Ambergris Caye
About
Ambergris Caye is approximately 25 miles long by 1 mile wide and is located about 10 miles off the coast of mainland Belize and is surrounded by the turquoise blue waters of the Caribbean Sea. San Pedro, the only town on Ambergris Caye, is the center of gravity here. The Caye can be reached by air or sea. Flights from the mainland are available every 30 minutes most days and the ferries run every hour. Given the variety of hotels and activities, many travel and hotel packages are available.
What to Do
Tourists come to Ambergris Caye for the many water sports and activities provided by the proximity to the Belize Barrier Reef. Scuba diving enthusiasts arrive here eager to visit the 40+ local dives sites, all with 5-10 minutes of the dive shop docks or within 2-3 hours of the three Atolls, including the Great Blue Hole.
Snorkelers can find 100’s of places to walk in and visit the fishes or join a dive boat and snorkel the sites. Snorkelers can find 100’s of places to walk in and visit the fishes. Lastly, Belize offers world class fly fishing, reef fishing, and deep-sea fishing.
GETTING AROUND
Upon arrival, many visitors will rent a golf cart for the duration of their holiday. Golf carts in San Pedro are gas powered, can carry 4-6 people and are a must if you plan on shopping, sightseeing, or restaurant and bar hop while you’re here.
WHERE TO STAY
Boutique Hotels
This is by far the biggest category of San Pedro hotels. There are too many really good ones to feature here, but we’ll go with our favorites! It is important to note that you can find really happy places all over the Caye, but most of us generally break the geography into three areas: south of town, downtown San Pedro, and north of town.
Luxury and Specialty Hotels
There are several luxury resorts and specialty hotels throughout San Pedro.
WEATHER
The weather in Belize is generally among the most pleasant on earth. Belize has a sub-tropical climate. As such, it can be humid at times.
However, the island locations often enjoy a nice breeze from the sea. The best time to visit Belize? As the locals would say, “anytime is a good time to visit Belize”! It’s sunny, breezy, and beautiful most days here. There is really no such thing as winter in Belize. When people ask us about Belize weather in December, or in January, or in February, we tell them that, virtually without exception, every month looks like almost every other month here.
Daytime temperatures in San Pedro, Belize range from 80F to 90F. Nighttime temperatures range from 66to 73 Degrees F (18-23C). Suffice to say, temperatures and weather in a place like San Pedro, Belize should never keep you away.
Our “rainy season” is September and October which have the highest likelihood of rain at 57% and 70%, respectively. However, the rain frequently occurs overnight. We might wake up with wet gardens, but the rest of day looks like most others. Dry season is most typically in February, March, and April.
For those who are planning to dive in Belize, the water temperatures range from 79 to 84F, almost bath water warm where wetsuits are optional virtually all year long.
For the lovers of the Caribbean wind and wave action might matter the most. The current weather forecast here is the most accurate one we’ve found. It’s always good to check the conditions before making plans to dive, snorkel, or deep sea fish.