placencia

Hi all - I'm going to be in Placencia, Belize for about a month starting early January. I'm planning on diving about 3 days/week, sometimes just me, sometimes with a couple of other divers of varying experience (all AOW, but some with pretty low dive counts). I'm looking for a great dive...

Placencia, located in the relaxed, southern end of Belize, is a place where everything gets done, but at a far less stressful pace than areas with heavy tourist traffic. Good food and friendly people are easy to find in this colorful village that has long been a haven for ocean lovers and scuba...

Can anyone compare/contrast these destinations? Specifically, how healthy/colorful the reefs are, and the amount of marine life/photography subjects? Would those who have dove here say it is better than Roatan? I was in Roatan in January for my 11th time, and really disappointed in the diving...

Greetings, My mother and I are on the NCL Getaway in a couple weeks (April 15). Our ports are Costa Maya, Belize (Harvest Caye/Placencia), Roatan, and Cozumel. Mom does not dive. If all four ports are "must-do," she will understand, but it would be ideal for me to spend 1-2 port days with...

Killer Pics of Killer Whales In Belize’s Southern Waters posted (December 30, 2016) Print Yesterday, recreational fishermen and tourists who were at sea near Ranguana Caye off the coast of Placencia, saw an Orca whale leaping out of the water. It's called "full breach" where the whale jumps...

Any suggestions on good dive shops in Placencia, Belize? Staying at a private home as opposed to a hotel, so looking for a private establishment. Thanks!