Belize

109 photos · 2022

109 photographs tagged Belize, 2022.

The "Blue House F. Food" stand in San Pedro, Belize, offers local dishes and beverages, with a menu board visible. — Blue House F. Food, a small roadside restaurant in San Pedro on Ambergris Caye, Belize, operates from a blue wooden building with menu boards posted on the front wall. The stand advertises Belizean dishes including fried chicken, fish, shrimp, soups, and chow mein, along with bottled soft drinks and beer.

PUR Boutique Cabanas & Taco Bar at night in Ambergris Caye, Belize, illuminated by string lights. — PUR Boutique Cabanas & Taco Bar at night on Ambergris Caye, Belize, is illuminated by string lights. The establishment offers cabana-style accommodations and a taco bar, and its services include spa treatments such as massages and facials, as indicated by a visible chalkboard menu. The property features a tropical ambiance with lush vegetation and wooden structures.

Grand Caribe Resort beachfront facade on Ambergris Caye, Belize, with terracotta roofs and arched windows. — Grand Caribe Resort in San Pedro on Ambergris Caye, Belize, is a beachfront hotel complex with terracotta roof tiles, arched windows, and multi-story balconies. The resort sits on the island’s Caribbean coast and includes landscaped grounds, a pool terrace, and direct access from the beach.

Palm-lined pathway at Las Terrazas Resort leads toward Caribbean Sea on Ambergris Caye, Belize. — The pier at Las Terrazas Resort on Ambergris Caye, Belize, extends into the Caribbean Sea. A path lined with palm trees leads from the resort grounds to the waterfront, where the pier provides access to the sea for guests.

Hammocks suspended over shallow water at Ambergris Caye, Belize, with a wooden pier in the background. — Hammocks are strung over shallow water at a beachfront property on Ambergris Caye, Belize. A wooden pier extends into the Caribbean Sea behind them, with a palm tree and rocky shoreline at left.

Beach house architecture on Ambergris Caye, Belize, with decorative concrete screens and striped chairs. — A two-story beach house on Ambergris Caye, Belize, is set among tropical landscaping with palm trees and low shrubs in the foreground. The building has a pastel blue exterior, decorative concrete screen balustrades, and an exterior stairway leading to an upper-level veranda.

Palm trees and lounge chairs on the sandy beach at Las Terrazas Resort in San Pedro, Belize. — The beach area at Las Terrazas Resort in San Pedro, Belize, features rows of palm trees, lounge chairs, and shaded cabanas on the sand. The resort is on Ambergris Caye, a Caribbean island known for its tourism and beachfront accommodations.

The White Sands Dive Shop in San Pedro, Belize, is a stilted building on Ambergris Caye offering PADI courses. — White Sands Dive Shop stands on the waterfront in San Pedro on Ambergris Caye, Belize. The small building is raised on stilts above the shoreline and is linked to the water by wooden walkways and a dock, with PADI signage on the facade.

Las Terrazas Resort on Ambergris Caye, Belize, features beachfront accommodations with palm trees and lounge chairs. — Las Terrazas Resort on Ambergris Caye near San Pedro, Belize, includes beachfront guest areas bordered by palm trees and sand. The resort is a tourism property on the island off Belize’s Caribbean coast.

The Alaia Hotel at night on Ambergris Caye, Belize, part of the Autograph Collection by Marriott. — The Alaia Hotel stands on Ambergris Caye, Belize, with its illuminated facade and entrance drive visible at night. The resort is part of the Autograph Collection by Marriott and occupies a beachfront area on the island’s northern end.

The illuminated pool and bar area at PUR Boutique Cabanas & Taco Bar on Ambergris Caye, Belize, at night. — PUR Boutique Cabanas & Taco Bar on Ambergris Caye, Belize, features a pool and bar area illuminated at night. The resort includes a wooden cabana-style building, lounge chairs, and an open-air bar beside the pool.

The Blue Bayou Bar at Secret Beach, Belize, features thatched roofs and wooden structures over calm waters at dusk. — Blue Bayou Bar and Grill stands on the water at Secret Beach on Ambergris Caye, Belize. The open-air bar and restaurant is built with thatched roofs and wooden platforms extending over the shallow shoreline.

Submerged wooden structures and thatched umbrellas at Secret Beach, Ambergris Caye, Belize at dusk. — Secret Beach on Ambergris Caye, Belize, is shown at dusk with shallow water, small thatched shade structures, and wooden benches or tables standing in the lagoon. A low, distant sandbar or small island is visible on the horizon.

Abandoned hut and thatched shelter on Ambergris Caye, Belize, showing signs of neglect and damage. — An abandoned hut and a dilapidated thatched shelter stand on Ambergris Caye, Belize. These structures likely served as former tourist accommodations or residences, reflecting a past phase of the island's resort development. The thatched roof of the shelter is severely damaged, and the main building exhibits signs of neglect, including peeling paint and caution tape across its porch.

