Ambergris Caye, Belize
From series “The Most Beautiful Islands on the Planet”Lenght: 40 km. Width: 1 mile.
The Ambergis Island, situated in the Caribbean Sea, is characterized by the impressive size and diversity of the snow-white sandy beaches. Ambergis is the largest and most popular among the more than 200 islands of Belize. The island stretch is about 40 km, and the maximum width is 1.6 km. Despite the developed infrastructure, the island has preserved the splendor of untouched nature. All the tourists can walk through the picturesque mangrove forests and graze along the tropical palm trees and relax in their shadows on a magical beach.
One of the main reasons for the popularity of this island among tourists is its proximity to the Barrier Island of Belize, the second largest barrier on the planet. Most of the travelers who visit the island are the divers, the underwater hunters and the fishermen. The island offers the excellent conditions for these entertainments.
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Car rental office: 'Ocean Breeze Golf Cart Rental' is located in 11 km (
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