What to do and see in Placencia, Stann Creek: The Best Eco Tours

March 27, 2022 Harland Bartelt

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.
Restaurants in Placencia

1. ReefCI

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ReefCI

Feel the thrill of swimming with a whale shark, the excitement of spearing the invasive lionfish, and the satisfaction in helping the marine environment. ReefCI trips are a unique opportunity to protect the reef ecosystem by directly participating in our ongoing marine conservation projects! Learn to dive or further your dive qualifications; everyone contributes regardless of their experience. Help us monitor coral reef, commercial fish species, swim with a majestic whale shark, and capture the invasive lionfish! ReefCI offers a unique one-of-a-kind marine conservation diving experience; an all-inclusive Monday-Friday diving and marine conservation trip on a small private island surrounded by the Caribbean Sea situated on the Belize Barrier Reef. It is a great place for those wanting to enjoy their holiday/vacation in a natural setting, while diving and making a difference through our hands-on marine conservation programs. World class diving, plentiful home cooked food, and fun friendly people await you!

2. Barebones Tours, Day and Night Tours

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Barebones Tours, Day and Night Tours

Barebones Tours offers a variety of tours, specializing in custom tours around Monkey River. You can immerse yourself in the experience all day, half-day, or book multiple day tours customized to your interests - from jungle and river tours to see Howler monkeys and crocodiles to night tours, survival tours, medicinal tours, plus snorkeling and fishing trips and more. Percy Gordon, known as "King of the Howlers," is our most requested tour guide, and talks with the monkeys - you have to hear it to believe it! I am a resident of Monkey River, Belize since September 2011. I have been coming to Monkey River for 8 years and would like to share my knowledge with everyone to make their Belize vacation the best it could be. ~Craig Pearlman, Owner

3. Sunny Side Tours

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Sunny Side Tours

Sunny Side Tours offers adventurous travelers an opportunity to experience the natural and cultural wonders of Belize. We specialize in small customized marine adventures and can arrange any tour you may want to undertake on your vacation in Southern Belize. We offer full PADI scuba certifications up to Dive Master, discover scuba diving, reef diving and snorkeling, fishing and more.

4. Sand and Sea Placencia Adventures

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Sand and Sea Placencia Adventures

We are here to take you on the most unique adventure you will ever experience in Belize. Specializing in small private groups to give personalized tours to meet your interest level and idividual needs! Discover adventures from snorkelling, fishing, kayaking, eco tours, private island experience, jungle tours, hidden waterfalls, private charters and much more!

5. Champagne Island

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Champagne Island

An Eco Friendly Island with Guided Tours for Day Trippers, Hikers, Campers, Tourists, Birders etc.. See Our Nature Trails, Participate with our Culinary Preparations and taste your creation. Try our Mayan Experience or Excite yourself with our Garifuna Performances.

6. Capt. Dermin Shivers

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Capt. Dermin Shivers

My name is Dermin Shivers and I have a passion for fishing in the southern Placencia flats. Born and raised in the village, I have mastered these flats for over 20+ years. A day Deep Drop fishing with a professional angler or catch your own lobster, BBQ and finish the day island hopping. In any way, let us know how we can personally assist in making your stay perfect with! Inside tips and assistance with reservations (Hotel/ Local Flights to Placencia/ Restaurant Reservations) also available.

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