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Ambergris Collection

Background imageAmbergris Collection: The Whale, c1850. Artist: Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins

The Whale, c1850. Artist: Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins
The Whale, c1850

Background imageAmbergris Collection: Colourful Textiles and crafts in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Caribbean, Central America

Colourful Textiles and crafts in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Caribbean, Central America

Background imageAmbergris Collection: A beach at San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Caribbean, Central America

A beach at San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Caribbean, Central America

Background imageAmbergris Collection: Pier at San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Caribbean, Central America

Pier at San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Caribbean, Central America

Background imageAmbergris Collection: Man sat under a palm on the beach at San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Caribbean, Central

Man sat under a palm on the beach at San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Caribbean, Central America

Background imageAmbergris Collection: Couple snorkelling, San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Caribbean, Central America

Couple snorkelling, San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Caribbean, Central America

Background imageAmbergris Collection: Restaurant at night in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Caribbean, Central America

Restaurant at night in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Caribbean, Central America

Background imageAmbergris Collection: Tourists enjoying a bike ride along the beach at San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Caribbean

Tourists enjoying a bike ride along the beach at San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Caribbean, Central America

Background imageAmbergris Collection: Yachts moored at San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Caribbean, Central America

Yachts moored at San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Caribbean, Central America

Background imageAmbergris Collection: Fumée D'Ambre Gris (Smoke Of Ambergris), 1880. Creator: John Singer Sargent

Fumée D'Ambre Gris (Smoke Of Ambergris), 1880. Creator: John Singer Sargent
Fumee D'Ambre Gris (Smoke Of Ambergris), 1880. A woman holds part of her elaborate garment over a silver censer to capture the perfumed smoke of smoldering ambergris

Background imageAmbergris Collection: DDE-90038198

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Sunset on Ambergris Caye. Belize. Central America. Date: 27/01/2010

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Young boy in palm tree at sunset, Ambergris Caye, Belize, Central America. Date: 27/01/2010

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Aerial view of Barrier Reef, Belize, Central America. Date: 27/01/2010

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Sunset on Ambergris Caye, Belize, Central America. Date: 27/01/2010

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Ambergris Caye, Belize, Central America. Date: 27/01/2010

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Sapodilla Islands, Southern Belize, Central America. Date: 27/01/2010

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Aerial view of Barrier Reef, Belize, Central America. Date: 27/01/2010

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Aerial view of Barrier Reef, Belize, Central America. Date: 27/01/2010

Background imageAmbergris Collection: Ambergris (occasionally secreted in the sperm whales guts)

Ambergris (occasionally secreted in the sperm whales guts)

Background imageAmbergris Collection: Ambergris origin theory, 16th century

Ambergris origin theory, 16th century
Ambergris origin theory. 16th-century artwork of a man (lower right) collecting the dung of the aschibobuch bird found in the Maldives and Madagascar


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EDITORS COMMENTS

Ambergris, a mysterious substance known for its unique fragrance and historical significance, has captivated the world for centuries. Derived from the digestive system of sperm whales, this precious material holds an air of intrigue and allure. The artwork "The Whale" by Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins takes us back to the mid-19th century when ambergris was highly sought after. Whalers braved treacherous seas in pursuit of these magnificent creatures, hoping to uncover their valuable treasure. Fast forward to present-day Ambergris Caye in the Caribbean's Central America region, where stunning beaches like San Pedro offer a picturesque backdrop for exploration. The pier at San Pedro invites visitors to embark on adventures that may lead them to discover fragments washed ashore by the tides. Underneath swaying palm trees on San Pedro's beach, one can find solace and tranquility while contemplating the mysteries hidden within ambergris. Snorkeling couples dive into crystal-clear waters surrounding Ambergris Caye, perhaps dreaming of stumbling upon a rare piece of this prized substance beneath the waves. As night falls over San Pedro, restaurants come alive with tantalizing aromas wafting through the air. Locals and tourists alike gather to indulge in culinary delights while savoring tales about ambergris passed down through generations. Exploring Ambergris Caye reveals more than just its connection with ambergris; it showcases vibrant cultures and traditions too. Tourists enjoy leisurely bike rides along sandy shores lined with colorful textiles and crafts that showcase local craftsmanship and creativity. Yachts gracefully moored at San Pedro harbor symbolize both luxury travel experiences and maritime history intertwined with whaling expeditions from long ago. These vessels serve as reminders that our fascination with ambergris continues even today. Amidst alluring landscapes and cultural richness lies an enigmatic substance – ambergris – forever entwined with the history of whaling and the allure Caye.

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