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Kalimera Beach Hotel PLACENCIA, BELIZE


The Placencia Peninsula in southern Belize is a slender, sun-drenched stretch of coastline that perfectly captures the country’s charm. Often considered the best beach in the country, it’s framed by the Caribbean Sea on one side and a calm, wildlife-rich lagoon on the other. Life here moves at an easy rhythm. Fishing skiffs glide across the water at dawn, beachside bars hum with steel drums at dusk and a winding footpath through Placencia Village reveals colourful Creole cottages, artisan shops and a selection of local cuisine. Midway along the peninsula, the quiet


community of Maya Beach is home to Kalimera Beach Hotel, a boutique hideaway that blends laid-back luxury with authentic Belizean spirit. It’s a locally owned hotel, making it a genuine showcase of Belize by Belizeans. With just 12 rooms crafted from natural local materials such as local stone, hand-applied resin-based chukum plaster and regionally sourced hardwoods, Kalimera is a masterclass in tropical minimalism. Its design is warm, textural and open to the elements, letting the sounds of the sea and palms set the tone.


The hotel fronts a shallow, protected stretch of


sea, with paddleboards and kayaks available for guests to explore the mangrove coastline or snorkel through the seagrass beds directly offshore. These underwater meadows are home to colourful reef fish, eagle rays, manatees and the occasional sea turtle or dolphin pod, offering a quiet moment of connection with nature just steps from your room. The east-facing beach delivers some of the most spectacular sunrises in the region, best enjoyed with a coffee in hand and toes in the sand. Adventurous day trips might include diving


on the Belize Barrier Reef, visiting Maya archaeological sites hidden in the jungle or hiking through the world’s first jaguar preserve. Food-lovers will find plenty to savour, from roadside tamales and coconut rice and beans to bean-to-bar chocolate and award-winning hot sauce made nearby. Kalimera’s own offerings reflect this abundance — breakfasts that highlight seasonal fruits and Belizean favourites, while the on-site Beach Bar serves Belizean-inspired cocktails with spectacular views.


DON’T MISS Try the fry jack, Belize’s most beloved breakfast treat, handmade daily and served hot, savoury or sweet


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KEY FEATURES • Beachfront hotel • Fresh Belizean dishes made to order • Beach bar serving cocktails with local fruits & Belizean rum


• Free paddleboards, kayaks & bikes


KEY ACTIVITIES • Snorkelling at nearby cayes where the coral is being restored by marine biologists


• Fishing & island-hopping with local sailors


• Cacao-making with Maya farmers & hands-on chocolate-tastings


• Jungle hikes to waterfalls & ancient Maya temples


GET IN TOUCH kalimera.bz T: +501 612 5774 E: info@kalimera.bz


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