Wyndham Grand Hotel construction on Ambergris Caye, Belize, January 2022. — Construction continues on the Wyndham Grand hotel on Ambergris Caye, Belize. Scaffolding surrounds the unfinished building, with palm trees and a beachfront walkway in front of the site.

Hand-painted menu board at a San Pedro, Ambergris Caye eatery lists Belizean dishes and prices. — A hand-painted menu board at a casual eatery in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize, lists fried chicken, chicken fingers, fried shrimp, fried fish fillet, chow mein, soups, burgers, and steak. Prices are written in Belizean dollars, with items such as fried chicken at $9, chow mein at $10, and fish soup at $9.

A "MAYOR" parking sign stands on a cobblestone street in San Pedro, Belize. — A reserved parking sign marked “MAYOR” stands on a cobblestone street in San Pedro, Belize. The sign appears to designate a parking space for the mayor’s vehicle near a building entrance.

Palapas and picnic tables submerged in shallow water at Secret Beach, Ambergris Caye, Belize, during sunset. — Palapas and submerged picnic tables at Secret Beach on Ambergris Caye, Belize, stand in shallow water at the edge of Ambergris Bay. The open-sided shade structures and seating are part of a popular beach area on the island’s west coast.

Mangrove roots are visible in the shallow waters of San Pedro, Belize, on Ambergris Caye. — Mangrove trees grow in shallow coastal water near San Pedro on Ambergris Caye, Belize. The exposed roots help anchor the trees in the tidal flats, where mangrove habitat supports marine life and helps stabilize shorelines.

The swim-up bar at Grand Caribe Resort on Ambergris Caye, Belize, overlooks the main pool complex. — The swim-up bar at Grand Caribe Resort on Ambergris Caye, Belize, looks out over the main pool complex. The resort’s low-rise buildings and palm-lined pool area frame the bar, which is set within one of the property’s water features.

The central pool area of Grand Caribe Resort on Ambergris Caye, Belize, features Mediterranean-inspired architecture. — The central pool courtyard at Grand Caribe Resort on Ambergris Caye, Belize, is surrounded by multi-story guest buildings with Mediterranean-style architecture. The resort’s apartment-style units overlook the landscaped pool area, which includes lounge chairs, a hot tub, and seating beneath umbrellas.

The poolside area of Coco Beach Resort on Ambergris Caye, Belize, features lounge chairs and umbrellas. — Coco Beach Resort on Ambergris Caye, Belize, has a poolside area with lounge chairs and umbrellas set among tropical landscaping. The resort’s Mediterranean-style architecture is visible in the multi-story buildings behind the pool.

Weathered Las Terrazas Belize sign partially submerged in shallow water off San Pedro, Belize. — A weathered wooden Las Terrazas Belize sign stands in shallow water off San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize. The hand-painted structure marks the beachfront resort property on the Caribbean coast.

Colorful condominiums line a street in San Pedro, Belize, on Ambergris Caye. — Colorful condominium buildings stand along a street in San Pedro on Ambergris Caye, Belize. The three-story structures have covered ground-level parking or entry bays, wood doors, and small shaded windows, features common in tropical coastal construction.

Marbucks Coffee House in Ambergris Caye, Belize, features an open-air design with wooden stools and a chalkboard menu. — Marbucks Coffee House on Ambergris Caye, Belize, occupies an open-air wooden structure set beside a gravel path and dense tropical vegetation. The café has a shaded counter and outdoor tables, with a chalkboard menu listing daily food and drink specials.

Beachfront resort pathway between white buildings opens to Caribbean Sea at Grand Caribe Resort, Ambergris Caye, Belize. — Grand Caribe Resort on Ambergris Caye, Belize, is pictured with a landscaped walkway leading between guest buildings to a beach facing the Caribbean Sea. The resort sits along the island’s coast near the Belize Barrier Reef, a setting that supports snorkeling, diving, and other marine tourism.

The Truck Stop, an open-air venue made of shipping containers, in San Pedro, Belize at night. — The Truck Stop in San Pedro, Belize, is an open-air dining and entertainment venue on Ambergris Caye. The complex uses repurposed shipping containers for food stalls and bars, and its courtyard seating area is lit at night for patrons dining and socializing outdoors.

The San Pedro Store in Ambergris Caye, Belize, displays a Chinese flag and advertises fast food. — San Pedro Store on Ambergris Caye, Belize, stands beside El Fogon Restaurant & Bar and MG Clothing along a street lined with small storefronts. The center building advertises “Ancient Chinese Happy Hour” and fast food and ice cream, and a Chinese flag hangs on the facade. A STOP sign and a “5 MPH School Zone Ahead” sign mark the street corner at right.

