Placencia is a long, narrow peninsula – virtually an island – on Belize’s Caribbean coast.
Until recently, the peninsula of Placencia was practically unexplored and unknown, with few services for visitors. Even now, it has just one paved road and retains the feel of a little fishing community.
If, on the other hand, you are an outdoor nature lover seeking for stunning sunsets (in this instance, above the Maya Mountains), 18 miles of barmier reef off the shore, and amazing local food, all in a lush, relatively raw, natural, and pristine condition, you may have discovered your heaven. And, although Placencia is not overrun with hotels and tourist attractions, it does now have a considerable number of them, ranging from backpacker hostels to extremely high end resorts and everything in between. You may choose the one that best matches your needs.
Another benefit of Placencia (as opposed to the islands in Belize) is that it is linked to the mainland of Belize, allowing you to travel to extra and diverse activities that this relatively tiny peninsula does not provide, such as mountains and ruins.
