Welcome to Belize

Belize has been known as Mother Natures best-kept secret, but it won't remain a secret forever. The vast untouched rainforests, ancient Mayan ruins, an abundance of natural wonders and a vibrant and thriving mix of flora and fauna make Belize a vacationer's dream come true.  

Being one of the only English-speaking countries in Central America is just one of the perks you will get to enjoy. Explore the mainland and delve into the depths of sacrificial caves, climb mountains only to rappel into a giant cenote (sink hole), visit one of our many Mayan ruins scattered across the country, rappel waterfalls or go zipping through the tree tops!  

Endless diving and snorkeling sites await you filled with exotic marine life and colorful coral gardens. Swim with sea turtles, nurse sharks and sting rays. Snorkel alongside giant whale sharks or frolic with a pod of dolphins! There is always something new to see under the sea. After all this adventure just think how amazing it will be to return to your own Belize Vacation Home on the Placencia Peninsula and have a cocktail, a good night's sleep, and wake up tomorrow to do it all again or try something new! What are you waiting for?

 

Placencia

Placencia is a small village situated at the tip of the Peninsula in the Stann Creek Region of Belize. The village centers on the 3-mile sidewalk that begins at the fishing dock and runs throughout the town. Placencia Village is the hub of the Peninsula, where most of the local restaurants, bars, gift shops, banks, the main dock, grocery stores and other services are located. Placencia offers a special slow paced feel that is uniquely Belizean.

Maya Beach

Maya Beach is a small high-end community just north of Placencia with a large expat population, the area offers a wide range of newer high-end Belize beach vacation homes and modest retiree homes on the lagoon, as well as a large selection of small family-owned resorts and great places to eat.  Maya Beach is also home to the only bowling alley in Belize.

 
 Current Temperature
 Currency

$1US = $2BZ. US currency is accepted everywhere. Visa and MasterCard credit cards are accepted at most places.

 Language

English is the primary language spoken in Belize. Many people speak Spanish as a secondary language as well.

 Passport & Visa

Passports are required to enter Belize. No visas are required for U.S. or Canadian citizens.

 

Getting to Belize

All major flights land at the Belize International Airport outside of Belize City.

Airlines Currently Serving Belize:

American, US Airways

  • Los Angeles, CA (LAX)

    Flight Time: 4 hrs, 40 mins

  • Dallas, TX (DFW)

    Flight Time: 2 hrs, 50 mins

  • Miami, FL (MIA)

    Flight Time: 2 hrs, 5 mins

Avianca

  • San Salvador, El Salvador (SAL)

    Flight Time: 1 hr 

Copa Airlines

  • Panama, PA (PTY)

    Flight Time: 2 hrs, 22 mins 

Delta Air Lines

  • Los Angeles, CA (LAX)

    Flight Time: 4 hrs, 40 mins

  • Atlanta, GA (ATL)

    Flight Time: 3 hrs, 11 mins

Southwest Airlines

  • Dallas, TX (DFW)

    Flight Time: 2 hrs, 50 mins

  • Houston, TX (HOU)

    Flight Time: 2 hrs, 29 mins

  • Denver, CO (DEN)

    Flight Time: 4 hrs

 

Tropic Air

  • Cancun, Mexico (CUN)

    Flight Time: 1 hr, 45 mins

  • Flores, Guatemala (FRS)

    Flight Time: 45 mins

  • Honduras (RTB)

    Flight Time: 55 mins

  • San Pedro Sula, Honduras (SAP)

    Flight Time: 1 hr

  • Merida, Mexico (MID)

    Flight Time: 1 hr, 30 mins

United Airlines

  • Chicago, IL (ORD)

    Flight Time: 4 hrs, 15 mins

  • Houston, TX (IAH)

    Flight Time: 2 hrs, 29 mins

  • Newark, NJ (EWR)

    Flight Time: 6 hrs, 25 mins

WestJet

  • Toronto, CA (YYZ)

    Flight Time: 5 hrs, 30 mins



Getting To Placencia

By Air

If you're in a hurry to become "laid back," you can fly directly to Placencia from the Belize international airport.  Maya Island Air and Tropic Air are the local commuter airlines. There are about 6-8 flights daily. It is easy to connect with an afternoon flight. Our staff will pick you up at the Placencia Airstrip and provide transportation from the airport to the properties.

By Car or Shuttle

The scenic drive from Belize City to the Village of Placencia will take about 3 hours if driven non-stop. The route is picturesque through the rain forest and best done during the daylight hours (no street lights). There are many scenic stops along the way including Belize Zoo and other points of interest.