Downtown

Placencia First Impression

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December 5th 2014
It's about10 minutes to walk to downtown Placencia from our condo. The road on the way is not paved as most are not, they're red iron oxide dirt, a few potholes from the recent rain mean its a good idea to watch where we step. We walk along the canal, the ocean is just on the other side of a row of homes, there's a nice one for sale with an extra rental house and a couple of lots - we stop and cha ... read more

Central America Caribbean » Belize » Stann Creek District » Placencia Village

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Territorial disputes between the UK and Guatemala delayed the independence of Belize (formerly British Honduras) until 1981. Guatemala refused to recognize the new nation until 1992. Tourism has become the mainstay of the economy. The country remains... ... read more