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For decades now, the town of San Pedro has been Belize's principal sun-and-fun destination. The compact "downtown" area is a jumble of small hotels, souvenir shops, restaurants, dive shops, and tour agencies. Though San Pedro continues to attract primarily scuba divers and fishermen, it is today popular with a wide range of folks who like the slow-paced atmosphere, including an increasing number of expatriates and retirees. Ambergris Caye still has no paved streets, but golf carts and automobiles are proliferating and constantly force pedestrians and bicycle riders to the sides of the road. In fact, the recent and ongoing boom here has led to a new and totally incongruous development—gridlock. The downtown area of San Pedro now is in an almost constant state of gridlock, with golf carts, cars, and pedestrians all moving at a rather slow pace. As a byproduct of the boom, wooden Caribbean houses are giving way to concrete and cinder-block buildings, and even a small strip mall or two. Development has reached both ends of Ambergris Caye, and steady construction appears destined to fill in the blanks from north to south. Still, for the time being, most of the resorts located north or south of San Pedro are isolated and tranquil retreats, set on the shores of crystal-clear waters.
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HotelsMatachica
Five miles north of town
San Pedro Distance: 0.0 mi. (from destination center) Hotel Class: Not Yet Rated 
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Azul Resort
North Beach
San Pedro Town, Ambergris Caye Map Distance: 6.8 mi. (from destination center) Hotel Class: Not Yet Rated
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AttractionsHalf Moon Caye
three hour boat ride from Ambergris Caye
Distance: 31.4 mi. (from destination center) Description: This small, beautiful caye is part of Lighthouse Reef, and boasts beaches, tropical forest, and spectacular diving just off shore.... Read More
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Hol Chan Marine Reserve
off Ambergris Caye
San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize Distance: 7.2 mi. (from destination center) Description: The Hol Chan Marine Reserve is Belize's oldest marine reserve. Located four miles southeast of San... Read More
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Mexico Rocks
off northern Ambergris Caye
San Pedro (nearest city), Belize Distance: 7.2 mi. (from destination center) Description: Mexico Rocks is a dive site located 10 miles from San Pedro that is popular for snorkeling. Divers... Read More
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