We went for Hol Chan Marine Reserve and Shark/Ray Alley Snorkeling tour. Guided snorkeling helps to point out turtles, fishes and sharks. Enjoyed the 3-hour experience … the tour operators will register with the Marine Station. Good viewing possibilities.

Snorkelled as part of our tour from Ridge & Reef Adventures. Lots of boats and each operator has to get their spot from the Marine Reserve office on a boat off to the side. The tides can be quite strong, but nothing serious for a good swimmer. Lots of marine wildlife to see.

We booked with Searious Adventures and it was great! We noticed on the way there that all of the boats had normal chairs and were in a rush to get to each location. Our tour let us lounge on beanbag chairs while the guides started by pointing out the different stingrays and marine life in the area so we knew what to look for. When we got to Hol Chan, they talked about the history of the location dating back to when the Mayans came there. Afterwards the prepped us up and let us go in. While trying our best to maintain a safe distance, it was insanely cool to see how amazing these creatures are. My favorite animal is a stingray so seeing them gliding around with the sharks was so beautiful.

An abundance of marine life! Such a beautiful spot. Not a super deep diving area but it’s absolutely stunning. Good for diving or snorkelling. Shark ray ally was a really great experience.

Amazing. You will see so much wildlife here and the coral does look healthy. The main problem is how many boats are there at one time.

My family of six spent a week in San Pedro. One of our first stops was snorkeling in Hol Chan with Ecologic Divers. We had such a good time. So many sharks, rays, and a vast assortment of marine life. I don’t like snorkeling as much as diving but this was really a stellar experience.

My wife's favorite snorkel spot so far, swim with nurse sharks, I mean touching and all. Lots of sea life. Bit of a long haul boat ride but yes worth it.

Ok guys if you want an epic experience you have got to add this to your list of things to do. I have done this so many times in the past 5 years. I take every person I can out to do this as it is one of the best experiences ever. The guides are always amazing. It is worth every penny you will spend on this.

Hol Chan was amazing and breathtaking! We did a guided snorkeling trip, and this was one of the stops. We swam with sharks and all species of marine life, got to see all the natural coral in the open sea. Definitely recommend this as an excursion if you're looking for something to do. The waters are clear and beautiful, it was amazing!

An absolute fantastic experience snorkeling here. All kinds of tropical fish, rays, and we even saw a sea turtle. We also swam with the sharks. It was intense but awesome.

I followed a family of Spotted Eagle Rays here for around 15 minutes. 2 adults and 2 little ones. They did not seem to mind me swimming with them. I was at peace and hypnotised by their grace. Even though I also saw such a diverse range of wildlife here like manatees, sea turtles, sharks and lionfish - the Eagle Rays were the highlight. I saw more stuff here in Belize than the Great Barrier Reef in Aus. Paradise. Anyone into diving simply must come here

We all went snorkeling here and were able to see a variety of sea life! We did a booking tour that brought us here. It was fun and busy!

I've been snorkeling more than a few times, and this was by far the best experience. The Coral was alive and there was an abundance of marine life. It can get a little crowded out there there are many resorts all coming to this particular reserve due to its quality morning is by far the busiest but the afternoon you may not have as clear of water or visibility. This is a must do if you're in the area there's also divers there but I would much rather recommend Blue Hole over Hol Chan period

Fantastic spot to snorkel and dive. We have seen many animals like sharks, turtles, sting rays etc. Very clean water and not too crowded. We made a snorkel trip and enjoyed it very much. Highly recommend

This has been the best snorkeling experience of my life. Certainly trumped Hawaii and the Great Barrier reef in Australia. The way its set up and being able to see the slow yet steady decent of the reef was amazing. Still teeming with life and not but a 10 min boat ride from San Pedro coast.

Our tour guide was Pepper, very knowledgeable of the sea life, awesome guide! Pepper explained everything to us before getting in the water. He made us feel comfortable. Although I didn’t stay in the water as long as the others, I can say that this was the best experience ever. Thanks Pepper! (First time in Belize. First time snorkeling)

Everything was perfect...from pick up to drop off. Kind, funny, professional staff. Bird pointed out sooo many different things and made swimming with sharks safe and exciting!!

A must see and do when you are here. You see nursing sharks, stingrays, sea turtles and all kind of fish swimming along the coral reefs.. beautiful 😍

We went for Hol Chan Marine Reserve and Shark/Ray Alley Snorkeling tour. Guided snorkeling helps to point out turtles, fishes and sharks. Enjoyed the 3-hour experience … the tour operators will register with the Marine Station. Good viewing possibilities.

