January 2022 — Secret Beach on Ambergris Caye, Belize.

January 2022 — Secret Beach on Ambergris Caye, Belize.

January 2022 — The calm, shallow lagoon behind Secret Beach on Ambergris Caye offers a view of the mangrove coast and recent construction along the island’s west side. Once nearly inaccessible, this area has seen rapid development, raising questions about ecosystem impacts and zoning enforcement. Despite the growth, the lagoon remains a rare quiet edge of an island increasingly defined by tourism infrastructure.

January 2022 — A weathered sign reading “Keep Calm and Don’t Litter” stands at the edge of a mangrove wetland on Ambergris Caye, Belize. These coastal mangrove ecosystems play a critical role in protecting shorelines, supporting marine life, and filtering water, making local anti-littering efforts especially important. The sign, posted by community and conservation groups, reflects ongoing grassroots work to preserve the island’s fragile environment amid steady development and tourism growth.

January 2022 — A green Belize Tourism Board sign points the way to Secret Beach, one of Ambergris Caye’s most popular yet once-remote spots on the island’s western shore. Accessible only by unpaved roads until recent years, Secret Beach has transformed into a lively tourist area lined with bars and piers—symbolizing the island’s evolving relationship between secluded natural beauty and commercial development.

January 2022 — A printed notice affixed to a coconut palm on Ambergris Caye warns of 24-hour video surveillance—an increasingly common sight around resorts and beach properties as tourism expands. Such measures reflect efforts by local authorities and businesses to balance safety, privacy, and preservation amid the island’s rapid growth and environmental pressures.

January 2022 — Las Terrazas Resort in Ambergris Caye, Belize.

January 2022 — Caribbean Sea and Ambergris Caye in Belize.

January 2022 — A sign for Las Amapolas at El Cocal promotes “Reef Runner” glass-bottom boat tours, a long-standing local attraction offering snorkeling and fishing excursions to the Belize Barrier Reef. These tours provide visitors direct access to the island’s marine biodiversity, a defining feature that has shaped San Pedro’s economy and identity since the mid-20th century when tourism began replacing commercial fishing.

January 2022 — John's Escape Bar & Grill in Belize

January 2022 — A bar and grill called "John's Escape" on what was once John McAfee's property.

January 2022 — The San Pedro Fire Station on Ambergris Caye in Belize.

January 2022 — Dream Catcher Pier on Ambergris Caye in Belize.

January 2022 — Signs on a palm tree in Ambergris Caye, Belize.

January 2022 — A sign for AA Belize at Boca Del Rio Public Beach

January 2022 — Alaia, Marriott Autograph Collection, San Pedro, Belize

January 2022 — A parking sign in Belize.

January 2022 — San Pedro, Belize

January 2022 — Swings in the water with the reef in background outside of TOAST bar and grill in San Pedro, Belize.

January 2022 — San Pedro, Belize

January 2022 — A mural in San Pedro, Belize.

January 2022 — A Ambergris Caye sign in San Pedro, Belize.

January 2022 — The San Pedro sign on Ambergris Caye, Belize during the holidays.

January 2022 — The pool at Captain Morgan's resort on Ambergris Caye in Belize.

January 2022 — A wood carving found at Captain Morgan's resort in Belize.

January 2022 — Golf carts parked outside Ugly Duck Sports Bar & Grill in San Pedro on Ambergris Caye in Belize.

January 2022 — A sign reading "Don't Hesitate Vaccinate!" in San Pedro, Belize.

January 2022 — Golf Carts parked on Ambergris Caye in San Pedro Belize.

January 2022 — Wahoo's Lounge in Ambergris Caye

January 2022 — Caliente restaurant in San Pedro, Belize.

January 2022 — Belicolor store in San Pedro Belize.

January 2022 — A street in San Pedro, Belize.

January 2022 — A golf cart is driven in a San Pedro rain storm.

January 2022 — "Kindly wash hands keep masks on until seated Thank you" sign outside a restaurant in San Pedro, Belize.

January 2022 — Salty Dog Gift Shop in San Pedro, Belize.

January 2022 — A closed storefront in San Pedro, Belize. Written on the wall is “Liquor is not to be consumed on the premises. Liqour will not be sold to anyone under 18 years."

January 2022 — The pool at Grand Caribe Resort in San Pedro Belize.

January 2022 — A beachside road on Ambergris Caye Belize.

January 2022 — Plastic washed up on the shore of Ambergris Caye, Belize.

January 2022 — A road on Ambergris Caye in Belize.

January 2022 — A stray dog sleeps on a dock on Ambergris Caye, Belize.

January 2022 — Tranquility Bay at the northern end of Ambergris Caye in Belize.

January 2022 — Signs for Tranquility Bay and El Norte on Ambergris Caye in Belize.

January 2022 — Ambergris Caye, Belize,

January 2022 — Ambergris Caye, Belize

January 2022 — San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize

January 2022 — Grand Caribe, Ambergris Caye, Belize

January 2022 — San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize