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EVERYDAY Afrodite Caffe and Bar: New Orleans style Voodoo Lounge, Happy Hour 3-6 PM, free bar snacks, ceviche, quesadillas, dips & more! Daily drink specials. Free Big Titty Rum samples! Vintage Carribbean music, soul, deep south blues & zydeco! Check it out! P. 628-1250 Cha Chi's Pizza, Live Music, House of Dub, Culture and Art: Happy Hour 3-5 p.m. Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri, Sat & Sun. $5 pizza slices, $4 Belikin beers and $5 domestic rum drinks!! P. 523-3305. Laru Beya: International Fine Dining with Belizean flair. Breakfast served from 7 to 11 am. Lunch served from 12 to 2 p.m. Happy hour from 4 to 6 p.m. Dinner served from 6 to 9 pm. P. 523-3476. MAYA BEACH BISTRO: 3 to 5 p.m. Happy Hour specials on select appetizers and $4 swill and $8 fill. P. 627-4718 RUMFISH Y VINO: Happy Hour drink specials, 4 to 6 p.m. P. 5233293 Tipsy Tuna: Happy Hours, 5-7 p.m.! $1 Wings; $2 off Coladas, Daiquiris & Local Rum! $4 Belikin & $4.50 Guinness! P. 523-3089 Turtle Inn: Happy Hour, 4-6 p.m. ½ off Local Beer and Rum.
SUNDAYS Afrodite Big Titty Rum Day: $2 off any drinks made with Big Titty Rum all day. Caribbean beats 7 am- 6 pm, Deep South Blues, Soul & Zydeco 6 pm – close. P. 628-1250 Barefoot Bar: Daytime Beach BBQ! All day! P. 523-3515 Cha Chi's Pizza, Live Music, House of Dub, Culture and Art: P. 523-3305. Closes at midnight Live Jazz.
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MARCH 2020 PENINSULA HAPPENINGS GUIDE
LIVE MUSIC ● HAPPY HOUR SPECIALS ● DANCE ● KARAOKE ● GAMES � MORE MONDAYS PICKLED PARROT: ART BAR: Every third Monday at 3 p.m. Come empty handed and walk away with a piece of art! P. 636-7068 BAREFOOT BAR: Sangria & Salsa Night starts at Happy Hour, 5 p.m. $6 Sangria, $12 Margarita & $8 Tequila shots. All tostadas, salbutes & garnaches, 4 for the price of 3! $15 Chicken & Beef Nachos. $2 off all dips. P. 523-3515. TIPSY TUNA: Pints & Pizzas! $1 off selected beer and pizza dinner specials. Starts at 5 p.m. P. 523-3089 TURTLE INN: Indonesian Rijsttafel Dinner. p. 523-3244
TUESDAYS AFRODITE PIZZA DAY: $5 off any pizza all day. Vintage Caribbean beats 7 am - 6 pm, Deep South Blues, Soul & Zydeco 6 pm – close. Free Big Titty Rum samples! P. 628-1250 BAREFOOT BAR: TRAVELLERS TUESDAY – Select Travellers Rum Just $3 from 5 to close! P. 523-3515 CHA CHI'S: Nov 19. Aurelio Martinez and his band Los Bravos Del Caribe direct from Honduras 8pm, $30 celebrating Garifuna Settlement Day ROTARY CLUB OF PLACENCIA: Meeting at 12:30 p.m. at Pickled Parrot. P. 622-7103 TIPSY TUNA: Mojito Tuesdays! $2 Off Mojitos All Day! P:523-3089 UMAYA Beer + Curry: Join us for a night of authentic Indian flavors with Chef Subu from Chennai. 6:30 PM (ocean front side). Reservations only. Complimentary transportation offered from the resort to Placencia Village and all points in between. Please call to arrange your pickup and drop off for all events and restaurant reservations. p. 614-7218
WEDNESDAYS
AFRODITE FLAT BREAD DAY: $5 off any Flat Bread all day. Vintage Caribbean beats 7 am - 6 pm, Deep South Blues, Soul & Zydeco 6 pm – close. Free samples Big Titty Rum! P. 628-1250 BAREFOOT BAR: Fun & Funky Jam Session from 5 to 9 p.m.! Visiting Musicians Welcome! P. 523-3515.
J-Dee's: Karaoke at 8 p.m. to midnight. P. 503-3351 PLACENCIA BEACH CLUB: Family Day! Kids can join the pool! P. 6144822
MARIPOSA RESTAURANT: Free Yahtzee dice game starts 3 p.m. P. 523-4474.
SailFish Resort: Bloody Mary Special, open noon to sundown. 18+
PLACENCIA BEACH CLUB: Family Day! Kids can join the pool! P. 6144822
Turtle Inn: Two-for-One Pizza. P. 523-3244. UMaya: Sunday Pool Parties! Party DJ, great food and drinks! p. 614-7218
Afrodite Baked Calzone Day: $5 off any fresh baked calzone all day. Vintage Caribbean beats 7 am – 6 pm, Deep South Blues, Soul & Zydeco 6 pm - close. Free samples Big Titty Rum! P. 628-1250 Barefoot Bar: Reggae DJ night @ 8 p.m. All reggae, all night. 523-3515
TIPSY TUNA: Wings Wednesday! $1 Wings all day! Garifuna Drumming at Tipsy Tuna Seaside Bar, 7-9 p.m.; P. 523-3089
Wednesday Wildin' Out at Yucatan Tequila Bar & Grill: Karaoke from 9 pm-midnight. Free chips & salsa.15% off margarita and tequila drinks Happy Hour from 5-6 p.m. 50% off local mixed rum drinks. P. 523-3424
AFRODITE VOODOO LOUNGE, FAT P#### FRIDAYS: Enjoy Fat P#### drink, smooth and creamy, two for the price of one all day. Free samples Big Titty Rum! P. 628-1250
Pickled Parrot: Trivia Thursday! Starts at 6 p.m. Prizes and free jello shots! P. 636-7068 SailFish Resort: 25% off T-shirts! 18 and older. Open noon – sundown. Tipsy Tuna: Tipsy Thursday! $2 off Martinis all day! Karaoke night 8 p.m. - midnight. P: 523-3089 UMaya: Sizzle + Smoke. Join us for a night of grilled meats (sizzle and smoke flavors) with Chef Indeira. Variety of sides served fresh from our organic garden. 6:30PM (ocean front side). Reservations only. p. 614-7218 Wildin' Out at Yucatan Tequila Bar & Grill: Live Music w/ Latin, Reggae & Rock Vibes from 6-9 p.m.! Comp. jalapeno popcorn and corn quesadilla sliders; Happy Hour from 5-6 p.m.! 50% off local mixed rum drinks! P. 523-3424 Turtle Inn: Indonesian Rijsttafel Dinner. P. 523-3244
Barefoot Bar: Live Caribbean Music w/ Bad Boy Rudy at 5 p.m.! BZ$1 Local Bitters all day long! "They good fi dih bak!" P. 523-3515 Rotary Club of Placencia: Bingo @ 6 p.m. at the Flying Pig. Tipsy Tuna: Margarita Madness! $2 off margaritas all day! LIVE MUSIC and/or DJ. P: 523-3089 Turtle Inn: Live Music at Beach Bar. 5-7 p.m. P. 523-3244. UMAYA: Best of Belize. A cultural dining and entertainment experience with authentic Belizean flavors by Chef Indeira. Every Friday at 6:30PM (The Clubhouse, lagoon side). Reservations only. Complimentary transportation offered from the resort to Placencia Village and all points in between. Please call the resort to arrange your pickup and drop off for all events and restaurant reservations. p. 614-7218 Wildin' Out at Yucatan Tequila Bar & Grill: Garifuna Drumming 6 - 7p.m. on the beach side in front of Brisa Oceano Resort & 7-9 p.m. upstairs in Yucatan Restaurant. Free Frozen rum punch shots & free chips and salsa. Happy Hour from 5-6 p.m. and 50% off local mixed rum drinks. P. 523-3424
SATURDAYS
ROTARY CLUB OF PLACENCIA: senior Programme at the Placencia Community Centre. 1 - 3:30 p.m. SAILFISH RESORT: No pool fee on Wednesdays! Open to public, 18 and older. Pool Bar. Drink Specials. Noon – sundown.
