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.

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.

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.

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

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

Placencia: Snorkel & Island Experience at Laughing Bird Caye

Cave Tubing and Jungle Zip Lining Through Belize

Monkey River Wildlife Encounters and Manatee Watch

Cockscomb Basin Jungle Hike & Waterfalls Tour from Hopkins

Snorkeling at Silk and Moho Caye
Top hotels in Caribbean Way

Maya Beach Hotel
This place is great! Staff was amazing, room was clean and spacious. The bistro on site serves amazing breakfast, lunch, and dinner. We ate there for every meal during our stay and never had a bad meal. The only downside was the sargassum. We were there in April for spring break and it was bad. The ...
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026

Umaya Resort & Adventures
This hotel has the benefit of the lagoon view and beach view. Beautiful grounds, gracious staff, comfortable and spacious rooms.
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026

Placencia Resort
Do not stay at this hotel. The resort is nice, but they double-charged for my room. I paid Expedia for the room, but the resort charged me again. Both the resort and Expedia are refusing to issue a refund. If you want to risk theft, this is the place to stay.
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026

Brisa Oceano Resort
Clean and nicely appointed room, cold a/c, beautiful and peaceful beachfront, friendly and helpful staff, very conveniently located in the heart of town.
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026

Hopkins Bay Belize, a Muy'Ono Resort
Yes
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026

Naïa Resort and Spa
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.
