Placencia Village

Hello All,
At this time we have been here on the Peninsula for 6 weeks this visit. Being here in this small village you easily get to know it's locals, business owners and other travelers loving Belize.
Through locals we have found a 2 br/1ba apartment for $US500 a month plus BTB tax of 9%. It's in the center of town surrounded by all the restaurants, taco stands and grocery stores. It's nothing fancy, very basic. Like many local housing there is only hot water in the shower which is fine for us (but not for everyone! ). The apartments sit on the lagoon with a 3 minute walk to the Caribbean Sea.
We have discovered many great spots to swim, eat, have a drink and chat with locals and expats alike. Just some of the places are;
The Tipsy Tuna, Barefoot Bar, Sailfish Resort, Cozy Corner, The Pickled Parrot and Tutti Fruit Gelato. Attached are some photos.
You can also see more information on these places on Google Maps and search Mike Brakefield as I am now listed as a Local Guide. More to come and thanks for reading !

Back to Placencia !

 We're back ! After 3 months visiting our son and his family back in Vancouver, WA we are back this time and currently living in Maya Beach on the Placencia Peninsula.
Maya Beach is a small village made up of vacation rentals, private homes and a few resorts. We are renting a new 1 bedroom cabana on the lagoon. Due to being in the "High Season" we are paying US$850 per month all utilities included (butane, electricity,water and wifi).
When the low season begins on May 1 we will rent a two bedroom in Placencia Village for US$700 monthly all included. When making a reservation be sure to ask if the pricing is US$ or BZ$ !

 This blog will be truthful, it will contain the pro and cons of the areas we stay. I am not a paid blogger. Many bloggers are paid by local businesses to promote them and good for them. Unforunately in MOST of those blogs everything is seen through rose colored glasses.

 Here in Maya Beach there are many nice places to stay a night, a week, or more. You can search the Placencia Hotel, The Green Parrot Inn and Restaurant, Joyce and Franks B&B, The Mayan Breeze Inn. All are on the Beach with restaurants/bars, water sports and wifi.