Sunset over San Pedro, Belize, a coastal town on Ambergris Caye known for tourism and fishing. — San Pedro on Ambergris Caye, Belize, is shown at sunset with low-rise buildings spread across the island town. The view extends toward the water beyond the rooftops, with the town’s dense waterfront settlement visible in the distance.

The San Pedro Roman Catholic School in Belize features blue buildings characteristic of Caribbean architecture. — San Pedro Roman Catholic School on Ambergris Caye, Belize, occupies a cluster of blue-painted buildings near the waterfront in San Pedro. The school provides primary and secondary education for the local community.

San Pedro Airport at dusk, Ambergris Caye, Belize, with Tropic Air and Maya Island Air planes and terminals. — San Pedro Airport on Ambergris Caye, Belize, is shown at dusk with Tropic Air and Maya Island Air aircraft parked beside the terminal and hangars. The airport handles domestic air service to and from the island, including scheduled flights connecting San Pedro with the Belize mainland.

Rooftop bar in San Pedro, Belize, at night with ambient lighting and seating. — A rooftop bar in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize, is shown at night with open-air seating, a backlit bar, and string lights under a covered terrace. The venue overlooks nearby buildings and the Caribbean Sea, and the sign at left identifies it as Dream Rooftop Lounge.

String lights illuminate San Pedro Street at night in Ambergris Caye, Belize. — San Pedro Street in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize, is strung with overhead lights at night between low-rise buildings fronting the street. A bicyclist passes along the roadway, and parked carts and vehicles line the curb beside a narrow commercial frontage.

Dusk over San Pedro, Belize, a town on Ambergris Caye, with buildings lining the main street as the sky turns orange. — San Pedro, Belize, lies along Ambergris Caye at dusk, with buildings and streets visible beneath a fading sunset. The town’s commercial core and waterfront are visible in the distance, including low-rise structures and streetlights along the main road.

Construction and rooftops in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize, with the Sun Shine Hotel visible. — Rooftops and construction activity are visible in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize, with the Sun Shine Hotel and other low-rise buildings clustered along narrow streets. Utility poles, overhead wires, and a telecommunications tower rise above the town center, while a concrete building under construction stands in the foreground.

The Belikin K-Mart and Supermarket complex in San Pedro, Belize, at night, featuring a fountain and a stray dog. — Belikin K-Mart and Supermarket in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize, is shown at night with its adjacent plaza and fountain in the foreground. The retail complex includes a supermarket entrance, a hot dog cart, and a statue at the center of the paved square.

Dusk settles over San Pedro, Belize, a coastal town on Ambergris Caye. — San Pedro, Belize, is shown at dusk on Ambergris Caye, with low-rise buildings and waterfront development extending along the shore of the Caribbean Sea. The town is the main settlement on the island and a center for tourism and marine transport.

Maya Island Air planes at San Pedro Airstrip in Belize at dusk, with town buildings visible. — San Pedro Airstrip in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize, is shown at dusk with Maya Island Air aircraft on the apron and terminal buildings along the access road. Nearby low-rise commercial and residential structures, including Captain Shark’s Dive and Tackle, border the airstrip area in the island town.

The Sunset Lounge in San Pedro, Belize, features a rooftop seating area with a sign and chairs overlooking the coast at dusk. — Sunset Lounge in San Pedro, Belize, occupies a rooftop bar terrace with seating facing the coastline of Ambergris Caye. The venue’s sign and open-air layout place it among the island’s hospitality businesses serving visitors in the main town on the island.

The Costless Convenience Store in San Pedro, Belize, is a bright orange building with motorcycles and bicycles parked outside. — Costless Convenience Store in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize, occupies a corner building painted bright orange and marked by a central storefront entrance and convenience-store signage. Motorcycles and bicycles are parked outside, and neighboring low-rise buildings, overhead utility lines, and a small utility cart line the adjoining street.

COVID-19 safety sign at the San Pedro Public Library in Belize. — A COVID-19 safety sign is posted at the entrance of the San Pedro Public Library on Ambergris Caye, Belize. The notice instructs visitors to wear a mask properly, sanitize their hands, keep their distance, and not reshelve books.

Motel and golf cart rentals in San Pedro, Belize, with signs for accommodations and rentals. — A motel and golf cart rental office in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize, advertises fan rooms, air-conditioned rooms, and golf cart rentals on its exterior wall. A sign on a utility pole directs visitors to the San Pedro Artisans Market at the back street.

Tranquility Bay Resort buildings on stilts at Ambergris Caye, Belize, with palm trees and the ocean. — Tranquility Bay Resort stands on stilts over the water at the northern end of Ambergris Caye, Belize. The small resort complex includes wooden decks, a dock, and low buildings set beside mangroves and shallow coastal water. It is reached by water and functions as lodging near the Belize Barrier Reef.

