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Placencia, Belize

Placencia is a small village located in the Stann Creek District of Belize.

Type City

Why go

  • Village in Stann Creek, Belize.
  • Served by Silver Creek Airport (SVK).

History

Placencia is a small village located in the Stann Creek District of Belize.

Where to stay

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Restaurants & places to go

Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: 10:30-12:00 · Placencia Road, Placencia
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Seafood, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · Mile 15a Maya Beach Placencia Road · mayabeachhotel.com
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International, Fine Dining, Spanish, Mexican, Caribbean, Restaurant · Opening hours: 24/7 · Placencia Road
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Restaurant · restaurant · Scipio Caye · paradisogrill.com
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Italian, Restaurant · Features: vegetarian options · Placencia
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Sandwich, Restaurant · Sandwich restaurant · Placencia
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Mexican, Restaurant · Mexican restaurant
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Pizza, Restaurant · Pizza restaurant · Independence
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Chinese, Restaurant · Chinese restaurant · Fadden Avenue
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Coffee And Pastry, Cafe · Coffee And Pastry cafe · Placencia Sidewalk, Placencia
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Indian, Restaurant · Indian restaurant · Placencia Road
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Ice Cream · Opening hours: Th-Tu 09:00-21:00
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Cafe · cafe · Placencia Road, Placencia
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Fast Food · fast food
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Regional, Restaurant · Regional restaurant · Placencia Road
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Seafood, Restaurant · Seafood restaurant
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Restaurant · restaurant · ncl.com
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Italian, Restaurant · Italian restaurant · Placencia
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Chinese, Restaurant · Chinese restaurant · Placencia Road, Placencia
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Ice Cream · ice cream · Placencia Road, Placencia
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Cafe · cafe
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Fast Food · fast food
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Regional, Fast Food · Regional fast food
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Restaurant · restaurant · ncl.com
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Italian, Restaurant · Italian restaurant · Placencia
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Ice Cream · ice cream
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Fast Food · fast food · Placencia Road, Placencia
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Regional, Restaurant · Regional restaurant · Placencia Road, Placencia
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Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-24:00
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Fast Food · fast food
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Regional, Restaurant · Regional restaurant · Placencia
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Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 06:30-16:00 Features: outdoor seating · Independence
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Fast Food · fast food
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Regional, Restaurant · Regional restaurant · Placencia
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Restaurant · restaurant · Placencia Road, Placencia
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Fast Food · fast food
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Regional, Restaurant · Regional restaurant · Placencia Road, Placencia
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Restaurant · restaurant · Placencia Road, Placencia
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Fast Food · fast food · Independence
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Restaurant · restaurant · Independence Road, Independence
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Fast Food · fast food
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Restaurant · restaurant
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Fast Food · fast food · Independence
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Restaurant · restaurant · Placencia Road, Placencia
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Airports

Placencia Airport (PLJ) 2.4 km to the centre
Placencia, SC, BZ — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 2 airlines (Midwest Airlines (Egypt), Regional Air Iceland) · direct flights to 5 destinations incl. DGA, PND, Belize City, INB, SVK (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 5 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

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Dangriga Airport (DGA) 54 km to the centre
Dangriga, SC, BZ — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 2 airlines (Midwest Airlines (Egypt), Regional Air Iceland) · direct flights to 5 destinations incl. Belize City, PLJ, INB, SVK, TZA (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 5 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

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Silver Creek Airport (SVK) 24 km to the centre
Silver Creek, SC, BZ — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor. ✈ 1 airline (Midwest Airlines (Egypt)) · direct flights to 3 destinations incl. DGA, INB, PLJ (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 3 direct destinations
  • Midwest Airlines (Egypt) MY (CNC) · 3 routes: DGA, INB, PLJ

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

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Independence Airport (INB) 8.2 km to the centre
Independence, SC, BZ — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor. ✈ 1 airline (Midwest Airlines (Egypt)) · direct flights to 2 destinations incl. PLJ, PND (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 2 direct destinations
  • Midwest Airlines (Egypt) MY (CNC) · 2 routes: PLJ, PND

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

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Big Creek Airport (BGK) 4.4 km to the centre
Big Creek, SC, BZ — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
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Getting there by ferry

Hokey Pokey Ferry Terminal
Ferry terminal · 0.3 km from the centre
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Ferry Port
Ferry terminal · 6.2 km from the centre
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Hokey Pokey
Ferry route
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Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Silver Creek Airport (SVK); 4 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: PLJ has direct flights to 5 destinations on 2 airlines (incl. DGA, PND, Belize City, INB, SVK). By water: 2 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Hokey Pokey Ferry Terminal, 0.3 km); routes include Hokey Pokey.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Placencia, Belize. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Tours & experiences

Boat Tour