Okay to be very honest, we found the beaches not very impressive, many are laid out and the sea in certain seasons suffer from pounds of washed up, rotting seaweed. Yet you can find real beaches on Ambergris Caye. This is in contrast to Caye Caulker where there is no beach. This did not matter much for us, on the Split in Caye Caulker it feels like you are on the beach.
Yes and no. Well, that is really far beyond our budget. But if this is not the case for you, then this can turn out to be a true paradise. Some examples are:. Read this blog with the ultimate one-week Belize itinerary! With a three-day sailing trip from the company Raggamuffin , you will visit some beautiful uninhabited islands.
You sleep on two of them and thus have the chance to discover more of the Caribbean Sea. Really recommended! Without having to think for a second: Caye Caulker!! The relaxed atmosphere on the island, the lovely people and the cosiness of this tiny island made our time on Caye Caulker great.
In addition, it is a lot more affordable, nicer and more enjoyable. We found large parts of Ambergris Caye the places that were not very luxurious a bit of faded glory and did not have the money to go to the beautiful resorts.
So we know for sure we would choose the cute Caye Caulker! Planning a trip to Belize? Read this blog with all you need to know on traveling in Belize! Click here for all my blogs on Belize. Like this blog? Pin it! Choose Caye Caulker when you are looking for a tiny paradise. Choose Caye Caulker when you like to be among a younger audience. Overall, the travellers who visit Caye Caulker are a bit younger. Choose Caye Caulker when you want to get to know something more of the local Caribbean life.
Choose Ambergris Caye when you want to have more different facilities at your disposal. Its main town, San Pedro , is located in the southern part of the island and contains the airport and the largest concentration of shops, hotels, and restaurants. The island maintains a low-key, laid-back vibe, earning it a devout following of regular travelers who return every year, and in some cases, they never leave.
Aside from just lounging on the beach and taking in the beautiful views, there is a lot you can do on the island. Choose from water activities like kayaking, windsurfing, parasailing, or rent a Jet Ski for the afternoon. Of course, scuba diving and snorkeling are two of the biggest reasons people visit Ambergris Caye — in fact, 4 of the top 5 best diving sites in Belize are nearby.
The Belize Barrier Reef is less than a mile offshore so there are countless dive sites and snorkel stops within a minute boat ride. You can spend the morning fishing on the reef and then your guide will cook your catch while you enjoy relaxing on the beach or snorkeling.
It takes only 20 minutes to fly from the mainland to San Pedro. Or you can take a water taxi for about a third of the price. You will also find sizeable supermarkets, hardware stores, art galleries, coffee shops, and more, making the lifestyle on Ambergris Caye comfortable and convenient. The cost of living on the island of Ambergris Caye is higher than you will pay in most other regions of Belize, except for the mainland beach villages of Placencia and Hopkins.
But you can still live for quite a bit less than many parts of the U. This area is serviced by town-supplied electricity and there is an active homeowners association in the Palermo Point Beach Club. The 1,square-foot unit offers pool views and is mere steps from the beach. The unit provides 1, square feet of space, a poolside barbeque area, and a private ocean-front veranda that overlooks the pool, the reef, and the Caribbean. As with everywhere else, their cost of living will also depend upon their lifestyle choices.
Ambergris Caye is one of the most popular destinations for visitors in all of Belize, and for good reason. It has some of the prettiest aquamarine water, with the second biggest barrier reef in the world. The island has three distinct parts, and only one town, San Pedro. San Pedro has a lively, energetic downtown with a central park, an array of shops, bars, and restaurants, water taxi stops, docks, and endless beach bars. You will see golf carts zipping by, tourists having fun, and expats at the numerous expat-owned establishments.
It is the heart of the island and a great mix of a gritty, authentic, local feel, combined with a Jimmy Buffett-esque tropical vacation feel. The building of a new bridge and road north of San Pedro, several years ago, has connected this undeveloped part of Ambergris to the downtown area.
Since then, development has exploded with many North American businesses, resorts, beach bars, restaurants, and boutique hotels being built. And, even more development is predicted for the future. In , a Margaritaville resort, is set to open and will be the first chain-based hotel resort on the island.
With less of a crowded feel compared to downtown, north of the bridge has a tropical feel, making it a very popular destination for visitors to Ambergris Caye. South of San Pedro is more affordable, offering long-term rentals and a good mix of local and North American culture.
There are many expat owned businesses south of town, and many of the most popular hangouts, including Crazy Canucks, are located here.
The south has a more walkable feel than up north, where it feels more like a vacation community. Expats moving to the island have many choices about the lifestyle they want. Golf carts are the preferred method of transport on the island and all of the roads are designed for this smaller type of vehicle.
The golf cart culture is one that is unique to San Pedro. Expats living in Ambergris Caye tend to be quite socialable, and there is a tight-knit community on the island. There are plenty of social activities and events every night, with a mix of tourists and expats. This is most definitely an outdoor living island and everything is open air, typically, life revolves around the water.
There are also plenty of ways you can give back to the community, too, with frequent garbage pick-ups, fundraising events, and volunteer opportunities.
Ambergris Caye is also a place where expats who want to run a business can be successful, as Belize is an investment-friendly country with British-based laws and English as the official language. One of the main reasons people come to Ambergris Caye is because of the gorgeous water. Just a minute boat ride away from the shore is the reef, with ample snorkeling opportunities. You can see a vast array of tropical fish, rays, nurse sharks, and turtles.
Or you can enjoy an exhilarating swim with a school of nurse sharks at Shark Ray Alley.
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