Belize has a very strong guide and tour
operator licensing program. Guides are required to master
subjects such as first-aid, CPR, the history of Belize, ecology of the rainforests and the
reef, marine life, and hospitality service.
The Belize guide licensing program is Belize's method of preserving the quality
of the guide profession. It also gives guests in our country a way to make sure they are
engaging a qualified and reputable guide. Therefore, we ask that you help us by using only
licensed guides during your Belize visit.
This page will be updated as new lists are released by the Belize
Tourism Board or the Placencia Tourist Center.
This sign at the dock (before Hurricane
Iris)
provided food for thought:
The following people are licensed tour guides in the Placencia
area (list based on last published information from the
Placencia Tourist Center on 5 August 2002):
Arnold, Allan Arthur Vernon
Benguche, Bryan
Berry, Julie Bol, Benito Cabral, Charles Cabral, Daniel
(featured
fishing guide)
Cabral, Egbert Cabral, Julian D.(featured
fishing guide) Cabral, Wyatt (featured
fishing guide)
Carne, Lisa Carr, Edwin David
Cho, Jose
Cuevas, Eloy
Eiley, Anthony
Eiley, Elton
Eiley, George Anthony
Eiley, Glenford W.
Faux, Randolph Stephen
Faux, Sean Leslie
Gardiner, Calbert L.
Gardiner, Doyle Elbert
Godfrey, Dale
Godfrey, Earl A.
Godfrey, Kurt Godfrey, Louis
Godfrey, Lowell Godfrey, Luis Albert
Godfrey, Rhawn Bruce Gongora, Prince Carlton
Hess, Christina Holterman, Michael
Leslie, Bernard Leslie, Charles Beresford, Sr.
Leslie, Ivan Leslie, Kimani Omar
Leslie, Leopold Leslie, Lewis, Jr.
Leslie, Mark A.
Leslie, Rene T. Leslie, Russell
Lewis, Christopher
Linarez, Francisco Victor
Lopez, Lloyd Andrew
Lopez, Sydney Clarence
McKenzie, Lancelot Modera, Kevin
Neal, Percival W. Parks, Anthony Jason Pau, Juan
Perez, Dorianny
Pop, Pedro
Popper, Egbert, Jr.
Popper, Egbert, Sr.
Reyes, Elton C. Rhamdas, Hank L. Shivers, Dermin(featured fishing guide)
Small, Kristine J.
Tucker, Elroy Vernon, Arthur
Vernon, David Villanueva, Andria Fiona
Villanueva, Faegon Albert
Villanueva, Rafael
Villanueva, Randolph J. Jr. Wallen, Harald IV
Wallen, Harald III
Westby, Aldrick Arthur, Sr.
Westby, David A. Westby, Dorriany
Westby, Jason
Westby, Lloydia
Westby, Martin
Wewe, Macedonio
Young, Brian C.
Young, Carlton B., Jr. Young, Dwayne
Young, Hubert
Young, Malcolm A.
The Placencia area is blessed with
some very good guides. But, just like the rest of us, some of them are
very good at one type of activity or guiding, and not very good at others.
We try our best hard to match each of our
clients not only with the best guide available, but also with the guide we
think will best fit with each client's goals for their stay in Placencia.
For example, Placencia has some great
fly fishing guides. But, some of them are good with serious anglers
who already have a lot of salt water experience, while others have a knack
for teaching beginners. Same with snorkeling, diving, ruins and other
guides.
Attempting to make a good match is one
of the reasons we place so much emphasis on our email correspondence --
that's how we get to know you and pick your guide.
Of course, sometimes there's a
mismatch. And, if there is, let us know -- we'll do everything we can
to remedy the situation. Almost all guides here are free-lance, so
there's usually a pool from which to draw another guide who may be a little
better fit. And, the guides won't get their feelings hurt. They
want you to enjoy your vacation, too, and know that sometimes a guide/client
match just doesn't work.
Also, if you have questions about
specific guides, please let us know, and we'll be glad to try to help with
the information you need. Just email us at
info@destinationsbelize.com.
Please note: services
and goods in Belize are subject to a 10%
general sales tax (GST). Hotels/resorts must charge a 9% hotel tax
on accommodations.
By law, all rates quoted for goods and services must include the GST, but
quoted hotel room rates need not include the hotel tax. All of our package rates include both
GST and hotel taxes. As required by law, rates for tours quoted on our
Website include the 10% GST. Many hotels and resorts also
impose a service charge. We have included service charges in package
rates unless specifically stated otherwise.
Send email to
mtoy@destinationsbelize.com.
Please Note: Belize (and particularly Placencia) has significant phone and Internet service problems. If you do NOT
receive a response to your email within 24 hours, please try resending - we HOPE that will get
your message through .)
Mailing Address: General Delivery, Stann Creek District, Placencia, Belize
Phone:
Belize:
Land
Line: 523-4018 (from outside Belize dial
011-501-523-4018) Cell:
610-4718 (from outside Belize
dial 011-501-610-4718) Fax: Use US
Fax (see below)
U.S. Fax or Voice Mail Messages:
1-603-452-4797
