Ambergris Caye

Belize, Belize

Belize's largest island, with resorts within 200 yards of the barrier reef and the country's most developed tourism infrastructure.

Places in Ambergris Caye

Resort restaurants, Ambergris Caye Beachfront resort restaurants serving fresh Caribbean seafood alongside Belizean classics.
The Truck Stop A food park made from shipping containers, with five distinct food and beverage options from Southeast Asian to South American.
Palapa Bar & Grill Belize's original over-the-water beach bar, one of Ambergris Caye's best-known spots.
Shark Ray Alley and Hol Chan Marine Reserve The country's premier snorkelling sites, reachable from both Ambergris Caye and Caye Caulker, known for close encounters with nurse sharks and rays.

Best time to visit: December to April brings the driest weather and calmest seas for reef access, though prices rise correspondingly during this peak season.
Getting around: Small domestic flights or water taxis connect Belize City to Ambergris Caye and Caye Caulker; the islands themselves are compact and best explored by golf cart or on foot.
Currency: Belize Dollar (BZD)
Language: English, Kriol. Spanish is also spoken.
Timezone: CST (UTC-6)
Current trends: Ambergris Caye continues to add dive-focused beachfront resorts within a short distance of the barrier reef, with properties increasingly offering on-site PADI dive centres and private reef charters as standard.

Caye Caulker — A smaller, more laid-back island known for excellent snorkelling at Shark Ray Alley and Hol Chan.
Secret Beach — A newer destination on the western side of Ambergris Caye with calm, shallow water bars and an off-the-beaten-path feel.