This is our top 6 excursions in Placencia based on our guest requests:
According to Lonely Planet, Belize’s animal and plant life are the stars of the country because of the conservation of forests and reefs. “Getting to see the animals and to identify and understand the plant life is in large measure a matter of having a knowledgeable guide. Resorts, lodges, hotels and tour agencies throughout the country offer a range of tours, nature walks, birding trips,…
Today’s photo of the day is the black orchid, the national flower of Belize. The flower is not actually black but purple with a light yellow color and is one of the few orchids in Belize that flowers all year long.
Photo credit: Wikipedia The Scarlet Macaw is arguably the most magnificent bird of the parrot family. With their wide strong wings, macaws can reach speeds of 35 miles per hour. They often fly in pairs or small groups and often call to each other in raucous hoarse voices. See also: Belize Birding Tours Macaws appear to prefer higher elevations and riparian (riverine) forests. They are…
Placencia Lobster Festival 2014 offers a wealth of great entertainment and activities. Make your way down to the Peninsula & share in this joyous event! Photos by Belize Tourism Board
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 Belize’s most famous, and one of its biggest, protected areas – the huge swath of tropical forest became the world’s first jaguar sanctuary in 1984. Today it’s…
Etiquette Traveling to Belize can be an adventure, but keeping things pleasant and comfortable always makes for the most enjoyable trip. Brushing up on these basic tips below will help you get by better in Belize.
Photo of the day: Lucky Boy at the Belize Zoo Today’s photo of the day is of Lucky Boy. Lucky Boy, was the young black jaguar that was rescued last year by the Belize Zoo. According to a newsletter that was put out by the Zoo Director, Lucky Boy is doing fine and is in great health.
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If you want to get a sense of life in Belize, start by familiarizing yourself with some of its simple pleasures. There are a few highlights that will send you home saying, “Ah mi gat wahn gud guf taim” (I had a good time). The Jewel Belizeans frequently talk about “the Jewel.” They say, “Get yourself a piece of the Jewel.” Or, “When are you…