Placencia Unveils New Sign

With its picturesque location near the Caribbean Sea and its shimmering waters, the word that comes to mind most often that describes Belize is beauty.

Beauty is also the description travelers use for the Placencia Peninsula. It’s no surprise why a very special sign was unveiled in Placencia last week that speaks to the bounty of beauty found everywhere in the country.

Though Belize is about the size of New Jersey, it has a small and culturally fascinating population that attracts visitors from around the world. The new stunning artistic sign was created to enhance the image of the Placencia Peninsula. It is large enough to be seen from a distance and colorful enough to catch the attention of travelers to this region of the Caribbean.

The sign is structurally modern as man high letters rest atop a sturdy platform spelling out the word “Placencia.” It is highly likely the new Placencia sign will be a landmark attraction. It has to be seen to be fully enjoyed.

The Belizean artists who painted each letter captured the essence of Belize and Placencia. The artists used a variety of colors and designs like the colorful scarlet macaw, tropical flowers, a stunning jaguar, a diver, manta rays, and a depiction of fishing in Belize waters. What is most interesting is how the artists created the new sign with a three-dimensional look in collage style.

The new sign does far more than attract attention. It is an invitation to spend time in the Placencia Peninsula.

Imagine getting away from it all and just relaxing on the pristine beach or in a hammock with the gentle sea breeze cooling the tropical sun. Later you can sit beneath swaying palms with the evening moonlight dancing on the water and a luscious rum libation in hand. The real message in the newly completed sign is, “Welcome” to Belize, the Placencia Peninsula, and Chabil Mar.