The Barrier Reef is 185 meandering miles (298 km) of unspoiled beauty. It varies from 8 to 16 miles (13-26 km) from the mainland to less than one mile offshore from Caye Caulker.

If you are looking to hook into bonefish , permit tarpon, or snook, this is the place to be. Local guides will take you to the best areas and put you on top of the fish – from there it is up to you. Experienced fishermen are on the lookout at all times for barracudas, jacks and snook for your protection. Fishing includes a full day or a half-day of professionally guided fishing in flats, fly, spin, reef, or a combination of your choice.

And up the coast of North Ambergris Caye is Mexico Rocks.

The Hol Chan Marine Reserve. Hol Chan is Mayan for ‘little channel” The entire reserve focuses on a cut through the reef (called a quebrada) which is little more than 25 yards (23 m) wide and 30 feet (9 m) deep about 4 miles southeast of San Pedro. The reserve was formed primarily as a community-based initiative due to concern over the high level of uncontrolled, often destructive fishing and diving activities in the area. Reserve status was also called for by international organizations such as the New York Zoological Society (NYZS) and Peace Corps, due to the unique formation of the channel, the abundant fishery resources (including conch and lobster) and the feasibility of including an interlinked system of coral reef, sea grass and mangrove habitats in this area.