Episode 112: Belize Report — Chocolate Festival Weekend & Sargassum Update

Today we cover the Chocolate Festival in Punta Gorda, ongoing sargassum conditions, and what's ahead for summer.Chocolate Festival of BelizeMay 15-17 in the Toledo DistrictStarted in 2007 by local cacao farmers and chocolate manufacturersToledo has some of the best cacao in the worldCacao tastings, chocolate-making demonstrations, farm toursLive entertainment, local food, cultural performancesGreat excuse to explore Punta Gorda (see Episode 87)Sargassum UpdateConditions remain heavy on eastern beachesSan Pedro and Caye Caulker seeing heavier influxPlacencia and Hopkins relatively lighterWestern side of the cayes and lagoon-side properties see significantly less sargassumConsider staying on western Ambergris Caye, lagoon-side Placencia, or inland CayoWeather & Hurricane SeasonTemperatures in upper 80s to low 90s°FHumidity increasing, afternoon showers more commonHurricane season started June 1stHurricane Hunters visited Belize as part of Caribbean Hurricane Awareness TourIf you own property, make sure hurricane plans are in placeReal Estate NoteMarket remains active despite sargassum concerns. Buyers who understand sargassum is manageable — not a deal-breaker — are finding good opportunities.Email David at [email protected]]]>