Imagine landing in beautiful Belize and being swept away to “The Island You Can Walk To”, Placencia Village, Belize, located at the end of an 18 mile slice of paradise called the Placencia Peninsula. Home to some of Belize’s best beaches and pristine sparkling water; no wonder this tropical destination is locally referred to as “Barefoot Perfect”. The 18-mile long narrow stretch of land begins in the community of Riversdale, continuing to Maya Beach, Seine Bight Village and ending at Placencia Village, home to Chabil Mar, located at its southern most tip. The Peninsula is only a mile at its widest and is positioned between the Placencia Lagoon on the west, and the Caribbean Sea on the east. Placencia Village (pop. 2000) is the hub of culture on the Placencia Peninsula and home to the local tourism center, school, shops, beach bars, coffee shops, dining, nightly entertainment and fishermen’s port of entry. This is authentic Belize daily life and culture.
Chabil Mar is the closest Full-Service resort to Placencia Village. Stroll along the beach, bike, kayak or paddle board to the village. Enjoy shopping, touring, tastes of Belize and nightlife at your leisure. Then, conveniently slip back to your private beach, pier, two infinity pools and Villa at Chabil Mar.
Placencia Village is the springboard to some of the most exciting dive sites in the world. Dives may include wall dive (drop-offs), Canyon dives (swim thru) and Faro dive. We do these dives on the Barrier Reef or the Inner Lagoon (Inner Reef) each with their own characteristics. You must be a Certified Scuba Diver, in good health and have dove within the Last 12 months.
Exhale and explore with this combination package. 3 Dive days and 2 Inland Adventure days, along with discovering and enjoying Placencia Village on your days off. Chabil Mar is located ¼ mile from the Village center, giving you the perfect opportunity to immerse in the area or just hang out at the pool, beach or on our pier. It’s for you to decide.
Terrific! This package is for the couple, family or group with both divers and non-diving explorers. We’ll treat the divers to southern Belize dive sites and the non-divers to massage, spa days, inland tours and some good old fashioned pampering! Our concierge will create the best fit for all of you.
Chabil Mar is a proud member of Pack for a Purpose, an initiative that allows travelers like you to make a lasting impact in the community at your travel destination. If you save just a few inches of space in your suitcase and take supplies for area schools or medical clinics in need, you’ll make a priceless impact in the lives of our local, Placencia, Belize children and families. Please click here to see what supplies are needed for our project/projects.
Belize has a cornucopia of intriguing attractions from stunning islands to ancient Maya ruins but here are 7 unique and beautiful places in Belize that you need to add to your bucket list:
Placencia Belize
Photo by Jeff Monuszko
Placencia is an elegant peninsula in southern Belize and has 16 miles of some of the very best Caribbean beaches in the country. Here, the coastlines are a favorite for numerous divers and fly fishermen. Once a sleepy fishing community, Placencia has become one of the most popular tourist destinations in Belize.
Amongst the Maya Mountains is the second tallest mountain in Belize, Victoria Peak. It is positioned in the Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary, which is situated in the Stann Creek District of Belize. In 1998, Victoria Peak was declared a natural monument. The peak is located in a broad-leaved willowy forest and many of the plants are used for medicinal practices.
Mountain Pine Ridge
Photo by Gaby Silva
The Mountain Pine Ridge Nature Reserve is the oldest of Belize’s natural parks and is comprised of 300 square miles of dirt roads and wildlife trails. The most prevalent fascinations in the area are Rio Frio Cave, Rio on Pools and Big Rock Falls, which echo through the valley.
Laughing Bird Caye
Laughing Bird Caye is a gorgeous Belizean island located on the western side of the Victoria Channel and is the southernmost atoll in the central lagoon of the Belize Barrier Reef. It has deep channels on both sides with an abundance of different kinds of coral habitats and marine life.
Hopkins Village
Hopkins Village is a coastal fishing settlement in eastern Belize that is known for their tourist hospitality and drumming celebrations. Hopkins is believed by many Belizeans to be the cultural center of the Garifuna population. The Belize First Magazine voted Hopkins as “The Friendliest Village in Belize.”
Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary
Often referred to as a “magical place,” the Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary in Belize is a spectacle of natural splendor and diversity. It is a perfect nature reserve to learn about plants, animals, natural history and so much more.
Blue Hole
The Belize Blue Hole is a sinkhole cave that is also a part of the UNESCO site. It’s a popular magnetism of divers throughout the world and is a geographical marvel that is part of the Lighthouse Reef System. It’s 480 feet deep and one of the most astonishing natural phenomena on earth.
For more information about the traveling to Belize or Placencia, feel free to chat with our Concierge at: concierge@chabilmarvillas.com or contact our Reservations Manager at: reservations@chabilmarvillas.com. Or perhaps you would like to call toll free from the US or Canada: 1-866-417-2377.
The Lodge at Chaa Creek (Inland at Cayo, Belize) & Chabil Mar Resort (Seaside in Placencia, Belize) A 7-night Belize Jungle and Sea combination Vacation Package treat for the entire family or just the two of you.
Ian Anderson Caves Branch Jungle Lodge located on its own 50,000 acres estate in the heart of the Belize Jungle and Chabil Mar, Maya for “Beautiful Sea”, Placencia’s Guest Exclusive Resort nestled on 400ft. of private beach in the Village.
Merge jungle serenity, beauty and adventure at the Hidden Valley Wilderness Lodge with marine adventures at Chabil Mar Villas (Maya for “Beautiful Sea”), the two Guest Exclusive Resorts of Belize – 7 Nights of natural Belize harmony.
Roughly the size of Massachusetts, this small country boasts rainforest–covered mountains, hundreds of cayes (islands, pronounced keys) and the largest barrier reef in the Western hemisphere. These diverse natural areas, lush with flora, fauna and marine life, form the basis of Belize’s strong appeal.
Spend your days exploring thriving rainforests, uncrowded beaches and tiny offshore islands inside the world’s second largest barrier reef. Dive into one of two sumptuous infinity pools. Or simply relax on your own private veranda overlooking the Caribbean Sea and Mystic Mayan Rainforest. Details and Rates
Prepare yourself to journey to the sea and the beauty of marine and island life that exists among Belize’s great barrier reef and hundreds of offshore islands (cayes). Immerse in the lush plant and animal life of the Belize jungle, explore ancient Maya ruins and search mysterious caves.
Chabil Mar is a proud member of Pack for a Purpose, an initiative that allows travelers like you to make a lasting impact in the community at your travel destination. If you save just a few inches of space in your suitcase and take supplies for area schools or medical clinics in need, you’ll make a priceless impact in the lives of our local, Placencia, Belize children and families. Please click here to see what supplies are needed for our project/projects.
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