Placencia Sidewalk Art Festival

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Type Of Event
Festival
Start Date
Saturday, 11 Feb, 2023
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Description
Highlights
  • Local Art
  • Food and Music

About Event
Boasting the best artwork Belize has to offer! Celebrating over 18yrs of art along the historic Placencia Village sidewalk. Before the mid 80s, the narrow ribbon of conch shell grounded concrete that winds its way along one of Belize’s most beautiful beaches, was the only way to deliver goods to fishing folk and their families living in Placencia Village. The wheelbarrow or two that fetched essentials from arriving boats at the harbour may serve different purposes today. Still, they share the same picturesque route with strolling and frolicking feet belonging to children, lovers, friends (and frenemies), as well as the four-legged critters.

Over 18 years ago, a group of talented artists who formed the Placencia Peninsula Arts Association (PPAA) discovered how to make this charming walkway explode with color while highlighting local talents, and every February that vision continues to be realized.

Thanks to the efforts of the Placencia Chapter of the Belize Tourism Industry Association who have been organizing the annual Placencia Sidewalk Art Festival since the PPAA disbanded, as well as generous sponsors, the event has grown to see a diverse group of artists representing the entire country of Belize.
 
Suitable for:
Kids
Teens
Adults
Families
Groups
Couples
Seniors
Handicapped
Activities:
Crafting
Dancing
Learning
Photography
Relaxing
Sightseeing
Contact Information
Location Information
Venue:
Placencia Sidewalk
Address:
Placencia Village, Belize
District:
Stann Creek
Transportation
Is Transportation provided?:
No
Transport Info.
Important Transportation/Pickup Information
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Whats Nearby
Places
Moho Caye is an idyllic 12-acre, palm-fringed private island, located 12 miles east of Placencia. This haven is located on the fringe of the Laughing Bird Caye National Park and is ... moresurrounded by crystal blue waters, and incredible natural coral reefs. It's the ideal spot for day trips or for the adventurous, overnight camping is available. Enjoy snorkeling, diving and swimming in some of the most beautiful waters Belize has to offer.
Category:
Attraction
Type of Attraction:
Caye
District/Region:
Stann Creek
Southern Environmental Association (SEA) is a non-governmental organisation, created in 2008 when two longstanding conservation organisations, Friends of Nature (FoN) and the Toledo ... moreAssociation for Sustainable Tourism and Empowerment (TASTE) merged to ensure improved community involvement in the conservation and co-management of the natural resources in Southern Belize.
Category:
Attraction
Type of Attraction:
Marine Reserve, Nature Reserve, Wildlife Sanctuary
Features:
Public Parks
District/Region:
Caye (Island)
Ranguana Caye is a private island located an hour off the coast of Placencia, Belize. The island is next to the Belize Barrier Reef and offers excellent snorkeling and fishing from ... moreshore.

The island is home to a variety of wildlife, including sea turtles, dolphins, and fish. Visitors can also enjoy hiking, kayaking, and sunbathing on the beach. 

Placencia is a peninsula in Southern Belize. We recommend spending a night or two before and after your stay at Ranguana Caye in Placencia. Visit the Placencia sidewalk, beach bars, and try local cuisine. Ask us if you'd like recommendations for where to stay or what to do in Placencia!
Category:
Destination
Type of Destination:
Caye (Island)
District/Region:
Near Placencia
Located at the southern tip of the Placencia Peninsula of the Stann Creek District, Placencia is a seacoast village where you can enjoy the best beaches in Belize. Visit the Placencia ... moreLagoon where it is home to the manatees and saltwater crocodiles. You can relax on the seashore or travel a short distance to nearby archaeological sites, nature reserves and marine life.
Category:
Destination
Type of Destination:
Village
Population:
3,458
Features:
Phone Service, Restaurants, Camping, Parking, Car Rentals, ATM services, Banks, Sports Bars, Night Clubs, Public Parks
District/Region:
Stann Creek
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