Itineraries
Where to stay
San Pedro Town for restaurants and nightlife on foot; north of town for beaches by golf cart; south of town toward Hol Chan for shorter boat rides to the reef.
The areas: San Pedro Town, North of town, South of town.
Where to stay in Ambergris Caye (San Pedro): areas and adviceHotels in Ambergris Caye (San Pedro)Places to see
All things to do in BelizeNatureBacalar Chico National ParkA remote park and marine reserve at the northern tip of the island, split from Mexico by a Maya-dug canal.Entry: Guided tour; BZ$[fee]
FoodCaye Caulker VillageA small island village of sandy lanes, cafes and seafood restaurants, explored on foot or by bicycle.Entry: Pay as you go
NatureGreat Blue HoleA marine sinkhole about 1,000 feet across and over 400 feet deep in Lighthouse Reef Atoll.Entry: Dive, boat or air tour; BZ$[fee]
NatureHol Chan Marine ReserveBelize's first marine reserve, about 4 miles south of San Pedro, with coral reef, sea grass and mangroves.Entry: Snorkel on a guided boat tour
NatureMexico RocksA shallow snorkeling area off northern Ambergris Caye with elkhorn and staghorn coral, good for beginners.Entry: Snorkel on a guided boat tour
TransportSan Pedro Belize Express terminalThe water taxi dock in San Pedro for boats to Caye Caulker and Belize City.Entry: Buy a ticket for each boat
FoodSan Pedro TownAmbergris Caye's town of sandy streets, shops, art galleries and mom-and-pop restaurants serving fry jack and salbutes.Entry: Pay as you go
BeachSecret BeachA beach north of San Pedro Town on Ambergris Caye that visitors reach by golf cart.Entry: Free to visit
NatureShark Ray AlleyA snorkel spot one mile south of the Hol Chan cut with nurse sharks, stingrays and turtles.Entry: Snorkel on a guided boat tour
BeachThe SplitCaye Caulker's popular swimming spot with a dive board, music and sunset views over the water.Entry: Free to visit