We opted to have our transfer driver take the "Hummingbird Highway" to Placencia as it is apparently more scenic than the slightly faster route. Either way, we eventually had to travel the entire length of the 19 mile long peninsula to reach our cozy cabana in the heart of Placencia Village. For a relatively small space, our Airbnb was efficiently organized and well appointed, making our three night stay a comfortable one. Our very central location allowed us to easily pick up cheap street food from local vendors and enjoy it in our cabana. I woke early on our first morning in Placencia, so I went for a walk to take sunrise photos. The magical bonus was watching a pod of at least four dolphins just offshore. Since our cabana was on the only road that accommodates vehicles to the peninsula, we said we were staying on "the main road". We were corrected and informed that the original narrow "Placencia Sidewalk", which was the only "road" until 1984, is still officially the "main road" so that it maintains its Guinness Book of Records status as the narrowest main road in the world. At least three locals told me that the best place to swim was at the beach to the left of the pier (where I'd seen dolphins), so that's where I went into the water. While I was in the ocean, Lisa spotted a sign asking people not to feed or harass the crocodiles. I later googled it and discovered that American Crocodiles breed nearby and grow to 20 feet! We spent a lot of time walking along both the sidewalk and the beach. We walked all the way to Turtle Inn, also known as Coppola Hideaways for its owner, director Francis Ford Coppola. Placencia means "pleasant point", and is known as "the caye you can drive to" for its laidback island vibe.
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