FRIDAYS
Jaguar Lanes: Wings Night! Open every day from 2 p.m.. - until.
GOSS CHOCOLATE: Open Wholesale Office Day! 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. P. 523-3544 LOLA'S ART: BBQ Sale from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.! 10% off on all art done by Lola! (Free delivery for Seine Bight, BZ$3 for delivery to Placencia and Maya Beach. Try our unique ice cold juices.
Tipsy Tuna: Stress Free Sundays! Daiquiris $2 Off All Day! Live Reggae Music with Island Vibes, 1-6 p.m. P: 523-3089.
THURSDAYS
NEW BTIA MEMBER! We welcome NEW members:
PRIVASEA ADVENTURES
Afrodite’ Voodoo Lounge: $5 off classic Cuban Daiquiris all day, 20 to choose from, made with Big Titty Rum, shaken, not blended, the real deal! P. 628-1250 Cha Chi's Pizza, Live Music, House of Dub, Culture and Art: P. 523-3305. Closes at 12 a.m Live Music. Pickled Parrot: Live Music! at 6 p.m. P. 636-3089 Tipsy Tuna: Seaside Saturdays! $2 Off Coladas All Day! Live Music and/or DJ. 1 P: 523-3089
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Your expert guide to all things edible in Belize.
Dalla Wap!
By LYRA SPANG Owner, anthropologist & tour guide, Taste Belize
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alking south down Main Street, Placencia Village, Stann Creek District, Belize on a beautiful sunset evening, you may see a folding table boasting a big ice box on the left side of the road just before Dawn’s Grill. In front a chalkboard sign proudly proclaims “Dalla Wap!” For the uninitiated this advertising completely fails to enlighten, but if one takes a moment to observe the action around this cooler one notices that people are flocking to the table, clutching the heavy octagon known
as a Belizean dallar coin. In return for this pittance they are handed a small paper bag out of the hot steaming depths of the ice box. Peppa? Ketchup? Inquires the stocky man running the show. Depending on the response, bottles of fiery Marie Sharps habanero sauce and Grace’s Caribbean style ketchup (no high fructose corn syrup, cane sugar only!) fly into action to season what hides within the plain brown hand
sized sack. If you venture close enough you will notice there are 2 different sized bags nestled in neat rows inside the cooler. The smaller one is the true “dalla wap”, costing only a single dallar. For this you get an appetizer-sized serving of crispy fried chicken parts topped with a handful of fresh cut plantain chips, but if you want to super-size your poultry you can upgrade to the 3 dallar bag. Chicken parts, you ask, what does that mean? In a country that loves chicken and adores it deep fried, dalla wap was invented to provide that experience for the bird-lover on an extreme budget.
Photo of Dalla Wap sign.
Only the cheapest cuts of the bird are utilized. If you are lucky your paper bag-let will contain a crispy golden chicken foot, deep fried to crunchy perfection, a knobby piece of chicken neck or back, one bite of breast or leg meat and perhaps a chunk of
Photo of friend and I enjoying a dalla wap chicken foot. rich liver or heart. Eating the contents requires assiduous nibbling: cartilage, muscle meat and organ meat all will be devoured and well chewed bones returned to the sack, now converted into a convenient trash bag. Crunchy hand cut plantain chips, coated in sweet and spicy habanero and ketchup, complete the experience. This dive into dalla wap ends with well licked fingers and the application of fist-
fuls of paper napkins. If you are looking for an authentic Belizean snack with a great name, look no further than dalla wap! Lyra Spang is owner/guide of Taste Belize Tours, a unique cultural & culinary tour company. She researches & writes about food whenever she can. tastebelize.com/ tastebelize@gmail.com. ▪
PROJECT X PLACENCIA “LEAVE YOUR CHANGE TO MAKE A CHANGE!!”
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his is the logo and byline of a newly formed committee in Placencia hoping to raise funds to aid in the village moving forward.
The mission of Project X is to work alongside the Placencia Village Council to complete a variety of projects in the village, under Village Council aegis. We are asking guests departing from a hotel, airline, restaurant or other business, to deposit their Belizean small change (or leave a donation) in these boxes as they leave.
boxes.Any hotel/restaurant manager/owner who is willing to aid in this effort and place a custom-made box in their lobby area, please contact Therese Young (6315508). Another aspect of placement that would be extremely helpful is if said hotel/restaurant would be willing to help pay for the construction of the boxes, which runs approximately $30.
We have placed approximately 8 boxes so far so The Plexiglass was donated there’s a ways to go. Our by Ray Caye and the wood Photo of Project X Placen- goal is to place at least 35-50 donated by Barefoot Beach cia official logo
Bar. Boxes are being decorated by Laura Godfrey of Placencia Office Supply. So $30 would cover construc-
tion, paint, hinges and lock. Thanks so much for any assistance offered. It would be very much appreciated!▪
Photo of Project X Placencia donation boxes
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Volunteering at SEA; inner growth with a holistic Belizean conservation approach ecosystem, and how young people can become involved in this worthy cause. When I first began volunteering, I was very nervous about meeting new people. Moreover, to be honest, I am rather very shy and not very confident. Fast forward to present, I am now more self-assured and assertive as I go out of my way to make people feel welcome, and extend a hand of friendship to others. By WHITNEY MAJANO SEA Volunteer Southern Environmental Association
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ne of the ultimate experiences of a student’s life is volunteering for a conservation nongovernmental organization like Southern Environmental Association! (SEA). If you don’t quite believe it, let’s hear from a very enthusiastic and dedicated volunteer.
“I am Whitney Majano this is my SEA volunteer story a short synopsis to encourage why you, yes, YOU reading this, should come join us…. It all started when I came became fascinated about saving the marine
In the course of my volunteering at the association, I have discovered how to interact with others, learned to respect diversity, realized the importance of service, and gained perspective. Throughout the experience, I am more than ready to become an active member of my community. Not only does the experiences and values I acquired being applied to my personal life, but also it has enhanced my academic life.
to continue participating in more exciting activates like mentioned above. Nothing is better than giving back to your community. Let protect our marine environment together!!! Check out the cool photos of me at SEA Facebook page highlighting activities that I had participated in.”
Figure 1: Photograph showing Whitney Majano at SEA 10th Anniversary Fair
Let SEA engage you in a one of a kind marine conservation experience we will learn from you while we cultivate your skills in any one of our program areas: Education and Outreach, Protected Areas Management, Science and Research, and Finance and Administration. The volunteering will be a benefit to you, and help to contribute to a bigger cause improving our environment and our Belizean society. “Nothing is better than giving back to your community”.
Anniversary Fair, Community clean ups in Seine Bight and Independence Feel free to come at SEA office in SEA has exposed me to an immense Villages, and several school presen- Placencia Village or call at 5233528. The staff will warmly welcome number of wonderful activities tations. you and ensure that your experience including: Placencia Art Fest, SEA Summer Camp in Seine Bight, SEA is waiting for you to ignite that is safe, fun, and unique. Laughing Bird Caye National Park conservation passion within you, and Gladden Spit and Silk Cayes and I encourage you to join me and #ToLoveNprotect ▪ Marine Reserve trips, Bocawina 10th PUBLISHER: The Placencia Chapter of the Belize Tourism Industry Association (Placencia BTIA) DISTRIBUTION: The Placencia Breeze is available free of charge at the Placencia Tourism Center, Maya Island Air, guesthouses, restaurants and bars, gift shops, banks and other businesses on the Placencia Peninsula. The Placencia Breeze has a print circulation of 1,500, as well as a large online web audience. EDITOR & LAYOUT DESIGNER: Natasha Eiley, director@placencia.com MARCH CONTRIBUTING WRITERS: Lyra Spang, Whitney Majano, Marissa Tellez. Stories shared from Tropic Air Airline and Project X Placencia.
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Congratulations to all board members for keeping their seats for 2019-2020!
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CRC’s Wild Wednesday!
pending on food availability, which includes prey such as deer, peccary, armadillo and turtles to name a few.
