Caribbean Way Travel Guide
Placencia


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Popular places to visit

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Lagoon Caye
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lagoon Caye during your travels in Placencia. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Things to do

Placencia: Snorkel & Island Experience at Laughing Bird Caye

Cave Tubing and Jungle Zip Lining Through Belize

Monkey River Wildlife Encounters and Manatee Watch

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

Cockscomb Basin Jungle Hike & Waterfalls Tour from Hopkins

Snorkeling at Silk and Moho Caye
Top hotels in Caribbean Way

Maya Beach Hotel
Beautiful setting. Nothing fancy but a delightful, comfortable place to stay. Loved the restaurant with beachside seating. Wonderful happy hour. My kitchenette was better stocked than most vacation rentals. A bit away from town so taxis necessary if you want to leave the property. Would absolutely ...
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026

Umaya Resort & Adventures
Clean room, nice grounds
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026

Placencia Resort
I got charged twice for the resort fee
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026

Itz'ana Resort & Residences
Yes
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026

Brisa Oceano Resort
The location is excellent: on the beach and in the heart of Placentia. We had a condo: large rooms, very clean and light, large balcony., but no view of the water or the beach, which I had thought I had arranged. Furnishings were substandard - No comfortable chairs, lighting was inadequate for reading, ...
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026

Hopkins Bay Belize, a Muy'Ono Resort
Friendly staff, delicious fresh food, relaxing atmosphere and stunning views. Lovely resort
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Caribbean Way

Plantation
When in Plantation, you can plan a visit to Maya Beach and Inky's Mini Golf, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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.

Cocoplum
While visiting Cocoplum, you might make a stop by sights like Maya Beach and Inky's Mini Golf.

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.

Placencia Village
If you're spending some time in Placencia Village, Placencia Beach and Jaguar Bowling Lanes are top sights worth seeing.
