If you were fortunate enough to have your parents introduce you to Shel Silverstein’s classic book Where the Sidewalk Ends, you know that this literary genius’s poems and tales are the stuff of which dreams are made for both kids and adults. But his is not the only sidewalk that enjoys international fame. You probably recognize these:
- The iconic Abbey Road and Carnaby Street in London
- Singapore’s Orchard Road
- The tree-lined Champs-Élysées in Paris
- Via Dolorosa, the Jerusalem street on which Jesus walked before he was crucified.
Ready to spend a fortune to see one or more if those sidewalks?
No need. There’s a sidewalk closer to home that has just as many stories to tell! Located on Belize’s Placencia Peninsula, the iconic Placencia sidewalk invites you to take a stroll along a signature pathway that’s not just fun to traverse but historic, too. Originally built as a walkway for an Anglican bishop with tender feet who shuffled back and forth between his living quarters and the church, locals decided to make a more permanent statement by installing a cement path spanning 5,000 feet built atop a base of an estimated 30,000 conch shells.
As the sole paved sidewalk in Placencia Village, this road not only began to attract tourists, but it’s been named the Guinness record holder of the Narrowest Main Street in the World. Despite sustaining hurricane damage, area residents restored and widened it, so that “narrowest” descriptor may not remain valid! What will you find when you stroll this landmark? Eateries, bars, gift shops, jewelers, and artisan’s shops offering one-of-a-kind designs that delight and intrigue shoppers.
Vacation near this fascinating walkway
Take your time strolling the entirety of this popular destination by staying at a nearby resort that offers you just as much fun and hospitality as you’ll find when you visit the sidewalk. Laru Beya Resort staffers will not only give you directions once you’ve settled into your digs, but having booked the resort’s all-inclusive package, everything about your stay is covered.
What to do when you’re not taking selfies or shopping along the sidewalk? Swim in the resort’s infinity pool, hit the beach to swim or pilot guest-exclusive kayaks and Hobie Cat sailboats. Alternately, rent a golf cart to tour the 16-mile-long peninsula or do what repeat guests prefer: borrow a bicycle and peddle your way around the area.
Don’t take that bike to the sidewalk, however! “No riding on the sidewalk” signs remind visitors that this walkway is for people only. Worried that you’ll be too tempted by all the stops along the way? Go ahead and shop with the savings you enjoy from one of Laru Beya’s current deals and overspending won’t be an issue. Come for the sidewalk. Stay for the ambience. You’ll likely never again look at a sidewalk without remembering your fun-filled stay!
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