Category Archives: Things to do

Spend a couple of nights in a jungle lodge too!

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Sunset Beach Resort, Ambergris Caye

Cabaña at Mariposa Jungle Lodge

For its relatively small size (about the same area as the US state of Massachusetts), Belize has a ton of diversity! Ambergris Caye is a very popular tourist destination, but it’s definitely worth visiting the jungle areas of the mainland as well to experience the different geography, flora and fauna. Many people like to stay in one place and so will spend a week on Ambergris Caye, taking a day trip or two to the mainland (any tour operator will pick you up at our dock & take you cave tubing, zip lining, and more!); but it’s also worth considering spending a few nights with us & a few nights in a jungle lodge!

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Excursion to neighboring Caye Caulker!

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Sunset Beach Resort, Ambergris Caye, Belize
Caye Caulker & the Split from above

There are lots of ways you can visit our island neighbor, Caye Caulker, where “Go Slow” is taken very seriously! There are no paved streets on this small island (actually split in to two by Hurricane Hattie in 1961; that divide is now called the Split) and it is a great place to spend a couple of hours or a day (or a week?).

How do you get there? Many tour operators offer a stop on Caye Caulker as part of a full day excursion that might include another activity, such as snorkeling at Hol Chan Marine Reserve or manatee watching at Swallow Caye. You can also hop aboard a water taxi (either San Pedro/Belize Express or Caribbean Sprinter) and take the 25 minute trip over and wander at your leisure (just don’t miss the last water taxi back at 6:15 pm!).

There are a number of restaurants & small shops, and of course the iconic hang out spot is at the Split, where you can swim, sun, eat, drink….

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Hol Chan/Shark Ray Alley: a must do!

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Even if you want to spend your entire Ambergris Caye trip doing nothing but lounge on a hammock—a perfectly acceptable way to spend your vacation!!—consider taking a half day Hol Chan Reserve/Shark Ray snorkel or dive trip. The Belize Barrier Reef is the largest in the western hemisphere and the second largest in the world; it has an abundance of gorgeous sea life that you don’t want to miss. Continue reading →

Check out Belize’s Great Blue Hole!

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The Great Blue Hole Belize aerial shot

The gorgeous Great Blue Hole is essentially a giant sinkhole (like a “cenote” on the Yucatan) which is part of the Lighthouse Reef Atoll. It is 980 feet (300 m) across & 400 feet (120 m) deep, in the middle of a shallow section of the Belizean Great Barrier Reef system and is a popular scuba destination made famous by Jacques Cousteau in the 70s.

Those wanting to visit the Blue Hole to dive or snorkel can do so by day trip through any of the popular dive shops on the island such as Belize Pro Dive or Ramon’s. It’s an all day excursion involving about a 2 hour boat trip out to where you will dive/snorkel at three different locations (Blue Hole, Half Moon Caye, and the Aquarium at Long Caye), plus get breakfast, lunch & an opportunity to see red footed boobies on Half Moon Caye!

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Could your time on Ambergris Caye be this much fun? Yes, yes, yes!

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The following was received from a guest shortly after she & her family got back home from their 5 night stay at Sunset Beach. Posted here with permission of course, and links to places mentioned added in case you want to find out more!

[Time flew} by but we had an excellent time. Judy took such great care of us and Chapin was wonderful! We absolutely fell in love with San Pedro and my husband is already looking for property there. The condo was just what we needed and my mother was so pleased with everything. I am sure you already know how great Judy is but I have to tell you she was a life saver for us. She was so patient and kind and answered all of our newbie questions. We just feel in love with her and wish we had more time to just hang out and visit with her. She is a keeper for sure! Guess that means we need to come back huh? Lol Continue reading →

What’s happening in Belize while you’re there?

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Belize loves a holiday & there is seldom an excuse needed to have fun…from Carnaval (February) to Lobster Fest (June) to the Holiday Lighted Boat Parade (December) and more, San Pedro is no slacker when it comes to celebrating!

Popular island blogger San Pedro Scoop has compiled a list of annual events with links to information on them; check it out here!  Continue reading →

Day trip to Lamanai!

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The best thing about a day trip to Lamanai Maya ruins is that you get a travel adventure as well as an educational and cultural excursion!

For my last trip to Lamani, Suya Tours picked us up in the morning and we headed out to cross the water over to the mainland. About 15 miles later we entered a lagoon that took us to the Northern River. While observing and learning about the mangroves, bird and animal life of the area, we were served a delicious breakfast burrito & OJ! It didn’t seem to take long at all before we were arriving at Bomba, a little town of 40 people, where our Suya boat would dock and we would board a bus. Continue reading →

Bike from your condo to town & beyond!

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We have complimentary beach cruisers at Sunset Beach Resort for our guests —  why not cruise the beach one of the bikes? Ask the staff for a bike & lock (day use only), sign the waiver , and go…(don’t forget to bring water & some money)! It’s easy to follow the road to town—it wiggles a bit, but you can’t go wrong keeping the sea to your right! Continue reading →