Placencia Peninsula Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Placencia Beach which includes aircraft and an airport
Placencia Beach which includes a river or creek and a house
Placencia Beach showing general coastal views and a marina
Maya Beach
Placencia Beach showing food

Where to stay in Placencia Peninsula

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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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Cocoplum

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
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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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
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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
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 WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (948 reviews)
"The resort and staff were amazing such a beautiful property and again amazing staff. The staff made you feel like you were at home and a part of the family. It was definitely hard for us to end our vacation, but we will be back again."

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025

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Maya Beach Hotel

Maya Beach Hotel

3 out of 5
Maya Beach, Stann Creek District, Placencia, Stan Creek
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Placencia. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (227 reviews)
"Staff is always friendly. We felt like we were with family the entire trip. It is quiet yet only 20 minutes to town. The entire menu at the restaurant is delicious"

Reviewed on 29 June 2025

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Maya Beach Hotel
Itz'ana Resort & Residences

Itz'ana Resort & Residences

4 out of 5
Mile 20, Main Road, Placencia, Stann Creek District
The price is AU$257 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
AU$257
13 Oct - 14 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Placencia. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and private pools. Popular attractions Placencia Beach and Inky's Mini Golf are ...
9/10 Wonderful! (105 reviews)
"The rooms were very nice very clean. The pool was amazing a nice view of the ocean"

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025

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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 WiFi, a beach locale, and dry cleaning or laundry services. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (227 reviews)
"The hostess Shelly was amazing! She waited for us to get there. The express bus is not so express!!!! Everyday she greeted us good morning and always before she left she stopped by to see if we needed anything. She is very pleasant, easy to talk with and knows her facility. If we had any questions ..."

Reviewed on 14 Sept 2025

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Captain Jaks

Captain Jaks

3 out of 5
Main Road, Placencia, Stann Creek
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Placencia. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a free airport shuttle. Popular attractions Placencia Beach and Jaguar Bowling ...
10/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
"It was in a good location and employees were great"

Reviewed on 7 Aug 2025

Captain Jaks
Beachfront Private Pool Home - A "Gold Standard Facility"

Beachfront Private Pool Home - A "Gold Standard Facility"

Placencia
Book a stay at this beach vacation home in Placencia. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a beach locale. Popular attraction Maya Beach is located nearby.
9.8/10 Exceptional! (98 reviews)
Great relaxation
"We enjoyed sitting by the pool or on the beach with chairs for every desire. Clean house and we enjoyed just being all by ourselves."

Reviewed on 8 July 2025

Beachfront Private Pool Home - A "Gold Standard Facility"
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Popular places to visit

Placencia Beach showing a beach and general coastal views

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
Maya Beach featuring general coastal views and tropical scenes

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

Jaguar Bowling Lanes

You can take time to visit Jaguar Bowling Lanes during your travels to Placencia. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this quaint area.

Jaguar Bowling Lanes

Inky's Mini Golf

Enjoy a round of golf in Placencia at Inky's Mini Golf.

Inky's Mini Golf

Placencia Pier

Explore the waterfront in Placencia with a trip to Placencia Pier.

Placencia Pier

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

Activities

Cave Tubing at Jaguar Paw

Cave Tubing and Jungle Zip Lining Through Belize

AU$249
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Cave Tubing and Jungle Zip Lining Through Belize
Placencia: Snorkel & Island Experience at Laughing Bird Caye

Placencia: Snorkel & Island Experience at Laughing Bird Caye

AU$212
per adult
Placencia: Snorkel & Island Experience at Laughing Bird Caye
Rainforest at Cockscomb Basin

Cockscomb Basin Waterfalls and Jungle Hike Tour

AU$166
per adult
Cockscomb Basin Waterfalls and Jungle Hike Tour
Monkey River Wildlife Encounters and Mananantee Watch

Monkey River Wildlife Encounters and Manatee Watch

AU$197
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Monkey River Wildlife Encounters and Manatee Watch
Snorkeling at Silk and Moho Caye

Snorkeling at Silk and Moho Caye

AU$230
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Snorkeling at Silk and Moho Caye
Arrive the Silk Caye on one of our Princesses...

Snorkel the Perfect Tropical Isle Silk Caye with Turtles, Rays and Sharks

AU$272
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Snorkel the Perfect Tropical Isle Silk Caye with Turtles, Rays and Sharks
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