Southeast Belize is lined with coastal towns, but none are more popular than Hopkins and Placencia. Just a short drive apart, these two beach towns are similar in many ways but offer distinctly different experiences. Hopkins is a small fishing village with a strong Garifuna culture, while Placencia is a larger, more developed peninsula with a strong focus on tourism. In this guide, we break down the key differences between Hopkins and Placencia, from size, layout, and transportation to cultur...| Thoroughly Travel