The 2000s ushered in a new wave of workers: the Digital Nomad. The union of portable, personal technology and the increase in global telecommunication quality created a new industry, enabling people to conduct business from any location where wireless communication was available. The more recent pandemic and work-from-home movement made the concept of nomadic working more mainstream. Businesses and employees are finding benefits in the “work from anywhere” option: saving money on brick-and-mortar office space, increasing employee satisfaction without compromising productivity, and mitigating the environmental impact of lengthy daily commutes to and from offices. The idea of remote working seems to be a win-win all around. Whether you live a full-time digital nomad lifestyle or you’re simply taking advantage of the remote working trend to extend your vacation, you can clock-in in comfort at any of these Placencia cafes.
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Chillpoint
Photo Credit: Chillpoint Placencia on Facebook
Ultra-modern and uber-air-conditioned, this new coffee-ice cream-wine bar is beautifully decorated and massively inviting. Open every day from 7 am to 9 pm with indoor and outdoor lounge seating. The Baristas at Chillpoint expertly turn first-rate Guatemalan coffee beans into precisely crafted cappuccinos, espresso, lattes, macchiatos and more.
Pick from 24 flavors of Belize’s best ice cream or decadent baked goodies and artisan chocolate. For more of an after-work-hours indulgence, choose a glass of wine from their wide collection; every bottle is thoughtfully stored at optimal temperature and carefully poured in the appropriate glassware to showcase its distinct attributes. There is even a private VIP meeting room you can reserve to assure minimal distractions.
Brewed Awakenings
Check out the stunning coffee bean mural at Placencia’s digital nomad-friendly Brewed Awakenings. Photo Credit: Brewed Awakenings on Facebook
A long-standing favorite, Brewed Awakenings has a new, larger location close to Placencia’s Point Beach. With comfortable seating inside or on the balcony overlooking the road, you’ll find a cozy spot to cuddle up to your computer. A sweet, superfood seaweed shake will power you through your work. They have dozens of varieties to sample.
Above Grounds
This whimsical little coffee shop gives treehouse vibes right in the center of this beach town. Though not very big, if you’re lucky enough to snag one of their tables after the morning rush this is a wonderful and peaceful place to make your office for the day. Supplement your coffee or tea with a freshly baked bagel or banana bread.
Village Café
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Serving full breakfast, lunch, and dinner menus, Village Café invites you to linger for as long as you like in their quaint café. No matter what the weather outside is doing, you’ll be cool and cozy inside this centrally located diner. Menu options run the gamut from traditional Belizean breakfast of stew chicken and fry jacks to Southern-style buttermilk biscuits, fried chicken, and waffles. Lunch and dinner options are equally tempting with supersized burgers and local favorites such as Black Dinna and Sere.
De Tatch Restaurant
A most beautiful backdrop for your “home office,” the sunny shore and the sparkling Caribbean Sea will compete with your laptop for your attention. On the beach and open to the cooling ocean breeze, De Tatch is the perfect place to find peace and quiet to get some work done.
Placencia Beach Club
Photo Credit: Placencia Beach Club
The ideal solution for balancing work and family responsibilities while on vacation – a day at the Placencia Beach Club. Kids will find diversion on the beach or in the pool while you can find a quiet corner inside from which to work and keep an eye on them. With plenty of space to spread out, digital nomads will appreciate the relative privacy of the restaurant area. When the workday is finished, head straight into socializing at the swim-up bar.
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Angel Delights
Photo Credit: Angel Delights Bakery Cafe on Facebook
So much more than a bakery, Angel Delights offers all your favorite sweet treats. Plus, enjoy savory options like quiche and coffee, and build-your-own submarine sandwiches or pressed paninis. Sit inside the air-conditioned café or outside on the covered porch which is shaded by a large seagrape tree.
