Blue Tang Inn, Sand Piper Street, San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, San Pedro, The Cayes, Belize
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Blue Tang Inn 
Sand Piper Street, San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, San Pedro, The Cayes, Belize
+501 226 2326, +501 226 2358
http://www.bluetanginn.com
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San Pedro, Ambergris Caye Restuarant Guide. Our front desk staff is happy to assist with restaurant reservations and transportation; please ask us! We highly recommend the following restaurants in and around San Pedro. Elvi's Kitchen Open daily for lunch and dinner. Whether you're craving crab claws, lobster, calamari, scallops, mussels, shrimp, conch, or fish, Elvi's is Di Place for seafood. From appetizers of ceviche and Buffalo wings to classic island entrees, the flavors that you enjoy at Elvi's will stay with you for a lifetime. Elvi's is a short walk into town from the Blue Tang Inn. We recommend the Mayan Fish or Mayan Chicken cooked with Mayan spices in a banana leaf. Lunch entrees range in price from $5 - $10 US / Dinner entrees range in price from $10 - $20 US. Caliente Open 11:00 a.m.; 9:30 p.m. / Closed on Monday. For delicious, Mexican cuisine, take a short walk up the beach to Caliente. They are open for lunch serving fajitas, enchiladas, fresh seafood and their famous Sopa de Lima. Start dinner with a refreshing margarita and shrimp served in a tequila cocktail sauce. Enjoy a variety of shrimp entrees, fillet fish cooked in coconut milk and banana sauce, or for a mildly spiced entree, try their tasty coconut chicken. Entrees range in price from $10 - $20 US. Sweet Basil Gourmet Cafe Open 10 a.m.; 5 p.m. / Closed on Mondays. If you hungry for a quiet, relaxing setting Sweet Basil Gourmet Cafe is the place to go! Enjoy a leisurely walk, bike ride or golf cart ride to the North End and cross the river on the ferry. Sweet Basil serves fresh salads, like Mozzarella al Basilico and Ceasar Salad. You can also enjoy one of their delicious sandwich platters. They feature pastas including Pasta with Shrimp, Artichoke and Feta or Herbed Chicken with Pasta and Vegetables. Sip a fine wine with your meal and enjoy the view. Entrees range in price from $10 - $16 US. Hamilton's Take in this beautiful, peaceful island view, while sitting on the 2nd floor balcony of Hamilton's over looking the beach and ocean. Enjoy a leisurely walk, bike ride or golf cart ride to the North End and cross the river on the ferry. Hamilton's boasts a fresh menu, changing every day of fresh fish, delicious sandwiches and tasty steamed vegetables. Blue Water Grille Open 6:30; 10:00 a.m. for Breakfast / 11:30 a.m.; 2:30 p.m. for Lunch / 6:00; 9:30 p.m. for Dinner. Our guests are raving about Blue Water Grille, located walking distance down the beach from the Blue Tang Inn. Enjoy the veranda setting with a nice view of the water, as soft island vibes dance through the restaurant. Start your meal with their delicious shrimp cakes. The menu ranges from tasty pasta dishes to fresh seafood. Choose a nice bottle of wine from their large selection to complement any entree. For dessert, try the Bananas Foster or delicious Belizean Bread Pudding. Breakfast entrees range in price from $6; 10 US / Lunch entrees range in price from $7 - $14 US. Dinner entrees range in price from $11 - $25 US. Capricorn Open 11:30 a.m.; 2:30 p.m. for Lunch / 6:30; 9:00 p.m. for Dinner/Closed on Wednesday. For a very romantic evening, plan your dinner at Capricorn. Our front desk will assist with reservations and arrange the water taxi to pick you up. The setting is gorgeous as you enjoy fine candlelight dining with the ocean breeze gently blowing through the restaurant. Start your dinner with a delicious salad. Capricorn features fresh fish, lobster and shrimp along with filet and grilled chicken. Enjoy a fine wine or a cool tropical drink with dinner. A piece of Key Lime Pie is a must for dessert! Entrees range