About ECI
Creating value through socially responsible development
ECI Development is a real estate development company working in Central and Latin America for over 26 years, creating people-centered, vibrant communities. We create value through socially responsible development of properties.
Extending the vision to Latin America
ECI Development offers a variety of investment properties in Latin America for retirees, real estate investors, Digital Nomads, and second homeowners. Amid global economic uncertainty, ECI targets middle-class consumers seeking to maintain their quality of life while reducing living costs. By adhering to North American building standards, living in Latin America can provide the desired lifestyle at significantly lower costs compared to the US or Canada—in fact, almost half. This is ECI’s market advantage.
Headquartered in Belize, with administrative offices in Nicaragua, and properties across Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama, ECI’s mission is to be the leading real estate development, hospitality, and investment company throughout Latin America, so as to be known for creating people-centric communities and vibrant vacation resorts.
A pioneering vision
At the height of a successful career in the computer industry, Mike Cobb left to pursue more pioneering opportunities in the emerging real estate markets of Central America. He and his business partner formed Exotic Caye International (ECI).
Mr. Cobb accurately predicted the growing need for high quality, residential product for North American Baby Boomer retirees in the region. Based on the Del Webb Sun City model in the U.S., ECI Development serves consumers across multiple countries and geographies in the region.
ECI Development has grown and evolved alongside its consumer base over the years. Our properties range from standard homes and communities to more minimalist, eco-friendly tiny homes. These are a perfect fit for Digital Nomads, a lifestyle that continues to surge, particularly with the increase in “work-from-home” numbers. As a pioneering force in this side of the Americas, Mr. Cobb guides his team in crafting intentional communities and exceptional experiences, fostering generational wealth that enriches stakeholders’ lives.
Creating value through responsible development
ECI understands the impact that its developments can have on the communities. Thus, it has committed significant resources and service to enhance the lives of those in the surrounding area through Corporate Social Responsibility projects. This, coupled with our commitment to create real community for our owners, is the core value system that drives ECI’s success.
Many mainstream consumers largely take basic comforts for granted. Particularly, reliable electricity, stable water pressure, high-speed bandwidth for internet, access to top notch medical care, and quality construction. In Latin America, many developers fail to provide even these basic services. As a matter of fact, developments are often little more than a collection of lots with limited infrastructure and few or no homes or accommodation in place.
However, ECI is different. It delivers the infrastructure needed for the lifestyle that North Americans have come to expect. We invest up-front to provide amenities like golf, tennis and health facilities. Contractual requirements to build a home within a short period after you purchase your lot ensure that community happens quickly.
ECI delivers a high level of amenities and infrastructure, provides real product choice, and is setting new standards for the region.
One geography doesn’t fit all
ECI understands that one geography won’t fit all clients’ expectations when seeking a lifestyle or investment home in Latin America.
Some prefer the charm of a coastal boating community, while others are drawn to the dry, grape-growing climates. Some love the mountains and the eternal spring, while others can’t resist the allure of the beach. Golfers find their paradise on the greens, whereas tennis fans would rather thrive on the courts.
ECI provides real choice where it matters, in location selection. This is accomplished by developing properties in the various geographies of the region. Clients are able to choose from a home along the Pacific or Caribbean coasts, in the cool tropical mountains, or in the arid, high deserts of South America.
Building real community
ECI is creating standards and building real community in Latin America.
Still, the most important piece of the puzzle may just be community. ECI’s master planning and design philosophies are dedicated to nurturing genuine connections – which is, by and large, what people are looking for in this sort of development.