About Placencia

Placencia is a small village situated at the tip of the Peninsula in the Stann Creek Region of Belize. The village centers on the 3-mile sidewalk that begins at the fishing dock and runs throughout the town. Placencia Village is the hub of the Peninsula, where most of the local restaurants, bars, gift shops, banks, the main dock, grocery stores and other services are located. Placencia offers a special slow paced feel that is uniquely Belizean.

Maya Beach is a small high-end community just north of Placencia with a large expat population, the area offers a wide range of newer high-end Belize beach vacation homes and modest retiree homes on the lagoon, as well as a large selection of small family-owned resorts and great places to eat.  Maya Beach is also home to the only bowling alley in Belize.

Unlike any other destination in Belize, Placencia has two different horizons. One unveils a world of magnificent beaches, crystal-clear waters, spectacular diving, World class fly fishing, and unspoiled islands; the other reveals wildlife, inland adventures, and a skyline of the Maya Mountains. It is a place that is so peaceful you'll never forget it. Many of the visitors return year after year with their family and friends. Placencia is now one of the country's main tourist destinations, and it is also well visited by Belizeans from across the country on local holidays.

Placencia is reachable by land, sea or air. It has its own airport, with regular flights traveling to Belize City, a hub for international destinations, taking just 30 minutes.

There are plenty of beautiful islands just off the coast of Placencia. There are professional licensed tour guides within Placencia village. Placencia also offers several dive and snorkel shops along the peninsula. Inland attractions such as the Cockscomb Basin, Victoria Peak, Monkey River, Red Bank, and ancient Mayan ruins are all within easy reach.

For additional information about Placencia:
www.placencia.com or www.travelbelize.org