Belize City | Northern Belize/Orange Walk | Cayo District | Southern Belize | The Cayes
South of Belize City, the flavor is distinctly Caribbean. Palm trees sway, white sand soothes the feet, and seawater laps the shores. A tranquil tropical setting as well as unpopulated diving and snorkeling await, and the Garifuna culture, a mixture of African and Indian, thrives here.

Enjoy reef and rainforest activities from one location: snorkel and dive the uncrowded pristine reef. Fish the rivers, flats, lagoons and the open sea. Kayak the mangroves, and explore an abundance of wildlife. Hike the Cockscomb Jaguar Preserve. Visit the Maya ruins of Lubaantun and Nim Li Punit, or just grab a hammock and relax on the beach.

Placencia is about 15 miles north of the mouth of Monkey River, and is a good place from which to take the Monkey River Tour. The Monkey River flows from the Maya Mountains at the Guatemala border through southern Belize to the Gulf of Honduras, and plays a key role in supporting area wildlife, as well as the nearby reef system.