Ambergris Cay

Ambergris Cay also known as Cayo Ambergris Castilian, is the largest island of Belize located northeast of the country near the border with Mexico in the Caribbean Sea and belongs administratively to the District of Belize, has a area of ​​approximately 8 km ² and there live about 2000 people, mostly concentrated in the largest town.

San Pedro is located at the southern tip of the island. The island is protected from casual Sea Fury, the second largest barrier reef in the world is also a popular tourist destination in 1996 merited classification as a UNESCO World Heritage and is a very famous protected habitat.

Sunbreeze Hotel, a perfect vacation getaway conveniently located within a stroll from the quaint town of San Pedro on Ambergris Caye, Belize. Visit: http://www.sunbreeze.net/

5 Interesting Facts about Belize

1. 2/3 of the Belizean natural forest is safe from exploitation due to strict government regulation

2. It is culturally rude to greet someone by their first name when meeting them for the first time in Belize.

3. Superstition on Good Friday prevents Belizean natives from swimming in lakes or the ocean during this time for if they do it will not provide good fortune.

4. Typical Belizean lunch include tamales, meat pies, seafood, cassava or beans and fish.

5. Belize has a rare breed of howler monkey that is known as one of the top ten loudest animals in the world.