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Noma Collective: Placencia, Belize 🇧🇿

Name: Placencia, Belize
Start: 2026-11-29
End: 2026-12-20
Location: Placencia, Belize

29 November – 20 December 2026 · $648 / week*

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Private & Shared rooms

Coworking included

Flights not included

Attendance
10-18

Accommodation: Private & Shared rooms
Housing: Apartments & Hotels
Coworking
SIM card
Talks
Workshops

Attendance: 10
Capacity: 18
Price: $648 / week*
Minimum stay: 3 weeks

157 Participants

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244 Reviews

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Noma Collective reviews from previous trips to Belize

Karla McDaniel

Placencia 🇧🇿

This was my first group trip and honestly, I was lucky to have such amazing people around to make it an unforgettable experience. Sarah, our community manager, worked her butt off to plan each day and make the most of our time. Great communication about the daily social events and activities outside of work hours, while going above and beyond catering to each and every one of our needs. She truly cared about us having an amazing experience and Noma is lucky to have her!

The only cons to speak of are, 1) the location of the resort is pretty far from Placencia village which makes it feel like you are stuck on the resort most of the time, and 2) the working conditions are not great - very uncomfortable chairs, no desks, and no private working space. For the price, I would have expected a little more from Noma but again, the people and memories really made up for it.

9 months ago

Michaella O'Connor

Placencia 🇧🇿

This review is really about Sarah, the on-site community manager who supported us for three weeks on a Noma Collective trip in Belize.

Sarah was exceptional. She didn’t just manage logistics, she held the entire experience. Group activities, excursions, transportation, last-minute changes, and all the little personal things people needed help navigating along the way. She was responsive, steady, warm, and deeply competent, which made a huge difference over a 3 week stay.

My work is centered around supporting women to see that it’s truly possible to travel the world and grow a successful, meaningful business at the same time. Watching Sarah support exactly that, in real time, was powerful. She embodied what remote work and leadership can actually look like when done well.

Having her on site elevated the experience in a way I haven’t seen on other retreats or group trips. Things felt smoother, more human, and more cared for because of her presence (Plus, everyone seems to know her, and she’s infamous in this town.)

Any constructive feedback is more about Noma Collective than Sarah, which I appreciate is what this review highlights, but when you could review the company from trip to trip, the reviews could be wildly different. There were a few areas where expectations around programming and costs could have been clearer upfront. Even then, Sarah handled those moments with professionalism and grace, often smoothing things out for the group.

I also personally think that three weeks is a little too short for this type of experience. Depending on your workload, it can make things feel a little tight. I think four weeks would be more appropriately spacious.

Bottom line: Sarah is the reason this Belize experience worked as well as it did. She’s an incredible asset to any community or team and I’m grateful that there are companies like Noma, who offer these trips for those of us who really get that you don’t have to only do life one way.

9 months ago

Saloni Khushal

Placencia 🇧🇿

I recently went on my first Noma trip to Belize! It was an incredible experience. It was so well organized and planned — I made so many memories that I’ll fondly look back on.

The location of the property is far out from the town and the action. It’d be great to have more evening shuttle options or shared golf carts for the group. I think this edition could really be elevated if it was located closer to the main town area. This should also be specified on the website when booking.

AND a special and big shout-out to Sarah for being an amazing community manager and taking such good care of our group. She was so helpful and great to hang out with. We all wanted her around!

If you’re thinking about booking a Noma trip… this is your sign to do it!!

9 months ago

Maggie Kelly

Placencia 🇧🇿

I spent January in Belize with Noma Collective and had an incredible experience. It was such a fun way to live and work alongside other people who work online while still having structure, community, and adventure built into daily life.

Sarah was an amazing community manager, thoughtful, organized, and genuinely warm. During the month I checked off several bucket list experiences. I got PADI certified and learned how to scuba dive, caught my first tarpon on a fly rod, and met so many wonderful people along the way. We shared dinners, spent time on the beach, stayed productive with work, and enjoyed being somewhere warm and vibrant away from the winter cold.

The experience struck a great balance between community, adventure, and remote work life, and I would absolutely recommend it to anyone interested in a digital nomad experience.

9 months ago

Dominic Sciara

Placencia 🇧🇿

I did the Noma trip in Belize and it was incredible. I felt fully comfortable and completely equipped to get my work done while still having plenty of time to explore the country.

What really made the trip special, though, was our community manager, Sarah. She created such a welcoming, fun environment that made it easy for everyone to connect. Her recommendations were spot-on, and beyond that, she was just an awesome person to hang with. She truly elevated the entire experience

9 months ago

Rachel Brydebell

Placencia 🇧🇿 Barcelona 🇪🇸 London 🇬🇧 Budapest 🇭🇺 Placencia 🇧🇿 Playa Grande 🇨🇷 Ibiza 🇪🇸 Mexico City 🇲🇽

I recently went on my first edition with Noma Collective in Placencia, Belize! I first want to say that I had an amazing time and met some awesome new friends! It was great having a community of people around me with a similar schedule and who could relate to my work while travel lifestyle.

