Maya Beach Travel Guide
Placencia
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
Lagoon Caye
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lagoon Caye during your travels in Placencia. Stroll along the seaside in this quaint area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
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.
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.
Things to do
Monkey River Wildlife Encounters and Manatee Watch
Snorkel the Perfect Tropical Isle Silk Caye with Turtles, Rays and Sharks
Cave Tubing and Jungle Zip Lining Through Belize
Snorkeling at Silk and Moho Caye
Placencia: Snorkel & Island Experience at Laughing Bird Caye
Top hotels in Maya Beach
Maya Beach Hotel
The staff was amazing! Perfect view. The only negative is the sargassum. On some days it smelled really bad.
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Umaya Resort & Adventures
The rooms and beds were wonderful and clean. The pizza place was good. We ordered one meal from the lobby bar and that wasn't the best. The staff was very helpful and friendly. We didn't realize how far the property was from shopping areas or more active places. This is a place for peace, quiet and ...
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Kalimera Beach Hotel
The room overlooked both the pool and the beach, and the sunrise was amazing each morning. Breakfast was really good with different options, and included two different juice types that changed daily. Also coffee and ice water. The staff was very attentive to our needs, booking massages, golf cart ...
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Azure Del Mar
We loved our stay at Azure del Mar. It is a small hotel and the staff are really wonderful. The restaurant view can't be beat and the food was delicious. Our room was great and the vibe at the resort is relaxed and peaceful. We were very comfortable and glad we stayed, even though the seaweed was ...
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Kmar Villas
We loved our stay here! Having the pool/hot tub all to ourselves was the absolute best and the host was very easy to communicate with. This area is perfect, away from the more crowded Placencia but still near restaurants/resorts. Would recommend!
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Hopkins Bay Belize, a Muy'Ono Resort
Our beach front room was amazing. Just as pictures described. Everyone was so friendly. Will book again.
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Maya Beach
Cocoplum
While visiting Cocoplum, you might make a stop by sights like Maya Beach and Inky's Mini Golf.
Plantation
If you're spending some time in Plantation, beach near Marco Way and beach near Plantation are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Caribbean Way
Plan a visit to nearby attractions like Maya Beach while you're exploring Caribbean Way and the larger area.
Placencia Village
If you're spending some time in Placencia Village, Placencia Beach and Jaguar Bowling Lanes are top sights worth seeing.