in price from $20 - $50 US. Jambel Jerk Pit Open 11:00 a.m.; 3:00 p.m. for Lunch / 5:30; 11:00 p.m. for Dinner/Closed for Sunday Lunch. A true Rasta taste experience! We love Jambel Jerk Pit for their rooftop view and jerked chicken and fish! Rendezvous Restaurant Bar Open 6:00; 9:00 p.m. for Dinner Only. Rendezvous is located just 10 minutes North of San Pedro by water taxi. Our front desk will make reservations and arrange the water taxi for you. Rendezvous specializes in Thai and French cuisine. Relax while enjoying an intimate atmosphere on the beach, as you taste the delicious flavors from entrees such as the Catch of the Day steamed and served in a chile lime sauce. Dinner entrees range in price from $15 - $24 US. Fido's Restaurant Bar Open 11:00 a.m.; 9:30 p.m. Drinks Only 8 p.m.; 12 Midnight Mon-Thurs / 8:30 p.m.; 1:00 a.m. Sat-Sun. Located a short walk down the beach, Fido's Restaurant Bar is a great place to enjoy, great food, live entertainment and tropical drinks! They serve a variety of quesadillas, salads and sandwiches. Monday night is Joke Night. Tell your favorite joke for a chance to win free drinks at the bar! Lunch and dinner entrees range in price from $5 - $15 US. Cocina Caramaba! Open 11:00 a.m.; 2:00 p.m. for Lunch / 5:00; 10:00 p.m. for Dinner Closed on Wednesday. This is a favorite for lunch or dinner! Located on middle street, Cocina Caramba is an easy walk from the Blue Tang Inn. Try delicious fajitas, grilled snapper, shrimp bacon wrapped or Lobster tour guide style. Entrees range in price from $5 - $20 US. Wet Willy's Open 7:00 a.m.; 2:00 p.m. for Breakfast and Lunch / 5:00; 8:00 p.m. for Dinner. Located on the Hustler dock in front of the Blue Tang Inn, Wet Willy's is convenient for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Try delicious breakfast burritos, hamburgers or fajitas for lunch and fresh fish for dinner. Ambergris Delight Restaurant and Pizzas Open 10:30 a.m.; 2:00 p.m. for Lunch / 5:30; 10:00 p.m. for Dinner/Closed on Tuesday. While vacationing in San Pedro, you may get a craving for pizza! If this happens, you will be pleased with the tasty pizza from Ambergris Delight. Feel free to call them at 2464 to place an order for delivery right to your room at the Blue Tang Inn. We recommend the House Special with pepperoni, sausage, peppers, onions and mushrooms! They also serve fresh seafood, steak, salads, sandwiches and burgers. Lunch and Dinner entrees range in price from $4.50; $17.50 US. Cocos Restaurant Open 10:00 a.m.; 2:00 p.m. for Lunch / 5:00; 10:00 p.m. for Dinner. For real local flavor, walk 1 block down Sand Piper Street to Cocos. There, you will find many locals picking up their lunch or enjoying dinner. It is a favorite for many, including us! They feature authentic rice and beans with stewed or grilled chicken and coleslaw. Top off your meal with a piece of delicious coconut pie. Lunch entrees range in price from $3 - 6 US / Dinner entrees range in price from $8 - $17 US. Papi's Diner 7:00; 10:00 a.m. for Breakfast / 11:30 a.m.; 2:30 p.m. for Lunch/5:30; 10:00 p.m. for Dinner. Another local treat is Papi's Diner, a short walk from the Blue Tang Inn. They will serve you fresh grilled snapper, grouper, lobster and shrimp with a smile! Breakfast and Lunch entrees range in price from $3 - $10 US / Dinner entrees range in price from $6; 17 US. Manelly's Ice Cream Parlor Open 10:00 a.m.; 10:00 p.m. Vegetarian Recommendations: Jambel Jerk Pit Ital Vegetables - $10US Very tasty!! Caliente; any of the sauces with vegetables only and baked potato or rice Wet Willy's; Veggie Burrito, Meatless Fajitas, or Lettuce, Tomato and Avocado sandwich

