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Village in Stann Creek, Belize
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Placencia is a tourist village of about 1600 people (2022) at the southern tip of the resort Placencia peninsula in Belize. It offers tourist bars, kayaking, snorkelling, diving, saltwater fly fishing, and whale shark watching.
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Breakfasts and lunches: espresso, latte, eggs, toasted sandwiches, salads, waffles, crepes, cream puffs. Free WiFi internet for patrons, speak English, Spanish, German, French, Dutch
One of Placencia's favorite ice cream shops, offering high-quality Italian-style gelatos and sorbets made fresh on site. With both daytime and evening hours.
Some of the best traditional Belizean food in town, as well as burgers, chicken, etc. Reasonable prices and has daily specials.
This unassuming fast food stop offers great burritos, tacos, garnaches, salbutes, juices etc at very reasonable prices.
Great food and drinks: burgers, smoked fish, smoked chicken and cold beer. Has a great reputation locally. As of Oct 2025, temporarily closed for renovations but expected to reopen in Nov 2025.
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Drip Coffee, Latte, Mocha, Belikin or add a Coco rum to your Latte Sit and chill watching the boats or check your e-mail while you wait for your Laundry
Private condo unit on the Caribbean.
Small hotel resort owned by American Alan Stamm and run by locals. Very clean and comfortable. Free use of bicycles, kayaks, fishing gear and more. Dive shop, fishing boats, tour guides and great information about the area.
In a peaceful area steps away from the Caribbean Sea. An octagonal cottage. It is built from hardwood with windows on all sides, and fully furnished with handmade hardwood furniture. The upstairs apartment sleeps 2-3 and includes bathroom with hot and cold water, fully equipped living/dining/kitchen area, fan, dining table, TV with cable, DVD player, CD player, and a cell phone. There are two beachfront verandah overlooking the water. The downstairs studio apartment offers windows on all sides. It accommodates 2-3 people. It is fully furnished. Amenities include hot and cold water, stove/oven, cookware, full-size refrigerator, coffee maker, blender, toaster, TV with cable, radio with CD player, fans and a cell phone.
central location for diving on coral reef, fishing, sailing and excursions to rainforest and Maya temples, virtually bug free super protected villa steps away from the beach from Placencia with 4 elegant hygienic suites with porch for 2 to 4 people to rent with equipped kitchen, AC, TV, Wi-Fi internet, on 500 m from bars, restaurants and supermarkets, free sailing trip with snorkelling for sympathetic guests.
Enjoyable 10-room beach resort with award-winning restaurant on site. All rooms have A/C, beach views, and a balcony or porch. Also has a bistro, open from 7AM-9PM every day.
Bulls Beach
As the name suggests “Bulls Beach Cabanas” is less than a stone throw away from the beautiful beach of Placencia. Two of our beach cabanas offer breath-taking views of the Caribbean sunrise, which can be enjoyed without leaving the comfort of your cabana.
All cabanas have: A kitchen, with stove and refrigerator. A private bathroom with hot and cold shower. Clean, comfortable beds. Views of the beach and Caribbean Sea. TV, Hammocks, Wifi.
If coming from Punta Gorda or anywhere to the south, take a bus to Independence (Mango Creek), then a taxi or 20-min walk to the Hokey Pokey Water Taxi dock.
Read in the guideJust wear comfortable shoes. There are taxis, but you shouldn't need them except perhaps to/from the airstrip, which is only 10 minutes from town.
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