Most travelers to Belize talk about the beauty of Placencia’s beaches and its closeness to the Belize Barrier Reef. While those are great features, there are other good reasons to visit this charming, scenic peninsula.

Discover why Placencia is the best place to stay when you’re visiting Belize.

A Popular Destination

The Placencia Peninsula is rapidly becoming a favorite vacation destination. With its own airstrip and its proximity to a wealth of top-ranked Belize attractions, Placencia makes it easy to enjoy Belize.

Best Beaches in Belize

The beaches of the Placencia Peninsula have won numerous travel awards for being some of the best beaches in the world. The peninsula offers 18 miles of unspoiled, white sand beachfront, gently shaded by lush trees and cooled by soft sea breezes. If you’re going to the Caribbean, you need to enjoy some downtime on the beach, and there is no better place to do that than the Placencia Peninsula.

Chill Out on the Beach

Placencia lives up to its reputation as a beach destination with some of the best beachside bars and restaurant in Belize. These laid-back spots offer a welcome oasis of cool refreshment when you’re spending the day sunbathing and swimming. The amazing, freshly prepared food and cold drinks make for a great meal. Don’t forget to stop for a gelato on your way back to your hotel room.

Be Charmed by Our Village

Placencia Village is the center of a slowly growing tourist industry in this region of Belize. The village is still a working fishing village, but it’s also a lively seaside destination.

Placencia Village offers dining, nightlife, dancing and shopping. Discover gift shops and art galleries selling locally made crafts. Placencia Village is also a prime launching post for barrier reef excursions, fishing expeditions, inland day trips and more. Visit Placencia Village and be prepared to be charmed.

Supremely Good Sea Adventures

Placencia is the ideal location if your vacation dreams include fishing or sailing. On the Caribbean sea with a nearby lagoon and the world-famous Belize Barrier Reef nearby, you have endless opportunities to tour nearby islands like Laughing Bird Caye and Silk Cayes. Charter a boat or a yacht and spend the day on the clear blue waters.

If you want to snorkel, scuba dive or get close to the friendliest sea creatures in creation, you can do that too. Belize offers world-class snorkeling and scuba diving.

Get a Taste of the Jungle

Experience the wild beauty of Belize’s untouched jungles. Whether you want to zip-line through the trees, go caving or visit a wildlife sanctuary, you’ll find your own way to get wild in Placencia.

Stay At a Top-Rated Resort Right on the Beach

Make the most of your visit to Placencia by staying at the award-winning, top-rated Chabil Mar Villas. Our resort is close to Placencia Village and steps from a private beachfront. We offers beautifully appointed villas and guest-exclusive amenities for the perfect Belize vacation.

Visit our website chabilmarvillas.com for more information about Belize, and don’t hesitate to send us an email, or call US/CAN Toll Free: 1-866-417-2377, Local: (011-501) 523-3606, if you have questions or need help in planning a Belize vacation.

Going fishing in Belize is a rewarding experience. That’s especially true for Lennox Leslie and Dermin Shivers. As reported in Breaking Belize News, the two fishers from Placencia won cash and other prizes during a ceremony honoring them as Outstanding Fishers of 2020.

Each winner received awards and prizes totaling $1500 in value from the Wildlife Conservation Society, AMC Belize and the Nature Conservancy.

In a Facebook post, the Wildlife Conservation Society congratulated both men.

Honoring Fishers All Month Long

June is Fisherfolk Month in Belize. According to the WCS, “The awards ceremony was part of a series of activities to recognize the men and women who continue to put seafood on our tables despite the current pandemic that is affecting the fishing industry.”

The month’s activities included the Blessing of the Boats to announce the opening of lobster season on June 9. Father Brian Christopher of St. Martin Deporres Church conducted the ceremony to honor Belize’s chief marine export. Other events commemorated World Oceans Day on June 8.

Fish for Fun at Chabil Mar

Enjoy fishing, sailing or just relaxing on the beach at  Chabil Mar. Our full-service boutique resort on the Placencia beachfront combines luxury, convenience and stunning scenery.

Belize is unfurling the welcome mat. On June 25, the government of Belize announced that Philip Goldson International Airport (BZE) will reopen to international travelers on August 15.

