Follow Us!
By OBREAKSTOS penny stocks
Who's Online
We have 121 guests online
- Offering 205 reviews of Laru Beya Resort & Villas in Placencia
Category Archives: Placencia Peninsula
Placencia’s sandy beach, Placencia Tim Rock Lonely Planet Photographer © Copyright Lonely Planet Images 2011
The boat-billed heron is commonly known as the boatbill and lives in mangrove swamps from Mexico south, Belize, Peru and Brazil. It is nocturnal and its bill seems to be extremely sensitive and opens at the merest touch, drawing in water and prey. Continue reading
Spring Break fun in Belize is unlike any other destination, from cultural influences to an enrich experience, you are sure to walk away with a lifetime of memories! Continue reading
Set sail for the challenge of Belize, a unique treasure in the sailing world. As an expert sailor, you’ll be challenged by stiff winds, strong currents and the Belize Barrier Reef; hidden coral heads make navigation tricky. Sail along or … Continue reading
Conch meat is very popular in the Caribbean Islands as well as in Belize where it is usually made as a stew or soup and served with white rice or as an appetizer in the form of fritters. Continue reading
Start the tradition as this event celebrates its 15th Anniversary this March 11th, 2013! La Ruta Maya Belize River Challenge was designed in recognition of Belize’s Ancient Maya settlers’ historic usage of the rivers to travel and transport goods throughout the country. This race was created by Richard Harrison of Big-H Enterprises as a means of uniting different groups consisting of professional and amateur racers in a fun and enduring match, for the records! Continue reading
Located on the coast of the Caribbean Sea in Central America, the Placencia Peninsula is an ideal Caribbean getaway with subtropical weather moderated by sea breezes and average year round day and night time temperatures of 75-80°F (24-27°C). The Caribbean Sea water temperature also stays around 80°F (27°C) year-round. Continue reading
Posted in Belize, Placencia Belize Tours, Placencia Peninsula
Tagged Belize, belize travel, belize weather, Caribbean Sea, central america belize placencia, placencia belize, placencia belize travel, weather in belize placencia, when is a good time to visit belize, when is a good time to visit placencia
Leave a comment
The Guinness World Records -a reference book published annually, containing a collection of world records, both human achievements and the extremes of the natural world named the Main Street in Placencia the “World’s Narrowest Street.” Continue reading
Located in Southern Belize, the peninsula of Placencia has some of the country’s most beautiful and spectacular beaches and these together with a vast array of inexpensive and comfortable accommodations make it an ideal vacation destination. Placencia Village is also a perfect base to explore many of the top attractions in southern Belize. Below we have compiled the best tours you must do while vacationing in Placencia: Continue reading
Posted in Belize, Laru Beya Resort, Placencia Belize Tours, Placencia Peninsula
Tagged Attractions in Placencia Belize, belize travel placencia, Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary Tour Placencia Belize, explore maya temples from placencia belize, Monkey River Tour, placencia belize diving and snorkeling tours, placencia belize sailing tours, placencia fishing tours, Things to do in Placencia Belize
Leave a comment
A charming and gorgeous Peninsula in Southern Belize, Placencia is an ideal vacation destination to do many fun things. Below are five fun activities that you can do when you are in Placencia: Explore Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary This is … Continue reading
Posted in Belize, Laru Beya Resort, Placencia Peninsula
Tagged Belize, fun things to do in placencia, fun things to do in southern belize, placencia activities, placencia belize, placencia belize travel, placencia belize travel resorts, Placencia Belize Vacations, Things to do in Belize
Leave a comment
Placencia has a long history of occupation starting with the Maya who established at least 14 sites around the Placencia Lagoon. They were principally engaged in the making of salt as well as participating in the extensive coastal trade. Continue reading
Travelers and locals to the Placencia Peninsula during February 16th and 17th, will find added delight in the artistic beautification of this destination, as the Placencia Sidewalk Arts & Music Festival creates a colorful display of local talent alongside the historic beach sidewalk. Continue reading
Posted in Belize, Placencia Peninsula
Tagged fun things to do in placencia, mayan ruins near placencia belize, placencia 2013, placencia belize, placencia belize attractions, placencia lobsterfest 2013, placencia mayan ruins, Placencia Peninsula, sightseeing in placencia belize, things to do belize hotels, Things to do in Placencia, why go to belize
Leave a comment
According to Travel Belize, Placencia is a peninsula and Creole village on the Caribbean coast, located in the Stann Creek district. You’ll find 16 miles of white sands here, surrounded by mangroves, rainforest and ancient Mayan ruins. This tropical location offers plenty of activities but not too much by way of attractions. You’ll need to let the sea, surf and sand be attractions all by themselves to truly get the best out of Placencia. Continue reading
Posted in Belize, Placencia Peninsula
Leave a comment
The villagers enjoy the easy life as much as visitors – as you’ll find out during Lobster-Fest, celebrated over a fun-filled weekend in late June, shortly after the opening of the lobster season. You could also try to visit during the Sidewalk Arts Festival, held around Valentine’s Day, when you can meet some of the artists and musicians of Belize’s vibrant arts scene. Continue reading
Scuba divers and snorkelers from across the globe come to Belize for water adventures that are unlike those anywhere else. Your experiences are authentic and unspoiled, like the country itself. Belize is definitely unique in every aspect. Continue reading
