Ambergris Caye, Belize

Ambergris Caye is the largest island in Belize with a length of 40 kilometers and 1.6 kilometers wide. Elongated white beaches and in the middle of the island is surrounded by a Mangrove swamp area which according to some residents, when the rainy season, the crocodiles roam the island and mosquitoes have become more ferocious savage. The island has one town called San Pedro, but more like villages than cities, villages that have airport! The main transportation on the island is Golf cart! Cars can be counted on the fingers, but golf carts are everywhere and can be rented daily or weekly.

In addition, the boat (water taxi) also became the ambergris Caye citizens’ common transportation. Its people come from different races and ethnicities; Maya, Kriols, Garinagu, and Mestizo. Their everyday language is English and Belizean Kriols. The people in the ambergris Caye are incredibly friendly. They greeted each passed or smile and even sometimes invited to chat. The sellers of diving / snorkeling services or souvenirs on the streets are very friendly, although we rejected their services. In short, they are very casual and relaxed.

About food, one of the favorites is the Johnny cake that looks like bread, but this can be made from corn or flour. Other foods may be somewhat similar to Mexico, such as fajita, buritos, flank steak and ceviche (seafood with citrus and spices served with nachos). A very spicy chili called habaneros. I recommend to be careful when eating fresh habaneros if you do not want to visit damaged because of stomach pain. WiFi is available everywhere even in low budget hotels. This clearly supports the tourism in this location. Tourism here is intended for those who love water activities at sea such as diving, snorkeling, jet sky, fishing and other water activities.

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