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Feb 19, 2022 · The San Pedro Town Council announced at the end of December 2021 that construction would begin on a new bridge. Just south of the old one. It would be completed – and opened – and demolition and then reconstruction would start on the old bridge.
- Go snorkeling or diving. Belizeans are very proud of having the second-largest barrier reef in the world. Because who wouldn’t? Therefore, if there’s anything you absolutely must do when in San Pedro, it’s experience the Belize Barrier Reef.
- Fishing. We are also well known as a top fishing destination in Belize. We have a variety of options, from deep-sea fishing to fly fishing, to spearfishing to simply fishing off a dock.
- Visit the Truck Stop. The Truck Stop is one of my favourite places to hang out in Ambergris Caye. It’s a food truck garden, fully equipped with a bar, ice cream shop, and POOL.
- The Belize Chocolate Company. Every weekday, through classes, you have the opportunity to learn how the Belize Chocolate Company makes their chocolates.
- Belize Food Tours. I always recommend that people take this tour on one of their first few days on the island. A walking tour around San Pedro town – gives you a great overview of the local history and culture while stopping at different restaurants and shops and tasting all kinds of food and drinks.
- Calvin’s Green Iguana Eco-Park. Set in a green oasis at a back corner of busy San Pedro town, Calvin has built something extraordinary. A plot of mangroves set over the lagoon filled with the beautiful, often huge, and surprisingly interesting green iguana.
- Eat Breakfast At Favorite Breakfast-all-day Spot, Estel’s Dine by the Sea. Open at 6 am for fishermen and divers and people who actually get up early, they serve the best breakfast in town.
- Snorkel Hol Chan Marine Reserve & Shark Ray Alley. The first stop is a beautiful cut in the barrier reef teeming with coral, turtles, and countless colorful fish.
- San Pedro Carnival, February
- San Pedro Lagoon Reef Eco Challenge, April
- San Pedro Lobsterfest, June
- Dia de San Pedro, June
- The International Costa Maya Festival, August
- Belize Fashion Week, August
- Tres Pescados Slam Tournament, August
- Belize Independence Day, September
- Garifuna Settlement Day, November
- Holiday Lighted Boat Parade, December
Three days before Lent (Ash Wednesday), residents of San Pedro take over the streets wearing masks and throwing paint at each other – it’s all about having fun and overturning life’s normalcy. This celebration is popular in Catholic countries and can be witnessed throughout Latin America and the Caribbean.
Any adventure kayaker’s dream, this eco challenge is a 42-mile race that lasts two days. It starts on the lagoon side of Ambergris Caye, goes through the many lagoons of Northern Ambergris Caye, to Bacalar Chico and Robles Point and ends in downtown San Pedro.
One of the best times to be in Belize, at the start of lobster season, San Pedro throws a huge festival to celebrate the new season. During this event you will witness an entire week of activities with the most popular being the lobster cook-off by the island’s most popular restaurants.
San Pedro day is a big local event. The community comes out on that day to celebrate the island’s patron saint and honour the fishermen and founding fathers who have lead San Pedro to grow from a small fishing village to what it currently is. Celebrations include a fair, cultural dance, fishing tournaments and parties.
THE most popular event of them all, the Costa Maya festival brings people from all over Belize and the world. Activities include a pageant that includes some of the most beautiful women of Central American, renowned international celebrities and bands, and major food events.
New to the festival circuit, this event brings Belizean clothing and jewelry designers from across Belize to compete and showcase their amazing talent. But this isn’t only about fashion, when the night sets, nightclubs come alive with some of the best DJs in the region.
Every summer, the largest fly-fishing event in Belize takes place in August. Over twenty teams participate in this tournament looking for the coveted Grand Slam of bonefish, permit, and tarpon.
This is Belize’s birthday and is celebrated throughout the country. If you’re in downtown San Pedro, on the night of the 20th there will be a ceremony leading to fireworks at midnight. On the 21stthere is a parade and block parties. This is a public and bank holiday.
November 19thmarks the arrival of the Garifuna people to Belize. This event originated in Southern Belize but Garifunas have relocated to various parts of the country and with them have come their celebrations. Early in the morning you can witness the reenactment of their arrival followed by religious and cultural activities.
To celebrate the Christmas season, boats are decorated with lights and ornaments and sail from Boca Del Rio to Coconuts Hotel. The lighted boats are a beautiful sight to see as you sit on the beach and the nice cool breeze hits your face. Are you excited about any of these events? Comment below and let me know which is your favourite…
Founded in 1848, San Pedro is the colorful capital of Belize’s biggest island, Ambergris Caye. Way back in 1986, the world-famous singer Madonna visited San Pedro, which inspired her to write the hit song “La Isla Bonita,” which currently has over 85 million views on YouTube.
San Pedro is "La Isla Bonita" that Madonna made famous. Now it's a tourist mecca, but still boasts great beaches and plenty of dive shops so you can enjoy the sun, sand, and sea. Plan a side trip to Caye Caulker while you're here; it is less developed and more laid back, and has its own splendid swimming areas. Read more.
What’s Happening in San Pedro Town, Belize. A community group to share information about events in our area and any positive information that benefits all that live in and travel to San Pedro Town,...
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