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The town of San Pedro is located on the southern end of Abergris Caye; an island in Belize renowned for its luxurious coastal resorts, and fishing and scuba diving opportunities. Situated along the second largest barrier reef in the world, the waters of the surrounding area abound with hundreds of species of fish, and dozens of species of hard and soft coral. Private charters are available from many to popular dive sites, including Lighthouse Reef and Turneffe Atoll. There are even night dives and snorkeling tours at Shark Ray Alley, and visitors can book a charter boat to fish for tarpon, bonefish and barracuda.

Key facts

When traveling to San Pedro, you will first land at Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport (BZE) in Belize City before taking a flight to the municipal San Pedro Airport (SPR). San Pedro only has ten streets, making it easy to get around. There are few cars, so golf carts and bikes are the main forms of transportation in the area.

Hints and tips

Most of the locals, known as San Pedranos, speak both English and Spanish. The climate in San Pedro is constant throughout the year, with average temperatures around 85 degrees in the day and 75 at night. The ocean temperature stays around 80 degrees, allowing you to enjoy the surf in all seasons. San Pedro boasts numerous restaurants serving different types of cuisine, including Central American, Mediterranean, Spanish and Vietnamese.