Placencia Village Travel Guide
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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 seaside in this quaint 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

Snorkeling at Silk and Moho Caye

Placencia: Cockscomb Basin Hiking & Rivertubing
Top hotels in Placencia Village

Brisa Oceano Resort
Beautiful ocean view with wide open beach space.
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026

Julia´s Cabanas
We had a great time at julia's cabanas.
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026

The Ellysian Boutique Hotel
Beautiful, modern hotel right on the beach. The staff was fantastic, helping with our every need. The restaurant was the best we ate at in Belize. Try the herbed snapper and conch fritters. Also, great cocktails.
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

Turtle Inn by Francis Ford Coppola
Sargassum seaweed lines the beaches throughout the Carribean and this beach is no exception. Also, sand flies and mosquitoes were prevalent in this area, requiring nets over the bed to sleep at night. The property was nice, but very expensive.
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026

Mariposa Belize Beach Resort
Mariposa was a peaceful retreat. We stayed in one of the tree houses and enjoyed reading on the deck in the hammock in the afternoon. The staff were friendly and did a great job making it feel like home for the week.
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026

Placencia Villas
We arrived at 0845 in the morning and were met immediately and taken to our room. This was a very pleasant surprise since we were just hoping to place our bags in the office and spend the day in town until we could check in. The room and stay were wonderful. The room was clean and comfortable with ...
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Placencia Village

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.

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

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.

Caribbean Way
Plan a visit to nearby attractions like Maya Beach while you're exploring Caribbean Way and the larger area.