By Marisa Tellez Program Coordinator program.coordinator@crcbelize.org Crocodile Research Coalition
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he Crocodile Research Coalition is more than just crocodiles, as we recognize that conservation success of crocodiles is also understanding about the other wildlife in crocodilian habitat. Every month we have been celebrating Wild Wednesday, highlighting the various other wildlife you may encounter in the Placencia Lagoon. So what animals did we highlight for January and February this year? January: We started the New Year with one of the most majestic animals seen around the Placencia Lagoon- the jaguar! The Jaguar (Panthera onca) is the the third largest felid in the world (after the lion and tiger), and the largest in the Western Hemisphere. It is considered Near Threatened throughout its range, yet considered Endangered in Belize (the largest subpopulation is found in the Amazon, making up 89% total of the world’s jaguar population). Jaguars are found throughout Belize in the lowland forests and along the coasts, the size of a their territory de-
According to a recent study, researchers estimate about 800-1000 Jaguars currently inhabit Belize. They are the top predators in their environment, playing an important role in controlling prey populations. However, rapid deforestation and illegal hunting is threatening the existence of jaguars in Belize. Additionally, overhunting of their preferred prey is increasing human-jaguar conflict as jaguars leave the forest seeking for food (such as on farms). As a result, human-jaguar conflict rises which leads to negative perceptions of the animal, despite the fault of unsustainable choices by humans. Sightings of jaguars continue on the western side of the Placencia Lagoon given the lack of development. The communities of the Placencia Lagoon have an important role to promote proper stewardship and sustainable development to ensure the survival of this large cat that was once highly revered by the ancient Maya and Olmec civilizations. February: The Common or Virginia Opossum inhabits the United States east of the Rocky Mountains, and along the coast west of the Rockies from British Columbia, Canada into Mexico and Central America as far south as Costa Rica. This species of opossum is about the size of a house cat, with short legs, an op-
Have a good story to tell? We'd love to hear it! Email your article to Natasha Eiley director@placencia. com
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Riversdale for Tropic this Summer
facebook.com/ThePlacenciaBreeze Croc Corner continued from page 9 posable clawless big toe, and a long flattened pointed nose. It has small, thin, hairless ears and a long, nearly naked, scaly prehensile tail to assist its arboreal lifestyle. Its fur is long and gray or brown, with numerous white guard hairs throughout. And like most opossums, this species is nocturnal and solitary, building nests out of leaves packed into tree hollows, with a diet that consists primarily of fruit, insects, eggs, and
PLACENCIA AIRSTRIP CLOSURE PLAN
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ear Partners, We are reaching out to share our service plan for Placencia during the coming airstrip (PLJ) construction closure. We believe it reflects our primary goals of passenger safety, security and comfort, while ensuring continuous service in all weather conditions during the project. We do know it is not ideal, but it is the only option given to us.
the PLJ airstrip (not at the Riversdale scheduled arrival for passengers to location). They need to do so no later be transported to PLJ. than one (1) hour prior to the scheduled departure time of the flight. 7. Cargo will only be accepted, and can only be picked up, at the PLJ 5. Free transfers will be pro- terminal. vided to the Riversdale airstrip from PLJ. If you choose your own means If there are any questions, please do of transport after checking in, you not hesitate to reach out to us with will be responsible for getting to the them. We thank you for your busiairstrip in time for the flight. ness and for helping to make Tropic the airline of Belize. 6. Arriving passengers can either be picked up at Riversdale Tropical Regards, airstrip or at our PLJ terminal. Free transportation to our terminal will The Tropic Air Team be provided and greeters should allow at least 30 minutes after the to be closed for runway expansion and light installation from May 1 to September 30, 2020. 2. Tropic Air will be using Riversdale Airstrip at the north end of the Peninsula for the closure period only. We intend to resume normal PLJ operations no later than October 1, 2020.
3. Our terminal at the PLJ airHere is what we know and how we strip will remain open for business. intend to make it work for our customers: 4. Due to limited infrastructure, including no cell coverage, at Rivers1. The airstrip is scheduled dale, all passengers must check in at
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small vertebrates.
that is already dead).
The opossum can be a very fierce fighter for its size. This can startle many carnivores into looking for a meal elsewhere. But in the event that the possum runs into a carnivore much larger, then it has the ability to play "dead." No matter what the attacker does, the possum just lies motionless. Playing "possum" like this does not always succeed because a few carnivores enjoy carrion (food
Over the month of January and February the CRC observed and received calls of various injured wildlife on the road, the opossum being one of them. Their life is as important as yours, so kindly drive safe and slow down. If you see an animal crossing slow down or make a quick stop. These animals love our Placencia Lagoon as much as you do!
Next Gen Croc Placencia Students Receive National and International Attention to Attend Scientific Conference!!!
he IUCN-SSC Crocodile Specialist Group (CSG) is a worldwide network of biologists, wildlife managers, government officials, independent researchers, non-government (NGO) representatives, farmers, traders, tanners, fashion leaders, and private companies actively involved in the conservation of the world's 28 living species of alligators, crocodiles, caimans and gharial in the wild. As one of more than 100 species specialist groups operating under the auspices of the Species Survival Commission (SSC) of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), the world’s largest consortium of conservation organizations and agencies and the only recognized environmental organization by the United Nations, the CSG works closely with the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) and other international intergovernmental bodies to promote crocodilian conservation and legal trade that does not threaten the survival of these important reptiles.”
in Chetumal, Mexico, the Placencia based wildlife non-profit the Crocodile Research Coalition (CRC) are planning to bring 2 of their youngest student volunteers to present in front these experts. Preston Moguel (11yrs old) and Erica Holding (13yrs old) have been part of the CRC’s Next Gen Croc program for over a year (https://crocodileresearchcoalition.org/next-gn-croc-fostering-the-next-generation-of-environmental-leaders/ ) and they will be presenting their work about the crocodile population in Placencia Lagoon, in addition to key crocodile and manatee habitat that is in need of protection to ensure the survival of these gentle giants and ancient pred-
ators. Both students have illustrated a passion for science and conservation, and we expect this opportunity will give them a strong foundation and network that will hopefully assist them as they grow to be Belize’s next environmental leaders. A GoFundMe was set up to assist Erica and Preston’s adventure to the conference https://www.gofundme. com/f/help-raise-money-for-thenext-gen-croc-students) and the CRC is excited to state that we reached our goal of $4000BZ in less than 24hrs!!! The majority of donations were given by the community of Placencia, with large donations being received internationally. The
Every 2 years the CSG holds an international meeting where ~350 scientists from around the world come together to share research, discuss conservation of crocodilians and their habitats, and mitigating human-crocodile conflict just to name a few, and for the upcoming international meeting in May 2020 Photo of Next Genration Croc Students
GoFundMe account will remain open until mid-April as any other donations received will go towards the project currently underway by Preston and Erica. The CRC is a Belize based non-profit with a 501c3 in the United States. For more information check out our website at: www.crocodileresearchcoalition.org▪
JOB OPPORTUNITY!! Available at CRC See below for more information.
