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Placencia
Placencia is a long, narrow peninsula – almost an island – along the Caribbean coastline of Belize.
Cities
Maya BeachSeine BightPlacencia Village
Get in
Flying from Belize City with Tropic or Maya Island Air is easiest. You can also ride a school bus into Placencia from Belize City; 4-6 hours. The road from Southern Highway to the village is rough and dusty - alternately take the bus past Placencia road to Independence and Mango Creek in Stann Creek and then the Hokey Pokey water taxi across to Placencia Village.
Eat
Some good dining choices abound in the local Placencia Village. For handmade italian, Trattoria~Placencia offers a smaller but delicious menu. Da'Tatch restaurant has a larger menu offering choices from rum mango chicken to seafood. For items such as wraps, the Purple Space Monkey is the place to go with a larger bar menu as well. Most places to eat are open-aired and located right off of the main sidewalk along the beach. Down on the point of the peninsula tucked away is a place called Yoli's, which one can order a meal and have a few extra culinary surprises thrown on the plate as the chef tries to clear out the kitchen as the night gets older. More smaller restaurants area also scattered within the village to be discovered as well.
Placencia is a long narrow peninsula on the Caribbean Sea coast of the Stann Creek District in Belize. In the late 20th century it became a significant tourism destination. The eastern side of the Placencia Peninsula is generally a long expanse of white sand beach; the western side is bounded by a long narrow north-south trending bay of the Caribbean Sea.
The largest community on the peninsula is the Village of Placencia, situated at the extreme southern tip of the peninsula. The village is home to 458 permanent residents according to the 2000 census.
Placencia was the filming site for the finale of VH1's reality series the Flavor of Love 2.
See also
Monkey River
Dangriga
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| Belize City and Reef Helicopter Tour |
1.5 hours |
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After enjoying a land perspective of historical Belize City, you will start your unique flight seeing tour which takes you to see Belize City from the air as few people have seen it, enjoy a bird's-eye view of downtown, the Baron Bliss Lighthouse, the Tourist Village, St. John's Cathedral and the Swing Bridge.
Next you will head east to view the longest barrier reef in the Western Hemisphere, stretching for more than 170 miles along the coast and extending 50 miles offshore. The barrier reef complex in Belize is a true treasure among the coral reef communities of the Caribbean. Your tour will take you to Northern Drowned Caye, Shallow Caye, Drowned Caye, St. George's Caye, Gallows Point, as well as many others.
The tour will take you for a second-to-none journey to explore the best of Belize's barrier reef. Soaring high above the barrier reef, incredibly views of cays on route, you will marvel at vistas seen only by few!
On the flight back, you can relax and enjoy the astonishing aerial views of the coastline and Belize City.
Depending on your hotel location, the following Belize City attractions will be seen:
- Fort Street Tourism Village
- Museum of Belize
- Baron Bliss Lighthouse Monument
- House of Culture
- St. John's Cathedral
- Marine Terminal and Maritime Museum
- Supreme Court Building
- Swing Bridge
- Yarborough Cemetery
- Regent Street and Albert Street
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| Crooked Tree Wildlife Sanctuary |
4 hours |
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Located only 30 miles up the Northern Highway is a Mecca for nature enthusiasts, especially bird lovers. Crooked Tree provides habitat for over 360 species of birds. The majestic Jabiru Stork, largest bird in the western hemisphere with a wingspan of over 10 feet, can be found nesting in these wetlands.
Once you have crossed the causeway that divides the large lagoon, your guide will take you through the rustic village of Crooked Tree, famous for its abundance of cashew nut fruit trees. Local legend has it that the cashew was the only fruit created by the devil.
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| Cave Tubing and Belize Zoo |
8.5 hours |
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A transfer from Belize City on the Western Highway brings you to the Caves Branch River and its winding path through the Maya Mountains and numerous ancient caves once inhabited by the Maya. On arriving at Jaguar Paw, be prepared for a 45-minute jungle trail hike. Your guide will point out various plants, roots and herbs once used by the ancient Maya.
The entrance tunnel that heads into the underground cave system is the start of an "eye opening" adventure. Your guide hands out flashlights, and you are ready to float in inflated inner tubes assisted by gentle currents taking you through the cave system. Intricate crystalline formations line the caves and stalagmites and stalactites add to the serene opulence of nature. Come dressed in bathing suits, T-shirts, shorts, tennis shoes or water shoes. A change of clothes, shoes and a towel is recommended.
After lunch you will make a stop at The Belize Zoo, home to an impressive array of large cats, primates, reptiles and birds. This habitat gives you the opportunity of viewing Belize?s prolific wildlife in one location.
This tour is not suitable for children aged 12 years and under
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