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Inside Background
Culture 
The culture of Placencia is a mixture of the many groups of people that have...
Last edited: March 30, 2008
History 
The main civilization in this part of Central America before Columbus was the...
Last edited: July 06, 2006
Weather & When to Go 
Placencia is located on the coast of the Caribbean Sea in Central America, very...
Last edited: July 17, 2006
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
Only a passport is required for citizens of the United States, Canada, Mexico...
Last edited: September 21, 2007
Getting Around 
To reach Plancencia from Belize City you have several options: Drive - rent a...
Last edited: October 24, 2008
Public Transportation 
There is a great express bus (air conditioned), that goes from Belize City to...
Last edited: September 06, 2007
Location of Accomodations Important 
When visiting or vacationing in Placencia it is important to know where your...
Last edited: September 21, 2007
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Inside Things to Do
Events & Festivals 
The national holidays of Belize commemorate important dates from national...
Last edited: September 21, 2007
First-time Visitors 
The weather in Placencia is hot and humid, no matter what time of year it is...
Last edited: September 03, 2006
Museums & Attractions 
You won’t find many indoor exhibits in this sleepy fishing village turned...
Last edited: July 06, 2006
Shopping 
Shopping Placencia is not really known as a shopping town, but the more you get...
Last edited: March 27, 2009
Sports & Activities 
This tropical coastal village is the perfect place for aquatic fun. The cays...
Last edited: December 08, 2009
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Inside Dining Scene
Dining Overview 
Here are a few tips from a true foodie living in Placencia to help a visitor...
Last edited: October 14, 2009
Breakfast 
Pirate's Grill on the main sidewalk - Steak and eggs, egg bugers, shrimp...
Last edited: December 08, 2009
Business Dining 
Not too many wall street deals get sealed on the Peninsula, but a few...
Last edited: January 08, 2008
Cheap Eats 
Many Belizean restaurants, especially those right in the villages, have...
Last edited: February 23, 2009
Family-friendly Dining 
With kids, how can you go wrong with pizzas, burgers, wings, chicken fingers...
Last edited: January 08, 2008
Late-night Dining 
The most restaurants close their kitchen around 9pm. The Austrian Restaurant...
Last edited: October 14, 2009
Outdoor Dining 
Here is a list of some places to enjoy dining al fresco. Lots of others have at...
Last edited: December 08, 2009
French Connection 
French Connection is a fine dining restaurant in Placencia. Refined, but casual,
Last edited: February 09, 2009
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Inside Belize: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
The currency system in Belize is fabulously easy for American visitors.  The...
Last edited: April 07, 2008
Crossing the Border 
Passports:  All visitors to Belize must present a valid passport before...
Last edited: May 02, 2008
Emergencies 
emergency numbers 90 fire  (Belize City only) 90 Ambulance (Belize City only...
Last edited: April 28, 2007
Important Phrases 
Belize is unique in that it is the only Central American country that has...
Last edited: June 13, 2006
Telephones 
Telephones in belize There are a wide variety of phones in Belize. Phone booth...
Last edited: April 28, 2007
Tipping & Etiquette 
Tipping is not usually included in restaurant charges.  Typical is anywhere...
Last edited: February 10, 2008
Belize and Guatemala 
It is easy to include Guatemala in your travel plans. Belize is beautiful and...
Last edited: September 12, 2006
Driving in Belize 
You can rent a car at the Belize International Airport. Several car rental...
Last edited: December 11, 2007
Taxes 
GST (Goods and Services Tax) came into effect in Belize on July 1, 2006. This...
Last edited: September 18, 2006
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