Cayo

The Cayo – just two hours from the coast—is a great place for hiking, canoeing, exploring caves, viewing exotic wildlife, horseback riding, and visiting ancient Maya ruins. This region is abundant with rushing rivers, lush rainforest, and tumbling waterfalls. Although the main town of San Ignacio is busy, the surrounding country is open and property prices are very affordable. Beyond San Ignacio, expats are settling in quaint small villages such as Cristo Rey and Bullet Tree.

Expats who move to the Cayo typically purchase a piece of property to live off-grid, or for a small farm—these expats are self-sufficient types. There’s an active expat network and community in the Cayo, and it’s possible to live here on a social security budget.