Title: Placencia Travel Guide: Best of Placencia, Stann Creek District Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Placencia](https://expedia.co.uk/Placencia-Hotels.d12041.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Placencia](https://expedia.co.uk/Placencia-Holiday-Rentals.d12041.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Flights to Placencia](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Placencia.d12041.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Placencia Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Placencia.d12041.Car-Hire-Guide)[Placencia Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Placencia.d12041.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Placencia Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Placencia Beach showing general coastal views and a sandy beach](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/115000/115421-Belize.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Maya Beach featuring tropical scenes](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/116000/116256-Maya-Beach.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Placencia Beach which includes a marina and general coastal views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/115000/115422-Belize.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Placencia Beach showing a river or creek and a house](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/115000/115420-Belize.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Placencia Beach as well as an individual male](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/115000/115423-Belize.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Placencia Where to stay Things to do #### Go diving at one of the cays in this charming beach town and take a boat tour of the national park. Find golden beaches, warm Caribbean seawater and exotic birds in the picturesque town of Placencia. Its highlight is the Laughing Bird Caye National Park, where snorkeling and scuba diving are popular ways of seeing colourful marine life. Bring your swimming goggles or mask to this lively part of the world to witness extraordinary features of nature. Visit the Laughing Bird Caye National Park to see outstanding natural beauty. Take a tour with one of the area operators. This generally includes a boat ride to the national park as well as lunch. Learn about one of the main local harvests at the Bunches of Fun Banana Farm Tours. Guided tours make the trip through the banana farm really enjoyable and funny.Learn about the fascinating process of growing bananas it will change the way you think about the fruit. Try the local specialty of fried green bananas. Visit Lola’s Art Gallery to get an insight into the creative minds of Placencia. That creativity continues to the bright colours used to paint the wooden structures of bars and restaurants. Nearby you will also find a gym and a nightclub. This area essentially has two seasons: wet and humid from June to November and dry and hot the rest of the time. The mood is generally fun and friendly, as can be seen from the comical names and colourful décor of the bars and restaurants. The name of the town comes from the Spanish for “pleasing,” which sums up how the Spanish colonists felt when they arrived. Find the small town on the southern part of the peninsula. It is a 20-minute drive south along Placencia Road from Maya Beach, which is 8 miles (13 kilometres) away. The town has its own airport for small connections. For far-flung destinations, go to Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport. Placencia is primarily known among snorkelers for its cays. Visit its cute cafés, shops and galleries for a touch of Caribbean flair added to the attraction. ### Where to stay in Placencia ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/c9973a992598efe99da92a49582b135f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Placencia Village If you're spending some time in Placencia Village, Placencia Beach and Jaguar Bowling Lanes are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Placencia-Placencia-Village.dx943600042235985920) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Caribbean Way Plan a visit to nearby attractions like Maya Beach while you're exploring Caribbean Way and the larger area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Placencia-Caribbean-Way.dx553248635976395306) ![Maya Beach](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/115000/115501-Maya-Beach.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Placencia-Maya-Beach.dx641776043797970944) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Cocoplum 5/5(1 area review) While visiting Cocoplum, you might make a stop by sights like Maya Beach and Inky's Mini Golf. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Placencia-Cocoplum.dx553248635976398632) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Plantation When in Plantation, you can plan a visit to Maya Beach and Inky's Mini Golf, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Placencia-Plantation.dx553248635976395806) ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/3616037bc14a17bb6b8985e870181982.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Placencia-Surfside.dx553248635976399894) - Top hotels in Placencia - Top Holiday Rentals in Placencia ![Maya Beach Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/21000000/20330000/20322900/20322801/f35c51e8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Maya Beach Hotel Maya Beach Placencia Stan Creek Stay at this beach hotel in Placencia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (253 reviews) 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 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F01%2F2026&endDate=23%2F01%2F2026&selected=20322801&PinnedHotelID=20322801&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=12041) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F01%2F2026&endDate=23%2F01%2F2026&selected=20322801&PinnedHotelID=20322801&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=12041) ![Placencia Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1680000/1677500/1677402/8a17ad91_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Placencia Resort Placencia Rd Placencia Stann Creek £132 6 Feb - 7 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this beach hotel in Placencia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 8/10 Very Good! (294 reviews) 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 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=06%2F02%2F2026&endDate=07%2F02%2F2026&selected=1677402&PinnedHotelID=1677402&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=12041) ![Brisa Oceano Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24230000/24221500/24221403/6d24a660_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Brisa Oceano Resort Placencia Rd. Placencia Stann Creek District £130 11 Jan - 12 Jan includes taxes & fees Stay at this beach hotel in Placencia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and on-site spa services. