
ABOUT PLACENCIA

Placencia has the narrowest mainstreet in the world. It runs down the middle of the village, north to south.

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About
Placencia
Belize and Award Winning Placencia, creates the perfect destination for jungle adventurers and sea tour adventurers.
Hugged by Mexico to the North, Guatemala to the West and South and kissed by the picturesque Caribbean to the East, with a quick two hour flight from the United States, Belize is a unique blend of pristine nature, rich melting pot of cultures, and endless adventure. The only Jaguar Reserve in the world, the second longest barrier reef in the world, hundreds of islands surrounded by hundreds of square miles of exquisite fishing grounds, and known as the permit capital of the world, you are indulged with vast arrays of activities to engage every personal desire. However, the most dynamic natural asset you will experience are the beautiful people that makes up the many cultures such as Maya, Mestizo, Kriol and Garifuna.
Meanwhile, Placencia, located in Southern Belize, is ideally suited for those sea adventurers who wish to have a unique experience. In Placencia you have sports fishing tours, diving tours, kayak tours, jungle tours, Mayan Temple tours, kayak tours and there are new niche tours added yearly.
Charles Leslie Jr., Owner, Sales & Marketing Director of Tarpon Caye Belize Fishing Lodge and Casa Charly Placencia Belize Vacation Home Rental, explains why Placencia is such a great location for adventurers, "Placencia is located only a 45 minute flight from Belize International Airport and 45 minutes from the main barrier reef and our private fishing lodge on Tarpon Caye; and a 1.5 hour drive to the world famous Jaguar Reserve, the only one of its kind in the world. Placencia is a magical place that allows you to have a vast array of Belize adventure experiences or simply relax on the beach and soak up some sun with a speciality drink from one of the popular beach bars."
"My father, founder of Tarpon Caye Belize Fishing Lodge, who grew up as a traditional fisherman, converted, in the 70's, to the sport of fly fishing which he deemed a more sustainable form of fishing, and also due to the growing tourism industry. We are very proud to be natives of Placencia, and a part of growing Placencia from a small fishing village to the tourism destination it is today. Placencia has recently received accolades from the Belize Tourism Board in recognizing Placencia's contributions to the culture and tourism trade in Belize. Placencia has also been awarded by TripAdvisor as one of the top 25 Beaches and Destinations in Central America, 2012."
"In 2013 Placencia went on to be recognized by the Belize Tourism Board spring awards for Destination of the Year, Hospitality Award to the Placencia Chapter of the Belize Tourism Industry Association, Major Festival and Event of the Year -Lobsterfest, Restaurant of the Year, Frontline Person of the Year and Top Tour Operator of the Year...and just recently it has been announced that for 2014 San Pedro, Ambergris Caye has been rewarded #1 island in the world!!, making this their second year in a row."
"It brings great personal gratitude to me, to have been the elected Chairperson of Placencia (2010 - 2013) during those exciting times. Our country is small but it is wealthy with culture, nature, history and everything in between, which makes it one of the few unique, authentic tourism destination in the world. It also gives us great pleasure to be a part of the unique experience offered to travelers to our beautiful country, and here at Tarpon Caye Belize Fishing Lodge and Casa Charly, we welcome guests to explore with us and allow us to treat them to a unique Belize Vacation."
Placencia
Amenities
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Local airport
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Accessible by water, air and land
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Restaurants and bars
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Shopping centers
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Golf Cart rentals
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Bicycle rentals
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Gift Shops
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Tour Operators
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Tour Guides
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Amazing nightlife
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World famous Placencia Sidewalk (Narrowest street in the world)
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And much more...