Must-see attractions in Ambergris Caye

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    Hol Chan Marine Reserve

    Ambergris Caye

    At the southern tip of Ambergris, the 6.5-sq-mile Hol Chan Marine Reserve is probably Belize's most oft-visited diving and snorkeling site. It offers…

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    Shark Ray Alley

    Ambergris Caye

    Only snorkeling is allowed at this perennially popular spot, which is in a shallow part of the Hol Chan Marine Reserve. Shark Ray Alley was traditionally…

  • Mexico Rocks

    Ambergris Caye

    This snorkeling site, 15 minutes from San Pedro and with a maximum depth of just 8ft, is a unique patch reef towards the northern end of the island…

  • Tres Cocos

    Ambergris Caye

    The dive site is a bit deeper than most around San Pedro, with coral heads rising up to 50ft and a wall with spurs that spill out from 90ft to 120ft, but…

  • Boca del Rio

    Ambergris Caye

    The underwater terrain at Boca del Rio, a half-mile northeast of San Pedro, is a spur-and-groove system, featuring rolling coral hills and sandy channels…

  • Cypress Garden

    Ambergris Caye

    Due to chumming, this San Pedro dive site was once the spot to see nurse sharks and grouper. The feedings have stopped and the fish have moved elsewhere,…

  • Hol Chan Canyons

    Ambergris Caye

    Four miles south of San Pedro, this part of the Hol Chan Marine Reserve is famous for its dramatic canyons and ample sea life, including eagle rays,…

  • Tuffy Canyons

    Ambergris Caye

    About 1.6 miles south of San Pedro, this dive site is marked by deep grooves and a long, narrow tunnel. This high-walled passage leads to an opening at…

  • Tackle Box Canyons

    Ambergris Caye

    About a mile offshore from downtown San Pedro, this great site offers big, steep coral grooves. There are swim-throughs in many places along the drop-off…

  • Esmeralda

    Ambergris Caye

    Right in front of the town school, this 50ft to 75ft dive features a spectacular series of deep canyons covered with flourishing soft corals. There is an…

  • House of Culture

    Ambergris Caye

    Find out more about the fascinating culture found in San Pedro at this cultural center near the football field. Frequently changing displays celebrate…

  • Catholic Church

    Ambergris Caye

    San Pedro's modern Catholic church has a central location on the waterside and is a local landmark.