Ranguana Caye is a private island with a total area of two acres, approximately 20 miles west of

Placencia Placencia is a small village located in the Stann Creek District of Belize. History Prior to the European colonization of the Americas, the Placencia Peninsula was inhabited by the Maya peoples, Maya. Archaeological evidence suggests that the Ma ...

, Belize. The island harbors a dock and moorings for visiting boats which is located just off the

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. Daytime visits are available through RanguanaCaye.com, and you can spend a night in the cabins located there as well. The island features different activities like paddleboarding in crystal clear water, fishing, kayaking, hammock napping, sunbathing, and playing beach games. The Edge of Paradise Bar & Grill located at the front of the island offers a variety of food and drinks that are freshly made and served throughout the day

History

With the

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origins of

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traced back to two different

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, it is potentially believed that Ranguana Caye formally called Cayo Renegado, was "the base of the 'renegade' "

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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

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Private islands of Belize Islands of Belize Populated places in Belize Caribbean Sea {{Belize-geo-stub

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