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We've compiled the best of the best in The Cayes and Atolls - browse our top choices for the top things to see or do during your stay.
This touristy spot boasts a nice, pint-size walk-in beach on the lagoon (so no risk of sargassum seaweed). You can enjoy a pricey piña colada and partake in a Caye Caulker pastime: day drinking. Sunset is a favorite hour here, for humans as well as southern stingrays, which gather in the shallows. They suffer from human interaction, so don't join other tourists in petting them.
Bring your swimsuit and dunk into the sea (inner tubes are at the ready) at this end-of-pier San Pedro favorite. The thatched roof and its saltwater backdrop are what draw crowds (although the pulled pork and ceviche aren't bad for bar food). After dark, the colorful lighting lends a festive air. Palapa Bar doesn't rock all night, though—it usually closes around 9, 10 at the latest.
