Make Your Wildest Adventures Come True in Placencia Belize

Laru Beya Resort Placencia Peninsula

Eleanor Tweddell’s credentials are impressive. Her career as a life coach, mentor, writer, podcaster, communications consultant, and author are stellar, but she considers her most important role is that of “wild adventure promoter.” After realizing that most people are so afraid of their wildest dreams, they ignore them, she decided to help clients vanquish their fears.

Have you been ignoring your desire for a wild adventure for the lamest of reasons? Maybe it’s time to confront your reticence by asking yourself these 4 questions:

What’s my wildest adventure dream?
Why haven’t I made it happen?
Is there a reason I keep ignoring it?
What first step can I take to move forward?

Answer: You need the right destination

You’ve heard about Belize but you may have no idea that’s its so close to North America that you can be there in a few hours. Maybe you had no clue that this is an English-speaking nation. Importantly, you may not be aware that the nation’s unofficial title, “The Adventure Capital of Central America,” has been bestowed by tourists!

How did one small nation earn this reputation? Take a look at the ways you can satisfy your own adventure dreams: Scuba diving, birding, snorkeling, fishing, island hopping, ancient Maya ruins, cave tubing, ziplining, jungles, rain forests, wildlife, and a cultural mix so distinct from neighboring nations, exploring it is an adventure, too.

But you can’t have your fill of wild adventures if you don’t deliberately headquarter in a place offering access to all of those adventures and more. That destination is Placencia, the trendy peninsula that delivers the ideal vacation to people of all ages—including those who have no aspirations to do more than lie in a hammock!

Even Placencia’s history is intriguing

The colonization of this 16-mile-long finger of land is a story worth telling. Originally settled by discontented Puritans from Canada in the 17th Century, this transplanted society lived an idyllic life until independence wars throughout Central America in the 1820s resulted in an exodus, at which point this isthmus became a traditional fishing hub that has morphed into a beloved tourism epicenter.

One look at Placencia’s landscape tells you all you need to know about why visitors find not just adventure but the respite they crave. Travelers are drawn to proximity to the Belize Barrier Reef, lush rain forest, waterways, pristine beaches, and two coasts: A Caribbean side and the lagoon side where endangered manatees have taken up residence.

More to love about adventures on Placencia

Neither a wild and wooly party scene nor a rustic finger of land that is devoid of fun amenities, Placencia is home to charming villages and top-drawer resorts. It’s fast becoming a mecca for foodies. From the freshly caught seafood culled from surrounding waters to nearby farms and orchards, flavors co-mingle as effortlessly as the ethnic population mix that sets Belize apart from surrounding nations. It’s the ideal destination for adventure seekers, so why not go a little wild?

One of the best places to stay in Placencia is Laru Beya. Nestled in the heart of the peninsula, Laru Beya offers spacious accommodations and views of the Caribbean Sea. Whether you’re looking for a romantic getaway or a family vacation, Laru Beya has something for everyone. Relax on the beach or take part in one of the many activities offered, including snorkeling, diving, fishing, and kayaking. With its prime location and world-class amenities, Laru Beya is the perfect home base for your Placencia adventure. Book your stay today and experience the best that Belize has to offer. If you’ve yet to discover Placencia, what are you waiting for? It’s Eden redux.