Travel advisory · BelizeSome governments advise against travel to parts of Belize.The warnings cover only these areas: Guatemala border zone, Southside Belize City.Advice depends on your passport. Read your own government's advice before you book.Official advice
- Guatemala border zone · avoid non-essential travel · Spain, Italy
- Southside Belize City · avoid non-essential travel · Canada, Spain, Ireland, New Zealand, US
Also named by one government: Belize District (Spain), Mexico border (Spain)
| Government | Advice | Updated | Read the advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom (FCDO) | General precautions only, no specific warnings | – | Read the advice |
| United States (State Dept) | Exercise increased caution (regional advisories) | Mar 12, 2026 | Read the advice |
| Canada (Global Affairs) | Exercise a high degree of caution (regional advisories) | – | Read the advice |
| Germany (Auswärtiges Amt) | No travel warning; general safety precautions only | Oct 13, 2026 | Read the advice |
| New Zealand (SafeTravel) | Exercise increased caution (regional advisories) | – | Read the advice |
| Ireland (Department of Foreign Affairs) | High Degree of Caution (regional advisories) | – | Read the advice |
| France (Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs) | Vigilance renforcée (jaune) pour l'ensemble du pays | – | Read the advice |
Checked daily from the governments' published advice; last checked Nov 2, 2026. RoamLedger summarises official advice; it is not advice from any government.
Ambergris Caye
Belize’s largest island is known for the Belize Barrier Reef, beaches and San Pedro Town. Golf carts are the main form of powered transport.
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Ambergris Caye is Belize’s largest island, northeast of the mainland in the Caribbean Sea. It is about 40 km long and 1.6 km wide, with white coral sand along much of its coast and mangrove forest at its center. San Pedro Town is the island’s only town. Its eastern coast runs alongside the northernmost stretch of the Belize Barrier Reef, the world’s second-largest coral reef after Australia’s Great Barrier Reef. The reef and beaches are the island’s main attractions, and scuba diving is a key reason to visit. The Marco Gonzalez archaeological site is linked to the Maya coastal settlements and trade routes in the area.
San Pedro is a base for exploring the island, while smaller villages and resorts are spread across the rest of Ambergris Caye. Secret Beach lies north of town and combines a remote setting with developed amenities. Golf carts are the main form of powered transport. Reach the island by plane or helicopter from Belize City, or by fast sea ferry; a ferry also runs from Chetumal, Mexico. A small airstrip is served by Tropic Air and Maya Island Air. Choose Ambergris Caye for reef and beach time, with San Pedro as a town base.
Ambergris Caye in five
- Fly or take the water taxiWater taxis from Belize City take about 1.5 hours, often via Caye Caulker. Small planes to San Pedro take about 15 minutes.Airport to water taxi
- Snorkel Hol Chan and Shark Ray AlleyThe marine reserve is a short boat ride south of San Pedro, and tours add the reserve fee to the price.
- Rent a golf cart or a bikeMost people get around by golf cart. The road north of the bridge is rougher, so ask about it before you book a room there.
- Check the sargassumSeaweed can wash up on the beaches, mostly in the warmer months. The reef and the water offshore are usually unaffected.
Things to do in Ambergris Caye
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Need to know
- Airport
- Belize City (BZE), then about 15 min by small plane
- Getting there
- Water taxi from Belize City, about 1.5 hours
- Getting around
- Golf cart, bike and taxis
- Best base
- San Pedro town, or north of the bridge for quiet
- Time needed
- 3–5 days
Weather by month
- Rainy days
- Days with storms
- Best
- Good
- Mixed
- Poor
- JanuaryRain19 rainy daysHigh27°Low22°Dry, breezyJanuaryRain
Best
- High
- 27°
- Low
- 22°
- Precipitation
- 131 mm
- Rainy days
- 19
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Dry, breezy
- FebruaryRain16 rainy daysHigh27°Low23°DryFebruaryRain
Best
- High
- 27°
- Low
- 23°
- Precipitation
- 73 mm
- Rainy days
- 16
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Dry
- MarchRain15 rainy daysHigh28°Low24°Dry, calm seasMarchRain
Best
- High
- 28°
- Low
- 24°
- Precipitation
- 63 mm
- Rainy days
- 15
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Dry, calm seas
- AprilRain12 rainy daysHigh30°Low25°Dry, hotAprilRain
Best
- High
- 30°
- Low
- 25°
- Precipitation
- 64 mm
- Rainy days
- 12
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Dry, hot
- MayRain19 rainy daysHigh30°Low26°Hot, dry endMayRain
Good
- High
- 30°
- Low
- 26°
- Precipitation
- 122 mm