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (218 reviews) The Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=11%2F01%2F2026&endDate=12%2F01%2F2026&selected=24221403&PinnedHotelID=24221403&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=12041) [See all 548 properties in Placencia](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=09%2F01%2F2026&endDate=10%2F01%2F2026®ionId=12041) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Julia´s Cabanas](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27410000/27401500/27401437/48e365dd_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Julia´s Cabanas CENTER OF PLACENCIA VILLAGE Placencia Stay at this beach cabin in Placencia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and dry cleaning or laundry services. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (246 reviews) Great location on the beach. 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Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Placencia-Hotels-Little-Harvest-Caye-Your-Own-Private-Island.h33487607.Hotel-Information) ![Beach Front, Private Home With Pool, Beach, Oceanfront](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34150000/34140400/34140369/a0e4f100_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Beach Front, Private Home With Pool, Beach, Oceanfront Placencia Stann Creek Stay at this beach holiday home in Placencia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private pools and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (186 reviews) This properly is absolutely breathtaking and beautiful. Christine you have one beautiful home here.The property manager, Leo was on top of every adventure we wanted to do. Every day we did something new. The property is located perfectly. Where shopping ,restaurants, grocery store are very easy to ... 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Enjoy its restaurants and cafés too. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Placencia-Beach-Placencia.d6070901.Attraction) ![Maya Beach which includes general coastal views and tropical scenes](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/116000/116255-Maya-Beach.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Maya Beach 4/5(1 review) Feel the gorgeous golden sand beneath your feet as you walk around this community made up of homes, bars, resorts and an art gallery. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Maya-Beach-Maya-Beach.d6070903.Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Moho-Caye-Placencia.d553248635997966285.Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Laughing-Bird-Caye-National-Park-Placencia.d553248621532619379.Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Silk-Caye-Beach-Placencia.d553248635977104865.Attraction) #### Silk Caye National Park 5/5(1 review) Explore the great outdoors at Silk Caye National Park, a lovely green space in Placencia. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Silk-Caye-National-Park-Placencia.d553248621554113800.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Cave Tubing at Jaguar Paw](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1343093/27023d75-8c87-40f5-bef0-6a1c754c4413.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cave Tubing and Jungle Zip Lining Through Belize £122 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/cave-tubing-and-jungle-zip-lining-through-belize.a1343093.activity-details) ![Arrive the Silk Caye on one of our Princesses...](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1213393/1190d1f3-2602-4dd9-9cab-9baed22ca4ae.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Snorkel the Perfect Tropical Isle Silk Caye with Turtles, Rays and Sharks £133 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/snorkel-the-perfect-tropical-isle-silk-caye-with-turtles.a1213393.activity-details) ![Monkey River Wildlife Encounters and Mananantee Watch](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1213421/1aab4bea-ff38-4cab-af9e-75f356dfa2e5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Monkey River Wildlife Encounters and Manatee Watch £96 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/monkey-river-wildlife-encounters-and-manatee-watch.a1213421.activity-details) ![Hike Jaguar Preserve and Cockscomb ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1706744/e83eb449-a5dc-49f3-8b8b-b7a841ebeff3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary and Jaguar Preserve £115 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/cockscomb-basin-wildlife-sanctuary-and-jaguar-preserve.a1706744.activity-details) ![Snorkeling at Silk and Moho Caye](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46043561/0dcec9a6-64c9-46ef-a0ce-8dd7cbb5122a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Snorkeling at Silk and Moho Caye £113 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/snorkeling-at-silk-and-moho-caye.a46043561.activity-details) ![Placencia: Snorkel & Island Experience at Laughing Bird Caye](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48950845/3d579fa4-443a-4cde-8eb9-5110ae2bb2c6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Placencia: Snorkel & Island Experience at Laughing Bird Caye £104 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/placencia-snorkel-island-experience-at-laughing-bird-caye.a48950845.activity-details) [See all activities in Placencia](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Placencia.d12041.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Explore a world of travel with Expedia - 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