Wedged between Mexico and Guatemala, the tiny and eclectic country of Belize has become one of the most popular eco tourism destinations in Central America for the intrepid traveler.
The Black Howler Monkey, known as the “baboon” in Belize, is the largest monkey in Belize and one of the largest in the Americas. Throughout
Photo of the day: Stunning Coral Reefs of South Water Caye, Belize!
Perched on the tip of the peninsula, shaded by palm trees and cooled by the sea breeze, PLACENCIA is a welcome stop after the bus ride from Belize City or Dangriga. It also has some of the country’s most beautiful beaches, and these, together with the abundant, inexpensive accommodation, make it a great place to relax. The villagers enjoy the easy life as much as…
After an utterly exhausting trip out in the deep (and you know we’re talking 3,000+ feet deep) blue ocean, frolicking with dolphins and in general being tourists in our own country, it was time to take our tired selves to our hotel room at Laru Beya.
In this blog post, we will highlight some fun facts that you might probably not know about Placencia Belize. 1.) Once a sleepy fishing village, Placencia has emerged as an increasingly popular eco-destination on the Caribbean. 2.) You can explore many outdoor adventures from Placencia such as: hiking through mountainous rain forests, kayaking, deep sea fishing, diving and exploring Mayan ruins. 3.) Placencia Peninsula boasts…
Placencia’s Main Street sidewalk has earned the distinction as the World’s Narrowest Street in the Guinness Book of World Records!
Many kayak packages include equipment, guides, cooks and diving. Some packages feature fresh water excursions up river and a rainforest experience.
Experience less of a float trip, more of an adventure. Cave tubing in Belize puts you on the lookout for crocodiles, iguanas and howler monkeys. You float past limestone and crystal formations where ancient Maya people once worshipped.