- Rainy days
- 19
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot, dry end
- JuneRain25 rainy days1 day with stormsHigh30°Low26°Rains startJuneRain
Poor
- High
- 30°
- Low
- 26°
- Precipitation
- 315 mm
- Rainy days
- 25
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 1
Rains start
- JulyRain25 rainy daysHigh30°Low26°ShowersJulyRain
Mixed
- High
- 30°
- Low
- 26°
- Precipitation
- 223 mm
- Rainy days
- 25
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Showers
- AugustRain26 rainy days1 day with stormsHigh30°Low26°Hot, showersAugustRain
Mixed
- High
- 30°
- Low
- 26°
- Precipitation
- 229 mm
- Rainy days
- 26
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 1
Hot, showers
- SeptemberRain26 rainy daysHigh31°Low26°Hurricane riskSeptemberRain
Poor
- High
- 31°
- Low
- 26°
- Precipitation
- 254 mm
- Rainy days
- 26
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hurricane risk
- OctoberRain24 rainy days1 day with stormsHigh30°Low25°Storm riskOctoberRain
Poor
- High
- 30°
- Low
- 25°
- Precipitation
- 345 mm
- Rainy days
- 24
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 1
Storm risk
- NovemberRain22 rainy daysHigh28°Low23°Rain easingNovemberRain
Mixed
- High
- 28°
- Low
- 23°
- Precipitation
- 316 mm
- Rainy days
- 22
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Rain easing
- DecemberRain22 rainy daysHigh27°Low23°Holidays, breezyDecemberRain
Good
- High
- 27°
- Low
- 23°
- Precipitation
- 217 mm
- Rainy days
- 22
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Holidays, breezy
Average daily high and low in San Pedro, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.
Right now in Ambergris Caye
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
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- Feels like
- 31°
- Humidity
- 83%
- Wind
- 13 km/h
- Chance of rain
- 63%
Ambergris Caye
02:06 PM
Monday, November 2
- Today28°25°63%Monday: Rain. High 28°, Low 25°. Chance of rain 63%.
- Tue28°27°37%Tuesday: Clear. High 28°, Low 27°. Chance of rain 37%.
- Wed29°25°45%Wednesday: Drizzle. High 29°, Low 25°. Chance of rain 45%.
- Thu29°26°65%Thursday: Drizzle. High 29°, Low 26°. Chance of rain 65%.
- Fri28°28°43%Friday: Cloudy. High 28°, Low 28°. Chance of rain 43%.
- Sat29°27°54%Saturday: Drizzle. High 29°, Low 27°. Chance of rain 54%.
- Sun29°28°54%Sunday: Drizzle. High 29°, Low 28°. Chance of rain 54%.
Updated 10:24 AM local time · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
Money
Mid-market rate1 USD = 2 BZD
Rates from Nov 2, 2026 · Rates By Exchange Rate API
Day trips by train
- Great Blue Holea full day by boatDive or fly over the sinkhole; boats leave early and sea conditions decide the trip.
- Caye Caulkera short water taxi northA smaller, slower island for an easy day out.Read the guide
Before you go to Ambergris Caye
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Rules for Ambergris Caye, checked
- Check Belize’s entry requirements for your passport with the Belize Immigration and Nationality Department before traveling.Source
- Belize’s currency is the Belize dollar. US dollars are also commonly accepted; check the exchange rate before paying.
- Belize drives on the right. Agree on a taxi fare before starting the ride.
Plan around Ambergris Caye
Sand streets and the Split, a short water taxi north
Read the guideBelize CityThe gateway airport and water taxi terminal
Read the guideSan IgnacioCaves, Maya sites and jungle inland, a dry-land second stop
Read the guideYucatánCenotes and ruins on Mexico's Caribbean side, next door
Read the guideAll of BelizeEntry, money and how the islands fit with the mainland
Read the guideInsurance for dive tripsCover for diving, boat days and storm-season delays
Read the guideEntry rules for BelizeWhat to sort before the flight
Read the guideAmbergris Caye FAQ
Ambergris Caye or Caye Caulker?
Ambergris Caye has more hotels, restaurants and dive shops; Caye Caulker is smaller, cheaper and quieter. Both reach the reef easily.
How do I get to Ambergris Caye?
Take a water taxi from Belize City, about 1.5 hours, or a short flight to San Pedro from Belize City's international or municipal airport.
When is the best time to visit Ambergris Caye?
February to May is dry, with calm seas. September and October carry the highest storm risk.
Is Ambergris Caye worth it if I do not dive?
Yes. Snorkel trips to Hol Chan and Shark Ray Alley need no certification, and the rest of the island runs on beach bars, fishing charters and slow evenings. Pick Caye Caulker instead if you want the same reef for less.
Can I visit the Great Blue Hole from Ambergris Caye?
Yes, as a full-day boat trip with a dive or snorkel and reef stops. Divers need suitable certification and experience for the depth, so ask the operator. A flight over the Hole is the alternative, and sea conditions decide whether boats go.