WHAT IS AMBERGRIS CAYE?

Ambergris Caye is the most popular tourist destination in Belize. Ambergris Caye is a resort island with good lodging, restaurants and water sports. Unlike Belize City, the streets are made of sand and you will not find a building over three stories high. The second most popular tourist destination in Belize is Cayo district where you will find lodges, Maya ruins, butterfly farms, Mennonites, the gateway to Cool Mountain Pine Ridge and mighty Caracol plus all sorts of outdoor activities including river running and caving. Most people choose to stay on Ambergris Caye where they can enjoy the quaint town, slower-pace and beautiful beaches. Most people take day tours to the mainland. The big tour companies make it a day event and will pick you up in a jet boat and transport you to the mainland. They will feed you and provide all transportation. They are organized, efficient and fun. You will leave in the morning and be delivered back to Ambergris Cay by mid to late afternoon. HOW TO GET ...  more