Belize Points of Interest. BELIZE POINTS OF INTEREST. We have listed some of the major points of interest on Belize on the map below. Click on a location to find out more about it. The most northern district of Belize is Corozal, which borders on Mexico. Corozal is in Belizes sugar growing and processing region. Many of its population are of Maya and Mestizo descent and Spanish is widely spoken. Corozal Town is a seaside community on the Bay of Chetumal, with wide tree-lined streets, parks and Mexican style plaza. The town has a population of around 9,000. Activities, Amenities and Places of Interest Corozal Town has restaurants and hotels. Worth seeing here are remains of a 19th century fort, a local history mural in the town hall, and the Corozal Museum with a collection of Mayan crafts and clothing. Other attractions and activities: Two Mayan archaeological sites at Santa Rita and Cerros. Sarteneja fishing village built over a Mayan ruin. Shipstern Nature Reserve and Butterfly Farm south of Sarteneja. Chetumal Mexican city of 250,000 across the border. Water sports swimming, sailing and windsurfing in Four Mile Lagoon. Transportation Driving from Belize City takes 1 ½ - 2 hours. There is also bus and air service. Ambergris Caye is the largest, furthest north and most developed of the 200 plus cayes, or islands, off the coast of Belize. It is 25 miles long and Bacalar Chico Channel separates it from Mexicos Yucatan Peninsula in the north. Half a mile to the east is the Belize Barrier Reef, the second longest in the world at almost 190 miles. Ambergris is named after the extract from whales that was once an important commodity in the region. Activities, Amenities and Places of Interest Diving off the Barrier Reef and other aquatic sports, such as snorkeling, windsurfing, fishing, parasailing and jetskiing, are excellent on Ambergris Caye. There is a new national park in the north, called Bacalar Chico, which is a protected area for mangroves, birds and marine life. As well, Lalas Bird Sanctuary located south of San Pedro is excellent for bird watching. Ambergris was once inhabited by Mayans and there are many small Mayan sites on the island. It is possible to hire guides to reach these sites. Transportation There are taxis available in and around San Pedro town. Bicylces, golf carts and kayaks are available to rent. For travel to and from Ambergris Caye there are ferries and both Tropic Air and Maya Airways fly to the mainland. San Pedro, the major center on Ambergris Caye, is a charming fishing village with colorful wooden houses and sand streets. Located on the southern tip of the island, it is about one mile long and faces the reef. Most of San Pedro’s 4,000 year-round residents speak both English and Spanish. Activities, Amenities and Places of Interest There are plenty of restaurants, shops, boutiques, banks and hotels in San Pedro, many located along the waterfront. Many restaurants and bars offer musical entertainment, everything from country to the local Punta music. The new Ambergris Caye Museum and Cultural Center tells the story of the island’s history, from the Mayan to modern. Almost all aquatic sports are available including SCUBA, snorkeling, fishing, windsurfing, water skiing, swimming, parasailing, and sailing. Transportation San Pedro’s roads are hard packed sand and people walk, take a bicycle, or an electric golf cart to their destinations. Bikes and golf carts are available to rent. There is taxi service to outlaying destinations, and most hotels and resort provide transportation for their guest to the airstrip and boat docks for air and ferry service. Caye Caulker is 21 miles northeast of Belize City and south of Ambergris Caye with the Barrier Reef ¼ mile to the east. It is the second largest caye with 1,200 year-round residents. Caye Caulker was cut in half in 1961 by Hurricane Hattie when The Split was formed. Caye Caulker Village is located on the southern half, while the northern half has marine and forest reserves. Activities, Amenities and Places of Interest There are many shops, hotels, seaside pubs and restaurants as well as a post office, bank, telephone office, internet cafes, laundry facilities and a medical center in Caye Caulker Village. The Caye Caulker Marine and Forest Reserves have trails, picnic areas and nature viewing. Diving and snorkeling around the Barrier Reef and