Belize: An Award Winning Destination

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 fishing adventurers who wish to have a unique fly fishing experience. At Tarpon Caye Belize Fishing Lodge you have tarpon fishing; permit fishing; bonefishing only minutes from the dock, and enough conventional fishing opportunities to keep you occupied all day long. Mr. Charles Leslie, Sales & Marketing Director of Tarpon Caye Belize Fishing Lodge, explains why Placencia is such a great location for fishing adventurers, "Placencia is located only 45 minutes from the main barrier reef and our private fishing lodge on Tarpon Caye is located 30 minutes from Placencia and only 15 minutes from the main barrier reef. Tarpon Caye sits in the middle of the world famous Victoria Channel, where this magical place gives you grand slam opportunities every day - that is, catching a permit, tarpon and bonefish in one fishing day." "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, we welcome guests to explore with us and allow us to treat them to a unique Belize Fishing Vacation." You can read more about award winning Belize, here - Belize Hotels Dominate In 2014 TripAdvisor Rewards.

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