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Laughing Bird Caye National Park

Placencia, Belize
Ranked #2 of 6 attractions in Placencia
4.5 of 5 stars 55 Reviews
Type: Islands, National Parks
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Calgary
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9 reviews 9 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

While the 40 minute boat ride out is often bumpy and jarring, the beach and snorkeling is right out of a commercial. It's not busy, the water is clear and warm, and sand is soft, clean and white, this is exactly what you want to do when you go on a tropical vacation!

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Petersburg, Alaska, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW
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The day was just absolutely gorgeous and the snorkeling sensational. I snorkel a lot in Belize and this spot was the winner for this year. The vast variety of species from aquatic to aviary was a show from North to South, up down and all around there was some creature to check out. Truly a worthwhile adventure from novice to... More

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Jersey City, New Jersey
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

Took a small skiff out to Laughing Bird Caye for a night dive. Snorkled for about 40 mins while waiting for friend from another boat. Awesome night diving.

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pleasantville, nova scotia
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8 reviews 8 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

rough ride out in the boat getting there, but worth it!

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Orange, CA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012
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We traveled with Splash tours, arranged by our resort, Chabil Mar. The guides were outstanding, efficient, informed and helpful. After snorkeling, lunch was served under shelters on the beach. Great news for us all...there are even clean flush toilets at the park!

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Atlanta, GA
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012
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Snorkeling was absolutely fantastic! We saw sting rays, eels amongst a variety of other beautiful sea creatures. However, the pod of dolphins we encountered on our return was definitely the highlight.

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See 4 more reviews by DooleyJ for Placencia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012

When you close your eyes and think of a beach in paradise, this is the beach you picture. Pristine white fine grain sands, crystal clear turquoise water, no large crowds, lots of interesting sea life for snorkeling. The boat ride to get there can take about 45 minutes both ways from Placencia Village, but it's worth it to get to... More

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Okotoks, Alberta
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6 reviews 6 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012

Great snorkling and the beach is great. The boat ride was short and the water was clear.

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Cambridge, Ontario, Canada
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012

Amazing place to visit, great staff, great fish. The waters are so Blue its incredible.

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Arlington, Texas
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012
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Almost all of the dive and snorkel spots in Belize require a boat to get there. The south coast is most know for whale shark trips because it is closest to the Gladden Spit, the only place you have the chance to see one. Laughing Bird is one of the closer Cayes to get to from Placencia so it seems... More

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