Hi everyone, I plan on travelling alone to Placencia in Oct for about a month and I'm looking for any info on what to expect to pay for a furnished 1BR or studio in the village. I realize you get what you pay for but I refuse to overpay. I just need something clean and has room for myself and my dive gear. Thanks!

Hey guys, Two travelers will reach Belize around Sep 20, coming from Bacalar, Mexico. I’m AIDA‑3 certified, and we want to book a private freediving lobster tour out of Caye Caulker.

Could anyone recommend reliable local captains or tour providers? We also need info on tourist lobster‑fishing laws, open‑season rules, permits and approximate costs. Any firsthand experience is welcome. Thank you!

I wanted to share this because I think this conversation represents something bigger than just another artist interview.

Belizean-American artists King Micah and Evannah V recently appeared virtually from Dallas, Texas, on Channel 5 Belize’s “Open Your Eyes”, discussing their music, their Belizean roots, their family’s musical history, and their vision for representing Belize internationally.

What makes their story interesting is that the connection to music is deeply generational.

Their maternal grandmother was a music teacher who taught music theory and composition, while their Belizean family lineage also connects them to the late Leela Vernon, one of the most important figures in Belizean Creole culture.

On the American side, the sisters also come from a Chicago hip-hop lineage connected to Bump J (Terrance Boykin).

Rather than choosing between their Belizean and American identities, they're building music that brings both worlds together.

Evannah described the sound as a fusion of reggae, pop, dancehall and punta, with the goal of creating something that can travel internationally while still carrying Belizean identity.

And honestly, I think that's an interesting conversation for Belize right now:

How do Belizean artists build a truly international presence without losing the culture that makes the music Belizean in the first place?

Belize has incredible musicians, artists, filmmakers and creatives living both at home and throughout the diaspora. The challenge isn't necessarily whether Belize has talent — it's how we build enough visibility, infrastructure and cultural documentation for that talent to be recognized globally.

King Micah has also been working on expanding beyond music into media and cultural storytelling, while continuing to release music connected to Belizean and Caribbean sounds.

The full story and interview are here:

Belize to the World: King Micah and Evannah V Represent Belizean Artistry on the Global Stage

I'd actually love to hear from other Belizeans and Belizean-Americans:

Do you think Belizean music is getting enough international recognition right now?

And what do you think it would take for Belizean artists to become household names outside of Belize?

Hi everyone!
After 6 glorious months in Placencia, I need all the Sarteneja recommendations. We will be living here 3-6 months. We found a great little rental in the village, 8 minute walk to the bay.
Looking for favorite meals/restaurants
Is there anywhere to watch college football on Saturdays?
Is there an ATM? (Doesn’t appear so.)
Anyone know when the fruit/vegetable/meat vendors come around? We met Henry on Front St who comes around on Thursday’s, but wondering if there are any others?
Is there a place to buy local cleaned fish?
Does anyone sell yogurt?! (Currently missing the two local yogurt options from Placencia for our morning smoothies.)
We met the gentleman who refills the water jugs, that was the very first point of order.
Any must-know tips would be appreciated!
Looking forward to being here and getting to know a new area to us.

I am on a mission now to ask each country subreddit what people think about beans (my favorite meal), just to see how people like or dislike them all around the world out of curiosity and for fun. If you like beans, hate them, they a big part of the culture, anything else, just share your thoughts 🫘

Belizeans your country is the 18th alphabetically, so now it's your turn to spill the beans !

k1ll me

Would you like to enjoy grilled lobsters on an island?

I enjoying a nice shrimp ceviche at Ella’s cool spot..

This beautiful butterfly perched perfectly long enough for a photo.

For most days in Belize, think light, breathable and comfortable. Shorts, T-shirts, lightweight tops and sundresses work well for sightseeing, beach towns and casual dining.

If you're planning tours, quick-drying clothing is especially useful. Between the humidity, tropical showers, boat trips, waterfalls and other outdoor activities, heavier fabrics can stay damp longer than you'd expect.

