Guidebook for Placencia
Food Scene
SO worth the trip. Seriously the best meal in Placencia including Sunday brunch and a spectacular view! Outstanding flavor in every dish from appetizer, entree, to dessert. Mouth-watering good. Perfect for a romantic date. You'll need to bike, drive, take a cab, or rent a golf cart.
58 residents recomanen
Maya Beach Hotel and Bistro
SO worth the trip. Seriously the best meal in Placencia including Sunday brunch and a spectacular view! Outstanding flavor in every dish from appetizer, entree, to dessert. Mouth-watering good. Perfect for a romantic date. You'll need to bike, drive, take a cab, or rent a golf cart.
The owner Dawn is lovely and passionate about her country and home cooked fresh food! Her family has owned property and restaurants locally for generations. While at Dawn's the fresh grilling is DELICIOUS, so is her curry. SHe offers in restaurant dining and take-away. Her daily specials are posted on a chalkboard sign out front each day.
6 residents recomanen
Dawn's Grill
Placencia RoadThe owner Dawn is lovely and passionate about her country and home cooked fresh food! Her family has owned property and restaurants locally for generations. While at Dawn's the fresh grilling is DELICIOUS, so is her curry. SHe offers in restaurant dining and take-away. Her daily specials are posted on a chalkboard sign out front each day.
It might be the best breakfast in the village - both the whole fried snapper and the breakfast chicken with fry jacks are delicious. Not sure what it is about fresh tortillas fried up (thus fry jacks), but they are fresh, hot and amazing along with butter and fresh fruit jam, usually papaya. Yum!
22 residents recomanen
Wendy's Creole Restaurant & Bar
Placencia RoadIt might be the best breakfast in the village - both the whole fried snapper and the breakfast chicken with fry jacks are delicious. Not sure what it is about fresh tortillas fried up (thus fry jacks), but they are fresh, hot and amazing along with butter and fresh fruit jam, usually papaya. Yum!
Omar's fresh fish is a must in any entree at lunch or dinner. Seriously, the best fish fajita burrito. Daily specials are written out front on a large chalkboard. Check them out!
17 residents recomanen
Omars Creole Grub
Main StreetOmar's fresh fish is a must in any entree at lunch or dinner. Seriously, the best fish fajita burrito. Daily specials are written out front on a large chalkboard. Check them out!
Erin is the owner. She is charming and passionate about her cozy, upstairs restaurant. It might have the best burger in the village, although that isn't her specialty. She specializes in everything unique, different and fabulous. Open for dinner only with a small patio seating section overlooking the main village street near the pier.
Mojo Lounge Restaurant & Bartique
Placencia RoadErin is the owner. She is charming and passionate about her cozy, upstairs restaurant. It might have the best burger in the village, although that isn't her specialty. She specializes in everything unique, different and fabulous. Open for dinner only with a small patio seating section overlooking the main village street near the pier.
The only gelato in town and it's fabulous! Generally closed on Wednesdays.
16 residents recomanen
Tuttifrutti Gelateria
The only gelato in town and it's fabulous! Generally closed on Wednesdays.
Local American owners who are very nice. It's typical fresh, hot bar food, but good. Often there is local live music which is entertaining and very fun.
14 residents recomanen
Pickled Parrot
Local American owners who are very nice. It's typical fresh, hot bar food, but good. Often there is local live music which is entertaining and very fun.
John and Pam are the owners. The food is consistent and good. They also offer fun infused cocktails. Seating is upstairs with indoor and patio seating available. Open for lunch and dinner. An easy walk or bike ride from the townhouse. They will also deliver provisions and / or cooked meals with proper arrangements!
20 residents recomanen
Rumfish y Vino
Placencia RoadJohn and Pam are the owners. The food is consistent and good. They also offer fun infused cocktails. Seating is upstairs with indoor and patio seating available. Open for lunch and dinner. An easy walk or bike ride from the townhouse. They will also deliver provisions and / or cooked meals with proper arrangements!
Drinks & Nightlife
Located immediately on the beach off the sidewalk. Fun for cocktails and the location is terrific!
44 residents recomanen
Barefoot Bar
Placencia SidewalkLocated immediately on the beach off the sidewalk. Fun for cocktails and the location is terrific!
Located next door to Barefoot Bar. Better fish tacos available at Omar's by far, but this restaurant has a great atmosphere, loads of fun, loud music, happy hour prices throughout the day and a terrific view directly on the beach.
37 residents recomanen
Tipsy Tuna
Placencia SidewalkLocated next door to Barefoot Bar. Better fish tacos available at Omar's by far, but this restaurant has a great atmosphere, loads of fun, loud music, happy hour prices throughout the day and a terrific view directly on the beach.
Everything Else
Located immediately on the beach off the sidewalk. Fun for cocktails and the location is terrific!
44 residents recomanen
Barefoot Bar
Placencia SidewalkLocated immediately on the beach off the sidewalk. Fun for cocktails and the location is terrific!
Entertainment & Activities
Splash Dive Centre
Scuba Diving, Snorkeling, PADI certification
Essentials
The closest store: to the right of the road, once your hit the main road, behind the Chinese restaurant and Wendy's restaurant, across from Mojo's restaurant.
Nang Kee Grocery Store
Placencia RoadThe closest store: to the right of the road, once your hit the main road, behind the Chinese restaurant and Wendy's restaurant, across from Mojo's restaurant.
Located on the left hand side of the road near Atlantic Bank. If you have a rental car it's an easy drive and very accessible by bicycle too. All of the bike provided to our guests have a basket and lock making it easy to take them shopping.
7 residents recomanen
Top Value
Placencia RoadLocated on the left hand side of the road near Atlantic Bank. If you have a rental car it's an easy drive and very accessible by bicycle too. All of the bike provided to our guests have a basket and lock making it easy to take them shopping.
Parks & Nature
National park great for snorkeling. Tours include scrumptious beach barbeque.
11 residents recomanen
Laughing Bird Caye
National park great for snorkeling. Tours include scrumptious beach barbeque.
Maya Mountains
Second largest barrier reef in the world! See the expansive diversity of this incredible ecosystem. Well worth a visit.
9 residents recomanen
Belize Barrier Reef
Second largest barrier reef in the world! See the expansive diversity of this incredible ecosystem. Well worth a visit.
A must-see if you dive! One of the most fantastic oceanic wonders of this part of the world.
20 residents recomanen
The Great BlueHole
A must-see if you dive! One of the most fantastic oceanic wonders of this part of the world.