While returning from viewing properties for potential buyers along the Hummingbird Highway , I stopped in at the Roaring River Golf Course, http://www.belizegolf.net/. I had heard from the owner, Paul, the new restaurant "The Meating Place," was doing well and the food was good. As a Realtor, I also wanted see this executive golf course, just outside of Belmopan, which is on the market for $1,800,000. They have an annual gold tournament and now have a "Trickster" professional coming in with cruises out of the European cruise market. The guests of the cruise line are specifically looking for golf excursions and the Roaring River Golf Course has become a Belize excursion destination. There are 4 cottages on the river, full equipped with an efficiency kitchen and air conditioning. If not golfing, just sitting by the river on the cottage's private balcony to read or watch the birds and river flow by is plenty to do in Belize. http://www.belizerealestate.ws/Listing/ViewListingDetails.aspx?listingid=1465437&emailid=56454222
The golf course is like no other in the world, as the advertisement says. It is set in the tropical rain forest of the Cayo District, and is home to 120 species of tropical birds, certified by the Audubon Society, says Paul. The layout of the course is a par 3 so it's easy to walk and pull your bag. The property runs along the Roaring River, which is a clear running, beautiful tree lined large stream. Over lunch, Jenny, the manager of the restaurant, commented there is area of the river right along the property called the Fridge. Paul said an underground river bubles up out of the ground, very cold, and mingles with the Roaring River flow out of the Mountain Pine Ridge.
So vacationers or long staying visitors, take note. Golf, birdwatching, and lazy days are worth the journey. The trip from Belize City is about an hour and half. From the San Ignacio/Santa Elena area, it's only a 30 minute drive. The resorts in Belize will book guests' tee times and provide transportion to the course.
About Me
- Cynthia in Belize
- San Ignacio/Santa Elena, Cayo District, Belize
- I chose to move to Belize, September, 2007. I've been in sales and marketing for years, a real estate investor by habit and a Quaker by upbringing. I have a great interest in the ancient Maya civilization so what better place to be than Belize?! It's now January, 2009. I'm fortunate to be a member of the Rotary Club of San Ignacio. It is an active club with members who hail from 11 different countries. The club focuses on education and health issues in the Cayo District. I had forgotten how much I enjoy the experience of new places, people and spaces. The internet and VoIP makes communication fast and easy so I stay up to speed wiht family and friends, as best I can. I love Belize – it has its ups and downs – but it still one of the most beautiful places in the world. People are kind and caring and we all live very close to Mother Earth. Come see for yourself.
