Placencia Peninsula: A Window on the World to Belize Cayes

Belize Laru Beya Resort Placencia Peninsula

How often have you picked a vacation spot because you know it will give you a window on the world? For folks considering Belize, we recommend every inch of the nation’s farthest reaches, thus whether you’re searching for a beachside resort, long to be close to a jungle, or desire the quintessential tourist town experience, by staying on the Placencia Peninsula, you’ll have plenty of access to some of the nation’s most fascinating cayes.

This 16-mile-long sliver of land, kissed by surrounding Caribbean Sea and Placencia Lagoon waters, offers guests bountiful proximity to nearby cayes which is why staying on the peninsula is so important. Additionally, you’ll have access to an endless array of eateries plus boutiques, entertainments, galleries, and exotic diversions, so you couldn’t run out of things to do if you tried.

How to make the most of every minute

Choose Laru Beya Resort as your vacation destination. Laru Beya gives guests proximity to cayes that dominate this region; thus, you’ll have your pick of them. Fit as many into your itinerary as you can using our list to guide your selections. There are an estimated 75 cayes–ranging from tiny, uninhabited sandbars to protected marine parks. We focus on half a dozen of these gems and encourage you to research the other 69!

Laughing Bird Caye. Named for laughing gulls that once used this caye as their breeding ground, this sliver of land is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, known for snorkeling, bird watching, and beach barbecues.

The Pelican Cayes offer visitors a fascinating cluster of mangrove-ringed islands. Known for calm waters and rich biodiversity, a day trip to this area makes a fun getaway, especially if you spot one or more brown pelicans.

Silk Cayes is a three-island group that’s part of the Gladden Spit and Silk Cayes Marine Reserve. If diving and snorkeling are your priorities, the Silks should be first on your priority list.

Ranguana Caye. Curious about what it’s like to visit a tiny (two acre), remote private island? Come for excellent shore fishing experiences made more rewarding by especially clear water.

Placencia Caye is so close to the peninsula, it’s the place to go if time is short. This caye serves as a major landmark at the mouth of Placencia Village.

False Caye is a 60-acre private island known for proximity to live coral, shallow water flats and Maya Beach. Looking for land to develop? Find it here. And no, we’ve no idea how this caye got its name.

How to make sure you see one or more of these cayes? Contact Sharon or Gilda at Laru Beya using this toll-free number: 1-800-329-2528 or this link if you’d prefer to write. While you’re in contact with staffers, ask about current specials.