Fun Facts
- 🌊 The peninsula is a 16 mile (25km) narrow strip in southern Belize
- 🐋 Whale sharks can be seen at Gladden Split Marine Reserve
- 🤔 The word Placencia derives from Spanish phrase Point Pleasant
- 🏆 Placencia holds the Guinness record for narrowest main street
- 🍲 This destination is known for luxury resorts & incredible cuisine
When To Visit
The best weather is enjoyed between October & June. There's also an annual Art Festival in February and a Lobster Festival in July.
Nearby Attractions
Laughing Bird Caye
How To Get To Placencia
Four ways of getting to Placencia are by bus, shuttle, car and plane. The cheapest way is by bus while traveling by car is the most convenient way of exploring the area.
International Airport To Placencia 🚌
PGIA Airport → Belize City → Belmopan → Dangriga → Placencia
- From the International Airport (PGIA), you can take a taxi ride to the main bus terminal in Belize City. Please note that the price is per group and not per person.
30 Mins
$30.00 USD
- From Belize City, ride the one of the handful of Placencia buses. The bus trip will take you through Belmopan & Dangriga then your final stop is at Placencia.
5 Hours
$13.50 USD
- Read Getting from Belize Airport to Belize City for a backpacker-friendly transport option.
International Airport To Placencia 🚐
PGIA Airport → Placencia
- Shuttle companies are available at the airport but you can also pre-book online.
- While shuttles can be affordable, most of the companies have 2-6 persons minimum per shuttle. So, in reality, the shuttle service would be $160.00 USD to confirm booking with a minimum of 2 persons in most cases.
International Airport To Placencia 🚗
PGIA Airport → Placencia
- Car rental companies are available at the PGIA Airport and range from $35.00–$75.00 USD. Keep in mind that gas prices in Belize range from $6.00–$7.00 per gallon (~3.8L).
- From PGIA Airport, you can now take a new Airport road down south instead of passing through Belize City (Shown on map link).
- Then you can either take the Hummingbird Highway (Scenic) or the Coastal Highway (Fast).
- After entering the Southern Highway you go east towards the coast after arriving at Santa Cruz village. From there, drive down the Peninsula starting at Riversdale until arriving at Placencia.
International Airport To Placencia ✈️
PGIA Airport → Placencia
- There are flights from PGIA Airport (BZE) to Dangriga (PLJ) available via two domestic airlines: Maya Island Air & Tropic Air.
- There are also flight available from the Municipal Airport in Belize City (TZA) but the price is negligible after factoring in the transport from PGIA Airport in Ladyville to Belize City.
- Some travelers opt to take the ferry one-way and then fly on the way back which gives the full experience while also staying on budget.
Frequent Questions
Where is Placencia in Belize?
Placencia is located on the southeastern coast of Belize. It's roughly 3 hours away from Belize City by road.
How long do I need in Placencia?
If you're looking to get a good feel of the village and plan on doing inland and island tours, three days should be enough.
When is the best time to visit Placencia?
High season (tourism peak) is between October & June which is when the weather is best. There's also a lobster festival held in July yearly. And if you're into sea life, you can dive with whale sharks between April and June at Gladden Split Marine Reserve.
Is Placencia safe?
Because the village is a big expat hotspot, it's extremely safe and one of the most touristic zones in teh country. There's a boardwalk throughout the touristy area and lots of bars and restaurants to hang out at night.
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