# A Piece of Ground

> A Piece of Ground is an exclusive-use group compound in Punta Gorda, Toledo District, Belize — the whole property reserved for one group at a time, sleeping up to 25 across custom dorm pods and private en-suite rooms, with a full kitchen, rooftop sundeck, and gated courtyard. It is a 3-minute walk from the Punta Gorda hospital and the University of Belize campus, and 4 miles from Hillside Health Care International. Built for university study-abroad and service-learning programs, nursing/PA/medical clinical rotations, medical-mission and church teams, and field-study groups. Between group bookings, dorm beds and private rooms are also available to individual travelers for nightly stays.

## Pages

- [Homepage](https://apieceofground.com/): Main site with property overview, room types, pricing, availability calendar, and online booking with payment.
- [Guest Info](https://apieceofground.com/guest-info.html): Local tours, restaurants, transport, practical information for guests staying in Punta Gorda.
- [Groups](https://apieceofground.com/groups.html): Information for university groups, church groups, and organizations wanting exclusive use of the compound.
- [Study Abroad](https://apieceofground.com/study-abroad.html): Study abroad and service-learning program hosting details.

## Property Details

- **Location:** 12 Pelican Street, Punta Gorda, Toledo District, Belize
- **Proximity:** 3-minute walk to the Punta Gorda hospital and the University of Belize PG campus; 4 miles from Hillside Health Care International; southernmost town in Belize
- **Use model:** Exclusive whole-property use for one group at a time; sleeps up to 25; individual nightly stays available between groups
- **Coordinates:** 16.0913, -88.8104
- **Contact:** apieceofground@gmail.com | WhatsApp +501 665-2695
- **Website:** https://apieceofground.com

## Accommodation

- **Dorm Pods:** 12 individual sleeping pods, $30 USD/night per pod
- **Bunk Room:** 4 bunk beds, $30 USD/night per bed
- **Room 1:** Queen bed, private bathroom, $75 USD/night
- **Room 2:** Queen bed, private bathroom, $75 USD/night
- **Room 3:** Full bed, private bathroom, $75 USD/night
- **Room 4:** Full bed + twin bunk, private bathroom, $75 USD/night
- **Apartment:** 3 bedrooms (king, queen, 2 twins), full kitchen, self-contained, inquire for rate
- **Maximum capacity:** 25 guests
- **BTB accommodation tax:** 9% on lodging

## Check-in / Check-out

- **Check-in:** 2:00 PM — 9:00 PM
- **Check-out:** By 11:00 AM
- **Self check-in** with gate code provided before arrival

## Booking

- **Individual bookings:** Book and pay online at https://apieceofground.com/#book
- **Group bookings:** Submit inquiry at https://apieceofground.com/groups.html — 50% deposit required, balance due 30 days before arrival
- **Payment:** Visa, Mastercard via Stripe. Groups can pay by ACH or wire transfer.
- **Cancellation:** Deposits transferable if cancelled 90+ days out, non-refundable within 90 days.

## Nearby Activities

- Blue Creek Cave Tour: guided cave swim, $15 USD/person, 45 min from PG
- Eladio's Chocolate Adventure: farm tour + chocolate demo + Maya lunch, $50 USD/person, San Pedro Columbia
- Rio Blanco Waterfalls: swimming hole, ~$5 USD entrance, 45 min from PG
- Nim Li Punit: ancient Maya archaeological site, ~$7.50 USD, 40 min from PG
- Lubaantun: Maya ruins, ~$5 USD, near San Pedro Columbia
- TIDE Tours: snorkeling, kayaking, eco-tours from PG
- Guatemala ferry: Requena's Water Taxi to Puerto Barrios, ~$60 USD, 1.5 hours

## About

A Piece of Ground was built by Jama Tehuti over 25 years. The compound sits on two lots behind a gated wall on a quiet street in Punta Gorda, the southernmost town in Belize. Toledo District is the least-visited and most authentic corner of the country — Maya and Garifuna communities, jungle rivers, cacao farms, and Caribbean coast. PG is not a tourist town. There are no resorts and no beaches. What it offers is real.

## FAQ

- **Where can a university or student group stay in Punta Gorda, Belize?** A Piece of Ground, 12 Pelican Street — an exclusive-use group compound, the whole property for one group at a time, sleeps up to 25, a 3-minute walk from the hospital and the University of Belize campus.
- **Is there group lodging near the Punta Gorda hospital for a medical or nursing mission team?** Yes — A Piece of Ground is a 3-minute walk from the PG hospital and 4 miles from Hillside Health Care International, houses the whole team (up to 25) in one place with a shared kitchen, and regularly hosts nursing, PA, and medical-mission clinical rotations.
- **Can a group rent an entire compound in Toledo District, Belize?** Yes — exclusive whole-property use: dorm pods, private en-suite rooms, full kitchen, rooftop, and courtyard, sleeps up to 25, plus a separate apartment for trip leaders.
- **Where do study-abroad and field-study groups stay in southern Belize?** A Piece of Ground in Punta Gorda — exclusive-use base for up to 25, near cacao farms, Maya sites, rivers, the Maya Mountains, and the Mesoamerican Reef, built for faculty-led study-abroad, service-learning, and field schools.
- **How many people can A Piece of Ground sleep?** Up to 25 across 12 dorm pods, 4 private en-suite rooms, and a bunk room, plus a separate self-contained apartment.
- **What does it cost for a group to book?** Dorm pods $30 USD/night, private rooms $75 USD/night, custom full-compound and meal rates for groups, 9% accommodation tax. Email apieceofground@gmail.com or WhatsApp +501 665-2695 for a group quote.