Palapa Bar and Grill in Ambergris Caye

Aug-28-2009 By Liz

Back in June Courtney and I went to the ShareASale Cocktail reception at the Internet Retailer conference that was in Boston (Thanks to Carolyn Tang!). While there, we met many people with good advice for our blog and internet businesses. Many of the people we spoke with there had actually already been to Belize and had not only internet retailer tips to offer us, but also Belize tips to offer us. A girl named Madeleine had been to Belize and recommend us to check out a palapa bar in Ambergris Caye. While she did not mention which one, I have gone ahead and researched a few of the palapa style bars in Belize.

Palapa_bar_BelizeTo get started, a palapa is an open-sided dwelling with a thatched roof made of dried palm leaves. Victoria House has a palapa bar. But the best searched palapa bar I could find is a bar just North (1 1/2 miles North of the bridge) of San Pedro called Palapa Bar and Grill. I would assume this is what Madeleine was referring to. This palapa is cool because it is located right on the water and allows for the cool carribean breeze to brush across your face ad you enjoy an ice cold cocktail. The bar is stocked well with both American liquors as well as the local brews and serves food specializing in BBQ, Slow Smoked, Pork Sandwich or Fresh Caught Fish Tacos.

You can also try to Palapa Plunge: a jump off the railings off the side of the palapa into the Caribbean waters below. (This is something I want to try!)

Since it was recommended to visit a palapa bar and it looks cool, I hope Courtney and I can add this to our list of places to visit while in Belize.

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Posted in: Ambergris Caye, Belize, Food, Liz
5 COMMENTS
  1. Carolyn Tang Said,

    It was awesome meeting you in Boston, and wow do those palapa bars look incredible!

  2. Marie - Hot Card Belize Said,

    This is THE Palapa Bar and you will have a great time there. It is walking distance from where you are staying so even better!! They have Happy Hour every afternoon and offer 2-for-1 on beer and local drinks anytime with a HOT Card.

  3. Liz Said,

    Marie, If we were to purchase a hot card, can both Courtney and I both use it or does it only apply to one person?

  4. Marie - Hot Card Belize Said,

    The card is for the named person and their paid guests. So this means you can both use it so long as the person whose name is on the card is present and paying. So for example if the card is in your name, you both go to a restaurant and you pay the bill then the discount applies to both of you. But if Courtney goes alone, he couldn’t use it or if you ask for separate checks then it would only apply to one of them.

    Same for say your flights – you can book any number of flights and so long as you pay that is fine. Even diving – if the card is in your name and Courtney the diver, then it is ok for you to pay for him and get the discount. How you settle it between yourselves is up to you – LOL!

  5. Marie - Hot Card Belize Said,

    Another great palapa style bar but on land is BCs. They are located in town, do an awesome BBQ on Sunday afternoon and have a live band/jam session (also on Sunday) which always draws a crowd. They have a large beach area with tables/chairs and are right in the centre of town between the Sunbreeze and Ramon’s hotel.

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