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S a i l P a r a d i s e Placencia, Belize |
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Placencia lies in the heart of the world renowned cruising waters of Belize. Its local culture is rich in seafaring history and, in the not too distant past, sailing was the main form of transportation along its coastal waters. In the 17th century, pirates scoured Belize’s vast network of small coastal cayes (pronounced ‘keys’) for that ever-elusive Spanish galleon gold. Today, the country’s nearly 200-mile-long, reef-sheltered coastline offers a different kind of bounty: clear, calm waters, steady winds, and an endless maze of cayes, coves, and atolls: conditions that make Belize the most alluring sailing destination in Central America. . Its popularity is further enhanced by the coastline's prized asset: the Belize Reef, the longest coral reef system in the Western hemisphere, which attracts legions of scuba and snorkeling enthusiasts. . In these modern times, sailing has become largely recreational. It is a great eco-friendly way to access the area’s numerous cayes and abundant coral reefs. There is nothing more natural than cruising with the wind in silence, comfort and safety. Placencia offers sailing opportunities for all budgets and activity levels. . Local skippers offer day-sailing and over-nights in a variety of crafts. Fully-crewed luxury sailing yachts are also available. Some vessels offer dinner cruises or moonlight sailing on request. You can even learn to sail. . |
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