How you feel about Placencia depends on why you’ve come to Belize: if it’s seaside pleasures and tourists you’re after, you’ve come to the right place. But if you were hoping to get off the beaten path, forget it: the path to Placencia is not merely beaten, it is professionally flogged. Continue reading
The village of Placencia sits at the southernmost end of the Placencia peninsula in south Belize. According to Rough Guides, Placencia has “some of the country’s most beautiful beaches, and these, together with the abundant, inexpensive accommodation, make it a great place to relax.” Tours of Placencia take in Mayan archeological sites, mangrove-fringed lagoon, jungle rivers and wildlife-filled rainforest. Continue reading
Posted in Belize, Placencia Peninsula
Tagged Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary Tour From Placencia Belize, Fishing Tours From Placencia Belize, Mayan Tours From Placencia Belize, Monkey River Tour From Placencia Belize, Sailing Tours from Placencia Belize, Underwater Tours from Placencia Belize
Leave a comment
To reach Placencia from Belize City you have several options: Drive to Placencia – rent a car from one of the rental agencies located in the parking lot of the Belize National Airport. Ask for directions and hit the road. The … Continue reading
The culture of Placencia is a mixture of the many groups of people that have inhabited Belize throughout its history. The country considers itself part of both Central America and the Caribbean, so influences from both regions are strong here. … Continue reading
Named after the troops of black howler monkeys that make their home in the jungle that line the banks of the Monkey River, the Monkey River drains the Bladen and Swasey watersheds of southern Belize. Undisturbed populations of crocodiles, iguanas, … Continue reading
The Caribbean Sea caresses miles of secluded beach on the Placencia Peninsula. When the warm brown sugar-like sand gets between your toes, it feels like nature’s own spa treatment. Thirty years ago, Placencia was a quiet fishing village with a … Continue reading
Posted in Belize, Placencia Peninsula
Tagged Caribbean, Chinese, Creole, Dive with the Whale Shark, East Indian, Fishing, Garifuna, Laughing Bird Caye National Park, Maya, Mennonite, Mestizo, Monkey River Tour, Placencia coast, Placencia Peninsula, Placencia Road, Sail Away, Seine Bight, Village of Placencia
Leave a comment
Placencia is located on the coast of the Caribbean Sea in Central America, very close to the equator. The tropical weather is usually hot and humid, with humidity often reaching 90%. Sometimes, the problem is alleviated by sea breezes, but otherwise Placencia has higher humidity than many other parts of the country. Continue reading
Over 40% of Belize’s land mass enjoys some form of legal protected areas area status and these diverse natural areas form the basis of Belize’s tourism offerings. This significant portion of the country under sustainable management is a testament to the diversity of plant and animal species and to the energy and enthusiasm of pioneers in Belize conservation. Continue reading
There are three ways to get to Placencia Belize – by bus, by flight and by car. Placencia By Bus: This is probably the most undesirable way to get here. There are no express bus that runs into Placencia. So … Continue reading
Posted in Belize, Placencia Peninsula
Tagged Belize International Airport, driving directions to placencia from international airport, driving in belize, how to get to placencia, how to get to placencia belize, placencia belize, placencia by bus, placencia by car, placencia by flight, Placencia Peninsula
Leave a comment
Today we would like to show you a map of Placencia Village. Our Placencia resort is located near the airstrip – maybe like five to ten minutes away. As you can see we are very close to Placencia Village, South … Continue reading
Located in the Caribbean Coast of Stann Creek District, Placencia is one of the most popular travel destination in Belize. Below are six interesting facts about Placencia. 1.) In the 17th Century, Placencia was settled by the English Puritans who … Continue reading
Posted in Belize, Placencia Peninsula
Tagged Caribbean Coast, Facts About Placencia Belize, History of Placencia Belize, placencia belize, Placencia Diving, Placencia Fishing, Placencia Flyfishing, Placencia Hotels, Placencia Kayaking, Placencia Resorts, Placencia Tourist Information, Seine Bight, Stann Creek District, Travel Destinations in Belize, Village of Placencia, Whale Shark Watching in Placencia
Leave a comment
By Hazel Morgan According to Travel Belize, Placencia is a peninsula and Creole village on the Caribbean coast, located in the Stann Creek district. You’ll find 16 miles of white sands here, surrounded by mangroves, rainforest and ancient Mayan ruins. … Continue reading
Fishing is great all along the coast of Belize, from the Port Honduras and Punta Icacos lagoon of Toledo to Rocky Point on Ambergris Caye. Any of the many rivers which empty into the Caribbean along Belize’s coasts can guarantee a daily catch. All kinds of fishing can be done — spin, fly, trolling – all year long, and the abundance of game fish guarantees excellent sport fishing. Continue reading
A popular tour that is a must do while vacationing in Placencia is the Monkey River Tour. This adventurous tour offers an excellent opportunity to learn about the flora and fauna of Belize while spotting howler monkeys, gibnuts, deers, ocelots, peccaries, tapirs, coatimundis and agoutis Continue reading
After having walked in Placencia for a few minutes , I hitched a ride to go to Seine Bight. Bumpy road, rather, more of a sandy road. Having been on the vehicle for a mere 5 minutes, we got ditched into the sand and stayed there for a couple hours trying to get the vehicle out. Continue reading
Placencia Village sits at the end of
a beautiful 16 mile white sand peninsula. Continue reading
Posted in Placencia Peninsula
Leave a comment
For vacationers dreaming of unspoiled, sun-kissed beaches, spectacular sea views and a laid-back atmosphere where “stress” is not allowed, Placencia is THE location in southern Belize. Continue reading