Plastic debris litters the shoreline of Ambergris Caye, Belize, with a mangrove tree in the water. — Plastic debris and seaweed line the shoreline of Ambergris Caye, Belize, where mangroves meet the shallow coastal water. Single-use plastic items and other trash are scattered along the beach in a shallow embayment, with a small mangrove tree standing just offshore.

A dog rests on a concrete dock with a rusted metal structure on Ambergris Caye, Belize, by the Caribbean Sea. — A dog lies on a concrete dock on Ambergris Caye, Belize, beside the Caribbean Sea. A rusted metal remnant rises from the dock, suggesting the structure was once part of a pier or loading facility exposed to prolonged saltwater damage.

Coastal vegetation and palm trees on Ambergris Caye, Belize, are silhouetted against a sunset sky. — Coastal vegetation on Ambergris Caye, Belize, is backlit by low evening light. The island lies off Belize’s Caribbean coast and forms part of the Belize Barrier Reef Reserve System, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Sunset over mangrove wetlands at Ambergris Caye, Belize, with reflections in calm water. — Mangrove wetlands on Ambergris Caye, Belize, are silhouetted against a sunset over calm coastal water. The low-lying mangrove habitat lines the shoreline and supports the island’s marine ecosystem.

Signs for Tranquility Bay Resort and El Norte on Ambergris Caye, Belize. — Signs for Tranquility Bay Resort and El Norte stand beside dense tropical vegetation on Ambergris Caye, Belize. The hand-painted directional signs point toward the resort and a nearby location identified as El Norte on the island.

A stray dog rests on a concrete dock on Ambergris Caye, Belize, with the ocean in the background. — A stray dog rests on a concrete dock on Ambergris Caye, Belize. The dock overlooks the Caribbean Sea off the island’s coast, near the Belize Barrier Reef.

A dirt road winds through palm trees on Ambergris Caye, Belize. — A sandy track on Ambergris Caye, Belize, runs through a dense grove of coconut palms and low coastal vegetation. The unpaved road provides access through the island’s interior, where sandy routes are common in place of paved streets.

A dirt road lined with palm trees on Ambergris Caye, Belize. — An unpaved road on Ambergris Caye, Belize, winds through dense coastal vegetation and stands of palm trees. The sandy track appears to be a local access route on the island, where many roads remain unsealed.

A "Don't Hesitate Vaccinate!" banner hangs over a street lined with golf carts in San Pedro, Belize. — A banner reading "Don't Hesitate Vaccinate!" is displayed in San Pedro, Belize, on Ambergris Caye. The banner, which also features the logo of the Belize Tourism Industry Association (BTIA), hangs above a street lined with parked golf carts, a common mode of transportation on the island. The message encourages COVID-19 vaccination.

Pescador Drive streetscape in San Pedro Town, Ambergris Caye, Belize, with golf carts and motorcycles parked along the commercial route. — Pescador Drive in San Pedro Town on Ambergris Caye, Belize, is lined with shops, restaurants, parked golf carts, and motorcycles along a narrow paved street. Rock’s Supermarket and other storefronts face the roadway, which is identified by a street sign on the right side of the block.

A San Pedro, Belize storefront displays regulations prohibiting on-premises liquor consumption and sales to minors. — A liquor shop window in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize, displays painted restrictions on alcohol sales and consumption. The posted notice states that liquor may not be consumed on the premises and will not be sold to anyone under 18 years old, while a Belikin Light advertisement hangs behind the barred opening.

Golf carts are parked at San Pedro Pier on Ambergris Caye, Belize, near tour operator signs. — Golf carts are parked near the San Pedro Pier on Ambergris Caye, Belize, beside tour operators offering sailing and sea excursions. A sign reading “No Vehicles Beyond This Point” marks the start of the pedestrian waterfront area along the pier.

Wahoo's Lounge and Spindrift Hotel on the beach in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize, next to the Seventh-day Adventist Church. — Wahoo’s Lounge and the Spindrift Hotel are on the beachfront in San Pedro on Ambergris Caye, Belize. A Seventh-day Adventist church stands immediately beside the hotel and lounge complex, which includes lodging and a beachfront bar and restaurant.

A golf cart drives through flooded streets in San Pedro, Belize, during a heavy rainstorm. — A golf cart drives through a flooded street in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize, during heavy rain. The vehicle passes near a Ramon's Village sign and low-rise shops and houses as water covers the roadway.

Golf carts are parked on a cobblestone street in front of Belicolor Photography and El Sazon Deli in San Pedro, Belize. — Belicolor Photography and El Sazon Deli are located in a colorful building on Ambergris Caye in San Pedro, Belize. Belicolor offers professional photography and digital photo services, while El Sazon Deli provides lunch options. Golf carts, a common mode of transportation on the island, are parked along the cobblestone street.

