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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The Blooms Celebrate 30 on Belize’s 30

This week’s Picture of the Week was submitted to Ambergris Today by Flor Nuñez who had a wonderful story to go along with this great picture. The Island Academy paraded during the Independence Day

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September 10th Bride

While San Pedro celebrated St. George’s Caye Day on September 10, 2011, Kristi and Jim celebrated their nuptials at a ceremony held at The Phoenix Resort. Ambergris Today caught the couple walking down the

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Mermaids in San Pedro

There are many beautiful excursions when it comes to exploring the second largest Barrier Reef in San Pedro, Belize. Many tourists and locals visit the popular reserves on La Isla. Sanpedrana, Angella Badillo and

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The Sun Sets in all its Glory

The sun does set in all its beautiful glory in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize, unlike any other place in the world. This one captured by Gerry Badillo of Ambergris Today. The conditions were

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Lightning Strikes during Thunderstorm

We had to share this picture that was taken by David Marin on Saturday, August 13, 2011 at 8:20p.m. during a thunderstorm that brought a little bit of rain to Ambergris Caye. This view

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Love Them Marquesitas!

Delicious goodness on a Crispy wafer stick! Mmm, Mmm, Good! In think that Ambergris Today will be opening a side business of Marquesitas! Yes, really; they are that delicious and the Mexican vendor who

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Ambergris Today's Got Everybody Planking

Ambergris Today is very excited to have started a planking craze in Belize. We have gotten planking photo submissions from young and old and from around the country, although we are missing from the

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Sand and Sea Tranquility Bay

Can’t get any better than this. Indeed the best beach on the island, as Tranquility Bay Resort boasts on its Facebook Page. We had to share this awesome picture taken in the waters just

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Road Block! What is That?

Honey there is something obstructing the road! We were perplexed with this giant ball blocking the main road south of town over the weekend. Looks like a giant baseball – we were actually waiting

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Hermit Crabs Invade Beach

It is that time of year again! The hermit crabs have come and now gone, but not after throwing a spectacular show as they invaded the beachside by the thousands! They gather every year

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Slow Day at Busy Embarcadero

It was nap time at the busy embarcadero (the docks) by the San Pedro Lagoon just behind the Old Football Field. The lagoon was busy with sandlighters but the business was slow. Produce vendors

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Summer is Here!

Summer is finally here and the best place to be when you are living in paradise is to head to the beautiful beach and dive into the refreshing aguamarine sea. Indeed San Pedro is

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Bull Rider!

Leather Boots – Check!   Skull Stetson Hat – Check!    Leather Jacket – Check!     Handkerchief – Check!    Bling – Check!     Bull Horns on Bicycle Stearing – CHECK!  Our island is blessed with an array of

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Cooling Off!

It’s DRY, DUSTY and downright plain HOT! So finding ways to keep cool besides a dip in the sea is a must right now. We caught these siblings cooling off during the weekend while

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