Placencia

Travel Guide

Placencia Beach featuring a sandy beach and general coastal views
Maya Beach featuring tropical scenes
Placencia Beach featuring a marina and general coastal views
Placencia Beach which includes 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

Maya Beach

Maya Beach

Maya Beach might not have many top sights, but Maya Beach and Inky's Mini Golf are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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Caribbean Way

Plan a visit to nearby attractions like Maya Beach while you're exploring Caribbean Way and the larger area.

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Cocoplum

5/5(1 area review)

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

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Plantation

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

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Surfside

Though Surfside may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Maya Beach and Placencia Beach.

Surfside
Placencia Resort
Placencia Resort
4 out of 5
Placencia Rd, Placencia, Stann Creek
The price is €232 per night from 14 Mar to 15 Mar
€232
includes taxes & fees
14 Mar - 15 Mar
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Placencia. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
8/10 Very Good! (265 reviews)
"Agradable y bonito lugar. Bien atendidos."

Reviewed on 8 Mar 2025

Placencia Resort
Azure Del Mar
Azure Del Mar
3 out of 5
714 Maya Beach Way, Placencia
The price is €156 per night from 20 Mar to 21 Mar
€156
includes taxes & fees
20 Mar - 21 Mar
Stay at this 3-star beach inn in Placencia. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (138 reviews)
"The whole trip was perfect, the property is quiet and private, the little huts were so cute and comfy, we loved sitting on the porch and having our morning coffee and our evening cocktail. The staff were so incredible! Maria, Nicole, Valerie, Junior, I cannot say enough about these incredible people! ..."

Reviewed on 7 Mar 2025

Azure Del Mar
Umaya Resort & Adventures
Umaya Resort & Adventures
4 out of 5
Maya Beach, Stann Creek, Placencia
The price is €215 per night from 18 Mar to 19 Mar
€215
includes taxes & fees
18 Mar - 19 Mar
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! (897 reviews)
Wonderful stay at Umaya Resort
"My husband and I had a wonderful stay at Umaya Beach resort. The staff was friendly and helpful. Accommodations were clean and comfortable. It was a very calm, quiet, and relaxing stay which is what we were seeking. Enjoyed the use of kayaks and paddleboards. Staff arranged excursions and transport ..."

Reviewed on 10 Mar 2025

Umaya Resort & Adventures
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (200 reviews)
"If your on a budget this property is for you as long as you can put up with the loud music coming from the neighbour . The property is well kept and clean , management is friendly and responsive . You are right on the beautiful beach so bring lots of sunscreen ! 😎"

Reviewed on 10 Mar 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 Jaguar Bowling Lanes ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (105 reviews)
Paradise
"My business partner and I took 8 of our employees to Little Harvest Caye for a weeklong retreat and we just can't say enough how perfect it was! This little island is immaculate. The beds were comfortable, the food and drinks were amazing (thank you Oscar!), and the staff was incredible! Our concierge, ..."

Reviewed on 14 Aug 2024

Little Harvest Caye - Your Own Private Island
Little Harvest Caye- Private Island
Little Harvest Caye- Private Island
4 out of 5
1.1 Miles off the coast of Placencia, Placencia
Stay at this 4-star beach villa in Placencia. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and private pools. Popular attractions Placencia Beach and Jaguar Bowling Lanes ...
Little Harvest Caye- 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.

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Reviews of Placencia

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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

We spent all our time in Belize in the Placencia area and were not disappointed as it is very beautiful and there is plenty to do. Placencia Village itself is a sweet laid back small town with plenty of cafes and an artsy vibe.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Quite town. get away to rest and relax.