Golf carts are parked in front of the Ugly Duck Sports Bar & Grill in San Pedro, Belize. — Golf carts are parked outside Ugly Duck Sports Bar & Grill in San Pedro, Belize. The waterfront bar and grill sits on a pier with a thatched roof, overlooking the water on Ambergris Caye.

A fruit stand at the San Pedro Market in Belize is shown during a rain shower. — A fruit stand at the San Pedro Market on Ambergris Caye, Belize, operates in a heavy rain shower. The stand displays pineapples, watermelons, citrus, bananas, tomatoes, and other produce beneath a painted awning marked “Gaviota.”

The Salty Dog Gift Shop sign in San Pedro, Belize, features a cartoon dog captain with a ship in the background. — The Salty Dog Gift Shop sign is mounted on a building in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize. The sign uses a nautical theme, with a cartoon dog dressed as a ship captain inside a ship’s wheel and a sailing vessel in the background.

Golf carts line a cobblestone street in San Pedro, Belize, with Elvi's Kitchen restaurant visible. — Golf carts are parked along a cobblestone street in San Pedro, Belize, near Elvi’s Kitchen on Ambergris Caye. The restaurant’s bright green facade and nearby storefronts face a narrow lane lined with utility poles and overhead cables.

COVID-19 safety sign in San Pedro, Belize, reads "Kindly wash hands" and "Keep masks on until seated." — A COVID-19 health notice at a business in San Pedro, Belize, asks patrons to wash hands and keep masks on until seated. The sign includes a handwashing icon and is posted indoors, likely near the entrance or seating area.

The Grand Caribe Resort pool area is illuminated at night in San Pedro, Belize. — Grand Caribe Resort on Ambergris Caye in San Pedro, Belize, is pictured at night beside its pool area. The resort’s multi-story façade with arched windows and balconies faces the pool deck, where lounge chairs and string lights are visible.

Golf carts are parked on a sidewalk in San Pedro, Belize, with the Caliente restaurant sign visible. — Golf carts are parked along a sidewalk in San Pedro, Belize, on Ambergris Caye. A sign for Caliente advertises Mexican and Caribbean cuisine, and a banner farther down the street encourages vaccination.

Yellow bungalows with teal roofs line a grassy area in San Pedro, Belize, on Ambergris Caye. — A row of yellow bungalows with teal roofs stands among palm trees in San Pedro, Belize, on Ambergris Caye. The single-story cottages are set back from a sandy track in a landscaped compound, a building style common in coastal resort and residential developments on the island.

TOAST branded swings in the shallows off San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize. — TOAST-branded swings stand in the shallow water off San Pedro on Ambergris Caye, Belize. The wooden swing frame is set at the edge of the sea, with the Belize Barrier Reef visible offshore.

Beachfront cafes and boats line the shore of Ambergris Caye, Belize. — Beachfront cafes on Ambergris Caye in Belize overlook moored boats along the island’s shoreline. A large “Ambergris Caye” sign stands between thatched structures and outdoor dining areas, with the Caribbean Sea in the background.

Signs at Boca Del Rio Public Beach, Ambergris Caye, Belize, include a map and AA information. — Signs at the entrance to Boca Del Rio Public Beach on Ambergris Caye, Belize, include a welcome sign donated by the Belize Tourism Board, a local guide map for Isla Bonita, and an AA Belize notice offering contact information for alcohol recovery support. The signs stand beside a paved beachside area near San Pedro, identifying the public beach access point and nearby visitor information.

A vibrantly painted wooden tiger carving is displayed at Captain Morgan's Resort on Ambergris Caye, Belize. — A painted wooden tiger carving is displayed at Captain Morgan's Resort on Ambergris Caye, Belize. The decorative figure is placed against a wooden wall inside the resort.

Hand-painted sign for TOAST Seaside Boozery & Grill on a weathered wooden wall in San Pedro, Belize. — The TOAST Seaside Boozery & Grill sign is mounted on a weathered wooden wall in San Pedro, on Ambergris Caye, Belize. The hand-painted blue oval sign identifies the restaurant and its location on the island.

The Dream Catcher Pier extends into the Caribbean Sea at Ambergris Caye, Belize, with a boat docked and a cafe on the structure. — Dream Catcher Pier on Ambergris Caye, Belize, extends over the Caribbean Sea with a small waterfront building and docked sailboat at its end. The structure includes commercial spaces such as Cool Beans cafe and functions as a landing point for boats using the pier.

The Alaia Hotel in San Pedro, Belize, a modern resort on Ambergris Caye. — The Alaia Hotel in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize, rises behind a small roadside shop along a sandy local street. The modern Marriott Autograph Collection resort sits close to the waterfront and is part of the island’s visitor accommodations.

