Belize’s culinary practices reflects the country’s multiethnic society and rich history. When you combine the numerous elements in Belizean cooking – from early Maya civilizations through to the British colonists, the vivacious African influences, the attempted Spanish conquest, the Mennonite farming communities and the more recent arrival of many other cultures and you have a recipe for something very extraordinary indeed.
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Danny Michel brings a taste of Belize to folk fest with Garifuna Collective Having criss-crossed Canada and beyond for more than 20 years as a singer-songwriter, it’s not as if Danny Michel is a newbie when it comes to dealing with the headaches of touring. But the 42-year-old does sound legitimately frazzled on the phone from Vancouver, where he is taking a break from unravelling…
In Belize (formerly British Honduras), English remains the official language, but the most diverse language in Belize is Kriol (Belizean Creole). Other languages spoken include Garifuna, Mandarin, Spanish and Maya.
The Garifuna are a proud people who keep their heritage alive today by continuing their traditions and sharing with visitors. They’re known for their vibrant colors and wonderful drum music, known as “punta.” Travelers can take part in many Garifuna dances and ceremonies when visiting Placencia or the southern region. Source: Travelbelize.org
Why Retire in Belize Known in travel circles as “Mother Nature’s Best Kept Secret”, Belize is truly a tropical paradise. An exotic tropical paradise that now opens it’s doors to all your dreams of new experiences.
Here are six things to do in Placencia:
Perched on the tip of the peninsula, shaded by palm trees and cooled by the sea breeze, PLACENCIA is a welcome stop after the bus ride from Belize City or Dangriga. It also has some of the country’s most beautiful beaches, and these, together with the abundant, inexpensive accommodation, make it a great place to relax. The villagers enjoy the easy life as much as…
After an utterly exhausting trip out in the deep (and you know we’re talking 3,000+ feet deep) blue ocean, frolicking with dolphins and in general being tourists in our own country, it was time to take our tired selves to our hotel room at Laru Beya.
In this blog post, we will highlight some fun facts that you might probably not know about Placencia Belize. 1.) Once a sleepy fishing village, Placencia has emerged as an increasingly popular eco-destination on the Caribbean. 2.) You can explore many outdoor adventures from Placencia such as: hiking through mountainous rain forests, kayaking, deep sea fishing, diving and exploring Mayan ruins. 3.) Placencia Peninsula boasts…
Placencia’s Main Street sidewalk has earned the distinction as the World’s Narrowest Street in the Guinness Book of World Records!