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San Pedro - Belize

San Pedro, right off Ambergris Caye, is a solid choice when you’re looking for straightforward Caribbean diving. It’s popular, sure, but for good reason. We’ve always found the 20-meter average visibility makes for relaxed dives, a gentle blue backdrop for the reef. Maxing out around 22 meters, it’s a site that lets you really take your time, perfect for long bottom times and getting some good photos. What we really appreciate about San Pedro is the sheer variety of everyday reef life you encounter. You’ll drift past mustard hill corals and massive starlets, watching doctorfish and bonefish cruise by. Our favourite moments here are often the unexpected ones: spotting a well-camouflaged Gulf toadfish nestled in a crevice or, if you're lucky, catching the flash of a little post horn squid darting past. Keep an eye out for green turtles; they’re regular visitors. It’s not about huge pelagics here, but rather a rewarding immersion into the busy, colourful world of a healthy Caribbean reef. We’d suggest an early morning dive to avoid the crowds and catch the reef just as it’s waking up.