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ACCOMMODATIONS
A Belizean Nirvana belizeanirvana@gmail.com; 523-3331 or 625-3301 Evan Hall Aqua Oasis dreawoody@gmail.com 623-3286 Aurora Beach abtrudeau@comcast.net 978-580-9455 or 650-8984 Ann & Tom Trudeau Arches /The gin7373@aol.com 479-841-7970; Mark Risk Barnacle Bill’s Beach Bungalows barnacle@barnaclebillsbelize. com 602-7768; Bill & Adriane Taylor Bayshore Limited bayshorelimited@gmail.com 604-8910 Jenny Wildman Birds Island Placencia birdislandbz@gmail.com 672-9636/671-8099 or 503-3175 www.birdislandplacencia.com Fred Arbona & Ruth Turner Blue Crab Beach House linnbluecrabbeach@gmail.com; 523-3544 or 523-3543; Kerry Goss & Linn Wilson Blue Garden House info@belizecottagerentals.com 207-326-9099; Costas & Sally Christ Brisa Oceano Resort inquire@brisaoceanoresort.com 523-3259 or 615-6128 Eugene Baptist Cap’s Inn jbsmfowler@gmail.com 622-1172; Jeffrey & Susan Fowler Captain Jak’s: info@captainjaks.com Silena Wegmann 628-6447 Caribbean Beach Cabanas info@caribbeanbeachcabanas. com; 622-4142 David & Laura Diffendal Casa Beya/Sea Grape Escape info@casabeyabelize.com 970-963-1099 Midge & Aaron Dallas
Ceiba Beach Resort & Restaurant tom@ceibabeachresort.com 651-6649; Thomas S. Hudson www.ceibabeachresort.com Chabil Mar Villas* information@chabilmarvillas. com; 523-3606 or 523-3611; Chris Rothing Champagne Island Resort info@champagneislandbz.com 615-9979; Jacqueline Lozano www.champagneislandbz.com Coconut Beach Rentals info@coconutbeachbelize.com 661-9516 Carolyn and David Pezzola Coral Cove Inn coralcoveinnbelize@gmail.com 600-9847; Gordon Keith Allen Designs for Tropical Living Apartments hibelizegirl@gmail.com 625-9587 Susan Hall Dolce Cabana nharvalik@gmail.com 604-6214; Nicole Harvalik Finca Villa valchiac@yahoo.com 663-7777; Valeriano Chiac Green Parrot Beach House & Restaurant* greenparrot@mail.com; 533-8188 David Allardice & Leo Ramirez Harbour Hideaway of Placencia jimandcindy@wellerbelize.com; 623-3286; Jim & Cindy Weller Harry’s Cozy Cabanas cozycabanas@yahoo.com; 523-3155 or 633-8581 Ronda Wheeler Hairy Hut/The pj_jensen@hotmail.com 660-7200 / 250-554-0663 Stephen Jensen Hatchet Caye Resort* contact@hatchetcaye.com; 533-4446 or 523-3337; Dasha Shivers Hibiscus Beach Properties 607-6553; Joyce Kelly joyce@hibiscusbeachbelize.com hibiscusbeachbelize.com
Casa Del Sol rubenvasquez27@gmail.com 628-8514; Ruben Vasquez
Hideaway Caye hideawaycaye@yahoo.com; 665-4069 Kimberly & Dustin Ingersoll
Casa Laguna Vista windwardproperties@att.net 361-765-8277; David Wallace
Itz'ana Resort & Residence kim@itzanabelize.com 610-3456; Kim Viner
Casa Nettuno framadani.office@gmail.com; 629-2700 or 660-8526 Mariuccia Levoni
Laru Beya Resort* timoteo@larubeya.com 523-3473; Timoteo Mes
Casa Palma casapalma@outlook.com 628-7922; Perfecto Choc
Los Porticos Villas reservations@losporticosvillas. com; 523-3227 or 607-4448; Barry Snowden
Casa Placencia casaplacencia@live.com; 503-3143 or 630-7811Jacki Tipton
Lost Reef Resort* llr@lostreefresort.com 610-0816 Chris Owen Lydia’s Guest House lydias@btl.net; 523-3117 or 627-7970; Lydia Villanueva Maine Stay /The belizekaren@gmail.com; 523-3507; Karen Travers Mariposa Beach Suites* reservations@mariposabelizebeach.com; 523-4474 or 610-4473 Bruce & Sharon Maddison Maya Beach Hotel & Bistro* info@mayabeachhotel.com; 533-8040 or 627-4718; Ellen & John Lee Miramar Apartments info@miramarbelize.com; 523-3658; Ilsa Villanueva www.miramarbelize.com Naia Resort & Spa hr@naiaresortandspa.com 523-4600; Stewart Krohn Placencia Villas & Golf Cart Rentals info@placenciavillas.com 615-6404 Stephen Jacoby placenciavillas.com Ocean’s Edge Beach Houses info@oceansedge-belize.com 514-606-5582 Michael Brauel & Francine Martel Ohana Beach House & Cabanas isabellegayot@hotmail.com 615-1510 Isabella & Gilles Gayot Paradise Plantation jerryspiritclub@yahoo.com 633-1162; Jerry Herrera paradise.plantation-villa.com Paradise Vacation Hotel*/** info@belize123.com 523-3179 or 523-3256 Alan & Deloris Stamm Pearl Beach House vb53@centurytel.net 523-3409 or 605-0586; Bud & Betsy Valian; Stefano Ragagnin Placencia Beach House placenciabeachhouse@gmail.com 664-9264 or 632-0545 Lou Nicolait and Joslin Merwin Ranguana Caye info@ranguanacaye.com 523-3304; Valerie Hopson Ranguana Lodge ranguana@btl.net; 523-3112 ranguanabelize.com Joy Leslie Robert’s Grove Beach Resort */** info@robertsgrove.com; 523-3565 or 523-4367 Rotonda/The candegier@gmail.com Ruben Vasquez 628-8514 or 622-7078
Sailfish Resort info@sailfishbelize.com 651-9885; Mike Gargan Seaspray Hotel jodiejjyearwood@gmail.com 523-3148; Jodie Yearwood Seaview Suites placenciaseaview@gmail.com 523-3777; John & Marian Chan Serenade Hotel info@serenadeplacencia.com 523-3113
AUTO RENTALS Barefoot Services info@barefootservicesbelize.com; 523-3066 or 629-9602 Ian & Megs Yearwood CONSTRUCTION & REPAIRS Doran's Services takunchances@yahoo.com 670-4130 Doran Yount CONSULTANTS Barefoot Executive, Ltd. barefootexecutiveltd@gmail.com; 523-3291 Yvette Guild HEALTH & WELLNESS
Singing Sands Inn* info@singingsands.com; www.singingsands.com 533-3022; Maya Kramer
Siripohn Thai Massage jenjira01@yahoo.com 620-8718 or 600-0375 Siripohn Thakham
Sirenian Bay Resort & Villas info@sirenianbay.com www.sirenianbay.com 614-3230 Brian and Brenda Montgomery
Tooth Fairy Dental Clinic toothfairyclinic@gmail.com; 503-3736 or 633-0678; Dr. Dalila Vanzie-Krohn
Southern Shores Resort deb@southernshoresresort.com 615-4182 Deborah Tinsley southernshoresresort.com
Tree of Life Massage Studio smallkristine@yahoo.com; 624-5408 Kristine Small
Suites at Three Iguanas Annelise Hagan 633-6599 annelisehagan@hotmail.com
COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS
End of World Marathon 622-1656; chip@runbelize.org Danny Edwards Sunset Pointe Condos ewinche713@aol.com; 664-4740; runbelize.org Office Manager, Francisco Peninsula Volunteer Fire Turtle Inn */** Department frontdesk@turtleinn.com; 626-0667 523-3244; Martin Krediet Kathy Anglin
Tradewinds Beach Cabanas trdewndpla@btl.net; 523-3122; Janice Leslie
Placencia Humane Society 523-3185 or 604-8676 David Kafka, president
Umaya Resort & Adventures reservations@umayaresortbelize. Rotary Club of Placencia com 622-7103 671-4500; Julie Kee Sandi Johnson www.umayaresortbelize.com Vacasa Belize Ltd. (formally Swan Villas) info@swanvillasbelize.org 621-1393 Rodolfo Saenz De Ugante
REAL ESTATE AGENTS
Amik Kil Ha achild17@gmail.com 664-1672 or +(604) 879-0543 Amanda Harris Villas at Cocoplum Rental/The friendlywatersbelize@gmail.com booking@thevillasatcocoplumBoris Mannsfeld & Associates rental.com thevillasatcocoplumrental.com info@RealEstatePlacencia.com; 607-7970; Herbert Kollman 523-3309 Boris Mannsfeld White House in Placencia/ The info@whitehouseplacencia.com CPC Real Estate Solution 670-6060 or 1-732-829-4042 info@belizeproperty.com; Kirsten & Per Kristensen 672-9000 Dan Dunbar & Michael Young White Sand Villa eagleray33@gmail.com; LIVit Belize Realty 661-9516 or 602-9315; LIVitBelize.com Tricia Hernandez 501-523-4095 or 800-479-4439 Wooden Mongoose Resort OWN + EARN + ENJOY woodenmongoose@gmail.com 807-708-5869 Re/Max 1st Choice Jim Bailey & Ellen Yeast david@1stchoicebelize.com woodenmongoose.com 631-9622 or 523-3666 David Kafka
Please note that some members in our Accommodations listing offer additional services: *Restaurant
**Tour Operator
***Property Rentals
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Page 16 RESTAURANTS, BARS CAFÉS & ENTERTAINMENT Above Grounds Coffee keithgmorrison@gmail.com 634-3212; Keith Morrison
Tuttifrutti Ice Cream Parlor tizy.lory@virgilio.it 620-9916; Tiziana Del Col
Afrodite Caffe & Bar info@bigtittyrum.com 628-1250; Frankie Gagliano www.bigtittyrum.com
Wendy's Creole Restaurant 523-3335; Wendy Lemus
Barefoot Bar barefootbarbz@gmail.com 523-3515; Cassie & Brice Dial
Yucatan Taco Stand 523-3424; yucatantacostand.com Eugene Baptist
Brewed Awakenings brewedawakeningsbelize@gmail. com; 635-5312 Ryan & Natalie Dixon
Note: Lobster and conch seasons are closed. Lobster season reopens on June 15. Join us at our Lobsterfest, June 2123, 2020! Conch season reopens Oct. 1, 2020.
