The dive sites of Ambergris Caye are so teeming with marine life that they've taken on the moniker of underwater aquariums. You can splash beneath the surface of the Long Caye Aquarium to meet alien-like coral species and curious trumpet fish. Or, you can head out to the world-famous Great Blue Hole in the sea to the south-west. That dark, underwater sinkhole is packed with parrotfish and sharks. The town of San Pedro also has a clutch of small galleries and craft shops, like Belizean Arts and the Belizean Melody Art Gallery, all packed with trinkets and local works.
If there's one activity that magnetizes travelers to Ambergris Caye vacation rentals like no other, it's surely got to be SCUBA. Donning the tanks and delving into the underwater menagerie of coral gardens and rainbow-colored sponges, barracudas and lobsters, is top of the list for many. You should be able to organize excursions out to the famous reserves of the Belize Barrier Reef with ease, especially from the main town of San Pedro. Of course, yachting and fishing charters are also hugely popular, while others will prefer adrenaline-pumping windsurf sessions, or days of relaxing beachcombing.
There are plenty of reasons why Ambergris Caye vacation rentals are such a darn attractive prospect for snowbirds eager to flee the cold winters of North America. Most notably, the best weather in this corner of Belize runs from November to March each year. The wind is still, the days are warm, and the sea temperature can be a soothing 80 degrees. You might want to dodge the peak days that come with Christmas, New Year and Easter, though, when prices in the reef-side stays can go into overdrive.
Ambergris Caye is surrounded by some of the most famous coral reefs in the world. It butts up to a 190-mile-long stretch of the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef System, making it a great stepping stone for exploring the multi-colored underwater wonderworld of places like the Hol Chan Marine Reserve and the Bacalar Chico Reserve. Other natural draws include Caye Caulker and Shark Ray Alley, where you can swim with reef sharks and enjoy accessible swaths of coral where hulking manatees drift in the see-through swells.
The nearest airport is in San Pedro (SPR), located 6.2 mi (10 km) from the city center. If you can't find a flight that's convenient for your trip, you might consider flying into Caye Caulker (CUK), which is 19.4 mi (31.3 km) away.
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