Placencia
Long stretch of pale sand and calm turquoise water defines this compact Belizean coastal town, where palm-fringed shoreline, a walkable restaurant scene, and proximity to regional UNESCO sites make it a rewarding Caribbean base.
Description drafted with AI from public sources such as Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap. How this works
- Population4,300
- Nearest water from center 3.8 km2.4 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 5.0 km3.1 mi
Placencia: quick answers
Where is Placencia?
Placencia is in Belize, about 92 km57 miles in a straight line from Belmopan.
How do you get to Placencia?
The nearest airport is Placencia (PLJ), about 8 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Placencia?
The warmest month is May, averaging 27°C80°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 23°C74°F. The wettest month is June, with about 276 mm10.9 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Placencia?
OpenStreetMap lists 6 restaurants and 4 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Placencia?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Monkey River Town and Independence.