Surfside Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Photo by Jamie Wilson
Photo by Jamie Wilson

Popular places to visit

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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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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 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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Full-Day Tour to the ATM Cave: A Sacred Cave for Ancient Mayas

AU$824
Per adult
Full-Day Tour to the ATM Cave: A Sacred Cave for Ancient Mayas
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Jungle Zipline & Cave Tubing with Lunch

AU$302
Per adult
Jungle Zipline & Cave Tubing with Lunch
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Private Full Day Snorkel the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef in Belize

AU$227
Per adult
Private Full Day Snorkel the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef in Belize
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Hiking & Rivertubing at Cockscomb Basin

AU$332
Per adult
Hiking & Rivertubing at Cockscomb Basin
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Placencia: Xunantunich + Cave Tubing

AU$324
Per adult
Placencia: Xunantunich + Cave Tubing
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Welcome to the luxurious "Gingembre" catamaran.

AU$242
Per adult
Welcome to the luxurious "Gingembre" catamaran.
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Our pick of the best Surfside Hotel Deals

Julia´s Cabanas
Julia´s Cabanas
3 out of 5
CENTER OF PLACENCIA VILLAGE, Leslie Lane, Placencia
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$159 per night from 29 Jun to 30 Jun
AU$159
per night
29 Jun - 30 Jun
Stay at this 3-star beach cabin in Placencia. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and dry cleaning or laundry services. Popular attractions Placencia Beach and ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (161 reviews)
"Had the most amazing time. The room was right on the beach and close to everything. Definitely would recommend and hope to come back!"

Reviewed on 5 Jun. 2024

Julia´s Cabanas
Sirenian Bay Resort - Villas & All Inclusive Bungalows
Sirenian Bay Resort - Villas & All Inclusive Bungalows
4 out of 5
Manatee Bay Estates, Placencia Rd, Seine Bight, Placencia, Stann Creek District
Stay at this 4-star beach villa in Placencia. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Maya Beach and Placencia Beach are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (21 reviews)
We Love Love Love Belize and Sirenian Bay!
"Absolutely fabulous resort with amazing staff!! We loved our stay in Placencia Belize at Sirenian Bay!! Everyone from the time we booked our stay to our last day in Belize made us feel welcome and a part of their family. The food and drinks were delicious and abundant. The Conch and Lobster dishes ..."

Reviewed on 22 Feb. 2024

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Sirenian Bay Resort - Villas & All Inclusive Bungalows
Ceiba Beach Resort
Ceiba Beach Resort
4.5 out of 5
1 Ceiba Street, Placencia, Stann Creek District
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Placencia. Enjoy free parking, a full-service spa, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Maya Beach and Placencia Beach ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (23 reviews)
"The property generally had a cool atmosphere. I was there to attend a conference and my cabin had no closet space, hangers and iron. I was supplied with iron and hangers on request but had to find a way of hanging my clothes. I found that very off-putting."

Reviewed on 4 Jun. 2024

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Ceiba Beach Resort
Quiet treehouse cabana with veranda, hammock, WiFi & partial AC - walk to beach
Quiet treehouse cabana with veranda, hammock, WiFi & partial AC - walk to beach
Placencia
The price is AU$257 per night from 18 Jun to 19 Jun
AU$257
per night
18 Jun - 19 Jun
Stay at this cabin in Placencia. Enjoy a garden, concierge services, and patios. Popular attractions Maya Beach and Placencia Beach are located nearby.
Quiet treehouse cabana with veranda, hammock, WiFi & partial AC - walk to beach
Umaya Resort & Adventures
Umaya Resort & Adventures
4 out of 5
Maya Beach, Stann Creek, Placencia
The price is AU$243 per night from 20 Jun to 21 Jun
AU$243
per night
20 Jun - 21 Jun
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! (839 reviews)
"Resort is nice, staff and service was great. Restaurant was very good, great breakfasts. Tasty drinks at poolside bar. Maya beach is a 15-20 min drive down to Placencia village so you need a car or can rent a golf cart to get around. Overall, everything was great, happy with our stay."

Reviewed on 5 Jun. 2024

Umaya Resort & Adventures
Placencia Resort
Placencia Resort
4 out of 5
Placencia Rd, Placencia, Stann Creek
The price is AU$229 per night from 16 Jun to 17 Jun
AU$229
per night
16 Jun - 17 Jun
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Placencia. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
8/10 Very Good! (230 reviews)
"Quiet resort with a high level of customer service from the front desk, transportation and maintenance personnel."

Reviewed on 22 May 2024

Placencia Resort
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Other neighbourhoods around Surfside

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Cocoplum

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

Cocoplum
Maya Beach

Maya Beach

Maya Beach might not have many top sights, but Maya Beach and Placencia Peninsula 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 Placencia Peninsula, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Plantation
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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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