San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize

Shopping in San Pedro
Small shops and street vendors reflect the heritage of this special part of the world. Local artists and craftsmen display paintings, pottery, sculpture, baskets, hammocks and even handmade dolls.

Particular favorites include locally made jewelry, t-shirts, wooden carvings, and local hot sauces and rum.

Add tropical spice to your vacation wardrobe with lightweight clothing, shoes and sandals. Just for fun, try a native tropical hat!

Those necessities like sunscreen and lotions are readily available, and there are groceries/markets for edibles and other island treats as well as traditional snacks and staples. Enjoy a light lunch at a outdoor cafe or refresh at a bar Jimmy Buffet hasn't discovered yet. Adding to the exotic island charm, you'll find the roads are made of sand!

Easily walk along the beach to town from Mata Rocks Resort, ride a bike or rent a golf cart. Or explore Ambergris Caye by foot, bike or cart.

Join us on our photo walking tour of San Pedro on Ambergris Caye.
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Elvi's Kitchen - for great Caribbean dining (not Elvis' kitchen!)	Jaguar Night Club and Alliance Bank	San Pedro's Central Park on the beach
Children's school raising the Belize flag	Main Street going north from San Pedro	San Pedro's Front Street. Golf carts are a popular way to get around Ambergris Caye
Sunrise in San Pedro - enjoy the same scene at Mata Rocks	Rainbow over San Pedro - view from the water at Mata Rocks	Looking to San Pedro from Mata Rocks
San Pedro airstrip	About 15 minutes between San Pedro and Belize International Airport	Waiting terminal at San Pedro airport
Reef Rocket	Water taxi terminal and Tackle Box Bar and Grill	Long boat dock
Supplying Ambergris Caye: soft drinks arriving by boat	Colorful Lighter sailboats bring some supplies to San Pedro	If you want to shop like the locals - fishermen and melon vendors are on the lagoon side of town
Exotic birds seen in San Pedro - Frigate birds	Watch pelicans from the beach	Natures residents - Iguanas
San Pedro is nestled between the shores of Ambergris Caye with the Caribbean Sea on one side of town and the lagoon on the opposite side. Read more about Belize in our Frequently Asked Questions and our section on Belize Tours and Activities including mainland attractions such as the Mayan ruins, Rainforest, and exotic wildlife. All San Pedro photos are watermarked Mata Rocks and may not be used without permission.	Homage to Mayan ruins in town in San Pedro	Heaven's Gate in San Pedro

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Visitors Guide to San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize with town photos

What to see in San Pedro: visit the quaint town of San Pedro and shop for local crafts in the town square on Friday and Saturday nights

Around San Pedro: Snorkel or scuba dive at the barrier reef, visit the manatees, go sailing

Where to eat - Dining in San Pedro: Some of the local restaurants include: Antojitos San Telmo, Waruguma, The Reef, Ruby's, Celi's Deli. Try Belizean rice and beans with stewed chicken, escabeche, cow foot soup, chirrmole, homemade flour tortillas, Johnny Cakes, Belizean meat pies, Key Lime Pie and coconut tarts

Best Caribbean Dining - Elvi's Kitchen (photo below), Caliente, Wild Mangos, Jambal's Jerk Pit, Carumba. Elvi's Kitchen has a great Mayan buffet on Friday nights.

Where to get the best American food on Ambergris Caye: Blue Water Grill, El Divino, Wild Mangos, Pepperoni's Pizza

Local bakeries: Casa Pan Dulce and Ruby's for an assortment of local breads and pastries

San Pedro Services: Taxi, bicycles, internet, inland tour information available at Mata Rocks, cell phone rental available at BTL in San Pedro.
Best Grocery Stores: Super Buy, Marina s, The Greenhouse.
Best pharmacy: Located at Dr. Lerida Rodriguez s office.
Local newspapers: San Pedro Sun and Ambergris Today

San Pedro Churches: Roman Catholic Church in town, 7th day Adventist Church, Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witnesses

Belize Crafts: Native crafts wood carvings, baskets and other Belizean souvenirs available from vendors on the beach in the town square

Things to do in San Pedro: Take a walk along the beach south of Mata Rocks to see beautiful birds and plants - native vegetation, rent a golf cart and drive to the north side of the island, visit the lagoon side of town and see the local fisherman selling their daily catch. Watch the Belizean lighter boats filled with produce and vegetables from the mainland. (Also see San Pedro shopping section below)

San Pedro Night Life
After the sun goes down, San Pedro is alive with music! We can point you to the place that fits your musical preference. Go to the Chicken Drop at the Pier Lounge on Wednesday night, go to Fido's Courtyard to listen to live music. For a change of pace, the casino is open every night, except Wednesday, until midnight.