This is Placencia, Belize's booming beach town. Stretching across a 16-mile-long peninsula, Placencia offers a myriad of nature reserves and underwater sanctuaries along with postcard-perfect vistas.

Independent from Britain since 1981, Belize is a country of undeniable beauty, from waterfalls and underground caves to a UNESCO World Heritage barrier reef. There's a rich blend of mestizo ...

Hidden along Belize’s southeastern coast lies the charming peninsula of Placencia. This slender city stretches just one mile wide and 16 miles in length, and is a highly-cherished destination ...