Car rental are expensive. Not advisable.

Tropic or Maya airlines fly from Belize International or Belize Municipal Airports

BI to Placencia....US$75
MA ....US$55

Approx.

The bus does take a lot longer but for a first timer you get a lot of bang for your buck. You get to see things that you would never see flying.

Try Serenade Guest House in the village for low / medium cost accomodations.

They are on the sidewalk overlooking the caribbean and are very hospitable.

Good Luck