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16°19′57″N 88°09′04″W / 16.3325°N 88.1510°W / 16.3325; -88.1510
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Ranguana Caye, Belize in 2016.

Ranguana Caye is a private island with a total area of two acres, approximately 20 miles west of Placencia, Belize. [1] The island harbours a dock and moorings for visiting boats which is located just off the Belize Barrier Reef. [2] Tours are available through the Belize Ocean Club, a resort located in Maya Beach Village near Placencia and managed by Muy'Ono Properties. [3] Snorkeling and reef fishing are also some activities available on the island.

History

With the 17th-century origins of Belize traced back to two different myths, it is potentially believed [ according to whom?] that Ranguana Caye formally called Cayo Renegado, was "the base of the 'renegade' " Spaniard Diego el Mulato." [4]

Nearby attractions

  • Placencia Mangroves
  • World's Narrowest Mainstreet
  • Savannah Forest Station at Paynes Creek
  • Laughing Bird Caye
  • Marie Sharp's Factory
  • Bocawina Falls
  • Gulisi Garifuna Museum
  • Rosalie's Tortilla Factory
  • Drums of Our Father's Monument

See also

References

  1. ^ "Ranguana Caye - Ranguana Tropical Island Experience". Belizehub.com. 5 February 2019. Retrieved 15 February 2019.
  2. ^ "A Day At Tiny Ranguana Caye off Placencia, Belize...This is All I Need!". San Pedro Scoop. 21 July 2014. Retrieved 15 February 2019.
  3. ^ "Tropical Island Experience — Belize Ocean Club Resort". Archived from the original on 2016-05-06.
  4. ^ "Archived copy". nebula.wsimg.com. Archived from the original on 2 December 2017. Retrieved 17 January 2022.{{ cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title ( link)

16°19′57″N 88°09′04″W / 16.3325°N 88.1510°W / 16.3325; -88.1510