Maya Beach Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Maya Beach

Popular places to visit

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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.

Maya Beach
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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.

Placencia Beach
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Placencia Peninsula

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

Placencia Peninsula
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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
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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
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Silk Caye National Park

Explore the great outdoors at Silk Caye National Park, a lovely green space in Placencia. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area.

Silk Caye National Park

Activities

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Cocktail Class with The Belizean Bartender

NZ$130
Per adult
Cocktail Class with The Belizean Bartender
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Full-Day Tour to the ATM Cave: A Sacred Cave for Ancient Mayas

NZ$884
Per adult
Full-Day Tour to the ATM Cave: A Sacred Cave for Ancient Mayas
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Full-Day Cave Tubing and Zip-Lining from Placencia

NZ$406
Per adult
Full-Day Cave Tubing and Zip-Lining from Placencia
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Scuba Diving for Beginners

NZ$608
Per adult
Scuba Diving for Beginners
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Private Full Day Snorkel the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef in Belize

NZ$243
Per adult
Private Full Day Snorkel the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef in Belize
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Xunantunich Maya Ruin & St Herman Blue Hole

NZ$487
Per adult
Xunantunich Maya Ruin & St Herman Blue Hole
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Our pick of the best Maya Beach Hotel Deals

Coral Cove Inn
Coral Cove Inn
3 out of 5
688, Maya Beach, Placencia, Stann Creek District
The price is NZ$204 per night from 3 Jun to 4 Jun
NZ$204
per night
3 Jun - 4 Jun
Stay at this 3-star beach inn in Placencia. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Maya Beach and Placencia Beach are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (16 reviews)
"Place was private and beautiful. It was close to Placencia to have a bite and a few beers. The service was spectacular. I could not have asked for more."

Reviewed on 14 May 2024

Coral Cove Inn
Umaya Resort & Adventures
Umaya Resort & Adventures
4 out of 5
Maya Beach, Stann Creek, Placencia
The price is NZ$263 per night from 28 May to 29 May
NZ$263
per night
28 May - 29 May
Stay at this 4-star beach resort in Placencia. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (835 reviews)
"Our first time back in Belize in 18 years . Umaya was the perfect place. The views over the lagoon towards the Maya mountains are perfect backdrop after a day at the beach and pool. The staff were great, very helpful with booking trips etc. The restaurant is excellent and the wood burning Pizzeria ..."

Reviewed on 4 May 2024

Umaya Resort & Adventures
Maya Beach Hotel
Maya Beach Hotel
3 out of 5
Maya Beach, Stann Creek District, Placencia, Stan Creek
The price is NZ$210 per night from 6 Jun to 7 Jun
NZ$210
per night
6 Jun - 7 Jun
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Placencia. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Maya Beach and Placencia Peninsula are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (168 reviews)
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Reviewed on 18 May 2024

Maya Beach Hotel
Azure Del Mar
Azure Del Mar
3 out of 5
714 Maya Beach Way, Placencia
The price is NZ$234 per night from 3 Jun to 4 Jun
NZ$234
per night
3 Jun - 4 Jun
Stay at this 3-star beach inn in Placencia. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in our ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (88 reviews)
Beautiful and location was great. All you need
"The resort was small and personal. Amazing staff very accommodating. Restaurant on site was very good and serving staff couldn’t help enough. Pool was lovely."

Reviewed on 19 May 2024

Azure Del Mar
Oceanfront Home w/ Private Pool, Beach, & Rooftop Deck - WiFi & Partial AC
Oceanfront Home w/ Private Pool, Beach, & Rooftop Deck - WiFi & Partial AC
Placencia
Book a stay at this beach vacation home in Placencia. Enjoy private pools, a beach locale, and concierge services. Popular attractions Maya Beach and Placencia ...
9/10 Wonderful! (17 reviews)
Lovely place on the beach
"We very much enjoyed our time here"

Reviewed on 1 May 2024

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Oceanfront Home w/ Private Pool, Beach, & Rooftop Deck - WiFi & Partial AC
Beachfront retreat with pool, private hot tub, AC, & lagoon view
Beachfront retreat with pool, private hot tub, AC, & lagoon view
Placencia
Book a stay at this beach villa in Placencia. Enjoy private spa tubs, a garden, and patios. Popular attractions Maya Beach and Placencia Beach are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (10 reviews)
Amazing
"Unique and quirky place to stay with all that we needed. Peaceful and beautiful spot. Manager was so helpful with everything ! Loved it !"

Reviewed on 30 Mar. 2024

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Beachfront retreat with pool, private hot tub, AC, & lagoon view
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Other neighbourhoods around Maya Beach

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Cocoplum

While visiting Cocoplum, you might make a stop by sights like Placencia Peninsula and Maya Beach.

Cocoplum
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Plantation

When in Plantation, you can plan a visit to Maya Beach and Placencia Peninsula, 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 Placencia Peninsula and Maya Beach.

Surfside
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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

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