San Pedro Fire Station at Ambergris Caye, Belize, houses Mack fire engines for emergency response. — San Pedro Fire Station on Ambergris Caye in Belize houses two fire engines at the island’s main fire response facility. The building is operated by the National Fire Service of Belize and is identified by the station name painted above the bays.

Casa Johnson, a stilted home with a spiral staircase, is located north of San Pedro on Ambergris Caye, Belize. — Casa Johnson on Ambergris Caye, Belize, is a raised coastal house north of San Pedro with a prominent exterior spiral staircase and rooftop deck. The elevated structure, built above grade on stilts, is designed for a low-lying island setting where flood and storm-surge risk are a concern.

A cyclist rides on a waterlogged, unpaved street in San Pedro, Belize, Ambergris Caye. — A cyclist rides along a waterlogged unpaved street in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize. Puddles fill the rutted road, which is lined with utility poles, low buildings, and tropical vegetation in a residential area of the island town.

A weathered signpost in San Pedro, Belize, displays hand-painted messages reflecting a relaxed island lifestyle. — A hand-painted signpost stands on the waterfront in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize. The directional boards carry playful island-themed phrases, while the sea, a small pier with thatched shelters, and a planter with young palm trees frame the shoreline behind it.

A weathered signpost in San Pedro, Belize, lists marine activities like reef fishing and snorkeling. — A weathered wooden signpost in San Pedro, Belize, points to reef fishing, beach barbecue, snorkeling, night fishing, and fly fishing. The signs stand among coconut palms near the coast on Ambergris Caye, a destination known for marine tourism and access to the Belize Barrier Reef.

The "San Pedro Belize" sign with a turtle sculpture stands on Ambergris Caye, a popular diving destination near the Belize Barrier Reef. — The San Pedro Belize sign stands on the waterfront in San Pedro on Ambergris Caye, Belize. The colorful freestanding letters are decorated with marine motifs, and a turtle sculpture sits in the foreground beside the beach. Sailboats and a small dock appear offshore in the background.

Maha Store in San Pedro, Belize, displays a Belikin Beer sign, with a golf cart passing by on the cobblestone street. — Maha Store in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize, displays a Belikin Beer sign above the storefront on a narrow street in the town center. The building also houses Coyote Golf Cart Rental, and a golf cart is parked nearby, reflecting the vehicle’s common use for local transportation on the island.

The illuminated pool area at Captain Morgan's Resort on Ambergris Caye, Belize, at dusk. — Captain Morgan’s Resort on Ambergris Caye, Belize, is pictured with its pool area and thatched-roof buildings at dusk. The resort uses open-air coastal architecture with palapa-style roofs and poolside seating, a design common in beachfront accommodations on the island.

Pastel guest cabins behind a chain-link fence with a hand-painted "PARKING" sign in San Pedro, Belize. — Pastel-painted guest cabins stand behind a chain-link fence in San Pedro, Belize, on Ambergris Caye. A hand-painted “PARKING” sign is attached to the fence in front of the small wood-frame lodging buildings, which are set among palm trees near Boca Del Rio.

Mural in San Pedro, Belize, addresses child dignity and HIV/AIDS awareness with messages of peace, love, and cure. — A painted wall in San Pedro, Belize, carries public health and child protection messages, including references to child dignity in a digital age and HIV/AIDS awareness. The mural includes the phrases “Peace,” “Love,” and “Cure” alongside a ribbon and heart motif, and a separate panel calls to stop violence against children and protect innocence.

Blue colonial house with palm trees and wooden dock on Ambergris Caye, Belize beach. — Casa BajaMar sits on Ambergris Caye, Belize's largest island, located in the Caribbean Sea roughly 25 miles northeast of Belize City. The island fronts the Belize Barrier Reef, part of the larger Mesoamerican Reef system and a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1996. San Pedro, the island's main town, serves as the primary access point for visitors traveling by boat or small plane. Casa BajaMar operates as a private beachfront vacation rental along the caye's western shoreline, offering direct water access for guests.

Turtle Cove Boutique Resort sign on blue wall with yellow building and palm trees in background on Ambergris Caye, Belize. — Turtle Cove Boutique Resort sits on the beach of Ambergris Caye, Belize's largest island, a short distance from San Pedro Town. The island's economy centers on tourism tied to the Belize Barrier Reef, part of the Mesoamerican Reef system that runs offshore. San Pedro, the caye's only town, developed from a fishing village into the country's main destination for diving and snorkeling operators.

John's Escape Bar & Grill sign on a beach in Ambergris Caye, Belize, with palm trees and turquoise ocean water. — Tucked along the coast of Ambergris Caye, John’s Escape Bar & Grill has a connection to one of Belize’s most controversial former residents. Named after antivirus-software pioneer John McAfee and located on or near his former beachfront property north of San Pedro, the bar’s name playfully referenced both a tropical escape and McAfee’s dramatic flight from Belize in 2012.

