Placencia Peninsula Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Placencia Beach which includes aircraft and an airport
Placencia Beach which includes a river or creek and a house
Placencia Beach showing general coastal views and a marina
Maya Beach
Placencia Beach showing food

Where to stay in Placencia Peninsula

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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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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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Cocoplum

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

Cocoplum
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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 WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (937 reviews)
"Umaya is a great place to stay if you want to just relax. The food options are limited but they do have a good dinner. The down side is that it is far from the main village of placencia and they only offer two times of free transport otherwise you have to pay. Rooms were clean and spacious…we love ..."

Reviewed on 9 Aug. 2025

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Itz'ana Resort & Residences

Itz'ana Resort & Residences

4 out of 5
Mile 20, Main Road, Placencia, Stann Creek District
The price is NZ$304 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
NZ$304
2 Sept - 3 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Placencia. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Placencia Beach and Inky's Mini Golf are ...
9/10 Wonderful! (95 reviews)
"Great staff!"

Reviewed on 9 Aug. 2025

Itz'ana Resort & Residences
Julia´s Cabanas

Julia´s Cabanas

3 out of 5
CENTER OF PLACENCIA VILLAGE, Leslie Lane, Placencia
The price is NZ$160 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
NZ$160
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & 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 28 Jul. 2025

Julia´s Cabanas
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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 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 28 Jul. 2025

Julia´s Cabanas
Private Island Beachfront Villa 1 Min From Village

Private Island Beachfront Villa 1 Min From Village

Placencia
Book a stay at this beach villa in Placencia. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Placencia Beach and Placencia Pier are ...
10/10 Exceptional! (25 reviews)
AMAZING STAY!
"This house was perfect for our family trip to Belize! Juanito and the rest of the house staff were always available when we needed them and so friendly and easy to interact with. Our chef, Jonathan, prepared delicious and fresh meals and was able to accommodate our picky eaters. He did everything ..."

Reviewed on 23 Aug. 2024

Private Island Beachfront Villa 1 Min From Village
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 27 Jul. 2025

Beach Front, Private Home With Pool, Beach, Oceanfront
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Popular places to visit

Placencia Beach showing a beach and general coastal views

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
Maya Beach featuring general coastal views and tropical scenes

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

Jaguar Bowling Lanes

You can take time to visit Jaguar Bowling Lanes during your travels to Placencia. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this quaint area.

Jaguar Bowling Lanes

Inky's Mini Golf

Enjoy a round of golf in Placencia at Inky's Mini Golf.

Inky's Mini Golf

Placencia Pier

Explore the waterfront in Placencia with a trip to Placencia Pier.

Placencia Pier

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

Activities

Cave Tubing at Jaguar Paw

Cave Tubing and Jungle Zip Lining Through Belize

NZ$274
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Cave Tubing and Jungle Zip Lining Through Belize
Combine 2 of Belizes most popular activities into 1 great package from Placencia

Combine 2 of Belizes most popular activities into 1 great package from Placencia

NZ$332
per adult
Combine 2 of Belizes most popular activities into 1 great package from Placencia
Arrive the Silk Caye on one of our Princesses...

Snorkel the Perfect Tropical Isle Silk Caye with Turtles, Rays and Sharks

NZ$299
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Snorkel the Perfect Tropical Isle Silk Caye with Turtles, Rays and Sharks
Arrive the beautiful island of Laughing Bird Caye...

Snorkel and Island Experience at Laughing Bird Caye National Park

NZ$249
per adult
Snorkel and Island Experience at Laughing Bird Caye National Park
Half Day Snorkel to Laughing Bird Caye

Half Day Snorkel to Laughing Bird Caye

NZ$206
per adult
Half Day Snorkel to Laughing Bird Caye
Monkey River Wildlife Encounters and Mananantee Watch

Monkey River Wildlife Encounters and Manatee Watch

NZ$216
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Monkey River Wildlife Encounters and Manatee Watch
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Cities near Placencia Peninsula

Placencia Beach showing a beach and general coastal views

Placencia