The Ultimate and (Best) International Trip To Book For 2022

Placencia is one of the most perfect places on Earth, but you wouldn’t know it based off the humble and laid-back personalities of the locals. Positioned on Belize’s southeast coast, the peninsula stretches from north to south for roughly 16 miles, despite the fact that it remains roughly half a mile long for that entire length. But there are plenty of other reasons why Placencia is the perfect vacation spot for you in 2022.

Placencia’s singular biggest selling point might be its location. Having constant access to beachfront no matter where you are on the peninsula is great in its own right, but it also gives you essentially everything that popular islands like Ambergris Caye and Caye Caulker offer while still having access to the mainland without having to take a ferry. That means you can journey into the lush jungle or go hunting for Maya sites on a whim — or you can just as easily take advantage of the fact that it’s only about 40 miles from the Belize Barrier Reef and only 60 miles from the Blue Hole.

Tourism has a recognized presence in Placencia Village — and it remains an ideal hub for commissioning adventures out on the water or into the interior — but Placencia remains a fishing village rather than a tourist town. That means you’re less likely to find yourself caught in crowds of foreigners and more likely to find yourself getting recommendations to the best local spots for a filling dinner or a thrilling night out on the town. There’s an authenticity to Placencia that has a tendency to draw in visitors who are looking for something real.

There’s also the fact that Placencia is a pleasant place to visit no matter when you decide to book your trip. While the fall months are considered the green season in Belize, rainfall is normally restricted to pleasant and short showers either early in the morning or late at night. And no matter when you decide to visit, you can expect highs in the mid-80s and lows in the mid-70s. It’s a consistency that’s been luring foreigners into permanent residency here for years.

Of course, every time of year offers its most exciting opportunities. Fishing seasons tend to overlap, so there’s almost always some delicious form of regional fresh seafood in rotation. This food is often at the heart of the regular festivals and events that are peppered throughout the year. While September is the month most jam-packed with festivities, Placencia is never too far away from a major holiday — or at least a reason to party.

Placencia should be your 2022 vacation destination, and Chabil Mar should be your home base. Chabil Mar offers an expansive choice of Belize vacation packages, posh amenities, and luxury villas for any budget or sense of taste — and we will roll out the red carpet for everyone. It’s the perfect place for anything from a wedding to a family getaway.