Why I Didn't Like Ambergris Caye & San Pedro Belize

[@brownboytravels]

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[@lopezvip]

Went to ambergris caye, just got back. We loved it. Snorkeling, food, people, golf carts, thinking of moving there based on how much we loved it. 100% must go especially if you want carribean feel while english speaking.

[@brownboytravels]

Yup but if you want anything authentic it isn’t the place for you 😉

[@mstortz1]

It is absolutely not necessary to get a golf cart. In fact, I think the whole problem of why you didn't like your experience in San Pedro was because you did the most touristy things and didn't see any of the real people, food or culture available on the island. We just had 12 days there and while we did rent a cart for one day to go see Secret Beach. We never bothered again because there was such fantastic places all within walking distance of San Pedro town. There's so much to do in San Pedro as well, the iguana sanctuary, the art galleries, all of the different beaches and places to hang out. After traveling the world for the last 20 years, San Pedro and ambergris was one of the best experiences we've had on four different continents. The people are incredible. The food is delicious and cheap. The beaches are spectacular and open to everyone and the weather is phenomenal there. The scuba diving and snorkeling is top notch and the reefs are so healthy. It's obvious that Belize wants to keep their ecosystem strong and tourism drives most of their GDP. They are very invested in people having a great experience there.

[@brownboytravels]

I think you haven’t seen the video and just wanted to write an essay, WATCH the video

[@user-bk8tl1to2p]

It is a shame that you did not visit the 95% of Ambergris Caye where you can find boutique guest houses, tiki /palapa styles huts, miles of crushed coral beaches, fishing camps and plenty of peace and solitude. Those areas are not as busy as San Pedro Town and Secret Beach,and make up the majority of the island. Your video was lovely and showed much of the wildlife. Maybe try a different style of vacation next time you visit. The Mexico Rocks Marine Reserve and Bacalar Chico Marine reserve are “must do” snorkeling spots.

[@brownboytravels]

I actually did look around and honestly the time I have had in Caye Caulker, I don’t think this place was half as good but then again, like I said in the video, it is about your own vacation style and mine is more around wild areas and laid back vibes, private beaches and resorts are not really a huge attraction for me 😊

[@tedwest2500]

WHAT! I am moving up north where all the beaches are, so quiet and gorgeous. San Pedro is the only town on all of Ambergris Caye. Sorry you did not like it. I LOVE IT 🎉

[@brownboytravels]

I guess it sis different when you live there? I had a much better time in Caye Caulker and this was a time waste in comparison

[@kylereading6136]

I stayed at the boutique White Sands Cove Resort north of the town and it was perfect. It was close enough to the town and Secret Beach, but quite and beautiful. I felt safe at night in the town and loved to party during the day. I hope people aren’t completely deterred to visiting since the experience can be altered to what Usman experienced. Love San Pedro.

[@brownboytravels]

That’s exactly what I’m saying, it’s all resorts & partying. Coming with the right expectations is important ❤️

[@glendimahitani2091]

lol dont come back. thanks

[@brownboytravels]

I don’t plan to 😊

[@realoneamariyanna3282]

@Glendi Mahitani DON'T BE RUDE

[@IdaholifeV]

​@@brownboytravelsgood. We just spent a week there with some of the best scuba diving around. Maybe you would have been more comfortable in west Hollywood

[@brownboytravels]

I am glad you had a good time there, you don’t k ow me or my travel style so I’ll let go of the insult because it is beneath me to pay any credence to it

[@IdaholifeV]

@@brownboytravels and yet here you are commenting again. So it doesn't seem that you are.... Typical gay.

[@pattimyner3075]

We loved ambergris Caye, going back even! Oh well

[@brownboytravels]

That’s great! Do try Caye Caulker as well this time

[@pattimyner3075]

@@brownboytravels we did last Feb. & loved it too. Will do so again. My favorite place was Cayman, not anymore. The people & the food are both amazing

[@brownboytravels]

@pattimyner3075 Belize is gorgeous

[@angeebb3080]

Just got back and we loved i San Pedro AND Ambergris Caye. We went to Caye Caulker and enjoyed it there too.

[@brownboytravels]

I’m so happy you had a great time. Sitting in grey London I miss these beautiful spots and wish I was swimming in the gorgeous Hol Chan.

[@andrewrobinson2565]

Everyone says it's expensive but NOBODY doing a video about the place mentions HOW MUCH anything costs 😂😮+1.

