Top Things to do in Ambergris Caye
10 Free Things to do in Ambergris Caye That You Shouldn't Miss
Ambergris Caye hovers in a vacation sweet spot: just enough amenities to make it exciting, but not so overdeveloped that you’re tripping over flip-flopped tourists. A mangrove swamp is the eye of this white beach island, the largest in Belize, and golf carts are the main form of transportation along the sandy roads. Reef divers drool over the Belize Barrier Reef and the Blue Hole, a 400-feet deep circle of limestone that teems with angelfish, elkhorn coral, cleaner shrimp and stalactites.
Restaurants in Ambergris Caye
1. Havana Cigars
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 85 reviews
Nestled in the heart of downtown San Pedro Town, our walk-in humidor stocks an ever-changing selection of the finest hand-made cigars from Cuba, Central America, and the Caribbean. We also have a full-service bar with the finest spirits, beer, and wine and coffee.
Reviewed By 844jasonw - Los Angeles, United States
When you are tired of all the mixed fruity rum and tequila drinks and want a nice neat whisky this is your spot. Carlos is the real deal. This is a very chill place, with a great cigar selection, good top shelf whisky, whiskey, tequila and rum. If you are a snowflake you might get your feelings hurt in here. There are real people talking about real stuff (e.g. politics, economics and life) but we also heard conversations about whether it was Brad or Angelina or Jennifer that was the problem. So, bottom line is come here for the smoke and drink. And, the longer you stay the more characters you will meet which makes your experience all the more rich.
2. Caye Coffee Roasting Co.
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 114 reviews
Caye Coffee Roasting Co. Ltd. is a small Coffee Manufacturing company located in San Pedro Belize. We take pride in providing local Resorts, Restaurants, Supermarkets & Gift Shops with fresh-roasted, great-tasting coffee. We use the finest, high-elevation Arabica beans from Guatemala in our Diedrich IR-12 roaster. Visit our Website or Facebook page for details on our roasts. Look for signs around San Pedro for establishments that serve or sell our coffee. Aromatic, Great tasting coffee is now available throughout Belize.
Reviewed By sandracsalvador
Best dark roast in town!!! Love their coffee, iced coffee is phenomenal and taking a few bags home with me. Highly recommend the visit and also purchasing coffee at source for they have the best prices!
3. Belizean Breezes Soap Co. and More
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 107 reviews
Belizean Breezes has ENLARGED their store and moved it right in the center of town in San Pedro! You can find us on Pescador Dr also known as Middle street, on the LEFT, right next to " PINK", and now the second location on front Street . Just look for the " SMELLY PEOPLE WANTED" sign! Belizean Breezes Soap Co. Is home to over 150 different scents of hand poured, 100 % all natural soaps. The " Good for your skin" store! From regular sized soap bars to full sized soap loaves even cupcake soaps and pie and cake soap slices, visiting Belizean Breezes is a shopping experience. Made from all natural oils each soap is hand poured right here in San Pedro. In addition to the many fantastic and fun soaps, Belizean Breezes has a fantastic line of unique yet affordable jewelry that is sure to get your attention. Guest soaps make great gifts and we educate you on how real soap is beneficial versus store bought " soap" . Home of the FAMOUS BUGAWAY! No more bites! Open M-F 9-9 and Saturdays 9-9p
Reviewed By hellodawntaylor - Kansas City, United States
Really cute soap/lotion/gift shop in the heart of San Pedro shopping district. I found lots of great gifts to bring home. Body products are all natural ingredients. Plenty of variety to choose, many with clever names and combinations of ingredients. Helpful shop staff. Worth a visit!
