Location: Placencia
Top Things to do in Placencia
Top 10 Things to do in Placencia, Stann Creek
Once a sleepy fishing village, Placencia has emerged as an increasingly popular eco-destination on the Caribbean. For those who enjoy outdoor adventure, the Stann Creek region offers a host of activities: hiking through mountainous rain forests, kayaking, deep sea fishing, diving and exploring Mayan ruins. 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. 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.
Restaurants in Placencia
1. Pumpkin Caye
2. Belize Fit
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 27 reviews
Belize Fit is the only gym in Placencia that offers Cross Fit, Personal Training, and Group Classes. Visit our gym or schedule your own personal workout on the beach or at your location! Tony is an AFAA Certified Personal Trainer and a Certified CrossFit Level 1 Trainer. We also offer On the Water Training on the Stand Up Paddle Board, or SUP rentals and tours. Enjoy a great work out while enjoying the caribbean waters!
3. Bunches of Fun Banana Farm Tours
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 135 reviews
Bunches of Fun Banana Farm Tours are set on Sagitun Farm, just minutes away from resorts on the Placencia Peninsula and a quick drive from Dangriga and Hopkins. We are Belize's original banana farm tour. Reservations are essential.
4. Laughing Bird Caye National Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 578 reviews
Reviewed By WRG25 - Charlotte, United States
Naia resort arranged snorkeling trip to Laughing Bird Caye for group of guests. the Caye is one of 400+ small islands that populate the offshore area along Belize's barrier reef. Tour guide "Mo" was deeply knowledgeable about the coral breeding and restoration project that she is helping. Island shelters the snorkeling area so we were protected on day when winds were 10-15+ mph. On our two ~1 hour snorkel tours we encountered schools of snapper, several barracuda, a nurse shark, large Caribbean lobster, parrot fish, stingray, etc. Guides cooked BBQ chicken lunch on the open grills that are on the small island. Encountered pod of dolphins on ride back to town - including juveniles. Great experienace that was about 45 min boat ride from the town of Placencia.
5. Lola's Art Gallery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 88 reviews
Reviewed By jilllw
Lola's has the coolest art. Beautiful bright colors that really represent a talented eye and hand. Catch a cab or ride up to her place and check it out. We saw there are also special dinners there too, but didn't get the chance to check it out. We love out wooden plaque with a colorful cat on it.
6. Placencia Tourism Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 23 reviews
Reviewed By jilllw
We stop here every visit to pick up a copy of the Placencia Breeze and check out any happenings. Sometimes, if there is an event like Lobsterfest or the Mistletoe Ball you can buy tickets for a fun raffle and a chance to win cool prizes. They have several books about the area for sale as well as some gently used books you can use and swap back for if you need a beach read.
7. Placencia Municipal Pier
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 50 reviews
The Placencia Municipal Pier was gifted to the residents of Placencia Village to give villagers a place to enjoy the beauty of the Placencia Harbour as well as to boost economic growth of the village. In the pier area you can find gift shops, tour centers, local artisans, restaurants etc.
Reviewed By jilllw
We walk up by the pier dozens of times a day. Check out the incoming fishing boats and outgoing adventure seekers. Play a game of chess on the picnic tables as you watch the dolphins. Grab a drink from the Frosty shack that has crazy coconuts and more.
8. Art n Soul Gallery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 15 reviews
Reviewed By windiheaton - Marin County, United States
I was so glad to find this unique gallery. I stayed in a condo in Placencia that had the art of Nelson Young, that intrigued me and found many of his paintings at Art and Soul. It’s a small gallery and if you are really interested in purchasing some lovely art visit several times and ask the owners to brings things out to look at them in the light. You will be surprised at the beauty of many of these pieces once you see them with good light. Greta was more then happy to bring things out and discuss the art. It was a pleasure to meet the gallery owners and enjoy the art there as well as bring home a beautiful piece that the owners packaged up for me perfectly.
9. Mayan King Water Fall, Belize
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By getmeouttadodge
LOVED our zipline experience here! The staff (Jonathan and Fernando) were exceptional--profession, kind, and a good dose of humor to calm our nerves. Super safe and incredibly fun. The river rafting after the zipline was a really fun way to see the jungle and experience the river (easy, relaxing tube for all our family).
10. The Art Affair Gallery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
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