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San Pedro is a vibrant town that celebrates its rich history and culture. Two important events are held yearly to commemorate the growth and development of Ambergris Caye from a small fishing island to a bustling top tourism destination in Belize. The caye is the largest of Belize’s offshore islands, famous for its spectacular coral necklace, the Belize Barrier Reef, located just a short distance from its coast.
Read moreWith countless talented painters across Belize, island artist Edwardo “Papo” Alamilla stands out in mastering realism in his pieces. Throughout the years, Papo has amazed the art community by mastering his interpretation of the Belizean lifestyle. He paints what he sees daily, recreating memories of his past on canvas. From gorgeous marine life to lush jungles and scenes of San Pedro in its early days, Papo brings a sense of life to his art.
Read moreElkhorn coral is one of the most important corals in the Caribbean and along with staghorn coral and star corals have formed Caribbean coral reefs over the last 5,000 years. In the early 1980s a bacterial syndrome, known as white-band disease has now reduced the elkhorn and staghorn population to less than three percent of its former abundance. On Ambergris Caye, where reef-related tourism is paramount, one group of vested stakeholders have taken the lead in restoring reef areas that have been affected.
Read moreThe second most popular tourism destination in the country, visitors flock to the peninsula for her vast beaches, laidback atmosphere, wide variety of places to stay and tons of water sports to be enjoyed.
Read moreFrom new regulations to protect our mangroves, to Belize’s Jamal Galves at NatGeoFest, to rescued scarlet macaw chicks thriving under proper care and our Belize Barrier Reef removed from the In-Danger list – Belize is celebrating its conservation victories!
Read moreWith the Petroleum Operations (Offshore Zone Moratorium) Bill 2017 passed, the Belize Barrier Reef is off limits to offshore oil drilling, and its people rejoice.
Read moreEvery year the Belizean conservation community celebrates the significant economic and cultural benefits of the Belize Barrier Reef to the country with a week-long calendar…
Read moreSeeking a quiet getaway in Paradise? Then Tranquility Bay Resort is the place to go! The farthest resort on the northern coast of Ambergris Caye,…
Read moreOn Saturday, May 16th close to a hundred San Pedro Town residents joined in the global Hands Across the Sand initiative. This momentous event is…
Read moreNo, we didn’t get to go on the helicopter for these pictures. (I’m still sad about that… 🙁 ) But our fabulous friend Findley ‘Kardashian’ Halliday…
Read moreIt’s always a treat when the flight via Tropic Air takes passengers on the reef side. You can clearly see where the deep blue meets…
Read moreLet us help you count the ways to spend your days on Ambergris Caye! From underwater adventure swimming with turtles to late night dancing under…
Read moreUnderwater adventures abound off the shores of Ambergris Caye with each site a beautiful and unique look at marine life along the Meso-American Barrier Reef….
Read moreIt was a calm (early) morning on Thursday, February 28th when Roman Mejia decided it was the perfect time for some fishin’. He dragged his…
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