Guidebook for Placencia
Sightseeing/Tours
The Placencia sidewalk is in the Guinness Book of world records for the narrowest mainstreet in the world. It runs down the middle of the village. There are many businesses on either side.
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Placencia Sidewalk
Placencia SidewalkThe Placencia sidewalk is in the Guinness Book of world records for the narrowest mainstreet in the world. It runs down the middle of the village. There are many businesses on either side.
This is the most popular inland tour from Placencia. Their are daily tours. 45 minute drive. Nature trails, water falls and rock slides, you will see all sorts of interesting wildlife. A must-do tour.
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Cockscomb Basin Forest Reserve
Mile 12 Southern HwyThis is the most popular inland tour from Placencia. Their are daily tours. 45 minute drive. Nature trails, water falls and rock slides, you will see all sorts of interesting wildlife. A must-do tour.
The best viewing season is from January to March. Every year, more than 100 of scarlet macaws will fly from Chiquibul National Park and gather here feeding. Early morning and late afternoon are the best viewing time. For guided tour, please call Mr. Celso at 652-7317. The nearby Mennonite village of Roseville is also a beautiful and tranquil place to visit and walk around after the birding. You need to wade or take the "zip line" to cross the river, which is a fun ride!
Scarlet Macaw Paradise
The best viewing season is from January to March. Every year, more than 100 of scarlet macaws will fly from Chiquibul National Park and gather here feeding. Early morning and late afternoon are the best viewing time. For guided tour, please call Mr. Celso at 652-7317. The nearby Mennonite village of Roseville is also a beautiful and tranquil place to visit and walk around after the birding. You need to wade or take the "zip line" to cross the river, which is a fun ride!
Best snorkeling. Beautiful beach. Nice Palapa and Restroom. Beautiful live corals with plenty fishes. Twenty to Thirty minutes from Placencia Village. Daily tours available.
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Laughing Bird Caye
Best snorkeling. Beautiful beach. Nice Palapa and Restroom. Beautiful live corals with plenty fishes. Twenty to Thirty minutes from Placencia Village. Daily tours available.
Where you can have the Best experience with Turtles, Sharks and Rays. Daily tours from Placencia Village.
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Silk Caye National Park
Where you can have the Best experience with Turtles, Sharks and Rays. Daily tours from Placencia Village.
A little further north from our local Belize barrier reef dive sites, and you will experience South Water Caye, which is known for good off-the-beaten-reef diving.
South Water Caye Marine Reserve (SWCMR) is the largest Marine Reserve in Belize covering an area of 117,878 acres.
Home to numerous spotted eagle rays and large southern sting rays, divers and snorkelers will find more pristine reefs and corals.
South Water Caye
A little further north from our local Belize barrier reef dive sites, and you will experience South Water Caye, which is known for good off-the-beaten-reef diving.
South Water Caye Marine Reserve (SWCMR) is the largest Marine Reserve in Belize covering an area of 117,878 acres.
Home to numerous spotted eagle rays and large southern sting rays, divers and snorkelers will find more pristine reefs and corals.
Arr, named after John Glover, a pirate, who used the atoll as a base to plunder Spanish ships in the 1600’s.
At only 20 miles long and 7.5 miles wide, it is Belize’s smallest and southernmost atoll. It is also Belize’s most completely formed coral atoll offering a wide abundance of coral and marine life, unmatched by any dive location in Belize.
due to it being located farthest from the busier diving hub of Ambergris Caye and Belize City, you will soon discover that it is also the least visited of all the atolls which make for real exclusive and pristine diving.
About 700 patch reefs in the lagoon call it home, and it is surrounded by 50 miles of sheer drop-offs, which start from 25 feet and drop straight down to about 2,700 feet, you will find that most of the reefs are virtually uncharted and untouched.
A tad further than other dive sites, it is definitely worth the ride. There are countless amounts of dive sites to choose from. Some of the most popular ones are:
Long Caye Wall
Located approximately 200 meters from Long Caye, this wall is simply breathtaking. You will find every kind of Caribbean coral and colorful sponges on this dive. Mantas are often seen along the wall as well.
The Aquarium
It's in the name. It offers crystal clear waters and huge colorful schools of creole wrasse and yellowtail snappers hanging out at cleaning stations. You might also run into the occasional dolphins and turtles, as well as huge numbers of horse-eye jack and black durgons as you venture off the wall. Most of the activity here are often found early in the morning or late in the day, thus we normally make this site our first dive or last before we head back to Placencia.
Manta Wall
Named after the nearby Manta Resort, this area is known for its swim troughs created by massive star, boulder star, and mound corals. Experience nurse sharks lurking, watch huge groupers, almost as big as a man, cruise by.
The Pinnacles
Home to three dozen or so giant coral pinnacles makes this one of the most unique dives you can find at Glover’s Reef Atoll. These coral pinnacles raise up from about 100 feet all the way to about 10 feet. The fish life and overall site are comparable to any Glover’s Reef Dive.
Glover's Reef
Arr, named after John Glover, a pirate, who used the atoll as a base to plunder Spanish ships in the 1600’s.
At only 20 miles long and 7.5 miles wide, it is Belize’s smallest and southernmost atoll. It is also Belize’s most completely formed coral atoll offering a wide abundance of coral and marine life, unmatched by any dive location in Belize.
due to it being located farthest from the busier diving hub of Ambergris Caye and Belize City, you will soon discover that it is also the least visited of all the atolls which make for real exclusive and pristine diving.
