Location: Placencia
Top Things to do in Placencia
Top 7 Cultural Tours in Placencia, Stann Creek
Once a sleepy fishing village, Placencia has emerged as an increasingly popular eco-destination on the Caribbean. For those who enjoy outdoor adventure, the Stann Creek region offers a host of activities: hiking through mountainous rain forests, kayaking, deep sea fishing, diving and exploring Mayan ruins. The peninsula boasts 16 miles of tranquil beaches, with a lagoon to the west and the Caribbean to the east and lots of peace and quiet in the middle. Tour guides and dive centers offer a variety of excursions, with boat rides to the outer cayes an ongoing favorite. Also popular are guided land tours to Mayan Ruins or trekking the jungle trails of Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary, where the first Jaguar Reserve in the world was established.
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1. Garifuna Cultural Private Tour in Placencia
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
The Garifuna Cultural Tour not only is this a cultural tour, it is a participation cultural experience. Start with dressing in Garifuna attire and get ready to work and learn. Tour the gallery of Garifuna artifacts and learn about the history and culture of the Garinagu. Learn to cook and enjoy a Garifuna meal for lunch. After lunch, prepare for some drumming and punta lessons.
Inclusions: Pick Up and Drop Off in Placencia Village., Tour Guide., Transportation., Park Fees., Lunch.
Exclusions: Hotel Pickup and Drop-Off outside Placencia Village (but can be arrange for $10 US), Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Gratuities.
Reviewed By Greta2516
Jason Williams was our guide, he is a resident of the Monkey River village. He is very knowledgeable and we saw a variety of wildlife (birds, Howler monkeys, Manatees, Crocodile, Snakes and a Tarantula). Lunch was eaten at the village cafe, the special was fresh Snook. Absolutely delicious!!
2. Cave Tubing & Xunantunich (Mayan Ruins) From Placencia
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 7 reviews
We will visit one of the most impressive Mayan Ruins in Belize, Xunantunich! Float through mysterious limestone archways beckoning you into the mouths of centuries-old caves, holding untold stories of Maya rituals. Explore the many breathtaking formations designed by only nature and learn about the ancient rituals and ceremonies that are a part of their mystique and magic.
Inclusions: Helmets, Head lights & life Jackets, Air-conditioned vehicle, Lunch, Parking Fees
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Reviewed By SLGallegos
Israel and Jason were amazing. They put together a customer itinerary for us that included everything we were hoping to do. Prompt pick up, great information on the tour, and excellent customer service. I recommend them highly!
3. Spice Farm + Chocolate Making + Waterfall
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Come and enjoy the sights and scents of Southern Belize on this great adventure. Once at the Spice Farm A trolley train that takes around the property, making stops at the more interesting sites. Next up we head down to Ixcacao Chocolate, a small-indoors chocolate facility, here you will experience how to make your own chocolate on traditional grinding stones just like the ancient Mayans did. Choose between visiting a smaller Southern Mayan Ruins or a nearby popular waterfal
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Lunch, Parking Fees, Chocolate Samples, Fresh Juice
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Reviewed By SLGallegos
Israel and Jason were amazing. They put together a customer itinerary for us that included everything we were hoping to do. Prompt pick up, great information on the tour, and excellent customer service. I recommend them highly!
4. Combine 2 of Belizes most popular activities into 1 great package from Placencia
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
We will visit one of the most impressive Mayan Ruins in Belize, Xunantunich! Float through mysterious limestone archways beckoning you into the mouths of centuries-old caves, holding untold stories of Maya rituals. Explore the many breathtaking formations designed by only nature and learn about the ancient rituals and ceremonies that are a part of their mystique and magic.
Inclusions: Lunch, Helmets, Head lights & life Jackets, Parking Fees, Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions:
Reviewed By SLGallegos
Israel and Jason were amazing. They put together a customer itinerary for us that included everything we were hoping to do. Prompt pick up, great information on the tour, and excellent customer service. I recommend them highly!
5. Monkey River & Manatee Watch
Overall Ratings
4.9 based on 11 reviews
MONKEY RIVER & MANATEE WATCH The most popular tour out of Placencia! Take a 40-minute boat ride through the mangroves and Caribbean Sea to enter the mouth of Monkey River at Monkey River Village. On your boat ride down the Monkey River, watch for the wildlife of Belize - birds, iguanas, snakes, crocodiles and the stars of the tour - howler monkeys. Jump in for a swim in the river...if you dare! Then return to Monkey River Village to enjoy a native lunch. Top off the trip with a stop for manatee watching on the way back to Placencia. See how many you can spot before they go back under!
Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Environmental Management Charge (Reef Tax), GST (Goods and Services Tax), Landing and facility fees, Local taxes, National Park fees, Lunch, Driver/guide, Local guide, Hotel drop-off, Hotel pickup
Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Reviewed By Y9225PGtammyf
Amazing company to work with! Customer service is outstanding!! Highly recommend! Thank you Captain Jaks
6. Monkey River Wildlife Encounters and Mananantee Watch
Overall Ratings
4.6 based on 25 reviews
A half hour fun boat ride through the mangroves takes you to Monkey River village where you head upriver into pristine rain forest. Expect to see crocodiles, huge iguanas on tree branches sunning themselves, turtles, and many species of tropical birds. Upriver, your licensed guide will lead you into the rain forest in search of howler monkeys. Nothing you read could prepare you for the adventure of hearing these monkeys for the first time...you just have to experience it! On this mellow hike, your guide will also point out the different plants and trees many of which are used as medicine by local bush doctors. As your hike through the jungle further from the river you may spot gibnuts (now known as royal rat since Queen Elizabeth dined on it), deer, ocelots, peccaries, tapirs, coatimundis and agoutis. Buy a genuine Kriol lunch at Miss Alice’s restaurant in Monkey River before heading out on a manatee watch on the way back to Placencia.
Inclusions: Pick Up and Drop Off in Placencia Village., Transport, Tour Guide., Park Fees.
Exclusions: Lunch., Alcoholic drinks., Drinks.
Reviewed By chrissye2017
My husband and I had the BEST time snorkeling at Silk Caye! The staff at Splash were incredible and made us feel so safe even as things start to open back up after the pandemic. They were so nice and knowledgeable and answered the many questions I had as a first time snorkeler! I will never forget this experience - I have never seen water that blue in my entire life. I am already trying to find a way to get back and do another trip with them. Thank you, Splash, for the unforgettable memories!
7. Mayan Cultural Private Tour
Leave Placencia to Nu’uk Che’ll to join Ernesto and Aurora Saqui for an amazing experience and personal insights into the Mayan history, culture and lifestyle. Ernesto and Aurora, both of Maya decent, invite you to participate in traditional activities, herbal cures, spiritual cleansing, and learning how to cook Maya dishes.
Inclusions: Pick Up and Drop Off in Placencia Village., Transportation., Tour Guide., Park Fees., Lunch., Lunch
Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks., Gratuities., Hotel pickup and drop-off outside of Placencia Village (but can arrange)
Reviewed By Greta2516
Jason Williams was our guide, he is a resident of the Monkey River village. He is very knowledgeable and we saw a variety of wildlife (birds, Howler monkeys, Manatees, Crocodile, Snakes and a Tarantula). Lunch was eaten at the village cafe, the special was fresh Snook. Absolutely delicious!!
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