Placencia is the perfect amount of local, beach life with a dash of the Caribbean in Central America. It is a small peninsula measuring about 1 mile across and 16 miles north and south attached to the southeastern corner of Stann Creek District in southeastern Belize. Due to its unique geography, the Placencia Peninsula offers visitors two very different terrains. On the landward side, the peninsula is bordered by several mangrove-lined lagoons, known for their rich abundance of fishing opportunities. The seaward side from the Caribbean and offers spectacular vistas and easy access to the nearby Belize Barrier Reef a World Heritage Site and diver's dream. The beaches of Placencia Peninsula are renowned for their pristine beauty.
Attractions & Unique Experiences: Lobster Fest, Mud bath in Caves, Mayan Ruin Gala Dinners, Offshore fishing and lobster/conch diving, phenomenal SCUBA and Snorkel through dozens of Cayes.
Adventures: Zip Lining, River Tubing, Waterfall Hiking, Fishing, Diving, Snorkeling, Ancient Maya Ruins, Ancient Caves, Scarlet Macaw Watching
Cultre and Art: Ancient Mayan Historical Sites, Spice Farms, Chocolate Tours
Please everybody, every time! So many experiences in one destination and all within less than a two hour flight from multiple Southern US gateways. Trusted partners, unique resorts, phenomenal people, art, history, and outdoor adventures galore.
Around 450 Belize islands and islets dot the Belize Barrier Reef, the world’s second longest. The largest Belize cayes, energetic Ambergris Caye and laid-back Caye Caulker, are traveler favorites, while the more isolated cayes and atolls exemplify that deserted island fantasy.
Made famous by world-renowned underwater explorer Jacques Cousteau, the Great Blue Hole is a gigantic underwater sinkhole surrounded by a ring of coral in the sparkling, shallow water of the Lighthouse Reef Atoll. Its vertical plunge, passing Caribbean Reef Sharks into the ancient cenote, eventually gives way to enormous stalactites and caves.
From spi to fly to trolling, our abundance of game fish guarantees excellent sport fishing all year round. Since many rivers empty into the Caribbean Sea, you’re practically guaranteed a daily catch, not to mention the fact that our guides have no problem sharing their own “secret” spots with guests. Explore Turneffe Atoll, which provides you with some of the most desired areas in the world for fly-fishing. Bonefish, permit and tarpon are everywhere here.
Explore the kaleidoscope of colors found in hard and soft corals, sponges, and over 500 species of fish and marine life. There are hundreds of snorkeling sites of varying depths along the Belize Barrier Reef. Every snorkel spot is a little different from the other and if you go back to the same spot, each time you will see something different. From schools of fish, to turtles, to the occasional barracuda, there’s a lot going on underwater
With only a small percentage of our ancient Maya temples uncovered, it’s not uncommon to come across ancient pieces of pottery or hear that a distant hill is actually a temple. From Caracol and Cerros to Lamanai and little villages and forest areas, pretty much anywhere you go here, you’ll find ancient Maya temples
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