 Big Creek (Placencia) : Profile
Clearance proceedures must be completed at Big Creek, where the officials are reported to be very helpful. Customs office is at Big Creek and Immigration a taxi ride away, at Mango.
Call the Port Authority on VHF 16 and you will be directed to a berth.
Big Creek is the main port for Belize's banana industry; citrus fruit and shrimp are also exported from here. It is approximately 80 miles south of Belize City.
Most cruisers prefer to moor at Placencia, across the lagoon from Big Creek. It is still primarily a fishing village, although recently it has become a popular tourist destination.
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