Come experience the underwater wonders of Belize where the second largest living barrier reef in the world.
Since 1974 fishermen, families, divers, couples and eco-adventure travelers have made El Pescador their top choice for an all inclusive Belize Family Adventures . One of the first things travelers new to Ambergris Cay wants to know about the beaches. White coral sand beaches line the entire coastline and the shallow water right off the beach is a mosaic of sea grass beds and patches of sandy areas. On some beaches, you’ll find mostly sand that makes them great for swimming, and in other areas, you’ll find mostly sea grass.
It’s important to remember that sea grass beds are nurseries for many of the local species of fish. They are directly responsible for the diversity and abundance of fishes you see when fishing our flats and snorkeling Belize’s Barrier Reef Nevertheless, aside from the patches of sea grass beds, the beaches are white, the coconut trees are green, and the crystal clear water glimmers in the sunlight with infinite hues of blue.
Scuba Diving
Belize lies on the Caribbean coast of Central America between Guatemala and Mexico. Its 17,000 square miles include dense tropical jungles, a coastline of mangrove swamp, a mountain range with peaks over 3,500 feet and 266 square miles of smaller islands known as cays that are surrounded by coral reefs. Fabulous diving is found everywhere on the barrier reef which stretches the entire 175 miles of the coastline. In addition, three atolls provide another 180 miles of living reef.
El Pescador offers divers a un-Belize-able adventure exploring virgin reefs and cays. When diving along the main barrier reef at Ambergris Cay, you will experience the vast canyons formed by large, living corals rising from a sandy bottom. These canyons are found just outside the reef at depths of 50 – 100 feet. The reef is usually found quite close to the Cay, no more than three-quarters of a mile. The caves in the canyons are riddled with tunnels. Schools of snappers, grouper, and nurse sharks are quite common. The occasional hammerhead or black tip shark gives divers a thrill.
The abundance of marine life along the barrier reef is remarkable. You may encounter a school of porpoises or amberjacks. Spotted eagle rays are often seen in groups of three or four while the rare manta ray usually travels alone. Turtles are common, and you may spot a lone barracuda swimming in the open waters away from the corals.
Come experience the underwater wonders of Belize where the second largest living barrier reef in the world. Belize’s barrier reef is host to a variety of species including sharks, rays, eels, groupers, parrot fish, trigger fish, sea horses, turtles, shrimp, sea fans, coral and others.
Resident Dive Master and Instructor
El Pescador’s resident dive master and instructor, Alonzo Flota, will guide you through this fascinating underwater kingdom. As an accredited PADI instructor, Alonzo offers Belize scuba diving courses ranging from 1/2-day resort courses to 3-4 day full certification courses. With over ten years of experience, Alonzo specializes in working with small groups of two to seven divers to provide our guests with the personal attention that ensures a safe and memorable Belize dive.
Belize Eco Tourist Adventures
Here are some of the eco adventures you can choose to do when at the resort. Some of our vacations packages include specific adventures. You are free to customize your vacation at El Pescador by choosing activities from our exciting list of adventures.
Altun Ha Tour
Covering roughly 25 square miles, Altun Ha is about an hour outside of Belize City in the Belize District. The site consists of three ancient Mayan plazas and thirteen structures.
Bacalar Chico Island Tour
Explore the entire northern region of Ambergris Cay during a complete “Loop” of the island. Enjoy three different pristine snorkel stops, Pass through the Mayan channel that separates Belize from Mexico.
Belize Zip Line
This zip line tour starts in the limestone foothills of Belize. You will hike into the rain forest and begin your tour 80 feet above the forest floor. Secured by a body harness and protected with a helmet and gloves, you will be attached to a steel cable and travel the zip line between eight separate tree platforms.
Belize Zoo Day Trips
The Belize Zoo is a very popular destination for guests who want to see the largest congregation of wildlife in Belize. The zoo consists of over 125 animals and 29 acres. We offer day trips combined with either cave tubing or Mayan ruins.
Catamaran Trip to Cay Caulker
Information and rates for a day trip to Cay Caulker with three snorkeling stops can be found on our website.
Cave Tubing
Take in the ancient beauty of these caves while floating on an inner tube as the river winds its way through the rainforest and into caves containing spectacular crystal formations.
Cay Chapel Golf
Enjoy a full day of golf including rental clubs, cart and all the golf you can play on your private island course. As well as round trip flight from Ambergris Cay to Cay Chapel, that takes six minutes.
Crooked Tree Wildlife Sanctuary
A paradise for birders, tours of Crooked Tree Wildlife Sanctuary are conducted by guides in boats, allowing you to get up close and personal with exotic and tropical birds.
Hol Chan Marine Reserve
An ideal location for snorkeling and diving, the Hol Chan Marine Reserve is just 4 miles south of San Pedro, Ambergris Cay. Established in 1987, Hol Chan covers an area of approximately three square miles and was the first marine park established in Belize.
Lamanai Mayan Ruins
One of the largest and oldest Mayan sites in Central America, the Lamanai Mayan Center consists of more than 800 structures.
Manatee Watching
Visit a secluded mangrove island outside of Belize City, a natural habitat for the West Indian Manatee. View the shy manatee as it comes up for air or just long enough for you to snap its photo.
White coral sand beaches line the entire coastline and the shallow water right off the beach is a mosaic of sea grass beds and patches of sandy areas.
All photography for El Pescador by Orion Media
