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Renting Boats Makes Ambergris Caye Vacations Better

Posted by ECBR on Feb 28, 2013 8:23:41 AM

Ambergris Caye is one of Belize's top travel destinations for many reasons. Although most visitors simply yearn for the chance to experience adventure in the midst of the clear blue waters that the Caribbean is known for, others come so that they can experience the archeological history of the region.

At the Ambergris Museum, visitors learn about the distinct red clay earthenware created long ago by the ancient Mesoamerican peoples who inhabited the island. Regardless of their vacation intentions, however, most visitors find that the best way to take everything in is to simply rent a boat on Ambergris Caye.

Rich Local Culture

There's only one town on Ambergris Caye although there are plenty of small villages here and there. San Pedro Town, the most populated settlement, is home to about 13,000 regular residents who are always ready to greet newcomers with a smile. Although everyone naturally has their own opinions on what the best attractions are, nobody will dispute the fact that boat travel is by far the easiest way to reach them.

Enjoying As Much As Possible

Renting a boat is the easiest way to experience the whole area from every possible angle. The island is only about a mile wide but is 25 miles long, and golf carts are the main form of transportation. You can definitely stretch your legs a quite bit trying to explore everything, which is why some people rent a boat during their first days on the island to get acquainted with the region and then set out on foot later.

Different Boats for Different Activities

Many of the attractions that Ambergris Caye has to offer are water-bound. For instance, the Belize Barrier Reef, the world's second largest reef, is about 25 miles out to sea. The mangrove swamps in the middle of the island are impossible to navigate without a small boat, and some of the best hidden beaches are cut off from main paths.

Canoes and kayaks are extremely popular, and so is swimming. Many people rent motorboats for longer excursions. Because the blue seas are typically extremely calm, it's not uncommon for people to paddle out pretty far for a sunny picnic lunch at sea. Whether you rent a large boat or a small one, you'll find that doing so makes sightseeing much easier.

Renting a boat on Ambergris Caye provides you with unhindered access to some of the area's most stunning vistas, and there's really no better way to experience the local life than by motorboat, canoe, kayak or catamaran. To see some attractions, like the inner heart of the Mangrove swamps, boat travel is the only practical option.

ECBR

Written by ECBR

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