Colorful shipping container structure and wooden houses on the waterfront of Ambergris Caye, Belize. — Ambergris Caye is Belize's largest island, sitting along the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef roughly 35 miles northeast of Belize City. Small wooden and corrugated-metal structures like these are built on stilts along the shallow lagoon side of the island, raised above the waterline and tidal flats common to the caye's mangrove edges. Many fishing camps or storage huts for local fishermen working the surrounding flats and reef channels. The island's economy has shifted heavily toward tourism in recent decades, centered on the town of San Pedro, but small-scale fishing remains part of daily life along its quieter shorelines.

Large colorful "Secret Beach" sign welcomes visitors to San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize. — Secret Beach sits on the western side of Ambergris Caye, a stretch of shoreline that grew from a quiet fishing access point into one of San Pedro's most visited attractions. The colorful painted letters welcoming visitors to San Pedro were installed as a landmark for the area's beach bars and restaurants, which line the shallow waters facing Belize's mainland coast. Unlike the island's eastern side, which faces the open Caribbean Sea and the Belize Barrier Reef, Secret Beach's western exposure offers calmer, shallower water due to its position along the caye's leeward side. Golf carts remain the primary way to reach the site, since much of the surrounding road network is unpaved sand and limestone track typical of Ambergris Caye's interior.

Colorful beachside spa shelter on a wooden pier in Ambergris Caye, Belize, with turquoise water behind. — Pirate's Rose Beach Spa sits on a wooden pier extending over the shallow waters off Ambergris Caye, Belize's largest island. The over-water massage huts are a common fixture of San Pedro's beachfront, where thatched-roof cabanas built on stilts serve visitors staying along the barrier reef coastline. Ambergris Caye lies just west of the Belize Barrier Reef, part of the larger Mesoamerican Reef system that draws divers and snorkelers to the area.

Pirates at Secret Beach bar in Ambergris Caye, Belize, with colorful wood structures and liquor bottles on counter. — 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.

The interior of The Farmhouse Cafe in San Pedro, Belize, features rustic wood and brick accents. — The Farmhouse Cafe interior in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize, includes a service counter, display cases, and a white brick-pattern wall with the cafe name painted above the open kitchen window. The space is set up for counter service with menu boards, coffee equipment, and a refrigerated display of prepared food and drinks.

Wooden pier at Las Terrazas Resort extends into Caribbean Sea with lounge platforms and umbrellas on Ambergris Caye, Belize. — The pier at Las Terrazas Resort on Ambergris Caye in Belize extends into the Caribbean Sea. The wooden walkway leads to overwater lounge platforms with umbrellas and seating, part of the resort’s waterfront access for guests arriving by boat.

John's Escape Bar & Grill beachfront establishment on Ambergris Caye, Belize, with painted signage and wooden deck chairs on sand. — John’s Escape Bar & Grill on Ambergris Caye, Belize, is a beachfront restaurant with a painted exterior wall and sand-side seating. The property includes a raised wooden structure with thatched-roof elements and palm trees along the shore.

Construction on Ambergris Caye, Belize, adjacent to mangrove coastline. — Construction structures line the edge of a lagoon behind Secret Beach on Ambergris Caye, Belize. The site borders a mangrove shoreline, with cleared ground, a small building, and scattered materials visible along the water’s edge.

Rose Spa pier extends over shallow waters at Secret Beach, Ambergris Caye, Belize. — Rose Spa operates from a wooden pier over the shallow waters of Secret Beach, on the northwestern side of Ambergris Caye. The business offers massage and spa treatments in curtained, open-air cabanas built above the lagoon. Secret Beach developed over the past decade into one of the island's most popular gathering spots, drawing visitors and locals to its calm, shallow waters despite having no natural sand beach. Ambergris Caye, Belize's largest island, sits along the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef System, the second-longest coral reef in the world.

A wooden dock with a palapa extends into the Caribbean Sea at Ambergris Caye, Belize. — A wooden dock with a palapa extends into the Caribbean Sea off Ambergris Caye, Belize. The dock has seating beneath the shelter and appears to be part of a waterfront resort or private access point used for boat landings and water activities.

Colorful "Secret Beach" welcome sign on sandy shore in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize. — Secret Beach sits on the northwest coast of Ambergris Caye, roughly a 20-minute golf cart ride from San Pedro Town across the island's interior. The area takes its name from its early years as a little-known swimming spot, before social media and travel blogs turned it into one of Belize's most-visited beach destinations after 2015. Its shallow, waist-deep lagoon is protected from open-sea currents by the barrier reef offshore, making it popular for wading and swimming rather than surfing. A cluster of beach bars and restaurants, including long-running operations like the Blue Bar, line the shoreline and draw both day-trippers from San Pedro and visitors staying on the island's west side. Ambergris Caye itself is Belize's largest island and sits adjacent to the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef System, the second-longest coral reef in the world.

