Placencia

Travel Guide

Placencia Beach which includes general coastal views and a beach
Maya Beach showing tropical scenes
Placencia Beach featuring a marina and general coastal views
Placencia Beach featuring a river or creek and a house
Placencia Beach as well as an individual male

Go diving at one of the cays in this charming beach town and take a boat tour of the national park.

Find golden beaches, warm Caribbean seawater and exotic birds in the picturesque town of Placencia. Its highlight is the Laughing Bird Caye National Park, where snorkeling and scuba diving are popular ways of seeing colorful marine life. Bring your swimming goggles or mask to this lively part of the world to witness extraordinary features of nature.

Visit the Laughing Bird Caye National Park to see outstanding natural beauty. Take a tour with one of the area operators. This generally includes a boat ride to the national park as well as lunch.

Learn about one of the main local harvests at the Bunches of Fun Banana Farm Tours. Guided tours make the trip through the banana farm really enjoyable and funny.Learn about the fascinating process of growing bananas it will change the way you think about the fruit. Try the local specialty of fried green bananas.

Visit Lola’s Art Gallery to get an insight into the creative minds of Placencia. That creativity continues to the bright colors used to paint the wooden structures of bars and restaurants. Nearby you will also find a gym and a nightclub.

This area essentially has two seasons: wet and humid from June to November and dry and hot the rest of the time. The mood is generally fun and friendly, as can be seen from the comical names and colorful décor of the bars and restaurants. The name of the town comes from the Spanish for “pleasing,” which sums up how the Spanish colonists felt when they arrived.

Find the small town on the southern part of the peninsula. It is a 20-minute drive south along Placencia Road from Maya Beach, which is 8 miles (13 kilometers) away. The town has its own airport for small connections. For far-flung destinations, go to Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport.

Placencia is primarily known among snorkelers for its cays. Visit its cute cafés, shops and galleries for a touch of Caribbean flair added to the attraction.

Where to stay in Placencia

So beautiful! Edge of the island, Sunset Point. Placencia, Belize.

Placencia Village

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

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Plantation

4/5(5 area reviews)

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

Plantation
Maya Beach

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.

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Cocoplum

4.5/5(5 area reviews)

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

Cocoplum
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Caribbean Way

4/5(2 area reviews)

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

Caribbean Way
Holy goodness! This place serves THE BEST Indian food. The chef is from Mumbai, worked at a 5🌟hotel in Dubai, as well as India. 
For the record my boyfriend hates curry and has never eaten Indian food but loved this place. The Naan is just the best thing ever. The staff is great, and they even have a tuk tuk that will pick you up from your hotel and drive you back and forth.

Surfside

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

Surfside
Umaya Resort & Adventures

Umaya Resort & Adventures

4 out of 5
Maya Beach, Stann Creek, Placencia
$148 nightly
The price is $161 total per night from Aug 7 to Aug 8
$161 total
Aug 7 - Aug 8
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star beach resort in Placencia. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (932 reviews)
"Spacious penthouse, with a full kitchen and ocean front. They just need to cut the height of some of the trees to have a clear vision of the sea and enjoy it from the varanda."

Reviewed on Jul 30, 2025

Umaya Resort & Adventures
Julia´s Cabanas

Julia´s Cabanas

3 out of 5
CENTER OF PLACENCIA VILLAGE, Leslie Lane, Placencia
$88 nightly
The price is $95 total per night from Aug 4 to Aug 5
$95 total
Aug 4 - Aug 5
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 3-star beach cabin in Placencia. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and dry cleaning or laundry services. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (221 reviews)
"Close to everything , good people"

Reviewed on Jul 28, 2025

Julia´s Cabanas
Little Harvest Caye - Your Own Private Island

Little Harvest Caye - Your Own Private Island

Placencia
Book a stay at this beach villa in Placencia. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and private pools. Popular attractions Placencia Beach and Placencia Pier are ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (106 reviews)
Family down time
"Was perfect trip, everything needed was there. Food was excellent and service was wonderful."

Reviewed on May 7, 2025

Little Harvest Caye - Your Own Private Island
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Julia´s Cabanas

Julia´s Cabanas

3 out of 5
CENTER OF PLACENCIA VILLAGE, Leslie Lane, Placencia
Stay at this 3-star beach cabin in Placencia. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and dry cleaning or laundry services. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (221 reviews)
"Close to everything , good people"

Reviewed on Jul 28, 2025

Julia´s Cabanas
Little Harvest Caye - Your Own Private Island

Little Harvest Caye - Your Own Private Island

Placencia
Book a stay at this beach villa in Placencia. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and private pools. Popular attractions Placencia Beach and Placencia Pier are ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (106 reviews)
Family down time
"Was perfect trip, everything needed was there. Food was excellent and service was wonderful."

Reviewed on May 7, 2025

Little Harvest Caye - Your Own Private Island
Beach Front, Private Home With Pool, Beach, Oceanfront

Beach Front, Private Home With Pool, Beach, Oceanfront

Placencia
Book a stay at this beach vacation home in Placencia. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (181 reviews)
"Great place to stay and have our vacation. House was great and was just what we needed while we were in Belize. Easy to get to from the airport. The views of the water were great. Had a wonderful time."

Reviewed on Jul 27, 2025

Beach Front, Private Home With Pool, Beach, Oceanfront
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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