, the Shipstern Conservation & Management Area, and the Freshwater Creek Forest Reserve.
Offered in Two Distinct Tracts
The entire holding comprises 10,478.39± acres and is offered as a whole or in two complementary tracts:
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Tract 1 – Rainforest Ranch (6,450± acres). Predominantly broadleaf hardwood, spanning multiple hardwood species including Mahogany and other highly, sought-after timber, the rainforest is also interspersed with massive palm trees throughout and interwoven with creeks and lakes. Multiple historic Maya structures and limestone cenotes are also part of this outstanding and diverse proeprty. Ideally suited to nature preservation, eco-tourism sustainable forest management, farming and ranching, , or low-density development.
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Tract 2 – Coastal Plain (4,000± acres). Pristine coastal plain including the property’s approximately 17 miles of accessible Caribbean coastline including protected lagoons – over three miles from the southernmost point to the northernmost point in a straight line. Together with the pristine coastline this parcel includes marshy plain, mangrove fringe, and numerous freshwater creeks and ponds dotting this spectacular site – perfect for beachfront development or preservation. Assisting with any future plans, there is a modern constructed road leading all the way to the coast from the interior.
The Land and Its Natural Features
The property forms part of the low-lying Yucatan carbonate platform, presenting as a gently undulating plain that rises generally less than 20 feet above sea level – ideal terrain for development or to take advantage of the fertile black soil in the creation of a farming and ranching empire worthy of the name. The undulations follow the limestone bedrock, with low ridges of 10–13 feet and characteristic karst features, including cenotes. Surface geology is composed primarily of late Tertiary limestones of the Orange Walk Group. The western, forested side of the property is interlaced with creeks, ponds, and some of the larger inland pond and lake systems in Belize, while the eastern reaches transition through mangrove and briny savanna landscapes to the ocean and beach.
The climate is sub-tropical with defined wet and dry seasons; the property is situated in the driest rainfall belt of Belize, averaging approximately 1,250 mm of rainfall annually. Prevailing winds are easterly and northeasterly at 10–15 knots.
A Recognized Biodiversity “Hotspot”
The property and its environs occupy a vitally important bio-geographic location within Belize and the Americas. Because the holding forms part of a vast, lightly trafficked jungle of similar habitat, it enjoys a high degree of protection from modern human impact, making the area one of the most species-diverse in the region. The site encompasses all three ecosystems prioritized by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) in the Mesoamerican region: Freshwater, Coastal & Marine, and Broadleaf Forest.
With a projected 260 bird species present, the area hosts one of the highest concentrations of birdlife anywhere in the world. Resident wildlife includes the jaguar (black panther), Black Howler Monkey, deer, Coatimundi, Tayra, Aguti, Tropical Porcupine, Prehensile-tailed Anteater, Red-eyed Tree Frog, and the spectacular Blue Morpho butterfly. For wild game enthusisats, the property is home to the highly sought-after Ocellated Turkey.
Habitats include various seasonal forest types – some unique within Belize – among them the rare dry coastal tropical forest otherwise found only at Shipstern and Bacalar Chico National Park. The forest is a remarkably resilient ecotype: recent assessments evidence that the vegetation has never been severely damaged, making this one of the last important coastal forest refuges of the Yucatan Peninsula.
Conservation, Carbon, and Naming Rights
Discerning purchasers who wish to continue the pristine character of this magnificent offering will find unique opportunities for conservation offsets and potential carbon crediting, continuing the ageless beauty and stewardship that mark the historical record of this conservation “hotspot.” Naming rights will accrue to the new owner – the prestige of ownership in the knowledge that generations will benefit from the protection your stewardship provides.
Access and Connectivity
The property is accessed via a 20-mile, 40-foot-wide all-weather white marl road passing through the Bomba community, which adjoins the property. The feeder road connects to the Old Northern Highway and onward to the Philip Goldson Highway, with several alternate routes available. The site is equally accessible by boat from the Caribbean Sea, or from Belize City by helicopter or general aviation.
Maskall Village lies approximately 30 miles north of the Philip Goldson International Airport, which offers daily flights of roughly two to three hours to Dallas, Miami, Atlanta, Houston, and Charlotte. This places the property within easy reach of multiple major U.S. gateways. Schools, banks, churches, shopping, fuel, police services, and public transportation are found within 2 to 20 miles of the property.
Absolute Ownership in a Development-Friendly Jurisdiction
Belize is an English-speaking, development-positive nation that welcomes international investment and provides a safe and embracing environment for both for-profit and not-for-profit investors. Ownership of this property is freehold and Title Absolute under the Registered Lands Act (Chapter 194, Laws of Belize); no local partnership or similar structure is required for foreign land ownership. With the exception of the north-south road easement near the western end of the property, the land register discloses no easements, inhibitions, cautions, restrictions, leases, or charges, and the property is being sold free of liens and encumbrances.
Valuation reference: The property was independently appraised effective April 24, 2024 (VALUE Belize Property Valuation Services) with an open market value of $33,000,000 Belize Currency (US$16.5 million).
Sealed Bid Due By August 4th. Please email the the bid form to ktoney@tranzon.com