Placencia
Relax and unwind on Belize’s beautiful Caribbean coast, which comes complete with miles of sandy beach, crystal-clear turquoise waters, outstanding dive sites and incredible fishing. The sleepy village of Placencia which sits to the south, is home to some of mainland Belize’s best beaches which dissolve into an underwater world of unspoiled coral reefs.
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There are no streets as such in Placencia, just a network of footpaths and wooden houses under the palms, and the atmosphere is laid back and welcoming. Spend your days out on the water, enjoying palm-studded beaches and spectacular snorkelling or dive spots.
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Naia Resort & Spa
Placencia, Placencia, Belize
Located on a mile-long stretch of palm studded beach, Naia Resort & Spa sits on Belize's Placencia Peninsula and is centred around wellness and relaxation. The resort comprises 35 modern private homes, all secluded and with views to the Caribbean Sea.
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Turtle Inn
Placencia, Placencia, Belize
Movie Director Francis Ford Coppola’s Turtle Inn is a rustic Indonesian style beach retreat set back from a narrow stretch of pearly white sands gently lapped by the Caribbean Sea on Belize’s southern coast, outside the sleepy Creole village of Placencia.
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Hamanasi Resort
Hopkins, Belize
Perfect for divers and adventure lovers, Hamanasi Resort is the ideal place to soak up the famous Belizean sunshine, swim in warm Caribbean waters, discover one of the world's best reefs and uncover wildlife in the rainforest.