16.46972,-88.2968401

16.46972,-88.2968401

Placencia, Belize · 4.0 acres · Freehold

$4,000,000 USDListed 1 days ago
Acreage
4.0
Price/acre
$1,000,000 USD
Ownership
Freehold
Development
Developed

About This Island

Comprising just 4 acres of tropical vegetation together with pristine, sandy beaches off the southern tip of Placencia, Zama Caye combines luxury with intimacy in this extraordinary resort opportunity. The exceptionally clear, Caribbean waters boast spectacular coral and marine life, ideal for diving and snorkelling. Mouth-watering lobster and seafood await lucky guests keen on fishing for their own catch of the day. Existing facilities on Zama Caye include the ‘Paradiso Grill’ (complete with a 48” wood-fired pizza oven and large BBQ grill), a one-bedroom, island-chic casita, outdoor guest bathroom and staff accommodation. Utilities are provided by a diesel powered generator, rainwater storage and septic system. Opportunities for further resort development abound, with proposals for 18 over-water units featuring individual plunge pools, restaurant and grill, water-sports centre, activity beach, pool and spa. With such close proximity to the mainland, Zama Caye makes minimal demands for storage capacity and staff accommodation.

Insights

Everything You Need To Know

Location
Belize
Approximate
Climate & Risk

Caribbean

Elevated Storm Risk
Monthly Probability Of Named Storm
1%
1%
1%
1%
2%
8%
15%
35%
55%
30%
8%
2%
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Best Months To Visit
December – April
Avoid
August – October
Avg Named Storms / Year
14.4
Major Hurricanes (Last Decade)
11
The Caribbean hurricane belt sits north of 12°N latitude. Southern Caribbean (Aruba, Curaçao, Trinidad, Grenada) lies below this line and historically sees less than one major storm per decade — about 1/10th the risk of Bahamas or Cayman.
Sources: NOAA NHC, IPCC AR6, World Bank Climate Knowledge Portal · Updated 2026
Buying In Belize

Foreign Ownership Permitted

No restrictions on foreign ownership. Same rights as citizens.

Ownership
freehold
Transfer Tax
5% stamp duty
Annual Property Tax
1-1.5% of value
Closing Time
30-60 days
Legal Fees (typical)
7.0% of price
Required Permits
None required
True Cost Estimator

What This Island Will Actually Cost

Beyond the asking price: closing, infrastructure, and the first year of operating costs.

$4.0MUSD
$300K$50M
Year-One Total Cost
$4,913,0001.2× Purchase
Purchase
$4,000,000
Closing Costs (~7%)
$280,000
Infrastructure
$420,000
Year 1 Operating
staff + tax + insurance + maint
$213,000
$4,000,000 USD
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