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The most northerly and by far the largest of the cayes is Ambergris Caye , separated from Mexico by the narrow Bacalar Chico channel, dug by the ancient Maya. The island's main attraction is the former fishing village of SAN PEDRO , facing the reef just a few kilometres from the caye's southern tip, 58km northeast of Belize City. If you fly into San Pedro the views are breathtaking: the sea appears so clear and shallow as to barely cover the sandy bed, while the pure white line of the reef crest dramatically separates the vivid blue of the open sea from the turquoise water on its leeward side. San Pedro is not a large town, but its population of two thousand is the biggest of any of the cayes. Although you're never more than a stone's throw from the Caribbean - the town takes up the whole width of the island - in the built-up area most of the palms have died or been cut down, and traffic has increased in recent years, creating deep ruts (which become mud holes after rain) in the sandy streets. But despite development, the town just about manages to retain its feeling of Caribbean charm, with two-storey, clapboard buildings still predominating in the centre. San Pedro is the main destination for most visitors to Belize, and the tourist industry here caters mainly for North Americans - almost all prices are quoted in US dollars. Some of the most exclusive hotels, restaurants and bars in Belize are here; the only budget places are in the original village of San Pedro. Getting to Ambergris Caye from Belize City is simple. As well as half-hourly flights , there are regular fast boats , which take around ninety minutes to reach San Pedro.
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