If you’ve never heard from Belize, get excited to learn about your new favorite travel destination. Miles of coast touch the bright blue Caribbean Sea and open outward to hundreds of islands and hundreds of miles of barrier reef habitat. But head inland and you’ll find natural landmarks like the Cayo District and the Maya Mountains that are equally as magical. But even among this variety, Placencia stands apart. This peninsula straddles land and sea, and that means that your options can be borderline overwhelming. If you only have a weekend in Placencia, here are the best things to do.
See the Sea
As a fishing town along some of the most pristine beaches in Belize, most visitors are here at least in part for the Caribbean Sea. But you might be surprised at the sheer variety of things you can do. Whether you’re looking to fish off of a local pier or venture into deeper waters, there’s always fresh and seasonally diverse prey to find. Or you can get closer to the beautiful marine life that calls the Belize Barrier Reef home with a scuba or snorkeling expedition.
Venture Into the Jungle
You don’t need to be a daring adventurer or a reckless tomb raider to feel like you’re standing among the ancients. Maya cities Lubaantun and Xunantunich are comfortably within reach of the peninsula, while the imposing ATM Cave will make you realize why the ancient Mayas once treated it as a temple and a direct pathway to the underworld. For the more nature-oriented, you’ll find no shortage of natural parks to explore. Check out Cockscomb Basin or Monkey River if you really want to see the diverse wildlife and stunning views that the jungles have to offer.
Get to Know the Locals
The village of Placencia is home to less than a thousand people, and it has the vibes of a quaint and sleepy town even with increased tourist interest. That makes it easy to find yourself immersed in the local culture. With beaches right in town and a variety of restaurants and bars to choose from, you could be perfectly content spending most of your time in and around town. And with the Garifuna settlement of Seine Bight and the even quieter town of Maya Beach only a few miles away, there’s a surprising amount to explore.
Nothing At All
But the fact is, exploration doesn’t even need to be on the menu. Resorts like Chabil Mar offer a guest-exclusive approach to travel. With 400 feet of beach, a pier, and numerous amenities right on-site, you can spend your entire time luxuriating on the property and barely even have to see another living soul.
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