After two long years of a global pandemic, you deserve a nice vacation now that travel is becoming more open and safe again. Belize is the perfect place to take your family for an extended getaway, especially the southern village of Placencia. Read on to discover why this is one of the best places to stay, play and learn in Belize for families.
Stay
Placencia is a resort town located on the Placencia Peninsula of Belize’s quieter southern coast, making it an ideal destination for families wanting to come for an extended vacation. You will want to stay at Chabil Mar, an idyllic resort with 400 feet of private beach nestled between a lush landscape and the stunning Caribbean Sea. Accommodations consist of private villas that are all sea-facing and come with both a private veranda and a personal outdoor dining area.
Play
The list of fun activities families can do is nearly endless. Whether you want some time to relax in a private villa, play on a white sand beach, swim in crystal clear blue water, go snorkeling along beautiful reefs or venture into the jungles of the mainland, your family will find much to do.
Learn
A trip to Belize won’t just be relaxing and fun for your family – it will be educational too. The ancient Mayas inhabited the area going back thousands of years, and there are 14 known sites around Placencia Lagoon alone. You can learn about their way of life and experience the culture of their modern descendants, as well as learn about the wildlife that also calls Belize home.
A Family Vacation Package
Chabil Mar offers a full 7-night family vacation package, which is perfect for families looking for an extended stay and includes:
- Flights from Belize City to Placencia and shuttle service between Placencia Village and Chabil Mar.
- Four breakfasts, four dinners, and two lunches. For the remaining meals, the resort encourages discovering and patronizing local establishments as well as using your villa’s kitchen and outdoor grills.
- Complimentary use of kayaks, bicycles, and paddleboards, as well as four full days of golf cart use.
- Half-day of offshore snorkeling.
- Your choice of two of the three tours is outlined below. You may also make some substitutions and fees will be adjusted accordingly.
The Lubaantun or Lim Ni Punit Mayan Ruins Tour lets you experience these unique, amazing ancient cultural sites and learn about the people who built them. You can also add on a visit to Xunantunich for an additional charge per person.
The Cockscomb Jaguar Nature Preserve Tour offers visitors the opportunity to visit the only preserve in the world specifically for jaguars. Here you will learn all about the largest cat in the Americas, the threats they face, and the conservation efforts to preserve them.
The Monkey River Howler Adventure takes you by boat along the Monkey River, where you can look for wildlife like crocodiles, birds, iguanas, and, of course, monkeys. You can also go on a short hike along the river’s edge to get a closer look, all accompanied by knowledgeable, friendly local guides.
If your family could use a vacation, Chabil Mar and Placencia, Belize are where to go. There is so much to do, discover and learn here that you will want to think of coming back for more.
For more information about Belize, feel free to chat with our Concierge at: concierge@chabilmarvillas.
