More Than a Beach Vacation: Exploring Placencia Peninsula, Culture, and Coral Reefs

Belize Laru Beya Resort Placencia Peninsula

How important are Belize’s beaches, reefs, and cultural artifacts and reserves? So important, Belizean leaders took part in a landmark tri-national forum with Guatemala and Mexico this fall to discuss protecting the expansive Maya jungle that stretches 14 million acres through all three nations. Claudia Sheinbaum, Mexico’s president, called this summit “historic…a living space for thousands of species with an invaluable cultural legacy that we should preserve with our eyes on the future.”

Belize Prime Minister Johnny Briceño couldn’t have agreed more as he spoke on behalf of Belizean citizens and future generations. Thanks to the commitment of these three, the jungle will remain pristine, to be enjoyed by future generations and every visitor.

Are you interested in going beyond the traditional “beach vacation”? Make Belize your next holiday destination to see for yourself what Prime Minister Briceño so enthusiastically supported, and stay at one of the nation’s premier properties in order to satisfy your taste for Belize’s natural wonders: Laru Beya Resort. You’ll be glad that you did.

Can one resort deliver endless options?

Laru Beya can. This property offers an all-inclusive package that covers every guest’s needs—accommodations, meals, and more—so you can spend the entirety of your visit exploring wonders listed on the resort’s website.

Love a predictable itinerary?

Opt for weekly scheduled tours to these popular destinations:

Mondays: Xunantunich Maya ruins and the lush inland Blue Hole
Tuesdays: Take a snorkeling expedition or a leisurely waterfall swim
Wednesdays: Pair a Monkey River boat cruise with a jungle hike
Thursdays: Go cave tubing plus a river exploration sail
Fridays: Say yes to a second weekly snorkeling adventure!

Not one for tightly scheduled tours? Consider these a la carte tours:

Sailing cruises
Barrier Reef snorkeling
Cave exploring
Visits to a chocolate factory or tropical space farm
Horseback riding
The only jaguar preserve on earth
Bird watching
Reef and fly fishing
Go ziplining or waterfall rappelling for ultimate thrills.

Surprised by this much diversity?

Don’t be. Laru Beya is the ultimate in-country host, eager to share all the spectacular beauty, history, and culture that make this English-speaking nation so intriguing. Must you fork over a vacation budget that’s bigger than the gross national product of your homeland? Of course not. Which is why there are deals to be had. Find an enviable array of discounts by visiting this website page.

Here’s a bonus you’ll love: You don’t have to give up your beach vacation to indulge your fascination with Belize’s treasures. One of the most pristine sandy beaches on the Placencia Peninsula is the focal point of Laru Beya’s expansive resort, so while you’re feeding your mind and soul, you can still get your fill of beach time. Sounds like everything you could wish for in a holiday that delights your curiosity, need for relaxation, and desire for knowledge? Come down. You’ll discover even more!