Andy Blackledge
The 700-mile Mesoamerican Barrier Reef System is the world's second largest, and the 190-mile long Belize Barrier Reef (top) is a part of that. Lying from 980 feet to 25 miles off the coast, with underwater caves, more than 100 ty
The 450-odd cayes (pronounced "keys") off this Central American country's Caribbean coast are truly castaway destinations, and while Ambergris Caye and Caye Caulker are the best known, even smaller South Water Caye (just 15 acres) to their south boa
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The Placencia Peninsula was inhabited by the ancient Maya starting around 3,000 years ago with at least 14 known sites situated on the perimeter of the Placencia Lagoon. The name “Punta Placencia” or “Pleasant Point” was given by the Spanish, but the
Read more…Placencia is a small beach town located in southern Belize, and is an absolute gem of paradise. Amongst this small tropical village, it boasts some wonderful and unique traits.
Placencia is home to the world’s narrowest street.
Placencia is located on
