El Pescador Lodge & Villas

El Pescador Lodge & Villas: fly fishing and beachfront accommodations on Ambergris Caye

El Pescador Lodge & Villas is a resort located on the Caribbean coast of Ambergris Caye, in San Pedro (Belize). Operating since 1974, it presents itself as the country's benchmark for saltwater fly fishing and combines beachfront accommodations with fishing programs, diving, spa, and excursions. The property is described as an intimate, family-oriented establishment with more than five decades of history, and notes that it operates under new ownership that has introduced upgraded amenities while maintaining the resort's original character.

Fishing: fly, reef, coastal, and offshore

Fishing is the core of the offering. The resort organizes fly fishing, reef fishing, coastal fishing, and offshore fishing trips, with specialized guides and local knowledge of the flats of Ambergris Caye. Among its offerings is the pursuit of the Grand Slam, that is, catching permit, tarpon, and bonefish in a single day. The program includes instruction for beginners new to fly fishing and publishes regular fishing reports. The website details fly patterns, the work of its guides, and the fishing geography of the area.

Accommodations and resort services

Accommodations are divided between the main lodge and private villas, all with beach views and close to three swimming pools. The resort features the Grand Slam Bar, spa service, and Caribbean dining. The page also mentions a house called Reef View House. All-inclusive packages combine accommodations, meals, fishing, and use of the resort facilities, and there are alternative room-only rates per night.

Diving, snorkeling, and land adventures

The resort offers dives on the Belize Barrier Reef with PADI-certified instructors, as well as snorkeling excursions. Off the water, it organizes land activities including visits to Mayan ruins and parasailing to see the island from the air. The offering is presented under the headings of sea and land adventures.

Group travel and corporate retreats

El Pescador offers all-inclusive retreats for groups of between 15 and 70 people, with meeting space, privacy, and dedicated service. They are aimed at executive teams and incentive programs, and combine work sessions with reef activities.

Events and special programs

The events calendar includes a women's saltwater fly-fishing school, scheduled for January 14–19, 2027; a 2-for-1 all-inclusive special between August 17 and September 30, 2026; and a special Belize Bluegrass 2026 package, from November 17–22, 2026, with live music and limited space. The website also announces flexible payment options to spread the cost of the trip over time and digital gift cards redeemable for lodging, fishing packages, spa treatments, and dining, with no expiration date and schedulable email delivery.

Setting and context of Belize

Destination information describes Belize as a Central American country located south of the Yucatan Peninsula and north of Honduras, with a land area similar to New Jersey and fewer than 300,000 inhabitants. More than half of the territory is subtropical jungle or rainforest, and more than 75% of the rainforest is under government protection, which has driven ecotourism as the country's second-largest source of revenue. Wildlife includes jaguars, tapirs, crocodiles, howler monkeys, armadillos, toucans, parrots, hummingbirds, herons, and macaws, as well as some 4,000 species of tropical flowers and more than 250 varieties of orchids.

Location and contact

P.O. Box 17 Ambergris Caye Belize, C.A. · Phone: 727-366-2020 · Email: info@elpescador.com