Buba Wuba Smoke Shack & Grill finagler53@msn.com 650-9243; Robert Coppock ChaChi's chachipizza@gmail.com 523-3305 Dawn's Grill dawnsgrill.com 523-4079; 602-9302 Dawn Pollard De’Tatch Seafood Grill & Bar jodiejjyearwood@gmail.com, 503-3385 or 523-4035, Jodie Yearwood Dolce Vita/ La ladolcevitaplacencia.com@hotmail.com 678-1089 or 523-3115 Simone De Angelis Friends Near the Pier robbcarson.king@gmail.com 667-4805; Robb Carson Jaguar Lanes jaguarlanes4@gmail.com 601-4434 or 629-3145 Manuel Simpson J-Dee's Restaurant & Bar daisyleslie835@gmail.com 503-3351 Daisy Leslie JC's Corner annmarie6362@gmail.com 602-0871; AnnMarie Mena Laru Beya Restaurant & Bar timoteo@larubeya.com 523-3476; Timoteo Mes Pickled Parrot wrhaber@att.net 636-7068; Walter Haberlock
SERVICES AB2 Architects andrea@ab2architects.com 523-8113 or 610-0488 Andrea Bacher www.ab2architects.com GSR Energy Holdings, Ltd. gleneiley@yahoo.com 630-2843 Glenford Eiley Palmtree Designs muzamanzie@gmail.com 523-3563 or 669-4675 Marion & Ed Carr Placencia Mini Storage celeste1001@live.com 665-0800 Paul & Celeste Smith SCHOOLS (PIA) Peninsula International Academy peninsulaacademy.org 601-3523 Selena Lucas St. Alphonsus Roman Catholic School Principal Ms. Loris Moreira Vice Principal Monique Guzman 665-3853 or 632-9124 St. John's Memorial Anglican School stjohnsmemorial@gmail.com 523-3170; 610-5502 Lovelia "Lovey" Rowland SHOPPING Added Touch /The addedtouchhotelsupplies@gmail. com 223-1461 or 615-0054 Robin McCutcheon
Placencia Beach Club facebook.com/placenciabeachclub Goss Chocolate linnbluecrabbeach@gmail.com 614-4929 523-3544 or 523-3542 Shane & Heather Kenny Kerry Goss & Linn Wilson Rumfish y Vino Lola’s Art Gallery rumfish@btl.net lolasartgallerybelize@gmail.com 523-3293 or 666-6934 523-3342/601-1913 Pamela & John Solomon The Shack Beach Cafe magsshak@hotmail.com 622-1686 or 523-3252 Magda Morales
Mermaid Charms jenari_13@yahoo.com 604-1906 or 503-3206 Jeanna Casey
Tipsy Tuna Seaside & Sports Bar tipsytuna@outlook.com 523-3089 Salva & Gillian Zabaneh
MnM Hardware Placencia duncker@btl.net 523-3517 or 523-3537 Dora Duncker
NSAA Bath and Body nsaa.bathbody@gmail.com 663-4276 Omitade Adediran One World Gift Shop oneworldplacencia@yahoo.com 620-9975 or 523-3103 Claudia Hardegger Pyramid House Wine & Etc. info@pyramidhousewine.com 636-5745 Fred Hoffman, III TOURS Barefoot Services info@barefootservicesbelize.com 523-3066 or 629-9602 Ian & Megs Yearwood
Allen, Ken & Elizabeth kenallen72@comcast.net 629-5331
Mertens, Wini Palacio, Arreini Morgan arreinipal@seabelize.org 670-2924
Beeman, Dan dbeeman@gmail.com 818-983-5700
Pelayo, Aretha A. arethapelayo@gmail.com 622-7557
Christensen, Steve gringo@btl.net; 610-1399 Cohen, Howard & Karen howard.cohen@sunnybrook.ca; 622-6695 Coston, Debbie debcoston@yahoo.com; 624-6483 Edwards, Dan & Kim thislldo.dan@gmail.com 622-1656
Blue Reef Adventures polly@bluereefadventures.com 626-1429; Polly Alford
Hess, Christina; 523-3344
Daytripper Catamaran daytrippercatamaran@gmail.com; 666-3117; Jeffrey "Jeff" Scott
McCullock, Maretha maretha.mccullock@gmail.com 615-1300 or 523-3555
Placencia Eagle Ray Tours eagleray33@gmail.com 661-9516 or 602-9315 Tricia Hernandez & Rene Leslie Privasea Adventures privaseaadventures@gmail.com www.privaseaadventures.com 672-9636/671-8099 or 503-3175 Fred Arbona & Ruth Turner Ranguana Caye info@ranguanacaye.com 523-3304 Ms. Valerie Hopson Splash Dive Center divebelizewithsplash@gmail.com 523-3080 Patty Ramirez Taste Belize tastebelize@gmail.com; 664-8699 Lyra Spang
The Belize Tourism Industry was formed in 1985 to bring together tourism and tourism related interests to meet the challenges of a dynamic and growing industry in Belize. BTIA intended and continues to develop as the accepted and recognized voice of the tourism industry in Belize and provides an important link between public and private sectors. The Placencia BTIA holds the largest membership in Belize.
Van Deurzen, John vandeurzen.bz@gmail.com; 662-0020
Westby, Kay kwplacencia@yahoo.com; 523-3234 or 626-8425;
Gabor, Deborah gringainbelize@gmail.com 628-7004
Hardcore Fishing Charters ewestby@hfc-belize.com 634-7612 Erwin Westby
Smith, Stan & Mary stanmary@btl.net; 523-4306
Westby, Brandon brandonwestby@tropicair.com 631-3553
Barebones Tours craig@barebonestours.com 677-9303; Craig Pearlman
Destinations Belize mtoy@destinationsbelize.com 523-4018 or 610-4718 Mary Toy
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INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS
SHOPPING
Markham, Patricia Angie
Wildman, Tanya tanyagster@gmail.com 608-1360 Wohl, Bill (formerly Slip Stop) slipstop.ca@gmail.com 601-5548
Why Join the Placencia BTIA? Here's what we offer! • A page on the Placencia.com website with complete details of your business, a link to your website and as many pictures as you like. • A spot on the centerfold map of The Placencia Breeze. • Your contact information listed under the appropriate business category in the Membership Directory of The Placencia Breeze. • A feaure story in The Placencia Breeze about your business. • A discounted listing in the annual Destination Belize magazine. • Your brochures and literature displayed in the Placencia Tourism Center. • Referrals to your business given to visitors by the staff of the Placencia Tourism Center. • BTIA member discounts at participating member businesses. • Local assistance with renewals of hotel licenses, tour guide licenses, tour operator licenses, sport fishing licenses, etc. • Discounted pricing on advertising in The Placencia Breeze. • Email announcements and news from Placencia BTIA. • Opportunity to have your announcements distributed to all Placencia Chapter members. • Listing on the national BTIA website. • Consistent and relevant advocacy on behalf of Placencia tourism stakeholders.
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Placencia Lobsterfest 2020! SAVE THE DATE! The Placencia Lobsterfest is an annual Fundraiser event organized by The Placencia Village Council and the Placencia BTIA/Tourism Center. This year will make it 22 years since the first Lobsterfest in Placencia. This event helps to promote Tourism in Placencia as well as Belize. For information on how you can support or contribute to the Placencia Lobsterfest, please contact us at 523-4045 or send an email to info@placencia.com' More info coming soon.....
