Coco Beach

Ambergris Caye


If you plan to spend a great deal of your trip just lazing in your resort, this large luxury operation is a solid choice. All of the rooms are spacious with modern appliances, big windows and elegant rattan furniture, but Coco Beach's biggest selling point is its two large, brilliant turquoise swimming pools, considered to be the best on the island.

The stretch of beach here is not the best but there's an on-site activity center that organizes trips to the attractions around the island and beyond. It's almost 4 miles north of the bridge. You'll pay BZ$20 per person for a boat or van transfer from either the airport or the ferry drop-off.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Ambergris Caye attractions

1. Mexico Rocks

2.16 MILES

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…

2. Boca del Rio

2.35 MILES

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…

3. Tres Cocos

2.76 MILES

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…

4. Esmeralda

3.09 MILES

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…

5. Catholic Church

3.29 MILES

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

6. House of Culture

3.39 MILES

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

7. Tackle Box Canyons

3.57 MILES

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…

8. Tuffy Canyons

4.96 MILES

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…