It rained throughout the night in Livingston and into the morning for our boat departure. Thankfully it stopped and we departed on time. It was a rough ride. They use boats that hold approximately 16-24 people depending on own many persons they can crowd in the boat.
We arrived at Punta Gorda Belize about 45-minutes later. Our male friend from Holland was waiting for us at immigrations. We exchanged money and made our way to the local bus station for a 2-hour school bus ride to the Mango Creek area. Then we walked a ½ kilometer to the Hokey Pokey Water taxi for a 15-minute jaunt to Placenica.
We got settled in at the Barefoot Bar for drinks and lunch and to discuss where to stay for the night. Now with 4 of us, it was even harder to agree on anything. We decided on the Yellow House Private Beach Home. It averaged about $100 USD per night and was right on the beach. We had dinner at a bad restaurant on the beach. Wish I could remember the name of it. We liked Barefoot and went back there another time for Happy Hour. We had a good dinner at The Secret, near a day spa and massage place the next night. I found this area a bit too touristy and pricey for me. Dinners averaged over $15 with 10% tax and a 10% tip.
The wind had kicked our first night there which I enjoyed sleeping in the hammock outside. But it was awful for the water the next day. It was full of seaweed and you couldn’t even swim. A total disappointment for me. My friends were ready to move on after 2-nights, I could have stayed another day as it appeared the water had cleared up the second day.
Off again early the next AM, for yet again, another Hokey Pokey Water Taxi and school bus ride to San Ignacio!
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