Placencia Peninsula
Travel Guide





Visit Placencia Peninsula
Where to stay in Placencia Peninsula

Placencia Village
While visiting Placencia Village, you might make a stop by sights like Placencia Beach and Jaguar Bowling Lanes.

Caribbean Way
You might consider checking out Maya Beach while you're exploring Caribbean Way and the larger Placencia area.

Maya Beach
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Maya Beach and surrounding area, you can visit Maya Beach and Inky's Mini Golf.

Cocoplum
While visiting Cocoplum, you might make a stop by sights like Maya Beach and Inky's Mini Golf.

Plantation
When in Plantation, you can plan a visit to Maya Beach and Inky's Mini Golf, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Surfside
When in Surfside, you can plan a visit to Maya Beach and Placencia Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Maya Beach Hotel
Everything was wonderful! Very safe feeling. Everyone was SO friendly and nice. Excellent restaurant on site.
Reviewed on Mar 19, 2026

Placencia Resort
The property itself was beautiful, but the pool was only open until 6pm. The restaurant was only open until 7 and there was nothing to do after 7pm. This property needed to have someone at the front desk/ maintenance available 24/7. We went to check out at 6am and there was no one available to check ...
Reviewed on Mar 13, 2026

Umaya Resort & Adventures
Umaya is a beautiful resort with everything we needed. Bedrooms, full kitchen, large living room and could walk right out to the beach. They had a lovely pool with swim up bar and a nice restaurant across the street. It was close to restaurants and bars but we did need to drive to them as the road ...
Reviewed on Mar 13, 2026

Julia´s Cabanas
The wonderful cabin was furnished with everything needed to make you comfortable
Reviewed on Mar 14, 2026

GOLD STANDARD - Pointe House, tip of peninsula , walk to village, 1 BR/2 BA
Beautiful and quiet location with access to bikes, kayaks, and a private pool made this an exceptional place to stay in Placencia
Reviewed on Mar 4, 2026

Beach Front, Private Home With Pool, Beach, Oceanfront
Had a comfortable, relaxing stay. The host was helpful with information on excursions, etc. The pool is refreshing since it is out of the hot sun. We used Leo, the house manager for our drives and excursions and we were very pleased with his staff. We recommend this home for your stay in ...
Reviewed on Mar 8, 2026
Popular places to visit

Placencia Beach
Discover the Belize whale shark on a diving trip from one of the cays and islands near this sandy beach. Enjoy its restaurants and cafés too.

Maya Beach
Feel the gorgeous golden sand beneath your feet as you walk around this community made up of homes, bars, resorts and an art gallery.

Moho Caye
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Moho Caye during your travels in Placencia. Wander the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area.

Silk Caye Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Silk Caye Beach during your trip to Placencia? Wander the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area.

Laughing Bird Caye National Park
Explore the great outdoors at Laughing Bird Caye National Park, a lovely green space in Laughing Bird Caye. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.

Lagoon Caye
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lagoon Caye during your travels in Placencia. Stroll along the seaside in this quaint area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.
Things to do

Snorkel the Perfect Tropical Isle Silk Caye with Turtles, Rays and Sharks

Monkey River Wildlife Encounters and Manatee Watch

Snorkeling at Silk and Moho Caye

Placencia: Snorkel & Island Experience at Laughing Bird Caye

Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary and Jaguar Preserve

Cockscomb Basin Jungle Hike & Waterfalls Tour from Hopkins
- Placencia Beach
- Maya Beach
- Jaguar Bowling Lanes
- Inky's Mini Golf
- Belize Barrier Reef
- Hopkins Village Beach
- Moho Caye
- Hopkins Pier
- Mayflower Bocawina National Park
- Silk Caye Beach
- Laughing Bird Caye National Park
- Lagoon Caye
- South Water Caye Beach
- Silk Caye National Park
- Anderson Lagoon
- Wee Wee Caye Marine Lab
- Ranguana Caye Beach
- Little Water Caye
- Twin Cayes
- Laughing Bird Caye Beach
- Carrie Bow Cay Field Station
- Blue Marlin Dock