Only reason I didn’t give 5 stars is because I feel there could’ve been clearer communication of expectations from Noma before the trip. When I booked it, I was not aware that the accommodations were actually located in Maya Beach - about 25-30 minute drive from Placencia. I was expecting to be located in a more walkable area which would’ve been more conducive to my work schedule and would’ve allowed me to do more exploring. I also feel like it would’ve been easier to integrate with the community and local culture if we were staying closer.

That being said, the highlight of the experience was definitely our community manager, Sarah! She did everything she could to make this trip amazing! It’s so apparent that she truly cares that the nomads enjoy their experience and get the most out of their time in Belize. She was super fun, informative, and organized! Also, she was always happy to answer any questions or give recommendations. While with her, it was so easy to see that she’s ingrained in the community of Placencia. Walking around town, the locals were always talking to her or saying hi, and it was just so nice being with a local who took us under her wing! She set the vibe for the whole trip, and I’d highly recommend any trip/edition that she is managing!

10 months ago

Trystin Smith

Placencia 🇧🇿 Barcelona 🇪🇸 London 🇬🇧 Budapest 🇭🇺 Placencia 🇧🇿 Playa Grande 🇨🇷 Ibiza 🇪🇸 Mexico City 🇲🇽

My Noma Collective experience in Belize was incredible, and a huge part of that was Sarah, our community manager. She deserves her own paragraph.

Sarah is one of those rare humans who is both warm and kind while also being organized, fun, and unbelievably knowledgeable about the area. She knows everyone in Placencia, always had the best recommendations, and made every outing better just by being there. She set the tone for the entire community — welcoming, communicative, and effortlessly bringing people together. I felt supported from day one, and she’s a big reason why the group bonded so well.

As for the Belize edition itself:
I came hoping to meet likeminded people in a beautiful place, and that absolutely happened. The community was amazing, the people were a highlight, and Belize is truly stunning.

A couple things to note:
• Umaya Resort is further from Placencia than expected — about a 25-minute drive. It felt a little isolating at times, and I think including a golf cart or easier transport option would make a big difference for future groups.
• There is not a dedicated workspace, and it can be tricky if you’re someone who’s on calls often.

Even with those things, the overall experience was still so worth it. I left feeling connected, refreshed, and grateful for the people I met — especially Sarah. Noma Belize is a beautiful, unique experience, and with a few improvements to the location logistics, it would be unbeatable.

11 months ago

Joshua Vehovic

Placencia 🇧🇿

Wow, what an amazing way to travel, just finished a trip to Belize with Noma and couldn’t be happier…had the best local team manager that help me find the best experiences and handled any question I had. Will continue traveling with this company, complete no brainer way to see the world!

11 months ago

Aleksandra Micek

Buenos Aires 🇦🇷 Buenos Aires 🇦🇷 Bocas del Toro 🇵🇦 Placencia 🇧🇿 Tallin 🇪🇪 Watamu 🇰🇪

✨ Panama Edition – September 2025 ✨

I chose this experience because I love nature and hoped it would feel similar to the Kenya trip I did - and it didn’t disappoint! Just like in Kenya, nature was all around us: a crab in the printer, monkeys howling at night, birds stealing food… and honestly, I loved every moment of it.

What I enjoyed most at the hotel were the swimming pool, communal kitchen, eco domes, all the animals around, and of course the proximity to the beach. The Wi-Fi was good enough for me to work (with occasional challenges, which I think is to be expected in a setting like this).

My favorite activities included ATVs, the Filthy Friday party, community dinners, donut buddies, and grocery hopping. And I have to give a huge shoutout to our Community Manager, Juan. I’ve done seven of these program trips, and he was hands down the best - empathetic, helpful, and so organized. He really made us all feel supported, and that made a big difference.

I’d love to see Noma do more “deep nature” destinations like this one. I know these aren’t for everyone, so it’s important that the listing sets clear expectations - e.g. no AC and spotty Wi-Fi. Personally, I was fine with those inconveniences, but transparency helps make sure the right people choose these experiences.

Finally, I want to say that I absolutely loved our group - such amazing energy and people. That said, I did notice that a few individuals were disappointed about the lack of AC, so setting expectations clearly upfront would help avoid that.

a year ago

Kelly Bianucci

Barcelona 🇪🇸 London 🇬🇧 Budapest 🇭🇺 Placencia 🇧🇿 Playa Grande 🇨🇷 Ibiza 🇪🇸 Mexico City 🇲🇽

I joined Noma for the May 2025 expedition to Ibiza. It was absolutely perfect and confirmed I will definitely do Noma trips in the future, perhaps once/year. One thing that distinguishes Noma is their use of local guides. Tilly was our guide in Ibiza, and she curated a month of activities and experiences that I never would have been able to replicate through online research or random recommendations. Plus, she had all the right advice for how to live life as a local in Ibiza. Highly recommend!

a year ago

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