Ladyville, Belize

The largest village in Belize, Ladyville is home to just 2,409 people. While touted as a suburb of Belize City, the daily commute is a persistent headache thanks to the bureaucracy around transportation. The terrain is part of a natural floodplain, with marshlands and mangroves lining the coast - not exactly the tropical paradise many dream of. But the presence of the Philip Goldson International Airport and a handful of local amenities like the Belize Brewing Company make Ladyville a practical, if unglamorous, option for those who need to be close to Belize City without the high costs.