Freedomstar Estates

Located between two small fishing villages (Chunox and Copper Bank) and one of the oldest and most important Maya Ruins (Cerros) – all less than 2 miles in either direction, we are also just 12 miles by boat or 22 miles by car from Chetumal, Mexico; the capital of the state of Quintana Roo. Chetumal is a bustling city with a population of nearly 200,000 in which modern-day shopping and medical facilities abound. There are two daily flights into/out of Chetumal from Mexico City making it easily accessible to those with tight schedules. Chetumal is also just a 4 ½ hr drive to/from Cancun and Playa del Carmen (Cozumel) for those wanting a faster pace. For those wanting the same but preferring to stay in Belize there are four 20 min flights, or a 2 hr boat ride, every day from our neighboring town (Corozal) to the popular tourist island destination San Pedro.

In the surrounding area are some amenities like resorts, restaurants, living communities, pools, yoga classes, disc golf course, churches all within a few miles from Copper Bank.

Copper Bank is a fishing village in the Corozal District of Belize. It is situated on the west bank of Laguna Seca, a shallow lagoon that empties into Chetumal Bay just north-east of the village. Access to the village is possible by road from Orange Walk, via the villages of San Estevan and Progresso. It is also possible to reach the village by road from Corozal, crossing the New River via the Pueblo Nuevo ferry, and from the populated community of Sarteneja, via a ferry across the mouth of Laguna Seca. The village has been suggested as the site of a lost Mayan town, Uatibal, and several artifacts have been found in the vicinity.

About the Northern Belize Infrastructure: The Government of Belize and the Country of Taiwan have partnered up in a $50 million dollar contract. In this agreement The Overseas Investment & Development Corporation of Taiwan ROC with their company Overseas Engineering & Construction Company LTD the OECC entered into an inclusive contract agreement with the Government of Belize in October 2019 to upgrade the roads from Corozal Town to Sarteneja Village, 30 miles of roads and 2 bridges. The first bridge is at about the halfway point at Laguna Seca which is also about 2 miles from this home. You will have year-round excellent road conditions. The project was to be completed in 54 months; due to Covid 19 mandates the project was put on hold for 1 year pushing the 54 months to the Fall/Winter 2024.

Corozal is a sleepy seaside town, located just south of the Río Hondo (Hondo River), which forms the border between Mexico and Belize. Set on a crystal-clear bay, Corozal was an important center on the early Mayan trading routes, and the evidence remains in the ruins of Cerros and Santa Rita, and the old English Fort Barley. During the mid-1800s the modern town was settled with a large population of refugees from Mexico’s Caste War.

Mexico is just a few miles north, The Quintana Roo Capital City, Chetumal has several malls including Walmart, Sam’s Club and McDonald’s, a busy downtown commercial shopping area, and a sprawling commercial zone anchored by the new and old markets. Museums, international airport, hospitals, hotels, restaurants, and nightclubs cater to the needs of any visitor seeking big city amenities.