Travel writer Shanon Kaiser has written an article entitled “ Five Common Myths About Belize Busted” for the Huffington Post, the popular American online news aggregator and blog. In the article she describes Belize as a diverse culture with a deep Caribbean influence and debunks 5 myths about Belize. “It wasn’t long ago that no one knew of Belize. No one knew that the best diving in the world was here, and no one knew how easy and affordable it was to get to, and to stay in. No one knew how nice the locals were, and no one knew they all spoke English. Shatter all your beliefs as we dive deeper in the topic of Belize by debunking five myths about Belize,” she writes.
The second annual End of the World Marathon is scheduled for December 8, 2013 on the Placencia Peninsula. This year we are pleased to host and announce the participation of Rowan Garel in the 1/2 marathon to benefit The Belize Council for the Visiually Impaired (BCVI).
Fifteen year old Rowan Garel is a visually impaired Belizean young man who has scaled the highest peak in Belize, Mt. Victoria, walked across the country, 92 miles dove the Great Blue Hole this past summer and will now be running in the Placencia 1/2 marathon, all to benefit BCVI.
Please join us in our support for the Placencia Marathon and 1/2 Marathon, along with Rowan’s efforts on behalf of BCVI by contacting them and making your donation today.
A couple of years ago an article in GQ Magazine called Placencia Village “a quaint town that seems to have forgotten about mass tourism.” And, now this little village is the base for a beautiful combination marathon and Belize vacation. Chabil Mar is proud to be a sponsor of the 2013, Placencia Marathon.
The second annual End of the World Marathon is scheduled for December 8, 2013 on the Placencia Peninsula. By all accounts the first Placencia Marathon & Half Marathon was a huge success and an inspirational day for runners, volunteers, and residents of the peninsula.
The 2012 race was called the End of the World Marathon because it just preceded the end of the Mayan Calendar. We chose to keep this unique name and, thanks to the distinguished writer Aldous Huxley, we have a reason to do so. Huxley famously wrote in 1934, “If the world had any ends, British Honduras (a.k.a. Belize) would certainly be one of them.”
The 15 mile long Placencia Peninsula provides a wonderfully scenic (and flat) course for either a 13.1-mile half marathon or a down and back 26.2-mile full marathon.
Beyond the many benefits afforded to individuals and businesses in Belize, all profits will benefit the local Belizean communities.
“Placencia Village is arguably the most scenic coastal tourism destination and today, the aesthetics in one part of the peninsula will be all the more pleasing when a new pier will be opened.” – Love TV Belize, September 5, 2013.
It started back in 2008 and now we are enjoying the new pier of Placencia Village, at what is still known as the point of Placencia. Home to Chabil Mar, Placencia Village celebrates the opening of its new pier and plaza. Traditionally a fishing Village, Placencia today has evolved to become one of Belize’s leading adventure vacation destinations. Sprinkled with eating establishments from fine dining restaurants to traditional local street food vendors, gift shops of local wares and day and evening entertainment, Placencia has maintained its Belizean roots and culture while welcoming and embracing the Eco-tourism industry.
Through this new pier and plaza the point of Placencia welcomes the creation of another place to display and celebrate the culture of Belize and this Village’s history.
Congratulations from Chabil Mar to all of the Village peoples who made this venture happen. We are so proud to be a part of this wonderful Village and welcome the opportunity to share it with our guests on a daily basis.
Much of our advertising makes a reference to our premier location in “Barefoot Perfect” Placencia. Why is this being emphasized so much? Where is Placencia Peninsula and Placencia Village?
Reason No. 1
Placencia is the name of a 16 mile long Peninsula in southern Belize, in the Stann Creek District, at the end of which lies the Village of Placencia. While that is easy to visualize perhaps, what is most confusing for first time travelers to the area is that every resort, hotel and accommodation along that 16 mile stretch of beautiful Belizean earth lists its location as in Placencia. And here is where the confusion comes . . .
Reason No. 2
What we have heard many times from our visitors and others who we meet in the Village, is that their intent and expectation was that they would be near to or in the Village with their accommodations. Then, they could explore it at their leisure, enjoy it’s local culture and freindly locals, partake of the many restaurants, street vendors, gift shops and entertainment that it provides as a backdrop to the awesome Belize adventure vacations they came to Belize to enjoy.
So, it is important for us to note and illustrate just where Chabil Mar is located on the Placencia Peninsula for those guests who do want the Village experience at their fingertips, leisurely, without the additional time and expense that being as little as two miles from the Village would require. As they saying goes, “
Like most ideal destinations, location is paramount to a truly unique experience!
Chabil Mar Belize Resort is a barefoot luxury resort and is the closest full service resort to the Village of Placencia.
Reason No. 3
What does our premier location nmean to you? Affords you the pleasure of a beach walk, bicycle, kayak or golf cart ride in five minutes to Placencia Village or hop on our complimentary nightly shuttle service, to enjoy multiple Restaurants, Gift Shops and Entertainment at your leisure. Then, effortlessly slip back to the peacefulness that is Chabil Mar!
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