Can you imagine paradise? Many spend a lifetime fruitlessly searching for it. But it does exist, and you can find out all about it here at Placencia.com - Official portal for the Belize Tourism Industry Association (BTIA) Placencia!

Think about miles and miles of pristine sandy beaches, dotted with shady palm trees, with the clear, warm waters of the Caribbean Sea lapping at your feet. Imagine the vista of a dark blue lagoon with the appearance of polished glass, surrounded by green mangroves and inhabited by carefree manatees. Consider a leisurely stroll along the world famous sidewalk in the village, where sandals are still the preferred footwear for every occasion. Experience the reality of friendly and welcoming people, unique cultures, and a casual, uncrowded, holiday in Placencia, Belize… Barefoot Perfect!

Once you arrive, there is quite a selection of hotels, resorts and guesthouses to choose from, and if you plan to make it permanent, select from a variety of real estate agents and developers to purchase your piece of Placencia.

What to do in paradise? The Placencia Peninsula has a lively art scene, with the famous Placencia Sidewalk Arts Festival being one of the most popular events. If you happen to be in love, and want to get married or squeeze (no pun intended) the most out of your honeymoon, there is nothing like a full moon on the night sea to kick off your new lives together!

But even love cannot fill you, so Placencia provides a potpourri of delicious food and drinks, served up from its many restaurants, bars, kitchens, bakeries, coffeehouses and gelaterias. (Yes, paradise would not be paradise, if it did not come with Italian ices!)

To burn all those calories you will appreciate the fabulous diving, snorkeling, sailing, kayaking, whale shark watching, visiting ancient Maya temples, the Belize Barrier Reef, hiking jungle trails, or simply just doing nothing but relaxing (which is also an activity, btw.)

Fishing is spectacular on the peninsula and surrounding cayes and flats. Fish for Permit, Barracuda, Tarpon, Snook, and more! Some of the biggest fish stories (which actually turn out to be true) have come from Placencia!

And what would paradise be without some good entertainment? Placencia may not be the Riviera, but there is plenty of night life with dancing, live bands, karaoke, and yes, even bowling!

Local services you would expect, such as grocery stores, rental companies, laundromats, contractors, pharmacies, and other friendly businesses are all here to meet your needs.

There are plenty of shopping choices on the peninsula, with lots of gift shops, bazaars and boutiques, and of course a rich assortment of spas and beauty salons to keep up the appearances!

Want to know the latest news from Placencia? Get the latest from our own local paper, the Placencia Breeze!

 Finally (whew), even if you have to leave Placencia to return home, you will never be far away, since you can use this site’s message board, photo gallery, and free classifieds section to keep in touch with your dream now turned reality – Placencia!