Belicolor store in San Pedro Belize.

Caliente restaurant in San Pedro, Belize.

Wahoo's Lounge in Ambergris Caye

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

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

A Ambergris Caye sign in San Pedro, Belize.

A mural in San Pedro, Belize.

San Pedro, Belize

A hand-painted wooden sign marks the entrance to TOAST Seaside Boozery & Grill in San Pedro, Belize. The beachfront restaurant sits along the island’s eastern shore, an area lined with small locally owned businesses that cater to both residents and visitors exploring Ambergris Caye. The sign’s weathered texture and bright coastal colors reflect the building traditions common along the island—simple timber structures adapted to the salt air, storms, and constant humidity of the Caribbean. Establishments like TOAST contribute to the informal social landscape of San Pedro, where open-air dining rooms, beachfront swings, and walk-up bars blend directly into the surrounding beach path and waterfront access points leading toward the Belize Barrier Reef just offshore.

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

San Pedro, Belize

Alaia, Marriott Autograph Collection, San Pedro, Belize

Casa Johnson stands along one of the sandy backroads north of San Pedro, a brightly painted elevated home typical of the island’s hurricane-resilient architecture. The structure’s sweeping exterior staircase and open upper-level deck reflect a style common to private residences and small guest properties built for cross-breezes and views toward the Caribbean Sea. Homes in this area of Ambergris Caye often sit on raised foundations to protect against storm surge and seasonal flooding, a practical requirement on the low-lying island. The neighborhood around Casa Johnson has grown steadily over the past two decades, transitioning from scattered beachfront lots into a mix of long-term residences, rental units, and small locally owned businesses that line the northern approach to San Pedro.

The San Pedro Fire Station on Ambergris Caye in Belize.

Mara Laguna Resort illuminated along the main north road in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye. The complex sits just across from the lagoon side of the island, a short distance from the town center, and is known for its residential condos and easy access to both the waterfront and nearby businesses. This nighttime view highlights the quiet stretch of road leading past the entrance, a scene typical of the calmer hours on the north side of the island.

Secret Beach on Ambergris Caye, Belize.

A boat at the dock in San Pedro, Guatemala.

Tuk Tuks near the dock in San Pedro La Laguna, Guatemala.

A motorcycle on a street in San Pedro, Guatemala.

A Tuk Tuk in San Pedro, Guatemala.