About Placencia

Placencia is a small village located in the Stann Creek District of Belize. Prior to the European colonization of the Americas the Placencia peninsula was inhabited by the Maya. Archeological evidence suggests the Maya in the area produced salt and trades it with other settlements along the coast. In the 17th century, Placencia was settled by English Puritans, originally from Nova Scotia and the Providence Island. This settlement died out during the Spanish American wars of independence in the 1820’s. The Placencia Peninsula was resettled in the late 1800’s by several families. Placencia prospered and soon became a village, earning its livelihood from the sea. The Spaniards that travelled the southern coast of Belize gave Placencia its name.

 

At the time Placencia was call Plancentia, with the point being called Punta Placentia, or Pleasant Point. In the late 20th century it became a significant tourist destination, and it is now refered to as Placencia Village, or simply Placencia. On October 8th, 2001, Hurricane Iris hit southern Belize with 145 mph wind causing major damage to nearly 95% of buildings in Placencia.

 

Placencia is a vibrant beach on the Caribbean coast of Belize

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If you are a foodie Placencia has a lot to offers.  You will find an incredible variety of food made with the freshest ingredients. Lobster, conch and lionfish dishes are popular, and you’ll enjoy tamales and tacos alongside Caribbean-influenced dishes. Dozens of varieties of mangoes, fresh cashews, dragonfruit and water apples make for impressive fruit salads, while locally made chocolate, gelato and coconut pies will tempt those with a sweet tooth.

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