The town is a picture postcard setting - small colorfully painted
houses set alongside sand streets nestled beside the clear turquoise
sea. Coconut palms sway and rustle in the gentle cooling
trade winds.
Ambergris Caye has much to recommend it. Away from the center of town there is an abundance of birds and other animals. Much of the island is covered with a broadleaf 
forest that attracts wildlife. The yards of the houses
and
the hotel grounds all bloom with tropical flora. The sea abounds with
adventure for fishermen, divers, snorkelers and sailors. Some of the best
outfitters for fishing and diving trips are found here, along with plenty of charter
boats. San Pedro makes a fine base for excursions to nearby attractions and the
more
distant islands and atolls. The stores are well stocked with a wide
variety of food and some of the country's best cooks take pride in their seafood
specialties.Getting to Ambergris Caye is easy, the island is serviced by hourly scheduled flights. A short twenty minute flight from the international airport brings one to the San Pedro airport, which is walking distance to town. Ferry service is also available. San Pedro's warm friendly casual atmosphere insures a perfect holiday. A familiar sign in town states, "Welcome to San Pedro where you won't be a stranger for long."
If you're new to the island, leave about two thirds of your clothing at home, bring swim suits, sun block, sandals, and a hat. I struggled hard to find a single evening I could wear long pants in an entire two week stay. This is one very relaxed place. Most people step off the plane, and struggle for about three days to slow down. It's hot and fragrant and moist, the wind is cooling, and, well, things just don't seem so urgent.
You'll find pages from resort owners throughout this site, and restaurants are due to be listed soon. Check those out for specific menus and specials, but as a rule, fish and lobster will be cheaper and wonderful because they just caught them. Almost everything else came from somewhere else. Still the fruit is wonderful, and the local beer, Belikin is delightful.
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Low rise hotels, guest houses and bungalow style
resorts, from modest to magnificent, are nestled along the coast
and throughout the town.
Golf carts and bicycles are the principal
mode of transportation. The streets are home to local and
visiting barefoot strollers, casually making their way through the
shops and restaurants or just relaxing and chatting with the locals
who are friendly and tolerant. A few taxis, trucks and private vehicles are
in service in the growing community, and the newly formed traffic
committee is hard pressed to create an equitable policy regarding
importation of future vehicles.
