This Mother’s Day, you can reward the most important woman in your life with a fabulous trip to the Placencia Peninsula in Belize. Measuring 16 miles from north to south, the Placencia Peninsula is known for its beautiful beaches and panoramic view of the Caribbean Sea.
Placencia is a popular eco-tourism destination where the main form of transportation is by bicycle or golf cart. The village of Placencia at the southern tip of the peninsula has an easy-going, relaxed charm, immediately evident by the “Barefoot Ready” sign that greets you when you enter.
Moms love to relax on the beach, sip on fresh-squeezed juices, and enjoy a full range of spa services at one of the many resorts on the peninsula. Another great activity is learning about local culture at the village of Seine Bight about halfway up the peninsula. Home to the unique Garifuna culture, Seine Bight is a great place to see performances of traditional dance and music.
Placencia is a popular staging point for trips to the nearby islands of the Belize Barrier Reef, a UNESCO World Heritage site composed of gorgeous tropical islands, tranquil lagoons, and crystal clear waters teeming with colorful coral, fish, and marine fauna. The Belize Barrier Reef is world-famous for its scuba diving, snorkeling, swimming, beach barbecues, and enjoying leisurely sunset cruises.
Popular nearby activities to Placencia include hiking the Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary. Measuring more than 150 square miles in size without a single road, Cockscomb Basin is home to spectacular waterfalls, verdant hills, rainforest, and jungle where you can see many beautiful flowering plants and spot exotic wildlife, including monkeys, parrots, tapirs, and some of the last remaining jaguars in Central America.
Barefoot Rentals and Services is a locally-owned and operated company based in Placencia Belize. Barefoot provides ground transportation to Placencia from any place in the country, including the international airport in Belize City. If you prefer to drive Mom around to explore the many wonders of Belize, Barefoot has a full fleet of modern, well-maintained vehicles for rent. With included roadside assistance, Barefoot vehicles can be delivered to any location in the country.
Belize and the Placencia Peninsula are just a few hours’ flying time from major cities across the United States. This Mother’s Day, reward the special woman in your life will a wonderful vacation on the golden shores of the Placencia Peninsula in Belize.