Legend has it, Madonna’s song “La Isla Bonita” is about San Pedro, Belize. Whether that is true or not, you often hear the addictive tune as you walk around the charming coastal town, shop in the local boutiques, or have lunch at a beachfront restaurant.
San Pedro is located on the island of Ambergris Caye in Belize, which is both a Caribbean and a Central American country. The island is only 25 miles by 1 mile wide but it is a thriving place that offers many activities and celebrations, and is an increasingly popular tourist destination. In fact, CNN Travel named Belize one of the best destinations to visit in 2023.
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A Tricolored Heron Extending A Wing In San Pedro, Belize
Originally inhabited by the Maya (archeological finds are still made to this day), San Pedro was later established by fishermen and their families. The town was so small, the roads were originally made of sand!
Today, the town has a population of over 16,000 people which includes Belizeans, Americans, Canadians, Lebanese, Chinese, Central American and Latin American peoples, and Europeans. The roads in town are paved, and there are shops, supermarkets, bars, and restaurants. Basically, everything you need in a small town.
Often at the top of travel lists, San Pedro is also regularly featured as a great place to move to or to retire abroad. This comes as no surprise since the country is English-speaking, Ambergris Caye is very safe, it is affordable, the lifestyle is mellow, and flights from various countries are added all the time.
The San Pedro Carnival Of 2022
An Aerial View Of Part Of The Belize Barrier Reef
The ease of travel to Belize is one reason the country and San Pedro are such popular destinations. Another reason is all the activities you can do: from snorkeling to scuba diving to sailing the crystal-clear waters along the 2nd largest barrier reef in the world.
If water is not your thing, you can drive around the whole island in your golf cart, catch a flight tour to see the Great Blue Hole, bar hop, go birdwatching, relax on a beach, try the local cuisine, explore the artisan’s market, indulge in the local chocolate, spend the day at Secret Beach, or attend karaoke or trivia night at a bar.
You might want to book your stay at specific times if you want to catch Carnival in February, Easter in April, Lobsterfest in July, or New Year’s Eve (complete with fireworks!). Whether you want an active vacation with world-class diving, a relaxing time at the beach with a cocktail in hand, or a mix of rest and action, San Pedro, Belize won’t disappoint you!
A Boat And Palm Trees From A Beach In San Pedro
Front Street In San Pedro Town, Belize
A Bar Over Turquoise Water In San Pedro
This is now a bit further out on the water, it's only single floor now but it's definitely bigger. The food is delicious and the drinks are great. In between it and the dock is an excellent scuba diving shop called Reef Adventures Belize, amazing people, beautiful dives. 10/10 would recommend
A Dock And Palapa Over Clear Water In San Pedro, Belize
A Funny Weather Forecast Sign On A Beach In San Pedro, Belize
The San Pedro Carnival Of 2022
A Tropical View In San Pedro
A Beach In San Pedro With Golf Carts And A Bar Over The Water
The Road Going North On Ambergris Caye, Belize
Time For Rest And Relaxation In San Pedro
The dark spots in the water are not coral in this area, it's seagrass. But it's a great place to relax
A Picture-Perfect Beach In San Pedro, Belize
Pristine Waters North Of San Pedro Town, On Ambergris Caye, Belize
The Belize Chocolate Company, On The Beach In San Pedro
Boats And Buildings Over The Water In San Pedro, Belize
Welcome To "La Isla Bonita" Aka San Pedro, Belize
A Cute Massage Shack On The Beach In San Pedro, Belize
A Peak At The Beach And Turquoise Waters In San Pedro, Belize
An Alleyway To The Beach In San Pedro, Belize
These pictures are a little old, San Pedro has changed a lot in the 3 years I've been going there, but it's still beautiful! Thank you for making this, and beautiful pictures!
Don't be fooled by these photos. While Belize IS incredibly beautiful, I was shocked upon doing a road trip throughout Belize that it is actually quite impoverished and kept so by its British colonizing parent. This was precovid and inflation was already through the roof, most homes were in pretty disheveled shaped, plumbing was iffy, and vacant lots of rubble were guarded by packs of dogs that howl and bark throughout each night. The capital of Belmopan doesn't even have a paved road. Surprisingly enough, we did find an Amish community that had carved out a homestead in the middle of the northern jungle; we picked up a hitchhiker from their community on our way back into town. Through our shared used of poor Spanish we were able to communicate that he was heading our way, back to Belize city to visit a family member who sawed his thumb off days before.
A few words to de wise weasel; travel more & read up on Belize's history, it's present condition & how far it's come as an independent nation after shrugging off it's "british colonizers" over 42yrs ago! If you were there recently you must have traversed on one of de few dirt roads in capital but I can confirm that at de least, there are just as many paved roads as there is dirt! It is considered a "third world" country & so not perfect nor as rich as many other countries! Go back & mingle with ordinary Belizeans & you will find them friendly, gracious & helpful!
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Thank you very much for your kind words Lyuben!
Load More Replies... Don't be fooled by these photos. While Belize IS incredibly beautiful, I was shocked upon doing a road trip throughout Belize that it is actually quite impoverished and kept so by its British colonizing parent. This was precovid and inflation was already through the roof, most homes were in pretty disheveled shaped, plumbing was iffy, and vacant lots of rubble were guarded by packs of dogs that howl and bark throughout each night. The capital of Belmopan doesn't even have a paved road. Surprisingly enough, we did find an Amish community that had carved out a homestead in the middle of the northern jungle; we picked up a hitchhiker from their community on our way back into town. Through our shared used of poor Spanish we were able to communicate that he was heading our way, back to Belize city to visit a family member who sawed his thumb off days before.
A few words to de wise weasel; travel more & read up on Belize's history, it's present condition & how far it's come as an independent nation after shrugging off it's "british colonizers" over 42yrs ago! If you were there recently you must have traversed on one of de few dirt roads in capital but I can confirm that at de least, there are just as many paved roads as there is dirt! It is considered a "third world" country & so not perfect nor as rich as many other countries! Go back & mingle with ordinary Belizeans & you will find them friendly, gracious & helpful!
Load More Replies... Thank you very much for your kind words Lyuben!
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