Cocoplum Travel Guide
Placencia
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.
Things to do
Placencia: Snorkel & Island Experience at Laughing Bird Caye
Cave Tubing and Jungle Zip Lining Through Belize
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
Snorkel and Island Experience at Laughing Bird Caye National Park
Top hotels in Cocoplum
Naïa Resort and Spa
The staff was amazing and the room and beach were beautiful, comfortable and well maintained. The only suggestions I would make: 1. Put a “reserved” sign on the beach chairs in front of the freestanding villas. People who were not using the resort sat in ours and took our cushions a few times. Once ...
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
The Villas at Cocoplum
Our family of 6 stayed very comfortably. One of the best places in Placencia to stay! Rent a golf cart for the week-it’s all you need. Very meticulous and clean resort right on the beach. Will definitely be back!
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Maya Beach Hotel
Very nice room. The pool was small. But the food was great and reasonably priced. Beach and water looked nice. Lots of people come here to eat. It’s a good 20 minutes to the town and airport but nice to be away from the busy area. Some people I met come here every year.
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Placencia Resort
The highlight of this property is the staff. Very friendly and helpful at all times. The property is going through an extensive property improvement renovation to become a Hyatt and the rooms although clean, were worn and dated. Guests should be aware that if they are expecting rooms to look like ...
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
Brisa Oceano Resort
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Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
Umaya Resort & Adventures
Clean property great staff
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Cocoplum
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.
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.
Plantation
When in Plantation, you can plan a visit to Maya Beach and Inky's Mini Golf, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Placencia Village
If you're spending some time in Placencia Village, Placencia Beach and Jaguar Bowling Lanes are top sights worth seeing.
Caribbean Way
Plan a visit to nearby attractions like Maya Beach while you're exploring Caribbean Way and the larger area.
