1510, 2014

Placencia an Underwater Photographer’s Paradise

By |October 15th, 2014|Blog, Uncategorized|0 Comments

Belize boast of having 700 miles stretch of the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef, a UNESCO World Heritage site and home to over 500 species of fish and 65 stony corals.Placencia located in the southern most region of Belize is an Underwater Photographer’s paradise.

This Central American paradise has earned a host of 2014 Top 100 Readers Choice Awards, including:

Top 5 Nods for the Caribbean and Atlantic’s best overall destination
Big Marine creatures
Wall diving and underwater photography by Scuba Diving Magazine

Not only are they many dive sites to choose from but also the warm water is perfect for many divers to enjoy. Belize is […]

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2409, 2014

What to Pack when I travel to Placencia!

By |September 24th, 2014|Blog|0 Comments

Knowing that Placencia is a prime beach destination in Belize helps you to figure out what makes it in your suitcase. In addition, knowing a little more about your destination and the activities you can do whilst there – helps to get packing.

If you are a “have no plans” traveller and like to go with the flow and see where you end up, then packing is pretty basic. Placencia on the other hand can take you in so many directions, you may want to end up in various places every day…and you may end up needing more vacation days than […]

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3008, 2014

An Unbelizeable Cave-Tubing Adventure

By |August 30th, 2014|Blog|0 Comments

Explore the Maya underworld during your next Cave Tubing Adventure. Enter the exciting world of rivers as you float on an inner tube to kick-start your adventure.

As you float through the underground river of caves, swirl around through the mist and take in the view of the stalactites looming from above. Certainly this is an adventure tour for one and all.

Cave tubing is one of the most popular tours in Western Belize. This tour combines archeology alongside soft adventure. This adventure tour is commonly combined with a Zip-Line Adventure, which gives you a greater […]

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108, 2014

10 Things You Didn’t Know About Belize

By |August 1st, 2014|Blog, Uncategorized|0 Comments

Belize is known as a hidden jewel. Belize is a small country in Central America not known by many. However, in recent years tourism has become a primary source of revenue for the tiny country once commonly referred to as “Mother Nature’s Best Kept Secret”. Today, Belize is no secret and if you haven’t visited Belize – it should be on your bucket list. Here are 10 interesting facts about Belize.

1. Less Populated than Neighboring Central American Countries

Belize measures approximately 8,867 square miles (22,700 square kilometers) with a population of merely 321,115. Although Belize’s […]

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108, 2014

A Unique Belize Culture Experience: Barton Creek Cave

By |August 1st, 2014|Blog|0 Comments

Belize Culture and Tours

Deep in the Cayo District a magnificent adventure awaits you in the ancient Maya cave. Explore Barton Creek Maya ceremonial cave canoeing downstream the riverine system that extends approximately 7 miles deep.
Today, cultural remains are still evident within the first mile from the cave’s entrance.

Touring Barton Creek cave is a cultural experience that will take you through the path of the ancient Mayas. Experience nature at its purest while traveling back in time. Barton Creek is located in western Belize, a district known for its most beautiful and natural scenery. Years of research […]

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108, 2014

The Belize Zoo | An Introduction to Belize’s Wildlife

By |August 1st, 2014|Blog, Uncategorized|0 Comments

Belize has many activities and tours to offer and visiting the Belize Zoo is a great way to get an introduction to Belize’s Wildlife. Team Splash works hard to preserve the environment and work with communities to achieve just this.

The Belize Zoo hosts over 150 animals that represent over 45 species, all which are native to Belize. The Belize Zoo also acts as a rehab center for wild animals that have been rescued or donated by international organizations.

In 1983, the Belize Zoo opened its doors and to that date it is the home of […]

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3107, 2014

Belize|The “Crystal Skull” of Lubantuun

By |July 31st, 2014|Blog, Uncategorized|0 Comments

Imagination plays a large part in history and in Belize the Crystal Skull of Lubantunn is such a mystery, also known locally as the Belize Skull. In history it is noted that every discovery begins with a search for the unknown; an unknown only known to us through books and folklore.

Belize is known as the heart of the Mayan civilization for its abundance of Mayan temples and artifacts found all over Belize. The once great Maya civilization is said to have started as early as 500 B.C. with its mysterious decline in 900 A.D. Despite the […]

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505, 2014

Placencia Beach Time in Belize

By |May 5th, 2014|Beach Time in Placencia | Belize, Blog|0 Comments

An authentic Caribbean fishing village and some of the country’s best beaches, fishing and diving attract visitors to this southern peninsula which is also known as the caye you can drive to!   It is always summer in Placencia so the beach is a must do experience for you and your family.

Summer in Placencia is certainly an exciting adventure. Experience the island feel at the southern most point of the Peninsula; a village with tons of adventure just waiting for you to e explore. Placencia is easily accessible by road and is blessed with white sandy beaches.  The Placencia Peninsula is known for […]

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1104, 2014

5 Tips To Sharpen your Skills when you Scuba Belize!

By |April 11th, 2014|5 Tips To Sharpen your Scuba Skills in Belize, Blog|0 Comments

Diving in Belize is like no other! Belize is a diving mecca, as it offers a variety of dive sites including wall dives, reef dives, cave dives, drift dives, and coral-garden diving, to name a few. Dive within the Belize Barrier Reef, the second largest Barrier Reef glistened with a variety of natural corals and populated with marine habitats. If diving is your passion, diving in Belize must be on the top of your bucket-list. Sharpen your skills when you scuba Belize and enjoy learning new ones as you witness amazing sea life and a chance to explore mid-ocean atolls.

The […]

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2303, 2014

The Charming Village of Placencia Belize| Events and Festivals

By |March 23rd, 2014|belize diving, Belize vacation, Blog, Placencia|0 Comments

The Placencia Belize peninsula, a once quiet fishing village is today a captivating and preferred tourism destination. This tiny village located in Southern Belize is known for a wide range of water sports including: snorkeling, scuba diving, sailing, kayaking, fishing beach combing and tanning!

 

The ambiance of Placencia is a laid-back relaxing atmosphere combined with a multicultural experience embedded in its people, food, and music. Choose to relax on the sandy secluded beach of Placencia or take a day tour scuba diving or snorkeling out in the Belize Barrier Reef a World Heritage Site.  After a long day of activities visit […]

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