It’s no secret that the country of Belize and, in particular, the island of Ambergris Caye is our favorite place to go at this time. We recently spent seven days there and they are doing a terrific job of keeping the tourists and locals safe and healthy. The protocols are being followed and there are wash and hand sanitizer stations all over town. So now that they have COVID under control and are constantly winning that fight, it is time to once again travel and visit Belize. This is our ultimate guide to exploring the island in four days.
Day 1
Arrive to the beautiful city of San Pedro via Tropic Air. Truly the best airline I have ever flown with. You will be amazed at the crystal-clear water and reef system as you fly over. Welcome to San Pedro. Your bags will come in less than five minutes and you will be ready to get on your way. But before you do, walk across the street and start your journey with a cold fresh tapped Belikin beer. Belikin beer is the beer of Belize and is delicious. Year round they offer a light, a lager, and a stout. My personal favorite is the stout. You also need to give the new beers a try, Pirate and 501. Sorry, I digress there. It’s easy to do for me with beer in Belize.
Grab your golf cart and get a bite to eat prior to leaving downtown for your resort. One of my favorite places to grab lunch is the Nauti Crab. Nauti crab is located on front Street and offers multiple activities throughout the week such as trivia night and hermit crab races. Their food and drinks are as great as the view. Spend some time settling in and exploring the grounds of your resort. Take a nice stroll on the beach and look for sea-pods. Time for a nice dinner to watch the sunset. For this, I suggest Rain Rooftop Restaurant and Bar. It’s a perfect place to watch the sunset and enjoy some cocktails and delicious local food.
Day 2
Now that you’re all settled in, it’s time to go explore. First, fill up on the best Belizean breakfast in town at Estel’s. Estel’s offers terrific views of the sunrise as well as affordable prices for great food. You can’t go wrong here with anything on the menu.
The must do attraction is the snorkel tour of Hol Chan Marine Reserve and Shark Ray Alley. This half day, two stop snorkel tour showcases the beauty of the reef system that protects Belize. You will swim with a variety of stingrays, fish, eels, nurse sharks, lobster, octopus, parrot fish, and so much more. It is truly an amazing experience. For those who want a little more adventure, ask about the nighttime snorkel or dive.
Before you head back to your resort, grab some lunch at Elvi’s. Elvis has a restaurant on Center Street that offers inside dining with an outside atmosphere. Sand lines the floor and the mahogany all around makes you feel like you are dining outside. With all the terrific food options it is no wonder this is a favorite for locals and tourists. If you’re still up for a great drink, take the free boat ride over to Brahma Blue and relax at Coco Café. This restaurant and bar located on the lagoon offers free boat taxi rides to and from the island. Also, anyone dining at the restaurant can enjoy the resort’s pool. The boat leaves every Belizean hour. Tonight, would be the night to check out the local clubs if that is your things. Jaguar’s on the beach is a fun option.
Day 3
Everyone must go to Secret Beach during their time in San Pedro. Start your long day off with a few breakfast tacos from Neri’s Tacos. Neri’s Is located on Back Street near the airport. For $5 BZ you will get a full breakfast. On your way north stop by Fresh Farm for the best homemade and refreshing smoothie. Fresh Farm is located across from Mara Laguna on the only road that heads north. My personal favorite is the Tropical Blizz but they are all good.
Before driving out to Secret Beach, do yourself a favor and go enjoy an early lunch and sometime in the refreshing infinity pool at Rojo bar and Lounge. You MUST order the conch fritters and you can thank me later with a Belikin. The service and relaxing environment makes it one of our favorites.
Head on out to secret beach (be sure to look up our YouTube video for the back road to secret beach) to enjoy the rest of the day. Secret beach offers something for everyone. Laid-back bars and restaurants, water sports, an inflatable water park for the kids or kids at heart, and a terrific in water dining experience at Blue Bayou. My personal favorite spot is Aurora’s because of the laid-back atmosphere, great hot sauce and food, and the people. That is what is truly special about Belize, it’s people. I could digress on this for a long time but will stick to the topic. Aurora’s is located in front of Secret Beach Cabanas. Be sure to ask Josh to make you his spicy margarita. To entertain the kids, purchase an hour pass for $10 to play on the inflatable waterpark while you sip your cocktail and snack on local food at Happy Island or Pirates bar. You can’t go wrong with any location really and I suggest you explore the beach to find your favorite spot. While there, enjoy a nice massage offered on the pier at Pirates bar. It is well worth the $40. After you’ve gotten plenty of sun, food, and drinks, head over to the infamous Truck Stop. The Truck Stop has different food trailers offering a variety of cuisine as well as a bar with craft cocktails and craft beer. This is one of the few places on the island you can find an IPA or other craft style beers. They also have an amazing ice cream trailer serving up sundaes and more. The Truck Stop has nightly entertainment including movie nights by the pool, Family Fued and trivia night. Truck Stop is a great place for entertainment for all ages.
Day 4
Soak up the sunrise and fresh air one more time. Head over to the FryJack on Front Street and fill yourself up on a cheap, huge breakfast. Fry jacks are a local favorite and consist of a variety of fillings encased by a fried homemade tortilla of sorts. It is big and filling as well as delicious. The fun part about Fry jacks is you can watch them make your breakfast or lunch from start to finish. They also offer dinner specials such as a lobster fry jack that is to die for. Time to head back to reality.
Please let me know your thoughts on this 4-day trip. What would you change? What are your must do’s of San Pedro?
