Cool Places to Beat the Heat in Belize
As the summer sun blazes, many flock to cool places to beat the heat in Belize! From stunning seashores to...
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Placencia
SHIRTS, SHOES AND WORRIES ARE OPTIONAL.
Known locally as “Barefoot Perfect,” Placencia Peninsula is 16 miles of golden sand, the only golden-sand beaches on mainland Belize. After hanging out on the beach, snorkeling and scuba diving, head into town and get a feel for what a traditional Kriol (Creole) fishing village is like. There are also village restaurants, bars and art galleries. About the only thing Placencia doesn’t offer is stress. It’s just not allowed here.
Attractions in Placencia
Laughing Bird Caye
The picture of relaxation, the unspoiled Laughing Bird Caye National Park, is where many Belizeans go to unplug and enjoy…
Maya King Waterfall
Nestled in the mountains of the South East Coast, Maya King Waterfall is one of the most photographed in Belize….
Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary
A haven for the endangered jaguar, Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary covers 128,000 acres of rainforest in the Cockscomb Range of…
Billy Barquedier National Park
Billy Barquedier National Park is a wondrous hilly terrain, encompassing 1,639 acres of preserved tropical evergreen forest, sitting on Santa Rosa…
Southwest Caye Wall
Southwest Caye Wall is best known for offering a feeling of diving into an abyss of blue. The cliff falls…
Long Caye Wall
With its deep drop-off, Long Caye Wall has earned its name. Great for seeing spot turtles, rays and barracudas.
Emerald Forest Reef
Emerald Forest Reef is a novice diver’s paradise, well known for its somewhat shallow attractions and spectacular Elkhorn coral formation, which is one of…
Elbow
Located at Turneffe Atoll’s southernmost tip, the “Elbow” is considered an advanced diver’s hotspot with large groups of eagle rays frequenting…
Glover’s Reef
Deep channels coincide with dramatic rising pinnacles at the Glover’s Reef Marine Reserve. The reserve is one of Belize’s three…
Southwater Caye Marine Reserve
Lesser-known but just as spectacular is the South Water Caye Marine Reserve. It is one of the largest reserves in…
