San Pedro (Ambergris Cay) : Profile

Location

Ambergris Cay is twenty-five miles long and is the largest of the 200-plus islands located off the Belize coast. It ranges in width from a few hundred feet to over four miles and is separated from the southernmost tip of Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula by a small channel.

For most of the year, the tradewinds keep the temperature down and the mosquitos away. It is a popular location for snorkling and diving.

Clearance

This is an official port of entry with Customs, Immigration and Quarantine officers on duty, all based in adjacent offices at the Police Station. Since these officials do not seem to coordinate their office times, the clearing in/out process can be rather drawn out.

As the entrance through the reef is rather complicated, one should call San Pedro Yacht Club on Channel 16 for directions. One can go straight to the yacht club (identified by the Texaco sign) to complete formalities. San Pedro is located just south of the Mexican border and therefore convenient for yachts arriving from or leaving for Mexico.

Last updated October 2009.

Docking

There is a good anchorage at San Pedro in about 6 or 7ft over sand.

Yacht Clubs

The San Pedro Yacht Club has a range of facilities including fuel.

Belize Yacht Club
PO Box 62, Ambergris Caye, San Pedro, Belize CA
Tel:011 501 2 62777/1 800 688 0402, Fax:011 501 2 62768
frontdesk@belizeyachtclub.com
A full service marina with 120 berths, including many for superyachts. Laundry, bars and restaurant. WiFi.

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