Ambergris Caye is the largest island in Belize and serves as its primary tourist destination, formerly connected to the Yucatan as a peninsula during the time of the Mayan civilization. The island is best known for its amazing scuba diving and snorkeling conditions, providing convenient access to the Belize Barrier Reef, which spans the entire island shoreline approximately one mile east of its coastline. Many certified diving schools on the island offer lessons and equipment rentals, providing visitors with a chance to observe sea turtles, manta rays, nurse sharks, and tropical fish in their natural environments. In charming San Pedro Town, delicious restaurants and quaint tourist shops line the main thoroughfares, with affordable hotels and bungalows available for overnight rental.

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