Placencia

Pros: tons of great things to do, low cost for tours
Cons: NONE!

Placencia is just full of different activities, and not all of them have to do with the crystal clear water. Descriptions and prices are below. Add on about 10 - 15% to each item for tip. (we thought it was polite)


Scuba Diving:
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Pros: Sunny, beautiful, not expensive compared to NA, not too touristy, friendly locals
Cons: Beaches are pretty but sometimes not clean, not-so friendly ex-pats

In quick summary, Placencia is the perfect combination of "roughing it" and resort, with friendly people and activities to keep you occupied for at least a week, if not more.

We went down to Placencia from March 23 - April 3. I...

Pros: Great, cheap, fresh food in the town
Cons: You'd better like fish and chicken!

I viewed Belize as sort of a miracle, because I would drink and drink there, and not wake up with a hangover. The beer (Belikan, I think it's spelled) comes in normal, stoudt, or premium. All are good. The normal is pretty light. They also have...

Pros: None
Cons: Overpriced. Poorly constructed. Lacking in toilet privacy. A/C doesn't work. Loud, party atmosphere.

If you're into paying a premium price for roughing it, then Soulshine may be the place for you. What initially sounded like a mellow, relaxing mini-resort with a day spa offering massages and mud-wraps turned out to be an uncomfortable, overpriced ...

Pros: weather, food, fishing, tours, people
Cons: litter

Review Topic:  Sights & Attractions

We spent a week in Placencia from Oct 28 thru Nov. 4, 2000. I will start this by saying we are going back. We stayed with a wonderful lady, Merlene. She had a small cafe below our...

Pros: English speaking, great local vibe and food, lots to do and see! Shorts, flipflops, T-shirt!
Cons: Slow service EVERYWHERE! ROADS ARE ROUGH!!! BRING EXTRA DEET BUG SPRAY!! YOU'LL BE EATEN ALIVE...

Placencia - the perfect balance of seclusion and convenience. Increasing awareness of this beautiful peninsula may be the eventual ruination of this very organic destination. The locals are amazing and offer all the services you could need from taxi to ...

Pros: peaceful,quiet,relaxing,fun,great diving,great food, great drinks,great caves
Cons: wish it were a little closer to the cayo district for day trips

WOW! We loved every minute! A small village where you can relax and mingle with the locals. Beach was BEAUTIFUL! Placencia is situated where you can do as little or as much as you want. If you are adventure seeking make sure you give Sam Burgess your ...

Pros: beaches, jungle, diving/snorkeling, fishing, affordable hotels on beach, great food, friendly locals
Cons: mosquitoes at dusk and dawn (welcome to Belize!)

I have travelled all over the caribbean, and three times to Belize. Belize is just incredible, with beaches, jungle, the coral reef, ruins, you name it! There is something to suit everyone's taste, from the budget adventure traveler to the resort ...