Placencia Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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

Where to stay in Placencia

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Placencia Village

If you're spending some time in Placencia Village, Placencia Beach and Jaguar Bowling Lanes are top sights worth seeing.

Placencia Village
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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.

Cocoplum
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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.

Caribbean Way
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.

Maya Beach
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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.

Plantation
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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
Umaya Resort & Adventures

Umaya Resort & Adventures

4 out of 5
Maya Beach, Stann Creek, Placencia
Stay at this 4-star beach resort in Placencia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (948 reviews)
"The resort and staff were amazing such a beautiful property and again amazing staff. The staff made you feel like you were at home and a part of the family. It was definitely hard for us to end our vacation, but we will be back again."

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025

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Umaya Resort & Adventures
Julia´s Cabanas

Julia´s Cabanas

3 out of 5
CENTER OF PLACENCIA VILLAGE, Leslie Lane, Placencia
The price is 1.521.504 ₫ per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
1.521.504 ₫
2.522.104 ₫ total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star beach cabin in Placencia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and dry cleaning or laundry services. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (227 reviews)
"The hostess Shelly was amazing! She waited for us to get there. The express bus is not so express!!!! Everyday she greeted us good morning and always before she left she stopped by to see if we needed anything. She is very pleasant, easy to talk with and knows her facility. If we had any questions ..."

Reviewed on 14 Sept 2025

Julia´s Cabanas
Maya Beach Hotel

Maya Beach Hotel

3 out of 5
Maya Beach, Stann Creek District, Placencia, Stan Creek
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Placencia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (227 reviews)
"Staff is always friendly. We felt like we were with family the entire trip. It is quiet yet only 20 minutes to town. The entire menu at the restaurant is delicious"

Reviewed on 29 Jun 2025

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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 Wi-Fi, a beach locale and dry cleaning or laundry services. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (227 reviews)
"The hostess Shelly was amazing! She waited for us to get there. The express bus is not so express!!!! Everyday she greeted us good morning and always before she left she stopped by to see if we needed anything. She is very pleasant, easy to talk with and knows her facility. If we had any questions ..."

Reviewed on 14 Sept 2025

Julia´s Cabanas
Captain Jaks

Captain Jaks

3 out of 5
Main Road, Placencia, Stann Creek
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Placencia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a free airport shuttle. Popular attractions Placencia Beach and Jaguar Bowling ...
10/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
"It was in a good location and employees were great"

Reviewed on 7 Aug 2025

Captain Jaks
The Villas at Cocoplum

The Villas at Cocoplum

2.5 out of 5
Placencia Road, Mile 17.5, Placencia, Stann Creek District
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Placencia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Popular attractions Placencia Beach and Inky's Mini Golf are located ...
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Popular places to visit

Placencia Beach showing general coastal views and a sandy beach

Placencia Beach

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Placencia Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Placencia. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.

Placencia Beach
Maya Beach which includes general coastal views and tropical scenes

Maya Beach

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Maya Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Maya Beach.

Maya Beach

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.

Moho Caye

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.

Laughing Bird Caye National Park

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.

Silk Caye Beach

Lagoon Caye

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lagoon Caye during your travels in Placencia. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

Lagoon Caye

Reviews of Placencia

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Top destination
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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.