Why Belize? Why Placencia?

Belize is known far and wide for its pristine reefs and beautiful waters – a boater’s paradise. Located on the Caribbean coast in Central America, Belize is bordered to the north by Mexico and the west & south by Guatemala. This little country is just a short flight from major international airports like Miami and Houston. The only English speaking country in Central America, Belize boasts the second largest living barrier reef, lush tropical rainforests teeming with flora and fauna, hidden archeological sites brimming with history and a diverse ethnic and culturally rich population. The Belize Tourism Board states that Belize is Mother Nature’s best kept secret… Placencia Yacht Club thinks that’s true.

The Placencia peninsula situated along the coast in southern Belize boasts the longest stretch of beaches in the country. The activities available from Placencia abound – diving & snorkeling at the Belize Barrier Reef or one of the many offshore cayes, fishing for the stealthy barracuda or the elusive permit, hiking the jungle trails of the Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary, biking the peninsula and kayaking in the lagoon or out to nearby cayes – never a dull moment.

The village the peninsula was named for lies at its tip. A one time sleepy fishing village, Placencia has grown over the years to accommodate the area’s growing tourism industry. A wide range of tour operations, bars, and restaurants are at your fingertips including Placencia Yacht Club’s Tranquilo Bar & Grill. The village has several grocery stores with specialty stores popping up all the time – making it easy to have all the comforts of home.

Getting to Placencia is easy. Regular flights come into the Placencia Airstrip several times a day as do public bus services. And of course Placencia is easily reached by boat….

Placencia is Belize’s Best Kept Secret – Now is the perfect time to make a piece of this paradise your own, before the secret gets out. Let Placencia Yacht Club help you to find your place in paradise.

Best beach in Belize, only 400 meters away!