Tourism In a Post-Pandemic World

Life is slowly returning to normal after the COVID-19 crisis. Many Caribbean countries are looking for ways to balance the needs of tourists and the safety of their own citizens. The Belize government has developed a comprehensive plan to keep Belizeans, tourism-dependent communities and visitors safe.

Belize has had 23 cases of the virus and two deaths.

New Requirements and Restrictions

Belize is using guidelines developed by the Belize Ministry of Health, the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). All travelers must must pass a two-step test before they can enter the country.

A traveler can provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test or take the test at the airport. In addition, every visitor must pass through the electronic thermostat scanners.

See below rules you need to follow when you visit Belize on August 15th and beyond

Tourism Board Launches Recognition Program

The Belize Tourism Board (BTB)has also taken steps to ensure the return of safe travel to Belize. To keep Belizeans and visitors safe in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the BTB has instituted the Gold Standard Recognition Program.

This program recognizes hotels and restaurants that follow the highest levels of safety and sanitation in cleaning practices, social interactions, workplace policies and standard operating procedures with only a slight impact on the guest experience. It is part of the government’s Nine-Point Checklist for Tourism Stakeholders that will allow Belize to reopen for tourism in a safe, responsible way.

What to Expect

If you plan to visit Belize, you must follow these requirements.

• Social distancing and other requirements will add to your wait times at the airport. Be prepared to be patient.
• Get a negative COVID-19 test in the 72 hours before you travel. If your test is positive at the airport, you will be forced to spend two weeks in quarantine at your expense. Avoid problems by getting the test ahead of time.
• Book your stay at government-approved hotels only.
• All visitors must register with the Belize Ministry of Health through its app. Do this before you travel.

Visit Belize

Belize is an ideal place to visit once travel restrictions start to lift. If you can meet the safety measures, we welcome you to our warm and beautiful country.

“Be at Ease at Chabil Mar” – Features of Chabil Mar Resort that provide safety without sacrificing service. Visit our website chabilmarvillas.com for more information & on traveling to Belize, and don’t hesitate to send us an email, or call US/CAN Toll Free: 1-866-417-2377, Local: (011-501) 523-3606, if you have questions or need help in planning a Belize vacation.

Belize is rapidly becoming the Caribbean’s best-kept secret.

Belize welcomed more than 500,000 overnight visitors in 2019, a significant increase from its number in 2018 and twice the number of visitors it had in 2010. The rising tide of tourists points to Belize’s growing position as a Caribbean hotspot.

Charming, Easygoing Belize

Even though our reputation and our crowds are growing, Belize retains a laid-back, easygoing charm. There are no blocks of hotels and motels along the beaches. You won’t find stretches of overdeveloped areas that have choked out the natural surroundings.

On the contrary, we’ve kept our nature pristine. We still have our small-town charm and easygoing lifestyle. You won’t find strip malls or chain restaurants here. You will find family-owned restaurants and hotels where you’ll feel like a welcome visitor.

In most of our towns, you don’t need a car and can get around easily by foot, bicycle or golf cart. Slow down and enjoy the tropical breezes.

Respect for Nature

In Belize, respect for nature and our environment has always been our way of life. We know how beautiful our beaches, forests, lagoons, waterfalls, and rivers are. We know we have more tropical birds and exotic wildlife than most people ever dream of seeing. We’re delighted to share our natural beauty with the world.

A lot of our recent tourism comes from a growing recognition that Belize is an ideal destination for eco-tourists and adventurous travelers. Belize is one of the few places where you can enjoy a variety of adventures in a largely pristine, untouched setting.

Variety of Settings

Belize is a small country with a wide diversity of settings. You can stay near San Ignacio Town to explore inland adventures or visit the rural farmland of the Stann Creek District.

Most visitors head to the stunning beaches of the Placencia Peninsula. These are the best-known beaches in Belize. Placencia is also the ideal location for explorations of the Belize Barrier Reef, several wildlife sanctuaries and key Maya temples. 

Your Belize Getaway Starts at Chabil Mar

Are you ready to discover the secrets that have made Belize a growing magnet for travelers of all kinds? Experience it all at the Chabil Mar.

Our full-service boutique resort is perfectly located on a private beachfront area right on the peninsula. We offer the finest accommodations and the best vacation packages in Placencia Belize. Contact us today to learn more.