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 The most northerly and by far the largest of the cayes is
Ambergris Caye, separated from Mexico by the narrow Bacalar
Chico channel, dug by the ancient Maya. The island's main attraction
is the former fishing village of SAN PEDRO , facing the reef
just a few kilometers from the caye's southern tip, 58km northeast
of Belize City. If you fly into San Pedro the views are
breathtaking: the sea appears so clear and shallow as to barely
cover the sandy bed, while the pure white line of the reef crest
dramatically separates the vivid blue of the open sea from the
turquoise water on its leeward side.
San Pedro is not a large town, but its population of two thousand is
the biggest of any of the cayes. Although you're never more than a
stone's throw from the Caribbean - the town takes up the whole width
of the island - in the built-up area most of the palms have died or
been cut down, and traffic has increased in recent years, creating
deep ruts (which become mud holes after rain) in the sandy streets.
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But despite development, the town just about manages to retain its
feeling of Caribbean charm, with two-storey, clapboard buildings
still predominating in the centre. San Pedro is the main destination
for most visitors to Belize, and the tourist industry here caters
mainly for North Americans - almost all prices are quoted in US
dollars. Some of the most exclusive hotels, restaurants and bars in
Belize are here; the only budget places are in the original village
of San Pedro.
Getting to Ambergris Caye from Belize City is simple. As well as
half-hourly flights , there are regular fast boats ,
which take around ninety minutes to reach San Pedro.
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