5 Best Shopping in Placencia Peninsula, The Southern Coast

This little gallery on the south end of the Sidewalk has paintings by owner Greta Leslie, along with work by other Belizean artists and some locally made jewelry from seashells, too.

This small gift shop on the main street of Placencia Village sells locally made jewelry, mostly from seashells, as well as leather bags and natural soaps.

Painter and writer Lola Delgado-Crossman's workshop displays her bold, cheerful acrylic paintings of local women and scenes (BZ$100 and up). She also sells hand-painted cards, painted gourd masks, and some of her husband's wood carvings. Espresso and pastries are available. The workshop is up a flight of steps in a tiny wooden house off the main street, behind the football field.

Stop by for a sample of Tiburon, Belize's newest handcrafted rum. (Tiburón means "shark" in Spanish.) The knowledgeable folks here will provide a mixology lesson too. 

The oldest grocery in Placencia, Wallen's Market has the basics, and it's even air-conditioned. Wallen's also has a pharmacy and a separate hardware store.