Bar at Pirates, Secret Beach, Ambergris Caye

Pirates is a beach bar on the west side of Ambergris Caye known locally as Secret Beach, a shallow stretch of shoreline that developed rapidly into a popular gathering spot over the past decade. The area sits along the island's undeveloped western coast, reachable primarily by golf cart or boat rather than the paved roads that serve San Pedro Town. Bars and restaurants like this one operate mostly outdoors, built on wooden platforms with open-air seating close to the water. Rum, tequila, and local Belikin beer make up much of the stock behind these bars, catering to day-trippers who come out from San Pedro for the swimming and the sunset views.

Photo taken in January 2022.