Laughing Bird Caye island
Ultimate guide (September 2024)
Laughing Bird Caye - is a tiny island near the city of Palencia in Belize. There is a great snorkeling and diving. The Great Barrier Reef is also located nearby. Shore and seabed: sand, stones.
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[vote] Coordinates: 16.443664, -88.196623
Hotels [edit]
The island is a National Park, so there are no hotels. Palencia is the nearest town with hotels.
How to get there [edit]
Fly to
Belize International Airport (BZE). Then take a bus from Belize City via Dangriga town. Total road will take a minimum of 5 hours. There is also a direct shuttle minibus Belize City - Palencia (3 hours per way). There are daily boat tours from Palencia to Laughing Bird Caye.
When to go [edit]
The best time for a beach holiday in Palencia is a dry season from January to June.
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