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Placencia, Belize

Placencia is a small village located in the Stann Creek District of Belize.

Type City

Why go

  • Village in Stann Creek, Belize.
  • Served by Silver Creek Airport (SVK).

History

Placencia is a small village located in the Stann Creek District of Belize.

Airports

Placencia Airport (PLJ) 2.4 km to the centre
Placencia, SC, BZ β€” Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron β€” plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 2 airlines (Midwest Airlines (Egypt), Regional Air Iceland) Β· direct flights to 5 destinations incl. DGA, PND, Belize City, INB, SVK (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths β€” 2 airlines, 5 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data β€” they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor
Dangriga Airport (DGA) 54 km to the centre
Dangriga, SC, BZ β€” Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron β€” plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 2 airlines (Midwest Airlines (Egypt), Regional Air Iceland) Β· direct flights to 5 destinations incl. Belize City, PLJ, INB, SVK, TZA (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths β€” 2 airlines, 5 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data β€” they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor
Silver Creek Airport (SVK) 24 km to the centre
Silver Creek, SC, BZ β€” Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board β€” bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor. ✈ 1 airline (Midwest Airlines (Egypt)) Β· direct flights to 3 destinations incl. DGA, INB, PLJ (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths β€” 1 airline, 3 direct destinations
  • Midwest Airlines (Egypt) MY (CNC) Β· 3 routes: DGA, INB, PLJ

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data β€” they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor
Independence Airport (INB) 8.2 km to the centre
Independence, SC, BZ β€” Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board β€” bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor. ✈ 1 airline (Midwest Airlines (Egypt)) Β· direct flights to 2 destinations incl. PLJ, PND (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths β€” 1 airline, 2 direct destinations
  • Midwest Airlines (Egypt) MY (CNC) Β· 2 routes: PLJ, PND

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data β€” they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor
Big Creek Airport (BGK) 4.4 km to the centre
Big Creek, SC, BZ β€” Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board β€” bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor

Getting there by ferry

Hokey Pokey Ferry Terminal
Ferry terminal Β· 0.3 km from the centre
Outdoor
Ferry Port
Ferry terminal Β· 6.2 km from the centre
Outdoor
Hokey Pokey
Ferry route
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather β€” check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Silver Creek Airport (SVK); 4 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: PLJ has direct flights to 5 destinations on 2 airlines (incl. DGA, PND, Belize City, INB, SVK). By water: 2 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Hokey Pokey Ferry Terminal, 0.3 km); routes include Hokey Pokey.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Placencia, Belize. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Tours & experiences

Boat Tour