[@brownboytravels]

Well it really depends on your taste but an average tour costs from 50-70 USD, the trip the secret beach is $100 in a taxi and an average meal is $20-50

[@andrewrobinson2565]

@@brownboytravels We're planning a month in Caye Caulker and a month in Xcalak, Mexico in January - April 2027 🤔👍🤣! 2 go slow months after my wife retires 😘😘.

[@brownboytravels]

Cate caulker was amazing, I had a great time there. Do check out my Caye Caulker video you’ll find a lot more there and tons of travel tips in the Belize travel tips video

[@mstortz1]

If you want to eat like a tourist you can spend 20 to 50 us per meal. But if you can eat like a local which means just going to all of the different small food vendors and restaurants, you can easily have a meal for $10 to $15 per person. Us and you will be stuffed. Beers are typically $2 to $4 us in a restaurant and $2 to $3 us from corner stores. Golf carts are $40 to $60 us per day, no one takes a taxi anywhere as they are all very expensive.

[@andrewrobinson2565]

@@mstortz1 +1 Thanks 👍👍.

[@Regina_Cal]

Your footage, editing, and videography is spectacular. I know that takes a lot of work. Kudos to you! Subscribed :)

[@brownboytravels]

Thank you, you’re very kind 😊

[@janer9440]

You get beautiful scenery, you have incredible, "amazing" experiences, but you don't like because there aren't enough "big" beaches and you think it's "over built"? There's "not much to do" but it's too loud and too busy? You don't even make sense! Pitiful.

[@brownboytravels]

I think you ought do watch the video carefully, I didn’t say anything ‘amazing’ about the island, the underwater world is incredible but you can easily access it from Caye Caulker too. I stand by the fact that Ambergris Caye is overrated, overbuilt, loud and definitely not worth the money especially when you have a much better alternative just around the corner in Caye Caulker. I usually don’t mind difference of opinion but you’re one of those Karens who go all guns blazing without understanding the reasoning or knowing the full detail.

[@brownboytravels]

I think you ought do watch the video carefully, I didn’t say anything ‘amazing’ about the island, the underwater world is incredible but you can easily access it from Caye Caulker too. I stand by the fact that Ambergris Caye is overrated, overbuilt, loud and definitely not worth the money especially when you have a much better alternative just around the corner in Caye Caulker. I hope it makes sense now that I have made it abundantly clear like I would explain to a 6 years old

[@jasonyoss3293]

I think this review is a joke, actually. I've been going to Ambergris once or twice a year since 2019. It's a beautiful place. If it's not your cup of tea, that's fine, but this review seems to be mainly a critique of San Pedro, which is a noisy, crowded, but fun, place. If you want quiet, go north of the bridge, or south of town. Ambergris has something for everyone and the people are very welcoming. I'll be back there this coming February and I cannot wait.

[@viracocha5444]

First and last video i have watched from your channel. You need to do better research. For example, Shark Ray alley was originally an area where local fishermen would clean their catch prior to going back to shore. Over decades the rays and nurse sharks became dependent on the off catch and offal. You saying you don't agree with the practice is ridiculous, the covid restrictions actually almost decimated the population of resident rays and sharks.

[@brownboytravels]

My loss! Do you have any research on this? I’d like to read up on it.

[@nowheregirl921]

The opening shots are beauitful!!

[@brownboytravels]

Thank you 😊

[@latriciastraw239]

All the beaches are public & you have access to all the beaches the resorts are on.

[@brownboytravels]

That’s not what I got from the resort, I was told by the security not to stay as it is for guests only

[@williamedwards6607]

@@brownboytravels All of the coast, 66 feet to be exact, is called Queens Land and it is 100% public by law. Even the piers are all public access until sundown.

[@brownboytravels]

What to do with all 66 feet of this huge prime property lol

[@mstortz1]

There are so many beaches up and down San Pedro, we walked kilometers up and down and were never told to leave or move on from an area. Yes, you can't use the beach chairs at a resort, but all of the beach in front of the resort is open to anyone 24 hours a day.

[@cire00666]

go somewhere for your pretentious ass. it is laid back and the people are wonderful. Try Cancun. the cartels will love you

[@brownboytravels]

I respect your opinion

[@ryap02]

"Who isn't pretentious? If everyone that was pretentious was in a mental institution...Obviously, this isn't a mental institution." Seinfeld-Season3, Episode2 "The Truth". Thx 4 tell'n da truth!