Snorkelled as part of our tour from Ridge & Reef Adventures. Lots of boats and each operator has to get their spot from the Marine Reserve office on a boat off to the side. The tides can be quite strong, but nothing serious for a good swimmer. Lots of marine wildlife to see.

We booked with Searious Adventures and it was great! We noticed on the way there that all of the boats had normal chairs and were in a rush to get to each location. Our tour let us lounge on beanbag chairs while the guides started by pointing out the different stingrays and marine life in the area so we knew what to look for. When we got to Hol Chan, they talked about the history of the location dating back to when the Mayans came there. Afterwards the prepped us up and let us go in. While trying our best to maintain a safe distance, it was insanely cool to see how amazing these creatures are. My favorite animal is a stingray so seeing them gliding around with the sharks was so beautiful.

An abundance of marine life! Such a beautiful spot. Not a super deep diving area but it’s absolutely stunning. Good for diving or snorkelling. Shark ray ally was a really great experience.

Amazing. You will see so much wildlife here and the coral does look healthy. The main problem is how many boats are there at one time.

My family of six spent a week in San Pedro. One of our first stops was snorkeling in Hol Chan with Ecologic Divers. We had such a good time. So many sharks, rays, and a vast assortment of marine life. I don’t like snorkeling as much as diving but this was really a stellar experience.

My wife's favorite snorkel spot so far, swim with nurse sharks, I mean touching and all. Lots of sea life. Bit of a long haul boat ride but yes worth it.

Ok guys if you want an epic experience you have got to add this to your list of things to do. I have done this so many times in the past 5 years. I take every person I can out to do this as it is one of the best experiences ever. The guides are always amazing. It is worth every penny you will spend on this.

Hol Chan was amazing and breathtaking! We did a guided snorkeling trip, and this was one of the stops. We swam with sharks and all species of marine life, got to see all the natural coral in the open sea. Definitely recommend this as an excursion if you're looking for something to do. The waters are clear and beautiful, it was amazing!

An absolute fantastic experience snorkeling here. All kinds of tropical fish, rays, and we even saw a sea turtle. We also swam with the sharks. It was intense but awesome.

I followed a family of Spotted Eagle Rays here for around 15 minutes. 2 adults and 2 little ones. They did not seem to mind me swimming with them. I was at peace and hypnotised by their grace. Even though I also saw such a diverse range of wildlife here like manatees, sea turtles, sharks and lionfish - the Eagle Rays were the highlight. I saw more stuff here in Belize than the Great Barrier Reef in Aus. Paradise. Anyone into diving simply must come here

We all went snorkeling here and were able to see a variety of sea life! We did a booking tour that brought us here. It was fun and busy!

I've been snorkeling more than a few times, and this was by far the best experience. The Coral was alive and there was an abundance of marine life. It can get a little crowded out there there are many resorts all coming to this particular reserve due to its quality morning is by far the busiest but the afternoon you may not have as clear of water or visibility. This is a must do if you're in the area there's also divers there but I would much rather recommend Blue Hole over Hol Chan period

Fantastic spot to snorkel and dive. We have seen many animals like sharks, turtles, sting rays etc. Very clean water and not too crowded. We made a snorkel trip and enjoyed it very much. Highly recommend

This has been the best snorkeling experience of my life. Certainly trumped Hawaii and the Great Barrier reef in Australia. The way its set up and being able to see the slow yet steady decent of the reef was amazing. Still teeming with life and not but a 10 min boat ride from San Pedro coast.

Our tour guide was Pepper, very knowledgeable of the sea life, awesome guide! Pepper explained everything to us before getting in the water. He made us feel comfortable. Although I didn’t stay in the water as long as the others, I can say that this was the best experience ever. Thanks Pepper! (First time in Belize. First time snorkeling)

Everything was perfect...from pick up to drop off. Kind, funny, professional staff. Bird pointed out sooo many different things and made swimming with sharks safe and exciting!!

A must see and do when you are here. You see nursing sharks, stingrays, sea turtles and all kind of fish swimming along the coral reefs.. beautiful 😍

Very courteous and accommodating! Rooms are very nice. We stayed a whole week here and don't want to leave. The Cabanas bar also has great food and very kind operators. Always felt safe and well taken care of. Highly recommend staying at Secret Beach Cabanas.

That was by far the best part of our belize trip. Very friendly people there.