About 700 patch reefs in the lagoon call it home, and it is surrounded by 50 miles of sheer drop-offs, which start from 25 feet and drop straight down to about 2,700 feet, you will find that most of the reefs are virtually uncharted and untouched.
A tad further than other dive sites, it is definitely worth the ride. There are countless amounts of dive sites to choose from. Some of the most popular ones are:
Long Caye Wall
Located approximately 200 meters from Long Caye, this wall is simply breathtaking. You will find every kind of Caribbean coral and colorful sponges on this dive. Mantas are often seen along the wall as well.
The Aquarium
It's in the name. It offers crystal clear waters and huge colorful schools of creole wrasse and yellowtail snappers hanging out at cleaning stations. You might also run into the occasional dolphins and turtles, as well as huge numbers of horse-eye jack and black durgons as you venture off the wall. Most of the activity here are often found early in the morning or late in the day, thus we normally make this site our first dive or last before we head back to Placencia.
Manta Wall
Named after the nearby Manta Resort, this area is known for its swim troughs created by massive star, boulder star, and mound corals. Experience nurse sharks lurking, watch huge groupers, almost as big as a man, cruise by.
The Pinnacles
Home to three dozen or so giant coral pinnacles makes this one of the most unique dives you can find at Glover’s Reef Atoll. These coral pinnacles raise up from about 100 feet all the way to about 10 feet. The fish life and overall site are comparable to any Glover’s Reef Dive.
Gladden Spit Belize bursts to life when whale sharks naturally migrate to the area between the months of April and June.
Even thought whale sharks are considered one of the largest fish found in the Caribbean Sea, some growing as large as 40ft long and 4ft wide (bigger than a school bus), they are as gentle as a baby, making it easy for you to swim right up to them and alongside them.
Gladden Spit
Gladden Spit Belize bursts to life when whale sharks naturally migrate to the area between the months of April and June.
Even thought whale sharks are considered one of the largest fish found in the Caribbean Sea, some growing as large as 40ft long and 4ft wide (bigger than a school bus), they are as gentle as a baby, making it easy for you to swim right up to them and alongside them.
"Absolutely fascinating and educational site. The warm welcome from the locals that work hard to protect their ancestors heritage is definitely inspiring. We took our time reading and viewing the place. There's a parking lot, a bar/café and a shop owned by locals. Make sure to read all about the history in the visitors center. Just drive all the way into the San Pedro town and follow the signs..." Holland Director
Lubaantun Archaeological Reserve
"Absolutely fascinating and educational site. The warm welcome from the locals that work hard to protect their ancestors heritage is definitely inspiring. We took our time reading and viewing the place. There's a parking lot, a bar/café and a shop owned by locals. Make sure to read all about the history in the visitors center. Just drive all the way into the San Pedro town and follow the signs..." Holland Director
Everything Else
the Placencia airport has daily flights from Belize International Airport, making it easy and convenient to get to Placencia Village.
Placencia Airport station
the Placencia airport has daily flights from Belize International Airport, making it easy and convenient to get to Placencia Village.
Food Scene
Barefoot Bar
Placencia SidewalkOne of the top 3 beach restaurants/bars in the village.
Tipsy Tuna
Placencia SidewalkHave some of the best wings, right on the beach. Also have a other menu items.
La Dolce Vita Italian Restaurant
Placencia RoadExcellent Italian Restaurant. Our favorite.
Tuttifrutti Gelateria
Best Icecream in Belize.
Serving Belizean cusine and international cuisine, right on the beach.
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Cozy Corner Hotel & Restaurant
Placencia SidewalkServing Belizean cusine and international cuisine, right on the beach.
Omars Creole Grub
Main StreetIf you want to experience local Belizean food, this place is a must try.
Brewed Awakenings
Placencia RoadLocated literally across the street from Casa Charly.
Enjoy live entertainment, great pizza, salads and tasty drinks. This is one of my favorite restaurant and bars in Placencia.
Cha Chi's
Enjoy live entertainment, great pizza, salads and tasty drinks. This is one of my favorite restaurant and bars in Placencia.
Wonderful upscale atmosphere, excellent food, and great service! Very relaxing and well run establishment. And they have overhead fans that provide a wonderful breeze!.
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Rumfish y Vino
Placencia RoadWonderful upscale atmosphere, excellent food, and great service! Very relaxing and well run establishment. And they have overhead fans that provide a wonderful breeze!.
"Delightful atmosphere right on Placencia's sidewalk. Rick is a welcoming host and the food is delicious. We have frequented Rick's several times trying different dishes. My favorite is the pesto pasta. My husband likes the club sandwich. The pizza and wraps are good too. All good quality food at a reasonable price." Linda Eshleman
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Rick's Cafe
Placencia Sidewalk"Delightful atmosphere right on Placencia's sidewalk. Rick is a welcoming host and the food is delicious. We have frequented Rick's several times trying different dishes. My favorite is the pesto pasta. My husband likes the club sandwich. The pizza and wraps are good too. All good quality food at a reasonable price." Linda Eshleman
Essentials
Everyday Supermarket
Located just down the street from Casa Charly.
Ming's Supermarket
Located just up the street from Casa Charly.
Scotia Bank
ATM machine just 3 minute walk down the street.