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Placencia
City in Stann Creek, Belize
Overview
Placencia is a small, laid-back beach town on southern Belize's narrow peninsula, renowned for its powdery white beaches, lively local culture, and friendly community. It's a popular destination for diving, snorkeling, and exploring the world's second-largest barrier reef. The relaxed pace and colorful surroundings make it perfect for both adventure seekers and leisure travelers.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Belize
District
Stann Creek
Population
1,586
Time Zone
America/Belize
Coordinates
16.51°, -88.37°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
70
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
75
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,735
Local Cost
$1,140
Local Income
$600
Cashless
40
English
95
Temperature
27.2°C
Summer Avg
28.4°C
Winter Avg
25.5°C
Record High
32.6°C
Record Low
19.3°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
1887 mm
Internet Speed
71 Mbps
Upload
57 Mbps
Latency
10 ms
City Vibrancy
7
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
5
Parks
0
Transport
4
Walk Score
4
Footways
8.0
Airport
PLJ
Distance
3 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 75/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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