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Island Getaway

Belize Experiences

At Prana Maya Island Resort, you get the best of both worlds—the tranquillity and serenity of your own island escape, close enough to the mainland and the reef to enjoy all that Belize has to offer.
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Placencia Village

Just a three-minute boat ride from Prana Maya, Placencia Village is the cultural and social heart of the region. Set at the southern tip of the 16-mile Placencia Peninsula, this colourful community trades its sleepy fishing-village past for an easy, lived-in charm, boutiques, art galleries and beachfront bars, Laid-back but never dull, it's where authentic Belize meets Caribbean energy.

 

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ZIPLINING, RIVER TUBING AND WATERFALL CHASING

A trifecta of Belizean adventure—you’ll love this exhilarating combination in the tropical rainforest and along South Stann Creek.

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CHOCOLATE AND SPICE FARM

Combine a visit to Ixcacao Chocolate as described following with the fascinating tour of the beautiful Belize Spice Farm.

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IXCACAO CHOCOLATE TOUR

Travel time: 1 hour each way

As seen on National Geographic and the Discovery Channel!

Spend an unforgettable morning at Ixcacao Chocolate, Belize's oldest Maya-owned chocolatier.

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RUM TASTING

This private class takes place in the comfort of your villa or at the resort. Your Belize Rum Crafters Ltd. instructor and bartender helps you to explore the history, origins, culture and flavors of rum across the world.

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PLACENCIA WALKING FOOD TOUR

Eat your way through Placencia Village on a guided stroll past the spots that make this little peninsula a serious food destination.

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WATERFALL HIKING AT COCKSCOMB BASIN JAGUAR PRESERVE

Travel Time: 45 minutes each way

Head deep into the rainforest of the Maya Mountains and into Cockscomb Basin, the world's first jaguar preserve—400 square kilometres of protected wilderness and the densest jaguar population on the planet.

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PLACENICA BEACH HORSEBACK RIDING EXPERIENCE

Discover the thrill of a horseback riding adventure in Belize as you embark on an unforgettable journey along the magical beaches of Placencia.

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XUNANTUNICH MAYAN RUINS AND CAVE TUBING

Explore the ancient Mayan Temple of El Castillo, then enjoy a picnic lunch before a tubing adventure through centuries-old caves.

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ZIPLINING AND WATERFALL RAPPELLING AT BOCAWINA

Travel Time: 1 hour each way

Soar and rappel at Bocawina! Hike, rappel, swim, and fly—an all-day adrenaline rush in the heart of the rainforest.

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