Beach near Placencia, Belize

Placencia Travel Guide

Belize

Placencia is a small coastal town in Belize, with a population of about 4,300. It sits on the Caribbean coast and is served by Placencia Airport (PLJ), making air travel the most direct way to arrive.

There are no named notable beaches within 40 kilometres of Placencia. The town’s coastal setting is still central to its character, but travellers looking for specific nearby beaches should not expect a list of recognised sites around the town.

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Local time

4,300

Population

5,254 miles away

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Weather in Placencia

Fri

31°

Sat

30°

Sun

31°

Know before you go

Pays in BZD

Plug type Type A & Type B & Type G (UK adapter needed)

Emergency 911

Dial code +501

Tipping: Tipping is customary in Belize for good service. While not mandatory, it is a common way to show appreciation.

Best time to visit Placencia

Jan

27°21

Feb

27°19

Mar

30°14

Apr

30°18

May

31°17

Jun

31°24

Jul

30°30

Aug

30°29

Sep

30°27

Oct

30°24

Nov

28°24

Dec

27°27

Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.

Things to do in Placencia

  1. Los Porticos Villas

    historic site

    0.8 km

  2. Casa Placencia

    historic site

    2 km

  3. Art 'n' Soul Gallery

    art gallery

    2.5 km

  4. San Pablo Village, Belize

    historic site

    2.6 km

  5. Belize, Central America

    lighthouse

    2.2 km

  6. Placencia Caye

    historic site

    2.6 km

  7. Community Baboon Sanctuary Belize

    wildlife sanctuary

    3.4 km

  8. Mission Belize

    christian place of worship

    4.3 km

Getting there

Placencia Airport · 1 km

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