Placencia

16.513888888889 - 88.366666666667Koordinaten: 16 ° 31 'N, 88 ° 22 ' W

Placencia is a coastal village in the south of Belize with about 1,500 inhabitants ( 2006 estimate ). It is located on the top of a 25 km long narrow peninsula between the cays and is therefore of Tourism promotion as "the only cay you can drive to " ( the only island to which you can drive ) called. Due to the recent hurricanes many residences, hotels and restaurants were badly damaged and so far (2006) only partially rebuilt. There is a sufficient tourist infrastructure, several small shops, a pharmacy, bars and some dive centers. Under recreational divers the bay is particularly known for Placencia for the opportunity to dive with whale sharks or snorkeling. There Personenfährverbindungen to the mainland and to Honduras (Puerto Cortes ). The small airport is serviced on regular service to Belize City from several times a day with propeller aircraft.

• Place in Belize
• Stann Creek District