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 16 miles of tranquil beaches, with a lagoon to the west and the Caribbean to the east and lots of peace and quiet in the middle.

4.) A popular land tour to do from Placencia is the Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary where the first Jaguar Reserve in the world was established.

5.) Tour guides and dive centers in Placencia offer a variety of excursions, with boat rides to the outer cayes an ongoing favorite.