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With mounting excitement for cashew mania, make sure to visit this year’s “Cashew Festival of Crooked Tree-Belize”, an invitation to savor unique local dishes infused with the seasonal abundance of the tasty cashew fruit! Continue reading
Belize is a rewarding, authentic destination for travelers in search of unique, intimate experiences in a Caribbean/Central American getaway. A Belize vacation will stir your soul, expand your mind and change your life. Serenely situated in one of the last … Continue reading
Don’t miss the chance to mingle and enjoy one of the largest 3-day events of Belize, this May 3rd – 5th, 2013, held in the country’s Capital, Belmopan. With an expected 32,000 attendees, this event is geared toward all ages, and has developed over a period of years, into a show of the diversity in Belize. Continue reading
Placencia’s sandy beach, Placencia Tim Rock Lonely Planet Photographer © Copyright Lonely Planet Images 2011
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
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
At right – Kinich Ahau – The Maya Sun God. Ever since its discovery, the jade head has been the subject of much controversy among Belizeans. For years most of us have believed that, shortly after its discovery, this unique Maya masterpiece was spirited out of the country and never returned to its rightful home. Continue reading
Belize has a wealth of tropical fruits, and if you are visiting this beautiful country on vacation, make sure you take the time to sample some healthy local treats. 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
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In this blog post we will feature the National Bird of Belize – The Keel-billed Toucan. The Keel-billed Toucan is a colorful Latin American member of the toucan family and is also the national bird of Belize. Known as the “bill bird” locally, the bill of this bird is vivid and is composed of the following colors: yellow, orange, red, green and black. Continue reading
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
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
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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
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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
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
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
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
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What is a vacation, if not a chance to do something new and exciting? In Belize with scores of reef, beach and inland activities to choose from, this is your chance for adventures of your own making. With so much … 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
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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
When you travel to Belize, you will take part in a host of extraordinary, untrodden experiences, but you wont feel like a stranger in this land. One of the most endearing aspects of the Belizean people is their ability to achieve a very real and intimate connection with visitors from any country and every walk of life. The warm and friendly welcome youll receive in Belize combined with the breathtaking adventures youll experience will stir your soul, expand your mind and forever change your life. Continue reading
