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Placencia Vacations

The once quiet fishing village of Placencia is now a bustling vacation spot. Boasting exquisite swimming and snorkeling opportunities around every turn, Placencia offers some of the best beaches in Belize.

Region: Belize

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Featured Placencia Hotel

  • Itz'ana Resort & Residences

    Itz'ana Resort & Residences

    Placencia
    Our 4.5-Star classification designates those properties with well-appointed, deluxe accommodations, extensive amenities and comprehensive guest services. Expect attention to detail and a warm and hospitable staff ready to cater to your needs. These superb properties offer a truly refined getaway. Half star indicates that the hotel/resort meets all criteria of the designated rating and exceeds in certain areas.
    • Not An All-Inclusive Property
      Not An All-Inclusive Property
    • No Honeymoon Amenity
      No Honeymoon Amenity
    • Spa Services
      Spa Services
    • Family Program
      Family Program
    • Breakfast Not Included
      Breakfast Not Included
    • Beachfront Property
      Beachfront Property
    • No Meal Plans Available
      No Meal Plans Available
    • Air Conditioning
      Air Conditioning
    • Smoking Allowed
      Smoking Allowed

    Discover luxury with a touch of whimsy at this inviting resort between rainforest and the warm waters of the Caribbean Sea.

    • Not An All-Inclusive Property
      Not An All-Inclusive Property
    • No Honeymoon Amenity
      No Honeymoon Amenity
    • Spa Services
      Spa Services
    • Family Program
      Family Program
    • Breakfast Not Included
      Breakfast Not Included
    • Beachfront Property
      Beachfront Property
    • No Meal Plans Available
      No Meal Plans Available
    • Air Conditioning
      Air Conditioning
    • Smoking Allowed
      Smoking Allowed

    Discover luxury with a touch of whimsy at this inviting resort between rainforest and the warm waters of the Caribbean Sea.

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Overview

This snorkeling and diving mecca is located at the southern tip of the Placencia Peninsula. The amazing Belize Barrier Reef lies about seventeen miles off shore. Underwater worlds of coral and colorful schools of fish tempt divers and snorkelers from across the country and around the globe.

Sixteen miles of stunning white-sand beaches offer the perfect haven for sun-seekers, as lush Maya Mountains tower above. The calm emerald-colored lagoon provides a home for curious marine turtles, endangered manatees, playful dolphins and stingrays that use the lagoon as their nursery.

It is easy to arrange for a dive boat to the area or other splendid cayes dotting these sublime seas. The mini-atoll known as Laughing Bird Caye National Park, for instance, offers sugary white-sand beaches, plenty of inquisitive birds, including the brown pelican, green heron, and blackbird, and shady palm trees perfect for lazing about.

The myriad islands just off Placenia’s coast beckon vacationers and couples looking for a romantic hideaway.

What To Do

Take a two-hour drive to Belize’s capital city, Belmopan, and explore its colorful sites.

Kayak from one breathtaking isle to the next off the emerald green coast of Placencia.

Take a luxury catamaran ride for endless views of spectacular Caribbean seas.

From April through July, around the time of the full moon, swim with the gentle giants of the sea, Belize Whale Sharks.

Stroll amid the white picket fences, quaint shops, and mango and coconut trees of Placencia Peninsula Village.

See howler monkeys, iguanas, turtles and more on a Monkey River tour through mangrove trees to a native Creole village.