Casa Johnson, Ambergris Caye, Belize

Casa Johnson, a stilted home with a spiral staircase, is located north of San Pedro on Ambergris Caye, Belize.
Casa Johnson, a stilted home with a spiral staircase, is located north of San Pedro on Ambergris Caye, Belize.

Casa Johnson, located north of San Pedro on Ambergris Caye, Belize, features elevated architecture characteristic of the region. The home's design includes a spiral staircase and an open upper deck, built to withstand hurricanes and capture sea breezes. Raising structures on stilts is a common practice in this low-lying area to mitigate flooding and storm surge risks.

Photo taken in January 2022.

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