A "24 Hour Video Surveillance" notice is affixed to a palm tree on Ambergris Caye, Belize. — A 24-hour video surveillance notice is posted on a coconut palm on Ambergris Caye, Belize. The sign states that surveillance equipment is in use to aid in the prosecution of crimes committed against the facility.

Wooden pier with thatched palapa extending into Caribbean Sea at Ambergris Caye, Belize. — Ambergris Caye sits off the coast of Belize, roughly 25 miles from Belize City, and forms part of the Belize Barrier Reef system, the second-largest barrier reef in the world. The island's economy shifted from fishing to tourism in the late 20th century, and its small piers—many topped with thatched palapas built from palm fronds— informal docks and fishing spots for residents and visitors alike. San Pedro, the island's only town, remains the hub for boat traffic connecting Ambergris Caye to the mainland and nearby cayes. The waters just offshore are shallow and reef-protected, making them popular for wading, fishing, and small watercraft rather than large vessel traffic.

Sign for "Las Amapolas" Reef Runner tours at El Cocal, Ambergris Caye, Belize. — A sign for Las Amapolas at El Cocal on Ambergris Caye, Belize, advertises Reef Runner glass-bottom boat tours. The tours offer snorkeling and fishing trips to the Belize Barrier Reef, with contact information posted for visitors at the beachfront site.

John's Escape Bar & Grill entrance on Ambergris Caye, Belize, with yellow building and welcome mural. — John's Escape Bar & Grill is located on Ambergris Caye, Belize, north of San Pedro town. The entrance features a painted welcome mural and parking area fronting a low-rise compound that includes guest accommodations and the bar and grill itself.

A sign reading “Keep Calm and Don’t Litter” is at the edge of a mangrove wetland on Ambergris Caye, Belize. — A sign reading “Keep Calm and Don’t Litter” stands at the edge of a mangrove wetland on Ambergris Caye, Belize. The sign is placed beside shallow tidal water and low mangrove growth, a setting common to coastal wetlands in the area.

Wooden docks extend into the Caribbean Sea at Ambergris Caye, Belize, supporting tourism and access to the Belize Barrier Reef. — Wooden docks line the shoreline of Ambergris Caye, Belize, extending into the Caribbean Sea beside moored boats and overwater structures. The island is a major access point for boating and diving trips to the Belize Barrier Reef.

A parking sign is affixed to a fence at John's Escape Bar and Grill on Ambergris Caye, Belize. — A parking sign is posted on a fence at John’s Escape Bar and Grill on Ambergris Caye, Belize. The property includes a white picket gate, a blue metal roof, and a thatched-roof structure set among tropical vegetation.

The illuminated entrance to Mara Laguna Resort on Ambergris Caye, Belize, at night. — The entrance to Mara Laguna Resort on Ambergris Caye, Belize, is lit at night along the island’s northern road near San Pedro. The resort complex includes condominium units and lagoon access.

A directional sign pointing to Secret Beach stands among mangroves on Ambergris Caye, Belize. — Secret Beach sits on the western side of Ambergris Caye, Belize's largest island, facing the mainland lagoon rather than the open Caribbean. The spot rose to popularity around 2015 as beach bars and restaurants such as The Truck Stop and Blue Bayou opened along its shallow, calm waters, drawing day-trippers from nearby San Pedro town. Belize's Tourism Board maintains directional markers along the access roads leading there, since much of the route crosses undeveloped scrubland and mangrove before reaching the shoreline.

A pier extends into the Caribbean Sea from Ambergris Caye, Belize, with palm trees lining the shore. — A wooden pier extends into the Caribbean Sea from Ambergris Caye, Belize. The shoreline is lined with palm trees and a sandy beach, while moored boats and small structures sit along the pier.

Wooden house with yellow door on rocky shore at Secret Beach, Ambergris Caye, Belize. — Secret Beach sits on the western side of Ambergris Caye, Belize's largest island, facing the shallow waters of the Caribbean lagoon rather than the open sea. The area developed rapidly over the past decade from an undeveloped mangrove shoreline into one of the island's most visited spots, reachable mainly by golf cart along a sand road cut through the brush. Small wooden structures like this one are common along the shore, often built by local operators for beach clubs, bars, or private getaways. Ambergris Caye's economy has shifted heavily toward tourism since the late 20th century, with San Pedro Town as its commercial hub a few miles to the east.

John's Escape Bar & Grill beachfront sign with wooden chairs on sand in Ambergris Caye, Belize. — John’s Escape Bar & Grill on Ambergris Caye, Belize, is a beachfront restaurant and bar associated with John McAfee, the antivirus software pioneer who lived on the island for several years. The property became known during the period when McAfee lived in Belize while under investigation in connection with a murder case.

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