Placencia

Beautifully situated in southern Belize on the Caribbean coast, Placencia is one of the most visited cities in Belize. With Placencia’s crystal clear water, pleasant weather and absolutely stunning scenery, it is definitely worth the time to visit for anyone traveling in Belize. Whether you enjoy scuba diving, shopping, dining out or relaxing at five-star resorts, Placencia is the town for you. Here are some wonderful things to do and see on your trip to Placencia:

Scuba Diving
Not surprisingly, Placencia is one of the best and most beautiful places to scuba diving in the whole world. With Placencia’s warm and clear water and array of tropical fish, it is truly a scuba diver’s paradise. Since Placencia is a very popular scuba diving locale, it is a good idea to book your scuba diving experience before arriving in Belize. It is always best to decide on a scuba diving company that has been established for at least ten years and has a good reputation. Also, since scuba diving itself can be very expensive, try to bring your own scuba diving equipment with you instead of renting. You can save a lot of money! Scuba diving in Placencia will be an experience that you will not soon forget!

Placencia Lagoon
Placencia Lagoon is a water sport’s lover’s paradise and a great place to come and relax and enjoy the beauty of southern Belize. Placencia Lagoon is a beautiful mangrove habitat that offers visitors the unique experience to observe wildlife species and to enjoy many different water activities including canoeing and kayaking all in one location!

Shopping
Placencia is a town that is famous for its beautiful handicrafts and authentic shops and stores. In Placencia, shops selling beautiful authentic Belizean handicrafts are found on every corner and often have welcoming atmospheres and reasonable prices. Come and buy beautiful crafts and take a part of Belize’s culture home with you!

Come to Placencia in southern Belize and have an experience that you will not soon forget!