Placencia is a quaint fishing village in the middle of paradise. Located at the end of a long peninsula, this charming village offers the simplicity of life and living.  With pristine beaches looking out to the Caribbean Sea on one side and a mangrove-lined lagoon on the other, you won’t find big-name hotels or fast-food chains. 

Instead, Placencia offers a tropical vibe that is reminiscent of 1950's Key West with small privately-owned guest facilities, lots of variety of restaurants, great meals, fresh seafood, souvenir shops, coffee shops, and wine bars.  The barrier reef offers world-class diving, snorkeling, and fishing while the flats are well known for bonefish, tarpon, and permit.  There are expeditions to the jungle, The Spice Farm, chocolate or a hot sauce factory, zip-lines, and more.  There is tubing, hiking in the Cockscomb Basin Natural Reserve, and trips to see the Scarlet McCaw.  We like to meander down to fish table around 4:00 pm to see the catch of the day, talk with the locals and ex-pats, and buy fresh fish.  The village motto is “barefoot friendly” and the people are gracious and welcoming.