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Remembering Belize’s Heroes
Updated List of Tour Guides 2019 -2020 Placencia Tour Guide Association Ainsworth Leslie Jr. Ainsworth Leslie Sr. Akeem Tejada Alex Westby Alexander Chun Alexander Garbutt Jr. Alfred Williams Allan Arnold Allan Villanueva Allen Coy Alrin Muschamp Amir Neal Andre Williams Andres Fletes Andria Villaneuva Angel Bonilla Anthony Chaplin Avelardo Cuevas Avelino Franco Basilio Ical Benjamin Sho Benjamin Young Bernard Leslie Jr. Bernard Leslie Sr. Bernard P. Valerio Bertrand Cuevas Blake C. Leslie Bruce Leslie Bryan Petillo Charles Longsworth Chellmi Xol Claude Vernon Clodia Chan Conrad Villanueva Jr. Dale Godfrey Dan Santos Daniel Cabral Darmin Shivers Darnel Beeks Darnel Westby Darrell Leslie Darryl Lozano David Logan David Ortiz Denbeigh Arzu Deshawndre Henderson Diego Coc Doren Leslie Jr. Doren Leslie Sr. Doyle Garbutt Doyle Gardiner
Earl Godfrey Ebenezer Gordon Edlin Leslie Jr. Edwin Carr Egbert Popper Jr. Eliezer Munoz Elioenai Munoz Elroy Andrews Elroy Burgess Elton Reyes Emelio Diaz Emilliano Bo Emmanuel D. Vasquez Eric Foreman Erick Pagoada Ernesto Bol Eusebio Bonell Evaristo Muschamp Jr Evaristo Muschamp Sr. Ever A. Ramirez Eworth Garbutt Eyanick Pop Fabian Vellos Fedrito Villanueva Felix E. Tush Florencio Shal Floria Sanchez Francisco E. Ruano Francisco Linarez Francisco Tush Franciso Alvarado Genaro Chiac George Eiley Jr. George Garbutt Gilbert Garbutt Habert Young Haley Cattouse Hank Rhamdas Harold Neal Henry Hamilton Hubert Neal Ian Cuevas Ian Vernon Iris Ramirez Isha M. Turner Ivan Leslie Jr. Ivan Leslie Sr. Jaime Leslie Jason Westby Jason Williams Javier Martinez
Jeremy Garcia Jeremy J. Garbutt Jermaine Cain Jes Bech Jonathan Gabourel Jordan Griffith Juan Ical Julian Cabral Julio Garcia Kareem Tillett Keiran Eiley Kendis Hernandez Kenroy Eiley Keon Leslie Kirk Mayen Kyle Young Kylon Garbutt Lennox Palacio Leomar Leslie Leonardo Castro Leopold Garcia Leopold W Leslie Leslie Faux Lincoln W. Garbutt Linda L. Garcia Lloyd A. Usher Sr. Lloydia Westby Louis Godfrey Luis Gabriel Luis Torres Lyra Spang Marco Funez Marco Supall Marisha Betancourt Mark Cabral Marlon L. Leslie Martin Cabral Martin Westby Marvin Escobar Matthew Leslie Maxwell Canelo Melissa Cabral Melivin Arevalo Mervin Leslie Jr. Mervin Leslie Sr. Miguel Herrera Jr. Miguel Ortiz Natasha Gibson Nazario Cal Nestor Teul Nick Pollard
The Placencia Tour Guide Association (PTGA) would like to inform the general public that the above list of names are Tour Guides New and Renewed for the year 2019 - 2020. The PTGA meets four times a year and of the four times they meet it is mandatory that every Tour Guide who are apart of the Placencia Tour Guide Association attend no less than three of those meetings. DATES FOR MEETINGS ARE: * May 13th 2020 *August 12th 2020
*December 9th 2020
Please be advised that all Tour Guide License will be expired on July 31st 2020, BTB will be accpting application for renewal starting mid July.
Norman Leslie Jr. Octario Ack Orie Burgess Orlando Flores Orlando S. Betancourt Oscar Boo Oscar Gutierrez Pablo Mendoza Peter Dacoff Jr. Polly Alford Prince Gongora Rafael Villanueva Jr. Randolph J. Villanueva Rejinaldo Ruiz Jr. Renato Cal Rene Leslie Jr. Rene Leslie Sr. Reuben Cal Rhawn Godfrey Richard Paquil Rita Leslie Romeo Twario Rosendo Bol Rudolph Vellos Sean Faux Sean Noralez Shannae Garcia Shawn Young Sidney Lopez Sr. Simeon Lorenzo Stephen Lopez Stephen Young Tadeo Chun Terrell Taylor Thorman Turner Torrie Vernon Travis J. Reymundo Vicente Pau Victor Bonilla Vinicio Tuario Walter Aldana Walter B. Garbutt Warren Garbutt Wayne Castellanos Wilder Bonilla Willington Garbutt Winsley Cuevas Ylman Linares Zane Westby Zeferino Mes
Members of the PTGA Chairperson CHARLES LONGSWORTH Treasurer HENRY HAMILTON Secretary LYRA SPANG Counselor CONRAD VILLANUEVA Counselor GILBERT GARBUTT
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Exploring the Origins of Belize’s National Heroes and Benefactors Day
Written by : G Michael Bowen
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riginally called Baron Bliss Day, National Benefactors Day celebrates the many benefactors which have contributed to the country of Belize. Belize is a small country with a grand spirit, perhaps this is why the man we know as Baron Bliss left his fortune to the
Photo of: Light house of Belize
people here… Born in 1869 by the name Henry Edward Ernest Victor de Barreto, Baron Bliss spent his childhood in Buckinghamshire, England. He adopted his new name after inheriting lands in Spain and Portugal following the death of his father in 1890. In 1911, Bliss got paralysis, possibly from Polio and lost the use of his legs. This did not stop the spirit of the Baron that so loved the sea. Following the end of the first world war, Baron Bliss retired to a lifetime of sailing, fishing, and leisure. He sailed to the Caribbean where he enjoyed the laidback lifestyle of the tropics. Aboard his yacht, The Sea King II, Baron Bliss sailed through the Caribbean, landing finally in beautiful Belize. Though he never came ashore, the Baron enjoyed fishing trips with local fisherman. He fell in love with the country and its people. This he made clear through his will.
Barons Kind Offering After a few short months in Belize, Barron Bliss passed away. He left nearly £1 million (roughly BZ $1.8 million) to benefit Belizean citizens. The money was placed in a trust account with instructions that only the earned interest be used. Over the years, the trust has provided funding for many projects, including the Bliss Institute (later renamed the Bliss Center for the Performing Arts), the Bliss School of Nursing, the Belize City Water Supply System, the Corozal Town Hall and the purchase of land for the building of Belize’s capital City of Belmopan, among others. A monument, which includes a granite tombstone, commemorates the generous Baron. It sits near the lighthouse at the mouth of the Belize City river where the river meets the Caribbean Sea. Each year, Belizeans
celebrate the life of Baron Bliss and other great Benefactors of Belize with a bank holiday and harbor regatta. In 2008 the holiday name changed from Baron Bliss Day to National Heroes and Benefactors Day, so that not only Baron Bliss, but all of Belize’s great contributors may be remembered.
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Festival/Event Calendar & National Public & Bank Holidays January 2020: New Year's Day, Jan. 1
ACCOMMODATIONS Placencia Villas and Golf Carts: Daily, weekly and monthly rentals. Eleven comfortable and immaculate studios and apartments in the heart of Placencia Village (next to the "Rumfish" Restaurant), close to restaurants, shopping, banks as well as the beach. Cable TV, free wife, fully equipped kitchenette, private bathroom, fully screened porch, hammocks. Contact owner Steve Jacoby 615-6404 or Jaime Jacoby 615-6434. Email info@ placenciavillas.com Major credit cards accepted. Rates from 129 BZD incl. Taxes.
