17 photos that show why Ambergris Caye was named the best destination in Central America

Wikimedia/Adam ReederTurquoise waters surround the island paradise.Ambergris Caye, Belize, has been named the leading destination in Central America by the World Travel Awards for two years running.

Belize's largest island, which is also often considered Belize's crown jewel, is easily accessible from the mainland and holds countless opportunities for adventure, from diving at the Great Blue Hole to checking out a place called Shark-Ray Alley.

Here's why this Caribbean island beat out other travel hotspots such as San Jose, Costa Rica, and Tulum, Mexico.