Ambergris Caye Travel Tips
Just 35 miles northeast of Belize City, Ambergris Caye is Belize’s largest and most populated offshore island. It’s also the primary tourism destination, receiving over 50 percent of annual visitors. It’s no surprise--“la isla bonita” has much to offer. The island’s main hub, San Pedro, is the party capital of Belize, with the largest concentration of restaurants, bars and nightclubs in the country. The Barrier Reef is a ten-minute boat ride from shore for a plethora of over or underwater activities. Mestizo culture runs deep--a mix of Mayan and Spanish--as evidenced at the Sunday beach barbeques and the cultural festivals celebrated year round, including the Día de San Pedro, celebrating the island’s patron saint.
There’s plenty to do on Ambergris Caye, from shopping and bar hopping to birding and eco tours of the lagoon side and even a visit to the only open Maya site on the island; while up north and down south, seclusion is a distinct possibility at some of Belize’s most exclusive beachfront resorts.
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Outdoor Activities in Ambergris Caye
Written by Viator, October 2012
Ambergris Caye has numerous attributes that make it ideal for outdoor activities. The island is within a mile of the Belize Barrier Reef, is surrounded by mangroves and a lagoon and is closest to two ...
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3 Days in Ambergris Caye: Suggested Itineraries
Written by Viator, October 2012
Being the largest island of Belize, there is plenty for you to see and do in Ambergris Caye. Day 1: Food and nightlife Grab a Belizean breakfast of fry jacks at the beachfront Estel’s Dine By the ...
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