February 2020: Placencia Sidewalk Art Festival: Feb. 8th and 9th Lobster Season Closes: Feb. 15
Paradise Resort: Has most of the amenities & all the luxury of a large hotel. We are located on the ocean front. 12 A/C rooms. On site full service restaurant & bar, spa by the sea, all eco tours, diving, snorkeling, fishing, roof top Jacuzzi, Wi-Fi, dive shop, gift shop, kayak and golf cart rental. Maya & Tropic Air agent. Email: info@belize123.com or give us a call at 523-3179/503-3479 Website:www.belize123.com Goss Chocolate: Goss Chocolate and cocoa powder made and sold only in SailFish Resort: 6 modern Suites with A/C, TV, Wi-Fi and private baths. 8 Belize. 100% organically grown Belizean cacao, Belizean cane sugar, whole Private rooms and 16 Bunks. Pool with swim-up Bar. Starting at $20 US + vanilla bean. Sold in grocery stores, gift shops, hotels and restaurants on the Peninsula and throughout Belize. Sorry, no factory tours! 523-3544, tax / night. Book online @ www.SailFishBelize.com or 651-9885 www.Goss-Chocolate.com, BTL Yellow Pages, Facebook. Winner World Tradewinds Beach Cabanas: Overlooking the Caribbean Sea & the Chocolate Awards for Goss White with Vanilla Bean. Mountains of Belize! 9 Cabanas w/ private bath, hot/cold, 2 double beds, fans, coffee maker (coffee provided), refrigerator & veranda w/ hammock. Placencia Pharmacy: Prescriptions, OTC meds & vitamins as well as cosmetics & pet meds. Located just north of Atlantic Bank. Open Mon-Sat 523-3122 - trdewndpla@btl.net 8 am- 6 pm. Closed on Sundays & Public & Bank Holidays. P. 523-3346
SHOPPING
CHEERS Afrodite’ Voodoo Lounge: 7 am – 11pm. Happy Hour 3 – 6 pm. House crafted Big Titty rums, classic cocktails, awesome daiquiris, delta blues, zydeco & soul!!! P. 628-1250
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Wallen’s Market: Hardware and houseware as well as wines, liquors, & select wholesale items. Located just south of BTL office. Serving the peninsula for over 30 years! P. 503-3316; Office: 523-3128. wallensmarket@yahoo.com.
Barefoot Bar: Open every day 11 am to midnight. Located on the beach. Live Music Wed, Fri & Sat at 5 pm & Sun at 1 pm. Happy Hour 5 -6 pm. Largest drink menu around. Creative lunch & dinner specials. Known for Stiff Drinks ~ Tasty Food ~ Good Times! 523-3515. Follow us on Facebook! J-Byrd’s: Local Bar by the Seaside docks. Open daily from 10am to 12pm. Pool Table and Free Darts. 523-3412 SailFish Resort: Swim-up bar and pool open to public Wed-Sun @ 12 noon. 18+ only. Must wear appropriate swimwear. Daily drink specials. Resort setting waterfront on lagoon at Sunset Point. BZ$5 daily pool fee. www.SailFishBelize.com or 651-9885.
REAL ESTATE Boris Mannsfeld & Associates: Our loyalty to our client’s best interest has established us as the top real set firm in the region. Our expert team is ready and excited to guide you step–by–step in finding the perfect property or securing a successful sale or investment. If you or your customers are seeking exceptional service, proven experience, professionalism, and the know-how and determination to get things done then look no further. Even though we specialize on the Placencia peninsula, we have a reliable network of real estate firms and developers throughout Belize with whom we can collaborate to provide you with real estate options across this beautiful country. Give us a call at Ph.523-3063 or Email:Info@RealEstatePlacencia. com.
South of Airstrip Afrodite’ Café & Bar: 7 am – 11 pm Biscuits & gravy, Quiche, Old world pizza, flat breads & calzone, pastas, salads, quesadillas, dips, French pastries & more. P. 628-1250 De’Tatch Seafood Beach Grill & Bar: Serving the very best in Seafood and Local Cuisines. Open Mon-Sunday (Closed on Wed) 7am until 10pm for Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (daily and nightly lunch & seafood dinner special). Come Enjoy the Perfect View (beach front), Great food, Great drink and Music to sooth the soul. Internet & Wireless also available. For Info or Take out orders please call: 503-3385 The Pickled Parrot: American Burgers, Sandwiches, Salads and ICE COLD BEER under an open-air thatched roof! Daily BZ$10 specials. Open M, W,TH,F,S with live music every Saturday. Call: 636-7068. The Shack Beach Café: Placencia's original smoothie spot with fresh fruit smoothies. Try our famous seaweed shake, natural juices, veggie burgers, salads, wraps, hummus, falafel. We serve breakfast all day. Located on the Placencia Office Supply: Business Service – Printing – Faxing – Copies. beach at the foot of the main dock. Open everyday, 7 AM to 6 PM . Internet. 523-3205 or plaofficesupply@gmail.com Wendy’s Creole Restaurant & Bar: Fine dining in A/C comfort or outdoor
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Muzamanzie Photography: Contact us for wedding photographs, on the Patio. Specializing in Spanish & Creole. Open 7 days a week for portraits, web & brochure images. 523-3563 or 603-5143 breakfast, lunch & dinner 7am - 10pm. Located on the Main Road. Visa & MC accepted. 523-3335 - wendylemus02@hotmail.com muzamanzie@yahoo.com
April 2020: Good Friday: April 10th Holy Saturday: April 11th Easter Sunday: April 12th
CPC Real Estate Solutions: Your trusted real estate broker in Belize. We have over 20 years experience helping clients with their real estate transactions and take pride in assisting you with your property purchase. Please drop into our office for a free map of Belize, and no obligation answers to all your real estate questions. We’re located in the heart of the village, across from the basketball court. 672-9000 or belizeproperty.com
May: 2020 Labour Day: May 1 Sovereign's/ Commonwealth Day Holiday: May 24
RE/MAX 1st Choice Belize: RE/MAX the worldwide leader in real-estate is here so look no further. RE/MAX 1st Choice Belize is here to help educate you on the market. Whether you are buying or selling no one knows more and has a better reputation than us. Call the office at 523-3666 or email at info@1stchoicebelize.com
June 2020: Battle Cancer Walk TBA Placencia Lobsterfest: June
TOUR PROVIDERS DINING
March 2020: Flaming Heart Ball Fire Department Fundraiser: TBA Maya Day: TBA National Heroes and Benefactors Holiday: March 9th
Trip N Travel: Inland Jungle Tours – Monkey River Magic. 660-7189 lgodfrey@btl.net. Located on Main Street & Bruk Pat in Placencia Office Supply.
26-27-28 Rotary Duck Race at Lobsterfest Conch Season Closes (date dependent on quota requirements)
Holiday: Oct 12th BTIA Belize Birding Festival: Oct. 24 & 25
September 2020: St. George’s Caye Day Holiday: Sept. 10 Flag Raising Ceremony and Party: Sept. 20 Belize Independence Day Holiday and Carnival: Sept. 21 Placencia Yamaha Marelco Saltwater Fishing Tournament: Sept. 19th and 20th
December 2020 End of the World Marathon: Dec. 8 Mistletoe Ball: Dec. 14 Placencia Christmas Boat Parade: TBA Christmas Street Parade: TBA Christmas Day Holiday: Dec. 25 Boxing Day Holiday: Dec. 26 New Year's Eve Beach Parties at Tipsy Tuna and Barefoot: Dec. 31
November 2020 GarifunaSettlement Day Holiday: Nov. 19
October 2020 Conch Season Opens: Oct. 1 Pan-American Day
The Placencia Peninsula Guide features paid listings. Contact the Placencia BTIA office at 523-4045 or accounts@placencia.com for pricing information.
Placencia BTIA Membership 2020 Renewal!! The Placencia BTIA Chapter would like to remind all our members to stop by our office or send us an email to renew your membership for the new year 2020. We also welcome all NEW business in the Placencia Community to join our membership. Benefits of joining the Placencia BTIA membership: * FREE listings on our website Placencia.com (did we mention we are currently in the process of revamping our website) * FREE line Ads in the Placencia Breeze Newspaper under Peninsula Happenings section page 3 * FREE listing on our Placencia Breeze map located in the Middle section of the newspaper * FREE listing in BTIA Membership directory in Placencia Breeze Newspaper * Listed in the Destination Belize Thank you to all our members for your continued support! For more info please contact us at 523-4045 or send us an email to accounts@placencia.com
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ther notable Heroes and Benefactors include:
Madam Liz (Gwen Lizarraga) Known by Belizeans as Madam Liz, Gwendolyn Lizarraga was a successful business owner, outspoken politician, and women’s rights activist. Madam Liz supported equal pay for equal work and helped women to acquire a property. She was the first Belizean woman to serve as a government minister. Consequently, a Belize City high school and several streets carry her name. George Cadle Price Known commonly as the Father of the Nation, George Price was the
principle political architect in the achievement of Belizean independence in 1981. He formed the People’s United Party shortly after the devaluation of the British Honduran dollar, and later became the first prime minister of the newly independent Belize. Price was the recipient of Belize’s highest Honor, the Order of National Hero. Formerly known as the Western Highway, the George Price Highway, which connects Belize City to Belmopan and San Ignacio, was renamed in his honor.