the Blue Hole. Windsurfing, boating and kayaking. Birding and nature viewing. Transportation Walking, beach bikes and golf carts. Water taxis take you to Belize city and other cayes in the area. There is also air service to the mainland. Orange Walk District is a wild area with thick jungle, Mayan Ruins and a huge bird population. Sugar cane harvesting and processing is the areas largest industry. Orange Walk Town is the regions main town, 55 miles northwest of Belize City, with a population of 22,000. It is the largest center in the north of Belize and is predominantly Hispanic. Activities, Amenities and Places of Interest There are many restaurants, hotels and shops in Orange Walk Town. Orange Walk District's attractions include: River boating on the New River. Mayan Ruins in Lamanai, Altun Ha, La Milpa, Cuello and Nohmul. Birding – the area has over 350 bird species and counting. Orchid viewing in Fodov's Orchid Garden (Orange Walk Town). Nature viewing in Rio Bravo Conservation area. Transportation Driving to Orange Walk Town from Belize City takes 1 ¼ hours. There is also bus service. Belize City, the former capital city of Belize, is the country’s biggest city of 70,000, its commercial center and the major port. The city has a fascinating history and many interesting landmarks. Located on the central east coast, it also has easy access to all that Belize has to offer. Activities, Amenities and Places of Interest. Fort Street Tourism Village seafront complex with shops, restaurants. Museum of Belize has an exhibit of ancient Mayan pottery. Baron Bliss Lighthouse Monument Baron Bliss is entombed in the lighthouse he designed himself. St. Johns Cathedral oldest Anglican Church in Central America. Marine Terminal and Maritime Museum. Crooked Tree Village in a migrant bird sanctuary. Altun Ha Mayan ruins. Transportation Philip Goldson International Airport is located 10 miles outside Belize City. Car rentals are available at the airport and in Belize City. Bus and taxi service are widely available, and water taxis travel to the cayes. The Belize District is centrally located between the northern and southern borders of the country with a variety of transportation options to any point both inland and out to the cayes. Fishing, snorkeling, diving and swimming are excellent around nearby St. George's and Goff's caye while the rivers and lagoons are great for boating and sightseeing. The Turneffe Islands are the largest offshore atoll and the most accessible from the mainland of Belize. Located southeast of Ambergris Caye, the atoll is 30 miles long and 10 miles wide and is made up of more than 200 mangrove islands. Activities, Amenities and Places of Interest There are 3 lodges on the atoll. There is excellent diving suitable for all levels, with underwater visibility ranging from 100 to 150 feet. The atoll is home to dolphins, turtles, eagle rays and many exotic fish, and the coral formations are spectacular. Superb sport fishing is available in the area and Mayan ruins are also found on the atoll. Transportation The Turneffe Islands can be reached by boat from the mainland. In western Belize, the Cayo District is the destination for eco-tourism and adventure traveling. It has 880,000 acres of protected areas, nature reserves and national parks in its 2,000 square miles. The district is also home to the new capital of Belize, Belmopan, established in 1961. With a population of only 7,100, it is the smallest capital in th...
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 Guest rooms have air conditioning
 Luggage storage
 Credit cards accepted
 Currency exchange service
 Facsimile services
 Access to internet
 Ironing facilities
 Jacuzzi tub
 Kitchen
 Smoke-free guest rooms
 Private park, garden, courtyard
 Quiet surroundings
 Clock/radio
 Fridge
 Private/Ensuite bathroom
 Swimming pool
 Tea and coffee making facilities
 Phone at reception
 TV sets in rooms
 Patio, summer terrace
 Cheques accepted
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