[@user-nf1lr6uj2y]

Why mad

[@Greenterror]

He’s complaining that BARS are to loud! 😂 every Bar is loud!

[@brownboytravels]

No they are not! Im not complaining for the sake of complaining. It was a big issue while staying in town

[@UNVMENOW]

Well, like this guy said “ridiculous”… he’s ridiculous! I found nine things in accurate and what he said before I stop the video and decided it wasn’t worth my time to watch it. So many of the things he said are in accurate. So don’t follow I just know he was only trying to get followers. He’s ridiculous!

[@brownboytravels]

Well I presented the evidence but I respect your opinion

[@Poppy-yx8js]

Belize is for diving. It’s some of the best diving in the world. Divers focus on diving mostly. You can’t drink while you are on a dive trip. And we don’t have much time to sit on the beach. I did go to the Belize zoo and a few other things but mostly just spent every day diving- and then recovery from deep dives etc. I think it’s still a nice place if you are going to a resort. And others here have mentioned many interesting places of destination .

[@brownboytravels]

Of course there’s plenty of beautiful places including the Mayan ruins and I have separate videos covering those

[@andrerivera2730]

Let me get this straight, you made a whole ass video because you didn't like it... cool🤣🤣

[@brownboytravels]

And you just watched it 😊

[@andrerivera2730]

Nope, skipped through enough bullshit to know belize would rather you not return... ya troll. Thanks for responding so quickly. I can see your videos doing well in the future🤣✌️

[@brownboytravels]

I understand this might not be what you want to see, we all have loyalties especially to our homelands. Ambergris Caye is still beautiful but sadly this is a travellers perspective. Needless to say, you’ll still get lots of tourists. Im definitely not that important where id crash the tourist industry of an entire island as famous as thus one. It doesn’t hurt to take a different opinion without resorting to abuse, try it 😊

[@shakostarsun]

Years ago about 2013 we went to Belize. I'd say what we usually do is 3 days in each city or town. Our favorites were Placencia and San Pedro. I remember in San Pedro a tour company called Tuff Enuff was amazing they had a catamaran and took us snorkeling, snubaing, and fishing.

[@brownboytravels]

I really enjoy Placencia and had a much better time in Caye Caulker than San Pedro. Ambergris Caye has become very commercial sadly

[@Dom-zp4en]

sounds like you favor resort vacationing more than anything. which clearly makes sense given this biased review 🥴

[@brownboytravels]

Ahem! Have you watched the video?

[@KinionWhittington]

I have been there many times. I'm afraid you didn't go and explore. I do not feel it's over built at all beautiful beaches, beautiful houses extremely friendly people headed back to spring break with the family for the fourth time. Unfortunately they were hit pretty hard with Covid, but I hope most of the frequented spots will recover and flourish.

[@brownboytravels]

Everyone has their own travel style and I am giving my honest opinion. I have travelled to over 100 countries and this wasn’t my favourite spot but like I said in the video it’s just my opinion

[@samsmom1491]

Caye Caulker is smaller, less crowded and cheaper than San Pedro.

[@brownboytravels]

Indeed, I made a separate video for it, coming soon 😊

[@latriciastraw239]

The snorkeling is amazing! I’ve always skipped swimming with the sharks. It was beautiful to watch though!

[@brownboytravels]

Yeah Hol Chan is mesmerising, I couldn’t get enough of it

[@Tamalisaha75]

Nice place and in your description I already travelled the same ❤️❤️❤️

[@brownboytravels]

Thanks buddy 😊

[@airzoomhuarache]

Just looking at crowded beaches here in Italy I am very surprised how this piece of paradise it's so empty!

[@brownboytravels]

It’s alright I have seen much better beaches in Belize

[@shermuhammad6160]

Amazing and beautiful Animals and interesting under water world

[@brownboytravels]

Thank you 😊

[@yipmabaruya1148]

Good night from Papua New Guinea. I enjoyed watching your contents

[@brownboytravels]

Thank you ☺️ PNG videos coming soon 😊

[@yipmabaruya1148]

@@brownboytravels

[@dadccc]

I appreciate your honest review. So rare to hear anything negative on travel videos.