We only stayed one night but it was a great experience. The room was clean and well kept. While there is no air conditioning, we were aware so it was not a surprise (you may want to consider this if traveling during the dry summer months). It is close to the popular bars that have the in-water seating and service so you can hit those places up during the day and head back here for little more laidback setting. The breakfast was both unexpected and quite honestly amazing…eggs, toast, breakfast meat, and fruit. Very hearty. Just be prepared that most places at Secret Beach close early (6-7pm) so you either need to make good friends with a bartender to make it worth their while to stay open for you, or you have some food/drinks that you brought.

We stayed in the green cabana at the end of May into the beginning of June. It was a great location for us to be able to spend time at Secret Beach, and then venture to San Pedro Town. The cabanas do not have air condition, but the caretakers provided a nice fan for us which helped make the evenings seem a little more comfortable. The food and drinks at Aurora‘s was excellent and they were all very hospitable and welcoming! Edited to add that Aurora’s is no longer a restaurant/bar associated with services at Secret Beach Cabanas.

We went back to Secret Beach with our group we had a great relaxing day. Great service, Selima was AWESOME!

My wife found the cabanas on Airbnb and what a find it was. The location is great, perfect for a chilled vacation. We stayed in the yellow cabana, and were treated like old friends by Rivaldo and Kathy who run the bar/restaurant. And their cooking was top shelf. Alexi and Giselle, the couple who oversee the cabanas were so friendly and accommodating. I could go on and on but it’s enough to say one of the best low key vacations we’ve ever had. Thanks to Aimee and Mike for a great stay

The new owner Aimee is unprofessional with no customer service and just lies though her teeth to Make herself feel better. Please be aware of this person. Plus Food and drink are over price!!!! I tried reaching out to them and they’ve been dodging my phone calls. And the husband is a retired firefighter and has no morals because if he does, he would’ve told his wife to be more kind and nice and STOP WITH THE LIES!!!!

The best area on the beautiful island of Ambergriscaye Belize for swimming, beach bars , casual dining and unbeatable sunsets. We stayed here in Aug. 2021 in the larger blue unit. If you are looking for full days sunshine in the most beautiful waters, multiple beach bars, friendly staff and really affordable nites stay . The magic of this place is when all the other tourist have to drive back miles on bumpy roads . You'll have the polar opposite experience of your evening. Just steps away from where you enjoyed your super fun filled day in sun . You can relax watching the most beautiful sunsets over Ambergris Bay, enjoy the quiet sounds of the water, unpolluted nite skys and have nearly entirely to yourselves, very few rental places at Secret Beach.

Stayed in the yellow cabana above the bar. This place is heaven on earth. The sunsets are killer, the drinks are tasty, and the views are spectacular. My only regret is that I only stayed one night.

This was a gastronomical, cultural, and entertainment venue all in one! Uniquely flavoured dishes with friendly and attentive staff. But if that wasn't enough, the cultural education you'll get while listening to the Garifuna drum-beats and talk by the owner will give you a whole new dimension and appreciation for the diversity that is Belize. So very glad we decided to stop by for dinner here!

Loved this place! I don’t know why it isn’t in every travel book. Authentic Amazing Food in San Pedro that isn’t a tourist trap like the other places I tried. Must try the Hudut! It was unbelievable and so were the lobster fritters (conch was out of season). I really can’t rave enough about this place. I am a total foodie and germaphobe so you know this place was judged fully!

We had a wonderful lunch here! The kids menu quesadilla was fantastic. We had the garifuna boil, virgin snapper, and two of the vegetarian dishes. People were friendly and it was nice in the shade.

Super cute set up, good vibe and friendly service. We had filet hudut and chicken stew, both delicious.

Came for lunch twice, hudut was great although the curried lobster seemed a bit overcooked. Most of the meat dishes were unavailable, which was slightly frustrating for my companion who doesn’t eat seafood. The food takes its time to arrive but is worth the wait - and the portions are massive! Super friendly service.

Super authentic experience and amazing food. Even more fabulous when you research about their culture & history.

