re: Ambergris Caye

Ambergris has a ton of new places. We haven’t been there since last year but there is a really cool area toward town called the Truck Stop. It’s a bunch of large storage containers that have been repurposed as "food trucks”. Great hangout! Also has a nice area with hammocks and lawn games and an awesome view of the lagoon. You have to stop there! Also a really nice restaurant at the rooftop of Grand Caribe called Rain. Great view and a nice place for drinks. And one of our favorite bars is also down the road and next to the Truck Stop. It’s called Crocs. Our friends that used to work at the Palapa own it. Damn good burgers there and the best fish tacos too. And right next to the airport are a few good ones too. We like the French bakery right across the street from the airport because we can grab a baguette sandwich before we head to the mainland on our departure.

There is much to discover but make the time to head to Secret Beach. It’s not a secret anymore but its a wild and crazy day with lots of bars/restaurants and a killer view of the sunset.

FYI — No need to exchange US for BZE. Everyone takes US dollars. The exchange rate is 2BZE for 1US.

If you have the time and are feeling adventurous then I would rent a golf cart and head to the north end of the island to Tranquility Bay. Its a great way to see the island from a raw perspective and the north end is beautiful. Its not as populated nor as developed. I like going north to get away from the crowds.

2017 trip report

2014 trip report



We will be in Caye Caulker in a few weeks, will post a review when we get back.