[@brownboytravels]

Thanks it isn’t negative it is actually just what the reality of overtourism is. The locals are lovely people are trying to make the best of the hype, I don’t blame them

[@mdnaumanfarooq3218]

Thanks for sharing your experience.very informative video

[@brownboytravels]

Thanks buddy 😊

[@annettelauzon3560]

So you say don't go to San Pedro, but rave about Hol Chan which is in San Pedro. Hmmmmm.

[@brownboytravels]

Well my problem is with the island not with Hol Chan, it’s an AMAZING spot. Also you can visit Hol Chan from Caye Caulker, you don’t need to be on Ambergris Caye for it

[@dmelby]

Did you get authorization for your drone? I understand that recreational drone flying is illegal and for commercial you need to apply for a permit. That is the latest that I can find, but perhaps it has changed.

[@brownboytravels]

Yes you have to and it’s very limited where you can fly as most islands have airports

[@jameskelly9243]

Thank you for your honesty I'm not one for loud bars, crowds, or beans lol. Might be a good place for a short vacarion

[@brownboytravels]

Or head to Caye Caulker 😊 It’s right next door and I have a handy video for it

[@RedLeader182]

Did customs not confiscate your drone? Drones are illegal in Belize, and getting a permit is damn near impossible for the average traveler, and are usually confiscated when entering the country. Looks like you got lucky!

[@brownboytravels]

Well, I did happen to be one of the lucky ones to get the permit. It is not advisable to fly drones without a permit at all 😊

[@oswaldgilharry1952]

They don't know what drone is unless you tell them.earlier smugglers from Columbia come through with cocaine and told the authority it was flour. They don't know thei @$$hole from a hole in the ground but by now they learn from teli vision and cells

[@arinikole]

Been going to San Pedro for years, only recently have people made it overrated

[@brownboytravels]

I’m sure, it would have been a beautiful quaint island like Caye Caulker

[@milaguerrero4723]

I live in SanPedro

[@brownboytravels]

Great 😊 Do you agree with any of what I said? Do you feel like it’s become too touristy?

[@kelvingillett5331]

Wait what why who?

[@brownboytravels]

All me I’m afraid!

[@naashif]

Hi, when will you post Srilankan video? We are waiting. We met you in mirissa coconut tree hill

[@brownboytravels]

Hopefully soon, still working on the editing 😊

[@naashif]

@@brownboytravels ok, we are waiting. Please tag me in the video 🥰

[@mstortz1]

All of the beaches are open to everyone and resorts can't block off beaches for themselves. Having just been there and had an incredible time. This video really seems like you just wanted to crap on this place for likes.

[@brownboytravels]

Resort can and do cordon off beaches, please bore someone else

[@j.l.w8836]

"Zanzibar of Central America" YES it is! 😂 Didn't you do your research! Even Belizeans know San Pedro to be the unofficial "party town" of Belize 😂...the Ibiza of Belize! It is very very touristy, everything is catered for tourists.

[@brownboytravels]

I did and this is for others Wo don’t know it 😊

[@glendimahitani2091]

with such a disgusting title i cannot even bring myself to watch the entire video. I wish i could so i can at least understand the justification but i cant. yours truly, a belizean san pedrana

[@glendimahitani2091]

im not saying u cant have an opinion but bad pubilicity for such a small place does have bigger effects than you'd expect. but if u dont have anything nice to say...🥸 especially with that title 😷

[@glendimahitani2091]

or constructive.

[@brownboytravels]

I understand this is not what you want to see or hear but I think I have a pretty good set of reasons. I didn’t say anything negative about the locals, they are really sweet in fact. It is in fact the resort take over that’s disturbing and that’s precisely the reason I thought it was overrated. Compare this to Caye Caulker which I absolutely loved, it has a very chilled vibe. I’m also very certain that San Pedro and Ambergris Caye started the same way. This is a tourist guide not a sociopolitical commentary. I hope you understand 😊❤️

[@milaguerrero4723]

Or you could take a boat to Secret Beach which is quicker

[@brownboytravels]

I checked, there were no boats at the time and the whole time I wad there I didn’t see any boats bringing people in

[@vysrom4440]

Secret beach is gross

[@brownboytravels]

I wouldn’t go that far but it’s certainly very overrated

[@realoneamariyanna3282]

45 dollar's a day or 100 for a taxi is EXPENSIVE WTF lol

[@brownboytravels]

