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

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 colourful 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 colours 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 colourful 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 kilometres) 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

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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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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
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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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
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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
Itz'ana Resort & Residences

Itz'ana Resort & Residences

4 out of 5
Mile 20, Main Road, Placencia, Stann Creek District
The price is Rp2.837.373 per night from 3 Sept to 4 Sept
Rp2.837.373
Rp3.376.474 total
3 Sept - 4 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Placencia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Popular attractions Placencia Beach and Inky's Mini Golf are ...
9/10 Wonderful! (94 reviews)
Gorgeous location and grounds.
"The hotel was nicely decorated with very comfortable beds and nice big balconies. Pool and beach area were gorgeous and staff was super friendly and helpful."

Reviewed on 5 Jul 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 Rp944.698 per night from 7 Aug to 8 Aug
Rp944.698
Rp1.565.967 total
7 Aug - 8 Aug
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! (221 reviews)
"Close to everything , good people"

Reviewed on 28 Jul 2025

Julia´s Cabanas
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! (932 reviews)
"Spacious penthouse, with a full kitchen and ocean front. They just need to cut the height of some of the trees to have a clear vision of the sea and enjoy it from the varanda."

Reviewed on 30 Jul 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 Wi-Fi, a beach locale and dry cleaning or laundry services. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (221 reviews)
"Close to everything , good people"

Reviewed on 28 Jul 2025

Julia´s Cabanas
Easy Living Apartments

Easy Living Apartments

3 out of 5
Placencia Sidewalk, Placencia, Stann Creek District
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Placencia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and dry cleaning or laundry services. Popular attractions Placencia Beach and Jaguar ...
9/10 Wonderful! (16 reviews)
"Great walking location. Much much nicer to have apt over hotel room"

Reviewed on 13 Jun 2025

Easy Living Apartments
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 ...
"I usually ignore e-mails asking for a review, so this place was special. The property was centrally located, so it was an easy walk to anywhere in the village. The cabana was clean and the few kitchen items we needed were provided quickly and easily. Selina was incredible! She was so very helpful ..."

Reviewed on 26 Nov 2018

Captain Jaks
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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