Perhaps it could be described as one of the most artistic signs in the country set atop a tall, mounted, flat slab of cement, with its back squarely facing the deep blue Caribbean Sea, the PLACENCIA sign, molded in a three-dimensional looking collage style, of colorful images each representing the backbone of the tiny fishing village is becoming quite an attractive landmark for hungry vacationers, seeking an opportunity to snap that perfect vacation portrait.
The colorful landmark, which was only unveiled a couple of weeks ago, sits on the northern end of Placencia and offers vacationers a snapshot of the untamed, rich historical and ecological makeup of the sleepy fishing village. The first two letters of the sign tell the tale of the heavenly sight that greets locals at the dawn of each day while the bold figure of two fishermen stooping over in anticipation of their next big catch is something that the majority of the locals are familiar with.The third image, set in the same golden backdrop is that of a salt-water tarpon, a species that is known to grace the southern part of the country with its presence.
The mid-portion of the sign of a deep blue shade and, significantly different in color from the previous ones, showcase a lone diver, fitted in diving gears and hovering above a whale shark is a representation of the seaside village being observed as a major snorkeling and diving destination. A source of income that also benefits a considerable amount of its citizenry.
Finally, the three remaining letters on the sign, though the last is not any less significant than the rest. Together they symbolize the abundant makeup of flora and fauna that can be found in the southern portion of the country. The first of the letters, of a blue morpho butterfly that gracefully sits atop, red hibiscus flowers depict the country’s inland scenery. The other two which captured the magnificent pose of Belize’s multicolored scarlet macaw parrot and gigantic jaguar, boast the rich and exotic nature of inland adventures that are available locally.
The entire combination and makeup of the signs is arguably a humble representation of Placencia’s diversity that due to its untouched and untamed qualities continues to have a magnetic effect on visitors from all walks of life. For vacationers, the best part about all this is that it offers the ideal opportunity to take advantage of the equally trending, colorful and exotic backdrop for that flawless Instagram, social media, or family picture that can only be taken in Belize, next to the almost human-sized Placencia sign.
If you are up for the challenge and are looking for a safe, comfortable, cozy, and laidback place to stay, then our friendly and courteous staff over at the award-winning Mariposa Belize Beach Resort would like to extend an invitation for you to come over so we could offer you just that. One of the many pros about choosing us as your ideal vacation getaway is that we are located 1.5 miles or 5 minutes away from this latest manmade attraction.
Over at Mariposa, we are known to boast a scenery made from raw beauty, a heavenly surrounding, untouched by the commercialism and stress of everyday life. Comprising of over 200 feet of seafront beach on our grounds, our property offers the ideal opportunity for guests who are either in desperate need of rolling in the sand, plunging headfirst into the Caribbean Sea, or getting dirty with some inland jungle adventure.
Whatever your decision turns out to be the options ranging from our pet-friendly beachfront beach suites, luxury treehouses, and executive penthouse suite, all with a breathtaking view of the mesmerizing Caribbean Sea, will be here to welcome you back. Our thatch roof restaurant will be sure to provide you with the exquisite taste of some local cuisine to boost you back up, while our refreshing outdoor pool will extract the last bit of weariness that you might have.
If you are up to the challenge then feel free to visit our website to familiarize yourself with what you can expect when booking us for that Belize vacation.
Questions about visiting Belize? Contact us by email at reservations@MariposaBeachResort.com or by phone +501-523-4474.