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Learn More About Ambergris Caye by clicking on the links below!
Hint: Hover over each picture for an interesting fact about Belize!
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The secret is out!
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Dubbed as "Mother Nature's Best Kept Secret", Belize features endless possibilities that attracts visitors from all walks of the world. Known for its lush rainforest, (the very essence of Belize), abundant and fascinating flora and fauna, its melting pot of intriguing cultures, and an unsurpassed natural b eauty. Belize is rapidly becoming the tourist mecca of Central America. Dotting the coastline of Belize are over two hundred isles but the biggest and liveliest is undoubtedly San Pedro, Ambergris Caye. Famous for its fascinating sandy beaches, calming swaying palm trees, beautiful people, exciting sport fishing, spectacular diving and its inviting ambiance, 'La Isla Bonita' as we are affectionately known, is the country's tourist capital. With sun-kissed beaches, and the cool breezes whispering 'sweet nothings', Ambergris Caye is the ideal island for adventure enthusiats, laid back travelers, ex-pats, and beach lovers seeking to relax, retire, explore, discover, and even embrace the island-life with open arms.
Once a sleepy fishing village, San Pedro Town has incorporated itself as a laid-back destination where 'No shoes, No Shirt are No Problem." Of the endless activities the island offers, popular activities include intriguing sport fishing, spectacular diving, impeccable snorkeling, magical sunsets, fine dining and culinary pleasures that will keep you coming  back time and time again. With a myriad of dive shop operators, book your underwater adventure and marvel at the magical underwater world teeming with an abundance of fish species, corals, seagrass and mangrove eco-systems. You'll discover a world unlike any other and get a one on one look at special creatures that make up the marine kingdom such as nurse sharks, spotted eagle rays, angelfish, blue tangs, green morays, black grouper (endangered specie), bottle-nosed dolphins and even the cuddly Antillean Manatees. These fascinating creatures of the sea await you...
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Sport Fishing
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FISHING ON AMBERGRIS CAYE has remained one of the Caribbeans best-kept secrets until recently. The extensive flats, a twenty minute boat ride from the lodge, are picture perfect. Shallow (2-6 feet) and with a whiter than normal sand bottom, these tarpon feeding grounds stretch for over fifty miles and provide the dining room for almost unbelievable numbers of tarpon. Peak periods on the local flats are the months of May through November, though there are fish around 355 days a year, and Winter/Spring months (February, March and April) provide excellent opportunities when the weather cooperates. More importantly, it is uncommon to encounter other anglers once you have left the harbor area. The immense size of these flats, and the lack of fishing pressure has left these tarpon with an very aggressive nature, and they move readily to almost any properly presented fly.
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Catch of the day...
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Nice catch!
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Father and daughter reel in huge tarpon..
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Birding and Tours
The mainland contains miles of jungle that feature wildlife, rivers, caves and mountains. Belize travelers have an opportunity to find many adventures that suit their interests, and water-based tours and activities can easily be arranged from mainland resorts and hotels. Here are some of Belize's natural treasures. With over 500 species of birds in vast tracks of wild land Belize is a birder’s paradise! From the coast to the savanna to the riverbanks to the mountainous rainforest, these diverse habitats are easily accessible to serious and novice birders alike! Check with us or your hotel's front desk to customize your day trips and experience the magical wonders Belize has to offer.
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Exploring the wonders of Belize, cavetubing!!
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Siteseeing the Ancient Maya Ruins and remnants of mayan artifacts.....
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Take a thrill ride ziplining through the dense jungle of Belize
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View the magnificent creatures of the wild in their natural habitat and more! The Belize Adventure awaits!!
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The following local businesses can get you going on one of these tours...
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NightLife in San Pedro
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When the sun goes down, and the mood is set, San Pedro offers a different ambiance in the night than it does in the day. Party lovers and friends get together to explore the nightlife scene of San Pedro and with a plethora of bars and a few hip-shaking nightclubs, the island comes alive until the wee hours of the morning. Every night of the week something is going on somewhere in this small town. The variety of choices are excellent, from reggae to Punta, from rock and roll to the Mexican sounds of horn and guitar. Each is offered at a differing venue adding to the unique atmosphere of the evening.
You can always find a crowd dancing at one of San Pedro's local disco's. From the local Punta Rock to popular dance music from the U.S., your island adventure doesn't have to stop when the sun goes down!
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| Wednesday night is Ladies Night at Dockside where you will find one of the most happening places on the island. Just take a walk down the beach after the Pier Lounge Chicken Drop and get ready for a mid-week party to spice up your night. |
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Thursday night is the night for Karaoke at Jaguar's Temple You'll be amazed at the crowds inside this downtown disco and a must do for those people interested in going "local". Also very popular on Friday and Saturday nights with a variety of Punta sounds. |
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Big Daddy's another local disco, to finish up your week.
Fido's Courtyard
This is a very popular destination with tourists to the island and also home to live music almost every night of the week usually beginning at 8pm.
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Pump up the volume.....dance the night away!
Big Daddy's Night Club, a favorite hang out spot!
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Island Bars
There are many other local bars on the island that you can visit on your trip to San Pedro. These include BC's Bar, Cholos Bar, Sharks Bar, and a lot more. Ask the guide at the front desk for directions and recommendations!
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- Ambergris Museum & Cultural Center - Exhibits on the history of the island are on display. Trace the development of Ambergris Caye from its days as an ancient Maya trading center a leading tourist destination.
- Ambergris Tours
- Bird Watching - Be sure not to miss the egrets, great herons and many other tropical birds. Guided trips to Bird Caye can be arranged.
- Belize Ocean Divers
- Cruises - Many cruises are available, whether sightseeing, sunset or moonlight.
- Diving & Snorkeling - Numerous charter dive boats and underwater guides are available to take you to many spots on the Barrier Reef. Arrangements can be made to visit any one of the atoll - Turneffe Island, Glover's Reef, or Lighthouse Reef where you can dive the famous Blue Hole. For all your scuba diving or snorkeling needs, check out Fantasea Scuba School & Watersports Center or visit Belize Extravaganza.
- Fishing - All types of fishing trip available - deep sea, river, flyrod, night, etc. Fish for snapper, snook, grouper, marlin, tarpon, and this list goes on and on...
- Golf carts & Bicyles - Although the caye is small and most everything is within walking distance, a bicycle or a golf cart is definitely a plus.
- Hol Chan Marine Reserve - This underwater park is a must, especially if you are a diver.
- Jet Skis - Have the need for speed? Then hop aboard a jet ski. 1/2 hour and 1 hour rentals are available.
- Sailing - Sailboats, windsurfs, and even kayaks are available for rent. For those of you who aren't afraid of heights, parasailing is also available
- Shark-Ray Alley - Located about 1 mile south of the Hol Chan Reserve, this area gives you the perfect opportunity to get up front and personal with stingrays and nurse sharks. Diving and snorkeling must be arranged with a guide.
- Tours - Many in land tours are available. Arrangments can be made to visit the Maya Ruin sites of Altun Ha in the Cayo District or Lamanai in the Orange Walk District. If you would like to check out the wildlife, make arrangements to visit the Belize Zoo, the Baboon Sanctuary or the Jaguar Reserve.
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