4. 12 Belize
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 173 reviews
Featuring ONLY Belizean made high quality, world class products, items and gifts. For locals and tourists, 12 Belize is the only shop in Belize where you can get a large assortment of beautiful home and gift items all from Belize. From stained glass to custom wood clocks and from bath and body products to exclusive MayaBags, 12 Belize is as much a cultural tour of Belize as it is your favorite place for authentic, unique, proud-to-give gifts. Our retail showroom is a little hard to find, but it's worth the effort! 12 Belize Tarpon Street, San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize Above Seaduced in the Vilma Linda Plaza
Reviewed By 134katj - Chicago, United States
We visited San Pedro and this wonderful shop 3 years ago and I couldn’t get their Body Whip out of my mind. Found nothing that comes close so I finally ordered 4! Shipping was fast, packing was great, and a small surprise gift was adorable. I can’t believe I waited this long to order, but I’ll be back, Lara!
5. Roadkill Bar
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 70 reviews
A fun roadside Bar. Karaoke Party Every Wednesday. Drink specials. Best Burgers and $1 Tacos. Poker Run. Always a fun time at the RoadKill Bar!
Reviewed By BeachBumEnt - Ambergris Caye, Belize
Great food! Great value! I’ve eaten a most of the local places and this has the best burger for the buck! Big Gringo✔️
6. Belizean Melody Art Gallery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 100 reviews
Belizean Melody Art Gallery was founded in 2008 by Melody Sanchez Wolfe a native of Ambergris Caye. It's a small art Gallery with original art work by various local artists and locally made crafts. Everything is made in Belize and unique. Melody the owner also does paint parties for adults and children you can come into the gallery and paint at the "paint bar" by appointments or join her at every Thursday at 2p.m at Crazy Canuck's. Come into the Gallery and custom order Christmas oranments, paintings, mugs, pillow cases and much more.
Reviewed By PUR_Hotels_BZ - Placencia, Belize
Melody goes over and above on the island to provide a great experience for both visitors and those that live here. She creates wonderful art and has weekly classes where you can even take home a little piece of Belize that you paint yourself. She is kind, warm, welcoming, and will create and provide a wonderful Belize experience that I highly recommend!! Many people look for and ask for an authentic Belize experience when they come to Ambergris Caye and this is a prime example of the kind of activity that will make you love your time here!
7. The Gallery of San Pedro
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 207 reviews
We just moved to our new location, sharing space with Georgie's Crust & Crumbs Pie Shop. Now located 2 1/2 blocks North of the 'roundabout' on the way to the bridge. We have the largest selection of Belizean Art in the country, with over 2500 Belize-made paintings, hundreds Belize-made Masks & Carvings. We also have the largest selection of the finest hammocks and blankets, and now Gourmet Pies and Breads.
Reviewed By K9811QBrobinl
The Gallery, and the owner, Jerry, is great. My favorite place to look for and buy gifts and prints etc for home. Jerry has made several giclees for me and I love them. I bring my guests there too and they always end up buying from The Gallery as well! AND, the pie shop with on the spot baking is fabulous!! Great store!!
8. Wayos Beach Bar
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 208 reviews
Reviewed By Haileynpowell - San Pedro, Belize
Haven't been able to visit in awhile since they've been closed for the pandemic but am excited for Wayo's 3.0 to be open in their new location! The atmosphere is great, always a mixture of locals, expats, and tourists. Watch as the staff wow you with their skills at hooking the ring, mixing delicious drinks like rum punches and my go-to "landshark with lime", and feel at home as soon as you arrive at Wayo's. It is a must-do in my book when visiting the island.
9. Belize Chocolate Company
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 436 reviews
Bean to Bar Chocolate maker offering everything chocolate. From bars to truffles, cookies to chocolate tea, chocolate soaps to cocoa powder. All made by us in Ambergris Caye. Now including chocolate making classes.
Reviewed By glory_uhhhh
My boyfriend and I got a slice of chocolate cheesecake and a chocolate brownie and let me tell you, they were both absolutely delicious. Wish I would’ve gotten more. Can’t wait to go back when we visit again.
10. Secret Beach Belize
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 79 reviews
The Best Beach on Ambergris Caye to spend the day swimming, lounging, eating and sipping on tropical cocktails and soak up some sun
