Pic of the Week

Stunning images that capture the beauty of our island and its people. A new picture posted weekly.

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Lobster Season is Here!

Every year on July 1st, lobsters are caught for the first official haul of the season, marking the start of something both traditional and celebratory in Belize. The season isn’t just about food – it’s about livelihood, heritage, and island pride. For local fishermen, it’s the reward of early mornings,

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San Pedro Dance Academy Christmas Spectacular

The San Pedro Dance Academy shined on stage for their annual Christmas Show at the R. Angel Nuñez on Saturday, December 22, 2012. All dancers looked amazing in their costumes during their spectacular performances.

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Finding Tranquility in Southern Belize

The staff of Ambergris Today was fortunate enough to travel to southern Belize this past weekend and spend a very relaxing time at the beautiful Hopkins Bay Resort in the tiny village of Hopkins,

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Getting Married in San Pedro, Belize

Getting married in Belize – it is an amazing concept and reality that many visitors dream of and what many have made a reality. Destination weddings in Belize take place on the beach, on

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Gone Fishing!

The weekend was a bit wet but that was no reason for fishing aficionados to stay home sulking. We know that the lover of fishing will head out to sea no matter what the

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Sunset Over Hatchet Caye, Belize

Seasonably great weather is providing exceptional sunsets all over the country. Pictured here is a warm, amber sunset over Hatchet Caye, which is a private island on the edge of the Gladden Spit and

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Flying Over Lighthouse Reef Atoll Belize

Here’s a look at the northern-most tip of the Lighthouse Reef Atoll off the coast of Belize City (Northern Caye & Sanbore). Beautiful mangrove islands and coral formations create this one-of-a-kind marine habitat that

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Faces of Belize: Young Garinagu Dancer

Garifuna Settlement Day approaches in the country of Belize (November 19) where the nation celebrates the rich and vibrant culture of the Garinagu people by observing a Public and Bank Holiday. This young Garinagu

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Enjoying Yet Another Belizean Sunset

Insert Self Here! There has been a spectacular show of sunsets on Ambergris Caye lately that we have to share yet another amazing picture this week. What better way to totally engulf yourself in

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Sunsets in Belize like Artists Paintings

You never know what color palette the sunsets in Belize will bring you. It is ever-changing, ever so beautiful and nothing short of spectacular each and every day. Photo by -Jose Luis Zapata Photography

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Inspired in Belize

Music is found everywhere on la isla bonita. In bars, restaurants and in the comfort of your own hotel. As you can see, this tourist got inspired by the mood of the tropical sunset

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Beautifying San Pedro With Colorful Murals

Here we see Lenny and Neville Bonardy, two local island artists, finishing up their mural work at Isla Bonita Elementary School. They were commissioned by the school to beautify the surrounding walls of their

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Gecko Hitches a Ride from Cayo

Can anyone help Photographer Jose Luis Zapata identify which type of Gecko this is? He was photographing a fitness model this past weekend at Xunantunich Maya Site and it seems that the critter hitched

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The Majestic Blue and Yellow Macaw

Here is one of the majestic birds found in Belize – the Blue and Yellow Macaw – seen through the lens of photographer Jonathan Cariddi. It’s a beautiful bird, related to the Scarlet Macaw

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San Pedro is Ideal for Paddleboarding

It was probably the perfect conditions for paddleboarding, the new sports that is becoming very popular here in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize. The sea was super calm and clear and perfect for enjoying

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