Maya Beach Travel Guide

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Maya 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 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

AU$121
Per adult
Cocktail Class with The Belizean Bartender
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Combine 2 of Belizes most popular activities into 1 great package from Placencia

AU$302
Per adult
Combine 2 of Belizes most popular activities into 1 great package from Placencia
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Snorkel the Perfect Tropical Isle Silk Caye with Turtles, Rays and Sharks

AU$257
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Snorkel the Perfect Tropical Isle Silk Caye with Turtles, Rays and Sharks
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ATM Caves

AU$302
Per adult
ATM Caves
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Zip Lining + River Tubing +Waterfall 30 minutes away

AU$378
Per adult
Zip Lining + River Tubing +Waterfall 30 minutes away
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Private Actun Tunichil Muknal (ATM Cave) tour

AU$484
Per adult
Private Actun Tunichil Muknal (ATM Cave) tour
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Our pick of the best Maya Beach Hotel Deals

Maya Beach Hotel
Maya Beach Hotel
3 out of 5
Maya Beach, Stann Creek District, Placencia, Stan Creek
The price is AU$187 per night from 29 May to 30 May
AU$187
per night
29 May - 30 May
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
Umaya Resort & Adventures
Umaya Resort & Adventures
4 out of 5
Maya Beach, Stann Creek, Placencia
The price is AU$217 per night from 24 May to 25 May
AU$217
per night
24 May - 25 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
Azure Del Mar
Azure Del Mar
3 out of 5
714 Maya Beach Way, Placencia
The price is AU$218 per night from 29 May to 30 May
AU$218
per night
29 May - 30 May
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! (85 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
Coral Cove Inn
Coral Cove Inn
3 out of 5
688, Maya Beach, Placencia, Stann Creek District
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$190 per night from 3 Jun to 4 Jun
AU$190
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
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
On The Beach Bungalows - Flip Flop #1
On The Beach Bungalows - Flip Flop #1
Maya Beach
Book a stay at this beach vacation home in Placencia. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and concierge services. Popular attractions Maya Beach and Placencia Beach ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (8 reviews)
You Better Belizeit!
"Our bungalow was perfect for us. Everything we needed, and the bed was amazingly comfortable and the pillows. Also loved the shower. Mark was so helpful with anything you needed! He is still working on making it even better with having bikes available and maybe even corn hole!! (our suggestion)."

Reviewed on 2 Mar. 2024

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On The Beach Bungalows - Flip Flop #1
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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

Maya Beach Travel Guide

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