Placencia Village, Belize

Placencia Village is located on the Caribbean coast of Belize. It’s at the southern tip of the Placencia Peninsula, known for its palm-lined beaches.

 

Between the peninsula and the mainland, Placencia Lagoon is home to manatees and saltwater crocodiles. Offshore, there are dive sites on the Belize Barrier Reef. To the north, the Garífuna community of Seine Bight is a hub for traditional drumming and dance.

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Placencia Village was once a sleepy fishing village has now emerged as an increasingly popular eco-destination on the Caribbean. The peninsula boasts 16 miles of tranquil beaches, with a lagoon to the west and the Caribbean to the east and lots of peace and quiet in the middle. Tour guides and dive centers offer a variety of excursions, with boat rides to the outer cayes an ongoing favorite.

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For those who enjoy outdoor adventure, the Stann Creek region offers a host of activities: hiking through mountainous rain forests, kayaking, deep sea fishing and diving. Also popular are guided land tours to Mayan ruins or trekking the jungle trails of Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary, where the first Jaguar Reserve in the world was established.

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Over the years, the peninsula has seen development with the establishment of luxury resorts, beach cabanas, and guesthouses catering to different budgets. Efforts are being made to balance development with environmental conservation, ensuring that the natural beauty of the peninsula is preserved for future generations.