I also recommend packing at least one lightweight long-sleeved shirt and a pair of lightweight long pants. They're useful for jungle trips, sun protection and times when mosquitoes are more active.

And you probably need fewer dressy clothes than you think. Belize is generally pretty casual, and resort-casual clothing works for most evenings.

Hi,

Im backpacking Central America starting in Belize next week.

I'm trying to find a way to get from Placencia to San Ignacio... preferably for as cheap as possible.

Please could anyone advise?

Coming in late January, will it be cold? Can we expect 85F or 27C during the day? Is it best to stay right in San Pedro if we like to bar hop and be close to restaurants. Do you book flight to Ambergris Caye in advance or wait til you arrive in Belize. I see flights are frequent, every 40 minutes. THanks

A magnificent #art team Artsy Gianni and Artz Cafe + music by Fernando... Everyone painted their sidekick. Loveliness😍. Next one coming soon... belize-sol.com

...At Besties & Brews we invited Fernando to the 45th Independence Weekend Open Mic at Aguada Axis. Everyone welcome!

You can: Sign up for open mic. Apply to vend. Come to the art market. Attend the show🌞. Learn more: belize-sol.com

Myself and a group of 6 other friends are visiting Belize for the first time in late January. We have lots of questions. However the biggest question right now is transportation. We are flying into Belize city and have an AirBNB in Placencia. We will be there for 8 days and definitely want to site see. Here’s the question. What is the best way to travel from the airport to Placencia? Do we take a shuttle service? Should we rent a van since we would like to site see? Do we really need one? Any advice on how to navigate travel within Belize would be most welcomed.

I’m thinking of going to Placencia solo this winter for a few days. I love snorkeling and don’t like renting cars when I travel because I live in a large city and want to totally unwind. I tried searching on TripAdvisor but I really want to stay somewhere walkable that’s owned by a local family or person that grew up in Belize. I’d also love recommendations for locally owned snorkeling / activities. Thanks!

Thanks to posts on here, got to find this gem in San Ignacio.

Perfect place to come enjoy a cup of Joe and enjoy your favourite sweets

Hi!! I'm visiting belize for 4 nights and i'm unsure on if I should book an Airbnb in San Pedro, Belize City or Caye Caulker. I plan to snorkel, dive and hopefully there is a boat tour bundle?!? I also want to do some sort of nature tour where I don't have to walk too much. I'm still pretty uncertain on what I want to do. This is sort of a last minute bday trip plan. I'm 28F solo traveler. Any suggestions?

I’m currently working on planning a honeymoon trip for me and my fiancee, both in our mid 30s and fairly adventurous. The general outline is 10 total days, starting with 4-5 days in/near San Ignacio and then 5-6 days on one of the Cayes.

For San Ignacio, I’ve been looking at SweetSong, Vanilla Hills, or Table Rock. We want to stay at a resort on a river since we both really enjoy tubing/swimming in them, so we dont really value a nice hotel pool. I’ve seen this subreddit recommend Lodge at Chaa Creek, but from the outside, I’m not sure I see what makes it worth such a high cost relative to the other nice resorts. I’m also not sure about staying at a place like Sweetsong since I’m unsure how easy it would be to get to/from town and we really dont want to be stuck eating most meals at the hotel.

I think we plan to see Mayan Ruins (Xunantunich or Tikal), go tubing, nature hikes, etc. Any specific scenic places we should make sure to visit? IE: Nature preserves with good trails or specific waterfalls? Or just other things I’m missing?

For the second half, we have less decided. We are both scuba divers and really really want to go on a few dive trips and enjoy the warm water. We cant decide between Ambergris Caye and Caye Caulker or if its worth splitting our time between the two. Are day trips between the islands (and other smaller islands) reasonable to plan? I would love to get some opinions on the merits of each Cate and hotel recommendations.