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Transportation Information and down-to-earth nature, Bowen established Belize’s first and only brewing company, Belize Brewing Company – crafters of the famous Belikin Beer. His contributions through commerce, industry, and philanthropy earned him the appointment of Knight Commander to the Order of Saint Michael and Saint George by Queen Elizabeth II. Following his death in 2010, Bowen was honored with the renaming of the Belize City local airstrip, Sir Barry Bowen Municipal Airport.
ean Black Cross Nurses Association, White dedicated her life to helping people in need. Her village council system model for managing hurricane preparations has been widely adopted across Belize. In addition to her work in the field of healthcare and social work, she advocated for the arts and was a gifted songwriter and storyteller. The Cleopatra White Polyclinic in Belize City owes its name to the legacy of this Belizean hero. Samuel Haynes Samuel Haynes was a Belizean soldier and civil rights activist that fought for Great Britain during WWI. After returning from the war, Haynes led a group of Belizean soldiers that refused to accept institutional racial discrimination in their home. Haynes shared his views through his work as a writer and editor of the weekly newspaper, Negro World, created by Marcus Garvey and published in New York. Haynes’ song “Land of The Free”, originally “Land of the Gods”, was later adopted as the national anthem of Belize. ▪
Philip S. W. Goldson National patriot Philip Goldson was a political activist, newspaper editor, and Belizean politician. As a founding member of both primary political parties in Belize, Goldson worked closely with those in power for the benefit of the people. He coordinated the rebuilding of Corozal Town after its destruction at the hands of Hurricane Janet in 1955, organized to make primary education free, and founded the National Alliance for Belizean Rights. Goldson is the recipient of Belize’s two highest honors, Order of Belize and Order of the National Hero. His legacy lives Originally published in the blog on through the Philip S. W. Goldson by caribeanlifestyle.com International Airport, along with the Philip S. W. Goldson Highway, which connects Belize City with Orange Walk and Corozal.
Cleopatra White Barry Bowen Cleopatra White was a Belizean Barry Bowen was a successful community leader, social worker, business owner and champion of and health practitioner. As an orgathe people. Known for his charisma nizing member of the famous Beliz-
D' Express Boat - Capt. Grevil, 624-6509- Pay aboard. Departs Placencia Fridays from MnM's Service Station at 9 a.m. Arrives in Big Creek at10 a.m. then departs Big Creek at 11 a.m. Arrives in Puerto Cortez, Honduras at 2 p.m. at Laguna. • Returns to Placencia on Mondays: Departs Puerto Cortez, Honduras at 11:30 a.m. Arrives in Big Creek at noon. Departs Big Creek at 1:30 p.m. Arrives in Placencia at 2:45 p.m. Hokey Pokey Boat - 667-1821 or 665-7242 • Placencia (MnM Dock) → Independence/Mango Creek: Everday: 6:45 a.m., 7:45 a.m., 10 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 4 p.m., 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. (except on Sundays) • Independence/Mango Creek → Placencia: Everday: 6:30am, 7:30 a.m., 8a.m., 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 12 p.m., 2:30pm, 4:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. (except on Sundays)
Hopkins
Dangriga 7:00 am
6:15 am 8:00 am 7:00 am 8:30am 9:15 am 12:45 pm 2:15 pm 2:45 pm 4:45 pm Returning from Belize to Placencia Belize City Belmopan Dangriga 7:45 am 9:15 am 11:00 am 2:30 pm 4:30 pm 2:45 pm 4:00 pm 5:30 pm 3:30 pm 4:45 pm 6:15 pm SUNDAYS Placencia 6:15 am 2:45 pm Belize City 7:45 am 2:45 pm 3:30 pm
Dangriga 7:00 am 8:00 am 4:45 pm Belmopan 9:15 am 4:00 pm 4:45 pm
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Placencia Tourism Center +(501) 523-4045 Emergencies
Ritchie’s Bus - 631-7751 or 631-7073 or 661-4346 Monday to Saturday (Depart. & Arrive) Placencia
Community Contacts & Info
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Police: 503-3142 Fire: 503-3222 Emergency Response Team: 223-3292 Placencia Medical Center: 503-3326 or Dr. Kevin Guerra: 615-1571 Seine Bight Medical Center: 523-3328 Independence Medical Center: 523-2167 Dr. Alexis Caballero: 622-7648
Placencia Peninsula Services • • • • • • • •
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Placencia Village Council: 523-3396 Placencia Water Board: 523-4036 Placencia Sanitation: 523-3273 Placencia Post Office: 503-3104 Seine Bight Village Council: 523-3660 Seine Bight Water Board: 523-3554 U.S. Warden, Stann Creek Rural: Bill Taylor, 602-7768 Placencia NAR-ANON: 664-8699
Placencia Humane Society Contact Emergency Numbers
Belize City 10:00 am 10:45 am 7:45 pm Placencia 12:30 p
• PHS: 604-8676 • Doctor Orlando Baptist: 620-1099 • Doctor Mia Canton: 671-1356 (office), 610-1356 (cell),
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stanncreekanimalhospital@gmail.com
• Hopkins Humane Society (Joseph): 667-5432
James Bus Line: Regular Bus: • Belize City → Belmopan → Dangriga → Independence → Punta Gorda
• Doctor Floyd Bennett: 605-5822
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• Animal Medical Centre (Belize City) 223-3781, 223-0251
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• Doctor Lopez: 670-5363
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Express Bus: • Belize City → Belmopan → Dangriga → Independence → Punta Gorda 5.15 am
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BEBB BUS LINE (Stops at Hopkins): • Dangriga → Placencia: Leave 5:30 a.m. | Arrive 7:00 a.m. Leave 8:30 a.m. | Arrive 10:00 a.m. • Placencia → Dangriga: Leave 10:30 a.m. | Arrive 12:00 noon → Connect to 12:30 p.m. James to Belize City Leave 5:30 p.m. | Arrive 7:00 p.m. → Connect to 7:30 p.m. James to Belize
Information on Placencia Peninsula Churches • Calvary Chapel of the Placencia Peninsula: Meeting in Seine Bight Village. Sunday Services: 10:30 A.M. and 6:30 P.M. (Sunday School provided). Wednesday: Men’s and Women’s Bible Study 6:30 P.M. Friday: Youth Group - 5:30 P.M. Non denominational Church - Call Pastor Jim Mensie 523-3362 • Ministries of the Son of God Church, Seine Bight Village: Wednesday Bible Studies -6:30 pm, Thursday Youth Choir Practice - 6:30 pm, Friday Youth Night - 6:00 pm, Saturday Adult Choir Practice - 6:30 pm, Sunday Service - 8:30 am & Sunday Night Service - 6:30 pm. Reverend Don Palmer. Phone 523-3301 or email cbelize@btl.net • Placencia Fellowship: All are welcome…Come as you are! Biblebased learning, worshiping and following Christ. We meet Sundays at 10:30am. Call 667-4805 or visit “Placencia Church” on Facebook for this week’s location. • Seine Bight Catholic Church: Services Sundays 8:30 a.m. Seine Bight Village. Lay Ministers Catholic (lay) - Dora Williams 6387716 or Florita Palacio 635-6612 • Lighthouse Worship Center: Bible Study - Wednesday 7:00 p.m. Services: Sunday 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Sunday School: 9:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. Non Denominational - Pastor Moore 523-3333 • Lighthouse Worship Center: Spanish Service: Mondays, Thursdays & Saturdays at 7:00pm • Seventh Day Adventist: Services Fridays at 6pm; Saturdays 9am Lay ministers. U. Torres 503-2270 • St. John’s Memorial: Placencia Anglican (Episcopal) Church: Sunday services at 8:30 a.m.
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