Although the small village of Placencia in southern Belize only has a small permanent population, its beautiful and gorgeous sandy beaches have attracted visitors for generations. Between mid-March and April, the nearby waters are home to whale sharks, offering a unique glimpse into maritime life. Close to the nearby airport, gentile neighborhoods have sprung up offering luxury accommodations. Located a short ways further up the…
The End of the World Marathon is a 26.2 mile marathon that was first held in December of 2012, days before the end of the Maya Calendar on December 21, 2012 in Placencia Belize. Because the world didn’t end in 2012, the organizers of the race retained the name “End of the World Marathon” in honor of the distinguished writer Aldous Huxley who wrote in…
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…
It is Whale Shark Season in Belize Come snorkel or dive with whale sharks this month! The whale shark is the largest fish in the world and one of the largest creatures of any kind alive today.
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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…
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When we first started visiting Belize’s Placencia peninsula more than two decades ago, small towns here were no more than sleepy fishing villages. The only tourists were serious divers and fishermen. Today, things have changed.
With sixteen miles of sandy beaches, the impossibly blue Caribbean on one side, a mangrove-fringed lagoon teeming with life on the other, Placencia is indeed very special. And just offshore are myriad cayes, or small islands, dotting Belize’s barrier reef, the second largest reef in the world. Uncrowded diving, snorkeling, fishing, kayaking and island exploration trips are less than an hour away.
The Garifuna are a proud people who keep their heritage alive today by continuing their traditions and sharing with visitors. They’re known for their vibrant colors and wonderful drum music, known as “punta.” Travelers can take part in many Garifuna dances and ceremonies when visiting Placencia or the southern region. Source: Travelbelize.org
Why Retire in Belize Known in travel circles as “Mother Nature’s Best Kept Secret”, Belize is truly a tropical paradise. An exotic tropical paradise that now opens it’s doors to all your dreams of new experiences.