Maya Beach Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Maya Beach

Popular places to visit

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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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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 Maya Beach Hotel Deals

Azure Del Mar
Azure Del Mar
3 out of 5
714 Maya Beach Way, Placencia
The price is AU$157 per night from 10 Jul to 11 Jul
AU$157
per night
10 Jul - 11 Jul
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! (89 reviews)
Great staff and good location.
"The view was great and the location was good. The beach is small but the whole place is super cozy and I preferred it that way. Staff was very nice!"

Reviewed on 2 Jun. 2024

Azure Del Mar
Umaya Resort & Adventures
Umaya Resort & Adventures
4 out of 5
Maya Beach, Stann Creek, Placencia
The price is AU$273 per night from 17 Jun to 18 Jun
AU$273
per night
17 Jun - 18 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
Maya Beach Hotel
Maya Beach Hotel
3 out of 5
Maya Beach, Stann Creek District, Placencia, Stan Creek
The price is AU$227 per night from 21 Jun to 22 Jun
AU$227
per night
21 Jun - 22 Jun
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! (171 reviews)
"This place looks just like their pictures! Its an amazing place. I loved the bungalows right in front of the ocean. Beautifully decorated and arranged room. No phones; not even to call the front desk. The Bistro is amazing! Happy hour 3-5pm. Drinks are great. Food is beautifully presented and tasty. ..."

Reviewed on 6 Jun. 2024

Maya Beach Hotel
*Gold Standard* Oceanfront in Maya Beach: w/ dock, SUPs, kayaks, bikes ++WIFI++
*Gold Standard* Oceanfront in Maya Beach: w/ dock, SUPs, kayaks, bikes ++WIFI++
Maya Beach
Book a stay at this beach villa in Placencia. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and patios. Popular attractions Maya Beach and Placencia Peninsula are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (30 reviews)
Beach treehouse
"Excellent location and amenities. Close to a number of great restaurants!"

Reviewed on 19 Apr. 2024

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*Gold Standard* Oceanfront in Maya Beach: w/ dock, SUPs, kayaks, bikes ++WIFI++
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
Coral Cove Inn
Coral Cove Inn
3 out of 5
688, Maya Beach, Placencia, Stann Creek District
The price is AU$192 per night from 17 Jun to 18 Jun
AU$192
per night
17 Jun - 18 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! (17 reviews)
"Loved our stay here. Owner and staff were great and always went out of their way for our comfort. Highly recommend!"

Reviewed on 25 May 2024

Coral Cove Inn
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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

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