About Us

Your Trusted Belize Real Estate Experts

Grupo Mar Realty Ltd., located in the heart of mainland Cayo District, Belize, is a registered company with over 20 years of expertise in the international Belize real estate market. We specialize in real estate sales, acting as buyer’s agents, Belize relocation services, home rentals, and property management.

Whether you’re looking to buy, sell, or rent property in Belize, we are committed to offering you the highest level of representation while prioritizing your best interests. We would be honored to assist you—simply share your wish list with us, and we will do our utmost to help you find or sell your ideal Belize property.

Our extensive inventory includes single-family homes, tropical homes, residential lots, small acreage, commercial and investment properties, farm land, raw land, and rental homes. If you’re interested in other parts of the country, including Belize island properties or beachfront real estate, we collaborate with established and reputable Belize real estate agents nationwide.

To ensure your relocation, purchase, or investment in Belize is seamless and stress-free, we’ve partnered with a trusted network of professionals. Our associates include licensed engineers, architects, law firms, electricians, land surveyors, building contractors, customs brokers, road builders, and construction supervisors.

We look forward to meeting you and working together to achieve your real estate goals.

Meet The Team

Gwido & Kelly Mar

Gwido Mar

Broker & Belize Realtor

Gwido Mar has been in the Belize Real Estate industry for 20 years and holds the prestigious designation of Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS) and is a proud International Member of the National Association of Realtors (NAR) and The Association of Real Estate Brokers of Belize (AREBB). His many years of experience have allowed him to build an extensive network of connections with other real estate agents and brokerages which have been very beneficial for both him and the clients he takes pride in serving. Gwido is known as a very knowledgeable individual of his country and also for his professional approach and ability to guide his clients through successful real estate transactions.

Kelly Mar

Operations Manager

Kelly Mar began her journeys to Belize in 2006 and in 2010 she decided to make Belize her new home. As a Panamanian Expat and Spanish speaking young woman, Kelly decided to embrace Belize totally. She sees Belize as a blessed country with many stunning touristic destinations, natural resources, amazing people and a great home.

FACTS ON Belize

Population: 387,890

Size: 8,867 square miles (including 266 square miles of islands or cares)

Capital: City of Belmopan (50 miles inland from Belize City)

Government: Unitary parliamentary (parliamentary democracy) and a member of the British Commonwealth

Currency: The Belize Dollar is pegged to the United States Dollar at a rate of $1 USD = $2 BZD.

Language: The official language of Belize is English; however, Spanish is widely spoken in several parts of the country. There are other cultural and ethnic groups who speak their own language including creole (broken English), Maya, Mandarin, Low German (Mennonite), and Garifuna.

Time Zone: UTC-6 (1 hour behind Washington, DC during Standard Time). No daylight savings time is observed in Belize.

Climate: Belize has a tropical climate, mainly there is a rainy season and a dry season, although there are significant variations in weather patterns by region. Temperatures may vary according to proximity to the coast, elevation and the moderating effects of the northeast trade winds off the Caribbean. The rainy season (or wet season) is from June to December, and the dry season from January to May.

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Telephone code: 011 – international dial code to Belize

Emergency numbers: In case of an emergency, dial 911 from anywhere in Belize.

VISITORS TO BELIZE
Entry Requirement: Citizens visiting Belize from the US, Canada, the European Community (E.U.) and CARICOM countries do not require a visa to enter Belize. Visitors to Belize must possess a passport valid for at least three months after the date of arrival, a return ticket and sufficient funds to cover their stay. Visitors are given a 30 day visa stamp at the international airport, subsequently a 30 day extension can be applied for at the Belize Immigration Department.

CURRENCY
The Belize dollar is locked at $2 BZD = $1 USD making it easy for most visitors, especially US citizens. Most places readily accept US currency as well as credit cards with a valid passport or driver’s license. Bank ATMs are available across the country, particularly in major towns and most tourist destinations.

TAXES, FEES & TIPS:

Belize Hotel Room Tax – 9%
Belize Sales Tax (on goods & services) – 12.5%
International Passenger Airport Departure Fee – $39.25 USD
Tipping at a hotel – 5 to 10%
Tipping at a restaurant – 10 to 15%

HEALTH SERVICES

Hospitals: There are three main hospitals in Belize City; one public and two private. There are smaller public and private clinics throughout the country.

Water: Potable water is available in most areas of Belize, but it is advisable to ask, and if in doubt, drink bottled (purified) water.

TOURISTS and EXPATS:

Belize’s Popular Tourist and Expat Destinations include: Ambergris Caye (San Pedro), Caye Caulker, Corozal, San Ignacio and the Placencia Peninsula.

Residence: Expats have three basic options for residing in Belize and these include visa extensions, Permanent Residence, and the Qualified Retired Persons Program (QRP – through the Belize Tourism Board).

Belize Cost of Living: A monthly income of $1,500 to $2,000 USD will usually go much farther in Belize than in the US, Canada or Europe.

Belize Real Estate: Belize continues to be a hot-spot for those wanting to vacation, retire or invest here. Real estate in the highly sought after Caribbean countries have seen rising prices, Belize is no exception but in comparison it is still much affordable than those other destinations.