The Top 5 Best Dives Sites in Placencia

The Belize Barrier Reef is the second largest barrier reef in the world with plenty of dive destination to explore. Its spectacular lush and healthy reefs invite divers from around the world to discover the underwater paradise categorized as a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Six Cut – Grand Channel

One of the most unique dive destinations in Southern Belize located in Grand Channel,  Six Cut is a compilation of three dive sites in one.  Divers swim along a giant mountain ridge covered in soft, hard corals and vibrant reef fishes. The outer ridge then drops into a blue abyss where variety rays, […]

By |May 2nd, 2020|Blog|0 Comments

Belize response to covid-19

Belize is weathering the covid-19 virus very well. The country wide lock-down seems to be limiting the spread of the disease as we have had no new cases for 9 days. Belize has had 18 cases, two of which sadly resulted in loss of life.

As I reported a couple of weeks ago, the Belize government has acted quickly and strongly to protect Belize from the effects of the virus. The border was closed on March 23 when the first case of covid-19 was detected. For the month of April, non-essential businesses were ordered to close and food providing businesses hours […]

By |April 23rd, 2020|Blog|0 Comments

Belize Barrier Reef Beats Endanger List

The Belize Barrier Reef beats endanger list after being danger-listed in 2009. The Belize Barrier Reef Reserve System (BBRRS) has been removed from the UNESCO World Heritage Center list of World Heritage in Danger on Tuesday, June 26th, 2018. This decision was made by the World Heritage Committee (WHC) during their 42nd annual meeting, which took place in Manama, Bahrain.
Belize Barrier Reef Beats Endanger List
“In the last two years, especially in the last year, the government of Belize really has made a transformational shift,” said Fanny Douvere, marine program coordinator at UNESCO’s World Heritage Center. Belize is changing and enforcing new […]

By |June 28th, 2018|Belize, Blog, Placencia, Travel Belize|0 Comments

Belize | The Best Diving Destination In Central America

Warm waters, magnificent marine life and pristine location are but only a few things make Belize the best diving destinations in Central America.

Not to boast, but Belize’s marine preservations efforts coupled with the natural marine landscape and beauty make it a top diving destination. Belize has three of the 4 atolls in the region making its waters so much more attractive than our neighbors. Not to mention the fact that there are hundreds of cayes throughout the country. Here is where divers can reenergize while enjoying a beach break!
Belize What You Will See At The Reef & Best Diving Destination […]

By |June 19th, 2018|Blog, Uncategorized|0 Comments

This Is Why PlacenciaIs So Famous!

If you haven’t heard about Placencia, brace yourself as you are about to find out why Placencia is such a famous destination for many!

Placencia is a small fishing village in the Southeast coast of Belize. The peninsula offers the sea view on the east and the lagoon sunset view on the west. Placencia is world- renowned for Whale Shark Diving, but there is so much more to experience.
Placencia Offers the Best of Both Worlds
Placencia offers the best of both worlds. Inland charm and sea adventures relaxations. Inland you can experience the Maya culture along with famous Maya archeology and much […]

By |May 30th, 2018|Belize, Blog, Placencia|0 Comments

Belize | Doing Its Part to Reduce Pollution

Belize is doing its’ part to Pollution more than ever before. Global pollution is one of the biggest challenges our beloved marine life can encounter. Belize stays clear from being on the list of “Most Polluted Countries in the World” fortunately. The country is not all clear from the issues of global pollution. Belize has recently passed a new legislation that will not only help to reduce plastics and Styrofoam but will ultimately ban its use in this Caribbean Paradise.
Recent Actions |Doing Its Part to Reduce Pollution
On March 20th, the Government of Belize advance a proposal led by the Ministry […]

By |May 16th, 2018|Blog, Uncategorized|0 Comments

Belize Placencia Lobster Festival

The Belize Placencia Lobster, a traditional Belize food fete celebrating the very scrumptious delicacy – lobster.

If you are a seafood lover and you are looking for unique ways to eat your way around Belize? You got to try one of Belize culinary festivals, the Placencia Lobster Festival.

As you may know, Placencia as is common knowledge, is a traditional fishing village. The very same local fishermen found a way to celebrate their fresh catch of the season by dubbing a Lobster Festival.
Things to Eat | Belize Placencia Lobster Festival
You wouldn’t expect any shortage of Lobster in every way shape and form. […]

SPLASH PARTNERS WITH THE BELIZE SISTER REEF PROJECT

It is not often that a new sustainable tourism campaign surges, but when it does, Splash Dive Center is sure to be part of it.

The Sister Reef Project is a fundraiser powered by the people of Belize with proceeds supporting the World Wildlife Fund. Because Belize wants to remain the second greatest barrier reef in the world, we’ll share all proceeds with our sister reef, The Great Barrier Reef. Funds will be used to help restore and protect each barrier reef against future damage. When the reefs are better we are all better!

What better way to protect the reef and […]

Splash Featured On Belize Mek We Go

Splash Dive Center is feature on Belize’s 1st Digital Travel Show.| Belize Mek We Go. Placencia along with Laughing Bird Caye, Ras Mary and Garifuna Drumming were showcased in the very 1st Episode of Belize Mek We Go.
What is Belize Mek We Go?
Show Co-Producer Azalia Gongora explains that Belize Mek We Go is a unique travel show highlighting travel destinations in and around Belize. The show wants everyone to experience destinations like a local traveler through the eyes of our fun and entertaining hosts. Follow travel junkie Geraldine Sosa, and Belize’s most loved Chef, Sean Kuylen as they embark on […]

By |February 10th, 2018|Belize, Blog, Uncategorized|0 Comments

Placencia Street Festival

Placencia Street Festival

 The Placencia Street Festival is one of the most sought after festivals for many local artists. It can be said to be the mecca for many young Belizean entrepreneurs who are actively looking for avenues to get their work known. Placencia Street Festivals does just this for most Belize artist. It goes without saying that this is the biggest and the only Festival that sets Belize talent front stage and centered.

Placencia Village is the perfect place to host a Street Festival due to it’s very high concentration of local artist. On an average day you can encounter many […]

By |January 3rd, 2018|Blog|0 Comments