Well islands are generally quite expensive and this so the island of resorts I am not surprised

[@sheririce4257]

Lol I’ve never been charged $1oo for anything here 😂

[@brownboytravels]

@sheririce4257 it’s a shame you don’t know how aggregation works and I think you should try calling a taxi to secret beach

[@sheririce4257]

@@brownboytravels angry brown boy 😂

[@brownboytravels]

Nope just bored 😊

[@qingwa128]

Which underwear camera would you recommend:)

[@brownboytravels]

It depends on your budget, there are some expensive (and huge) cameras for perfect underwater photography but I use GoPro and a dive housing which lets me use my iPhone underwater for better macro stuff and timing reef in colours

[@realoneamariyanna3282]

Is this Ambergris

[@brownboytravels]

Yes

[@anthonymyvett3508]

U da wah real ass man . Stay where you're kind are

[@brownboytravels]

No thanks

[@croyco1000]

Where are all the people?

[@brownboytravels]

In the bars

[@szee8588]

Thanks for the tip on the situation in San Pedro and Ambergris caye.

[@brownboytravels]

I don’t want to deter people, it is just the truth but do check out the Caye caulker video o enjoyed it a lot more

[@Joel-ho8xx]

There is absolutly no way I would ever return to ambergris cay, what a let down, it totally sucks.

[@brownboytravels]

What happened to you?

[@621brant]

I agree with him. I'm currently in San Pedroand it is not worth the trip. The locals only cater to certain demographics. I won't be back. I went to Caye Caulker and walked 9miles, none of the taxi's asked if I needed a ride as a tourist. I do not recommend.

[@brownboytravels]

Finally someone to tell the truth 😉

[@ToddKepus]

Which demographic? Honest question. There are quite a few demographics here and Belize alone, never mind the tourists, has many races... I've never heard that the 'locals' only cater to certain demographics.

[@realoneamariyanna3282]

WHY is there Kid's at a bar 😳

[@brownboytravels]

I think they are part of owners family, I don’t know why they are there but definitely not for drinking

[@ravman1184]

Cause it is not an issue

[@KassieP-sf6nz]

They usually have a water park during summer so kids are allowed

[@JD-zd8tm]

It's looks rather unremarkable

[@brownboytravels]

It’s a beautiful place just sadly devoured by mass tourism

[@JD-zd8tm]

@@brownboytravels and you said so is Zanzibar now? Where would you recommend to go that is more cultural and less alcohol-related with a great blue water beach?

[@brownboytravels]

Check out my Pemba Island and Mafia island videos, for beaches Pemba is my fav spot

[@1olive1olive4]

I do not recommend Belize! Just cold the whole time as the 'cold' wind is relentless on ambergris caye! An dogs! Wat is it with the amount of stray dogs! Ffs! The weather ruined my trip as i was just cold the whole time n that was weird for me as i was in the carrib but freezing bluddy cold! Occassionally the sun came out n it was legit 'hot'! But 85% of the time, it was grey skies, cold windy, lots of rain, everyone was very short chinese looking! Everyone just looked overally scruffy! I wanted to offer them to use my shower! Its a real 'bummy' destination! Gifters, hippy kind of nomad people. Glam n booshy just do not belong here! And its really 'over expensive'! Bizzarest exp ive ever had. Food was totes unhealthy and will bore u unless u like seafood! which i dont soooooo! Lol. If u r a healthy eater, u will b effed! Needless to say belize is not a place i will b going back to! Id rather go to st lucia or the like where the air is warm, the food is as varied as u need and the people are lovely to look at and warm n friendly.

[@Kyoukad]

1st of all you do realize there are different seasons in Belize just like everywhere else around the world if it was raining that much then it probably was rainy season. 2nd not all of the dogs u see are strays. People let them roam free because of how safe it is here. 3rd not everyone looks scruffy. Yes there are some people that don’t have a lot of money and that just comes with the fact this is an island. You shouldn’t be looking down on someone’s finical situation, since you have no idea what struggle there going through. 4th it’s so expensive bc ppl want to be here 5th the food is def not in healthy. Everything is handmade and if freshly grown. It has less sugar and is fresh. So idk where u got that idea from 6th there are many good options u white ppl just don’t go to the right places 7th nobody cares if you don’t like seafood that’s a u problem. This island isn’t built around u and ur needs 8th the people here are friendly u prob never tried talking to them