Heard much about this restaurant and for obvious reasons decided to put it on our list of choice restaurants. Though we came on a night where there was no entertainment, we enjoyed the food. I had the Hudut filet fish, and we also ordered the steak fish because they did not have any oxtails or whole snapper this night. The drinks probably were the best on the entire Island.  The soup was delicious with a good size fish. Though the white rice and plantains were a bit cold I made no fuss and simply dunked it in my soup. Nice portion of food. We then ordered a Baileys Pie. Tasted somewhat like key lime pie with a hint of Baileys. But for a small Island it was acceptable. Friendly Staff and nice music on repeat 😊 We did not get to explore the history of the Garifuna people but enjoyed the atmosphere nonetheless

We had heard of Black and White and we're contemplating, and then a dive buddy raved about it and our dive master agreed immediately! So we tried it on, and sooooo glad we did! Nice ambiance in a courtyard with amazing Garifuna fare from traditional through to tremendous jerk and curry faves!! We enjoyed a curried lobster and a jerk shrimp - both with rice and beans. Exceptional flavour and healthy portions. We tried the cassava bread to add some traditional fare to our dinner! All GREAT!! Very friendly service. All of this will bring us back this trip and future trips to la Isla Bonita! 😎🇧🇿🙏

Leave the baby snapper on the reef to grow up! Dinner for two and I was very clear with the server that I did not want fish cooked in a broth, but wanted my snapper grilled or fried. What I got after ordering the “whole snapper” was a fish that should never have been pulled in off the reef, that never should’ve been purchased by the restaurant. It was 6 inches long at best. And…. It was completely disarticulated in a broth base. Very disappointing and I will not return. Please ask your fish monger to release these babies!!! They should never come off the reef at this size. As a diver and lover of the ocean, I was horrified As for the taste of the broth… 9/10

Omg, this place does Garifuna food right. If you are here for a few days or longer, add this to your list. The photos give you an idea of the wonderful experience I had.

This is the best spot for true local Belizean cuisine. The drinks are ok, although you definitely should try the Rumpopo! For food I had the Boil up with pigtail and fish, an order of gibnut, both are a 1st for me. I also tried the tumeric/ginger rice and fritters from my friends that were there. All was absolutely yum. They had drummers performing at dinner as well.

MUST try in San Pedro. The food is fantastic and there are many authentic Belizean options to choose from. Many of the dishes can be made vegetarian and are clearly noted on the menu too. We had Tapou Falumo with snapper and the Garifuna Fish Tea, both so so good and a great value - the portions are big! We also loved chatting with Georgie behind the bar who will fix you up with awesome drinks and make you feel super at home. Hope we’ll be back again soon!

This was the highlight of my dining experiences in Belize. The restaurant serves authentic food made by the Garifuna people. I had the whole snapper with coconut rice. It was wonderful. The best part was listening to the Garifuna drummers, watching the ladies dance, and watching a documentary on the history of the Garifuna people. An amazing cultural experience from so many angles. I'm actually back there right not grabbing some traditional breakfast. They even had handmade Garifuna skirts for sale so we bought one for our daughter. This is a must!!! #garifuna

Some of the BEST food we had in Belize! The Hudut was absolutely delicious, we were nearly licking the plates clean! Drinks were also delicious, try the ginger tea if you want strong spicy flavor. Plus service was incredibly friendly and upbeat. We went on a calm night and had just scrumptious food. It is also a Garifuna cultural center which is cool to check out. Must try for anyone traveling to San Pedro!

Super cool space and really good food. We went for lunch and it was quiet, but it looked like it would be really fun in the evenings. Note that there aren’t many fans so it can be quite warm if there’s not much of a breeze, but their juices will cool you off! We enjoyed trying some of the various traditional Garifuna food and it was all delicious!

One thing that continuously amazes me about Belize, is the beautiful cultural melting pot of ethnicities that it represents. Our visit to Black and White Garifuna Resturant was a beautiful culinary sneak peek into the Garifuna culture - AND WOW was the food amazing! There’s no doubt why this resturant has such high reviews. The food is so incredibly delicious, and represents the cultural kaleidoscope of the Garifuna people. With food reminiscent of West African cuisine, blended with Amerindian and eastern Caribbean island fusion… My friends and I barely uttered a word as we devoured the amazing food that we had!! The Hudut was hands down the absolute highlight of my dining experience, but I would also recommend trying the Garifuna seafood ceviche which was everything and more!! Cannot wait to go back!!

The guys there were so so friendly and accommodating. Like most coastal areas of Belize, there is a lot to take care of due to weather and lack of facilities. However, the iguanas, chickens, and ducks more than made up for it. One of the officers was talking about future structural plans and it sounds amazing.

It's a national reserve, so there is a little fee to visit. Several overnight cottage s and lots of Mayan history. Fishermen take to the flats (1 foot water) to game fish for Bonefish (not eatable)

Outstanding Area. May be the best snorkeling in all of Belize!

Nice place. Makes you feel free.