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Visitor Guide August 17, 2006

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Ryan and Janet Puckett, residents of San Pedro, read theirSan Pedro Sun in front of the world famous St. Louis Arch while

visiting family in Missouri.

Language can link us withother cultures, no matter howforeign the tongue may be. Inan effort to share thisform of communicationwith our audience, TheSan Pedro Sun proudlypresents – Words of the Week.

EnglishEnglishEnglishEnglishEnglish When should I take these pills?CreoleCreoleCreoleCreoleCreole Da wen ah fi tek dehnya pilz ya?SpanishSpanishSpanishSpanishSpanish ¿Cuando pudo tomar estas pastillas?

EnglishEnglishEnglishEnglishEnglish Are you coming with us?CreoleCreoleCreoleCreoleCreole Yu wahn kohn wid wi?SpanishSpanishSpanishSpanishSpanish ¿Vas a venir con nosotros?

This week, we willpresent a few phrasesin English and give youtheir Creole andSpanish translations.

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Creole translations. Enjoy!!!

On behalf of the people of SanPedro Town, I extend a warm wel-come to all visitors arriving to ourshores. I assure you that your tripto “La Isla Bonita” will be no ordi-nary vacation. Our island is famousfor its rich cultural diversity, whereMestizos, Creole and Garinagublend to form a unique encounter.While here, I encourage you to ex-plore the Caribbean Sea and findBelize’s abundant treasures. HolChan Marine Reserve and Shark-Ray Alley are just two of the manyspots where you can enjoy our coral

Greetings to my visiting friendsGreetings to my visiting friendsGreetings to my visiting friendsGreetings to my visiting friendsGreetings to my visiting friendsreef formation and abundant andbreathtaking sea life. San Pedro isalso home to world-class fishing andscuba diving. For the more adventurous, “LaIsla Bonita” offers a wide array ofwater sports and for those lookingto get a glimpse of the mystical worldof the Maya, these historical ruinsare just a short expedition away.You will also be able to discoverBelize’s vast cave systems and manynatural sanctuaries that are home toour country’s unique flora andfauna. Whether you are spending yourhoneymoon at an exclusive resortor looking for an adventurous, yetromantic escape, San Pedro is surelythe place to be. I invite you to ex-plore our home and see the manywonders it has to offer. We welcome you with openarms. Bienvenidos a San Pedro!

Elsa Paz, Mayor,San Pedro Town

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Nothing depicts island living as muchas lying on the beach with a cold drinkon hand while enjoying the cool Carib-bean breezes. Yup, true vacation! Andwhen choosing the resort where youwill enjoy your stay on Ambergris

Caye, several things are taken into con-sideration. How about knowing thatwhichever room you are given withinthe resort you will have an unobstructedview of the beach and endless Carib-bean breezes? That, among many other

amenities is what makes Royal Carib-bean Resort so special. Located just south of town, RoyalCaribbean Resort (RCR) offers the feelof old San Pedro with its quaint 45cabañas nestled on the white sandy

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beach of Ambergris Caye. The thatchedcabañas are all arranged in a mannerthat even if you are on the last cabañayou can still see the beauty of the crys-tal clear waters and the white sandybeach while still being able to enjoy thecool sea breezes. Carice, co-owner of Royal Carib-bean Resort, has been visiting SanPedro Town with her family for the past35 years. “I wanted to give people ataste of what we, my sisters and I, en-joyed as children. RCR offers a tasteof the old San Pedro with the new worldamenities.” Each cabaña offers privacy and

Very spacious and elegant, the cabañas at Royal Caribbean Resort (RCR) encompass the feel of Old San Pedro with theamenities of the new world.


homey comfort. The living area is com-plete with a TV, the private sleepingarea is ample and airy, and the kitchen-ette has a toaster, refrigerator, electrictea pot, and microwave. The bathroomis large and offers a walk-in shower.The cabañas are decorated with beauti-ful local cedar trim and offer a cozy,island-comfortable feel to them. Royal Caribbean Resort is fullyequipped to offer their guests an escapeand the tranquility that they look forwhen they arrive on the island. 600 feetof private, virgin beach is reserved forthe guests and the fresh-water pool isalso available to them. Not to mentionthe great food and bar service at Fido’sSandbar (Volume 16 #28 of The SanPedro Sun Visitor Guide). New to theisland as well is the chance to beachbowl while you are on your stay. Chal-lenge your relatives or friends to a

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At RCR, you get an unobstructedview of the beach and ocean, andendless caribbean breeze. Each ofthe cabañas is specifically designedand set precisely for this purpose.


As of September 1st, 2006, Fido’sSandbar located at the Royal CaribbeanResort will be running a culinary schoolfor guests of the Royal Caribbean Re-sort. Belizean Cooking will be fea-tured. The concept is that the School is soldin much the same way as a tour, priorto guests’ arrival in San Pedro. The school will be of a four-hourduration and run on a Tuesday,Wednesday and Thursday during theafternoon. The course will be offered in a one,two or three day option, the costs be-ing as follows;

1 Day $99.00USD2 Day $175.00USD3 Day $250.00USD

***All taxes and products included. The breakdown of the classes is asfollows:1 Day – *Stewed Chicken, Rice andBeans, Fried Plantain and Salsa.*Pineapple Chicken

Belizean cooking – how to?2 Day – *Garnaches, Salbutes,Panades. Refried Beans and Salsa.*Chicken Enchiladas

3 Day – *Belizean Chicken Soup, Co-conut Cilantro Rice*Burritos*Nachos When asked why promote a CulinarySchool in San Pedro Town, Chef Adamreplied, “Because as an island we arenot necessarily competing against eachother, we are competing against thewhole world. I have been to otherplaces where they share their culturaldishes with tourists through schools andthat is what I want to offer here.” Chef Adam of Sandbar is known forhis fabulous cooking, and because of ithe has a cooking program BelizeanKitchen on belizeteve, a television net-work out of the capital city Belmopan.His show explains cooking as: “Forwomen, it is a need...for men, it is asex appeal enhancer...for everyone, itis part of every day life! Cooking is anart, and if you listened to your grandma,you’ll remember that the fastest way tothe heart is through the stomach...” Belizean Kitchen is a culinary showfeaturing the best chefs of Belize pre-paring the incredible dishes you get totaste at our best hotels and resorts, us-ing local ingredients and easy prepara-tion methods that you may implementat home any day of the week. Hosted

by Chef Adam, it airs on Tuesdays at7:00 p.m. For further information on the Culi-

nary School or to sign up, kindly writeChef Adam [email protected]


With the number of different kinds ofboats there are, none is as unique as thebanana boat here on Ambergris Caye.Board Crazy sports is the place to gofor an exciting adventure over the Car-ibbean waters atop a banana boat. Butwhat exactly is a banana boat? It’s along, yellow, soft, buoyant gizmo in theshape of well, a banana. You can’t re-ally call it a boat because it is not selfpowered. It has no keel, frame, sails,motor, tiller, cockpit or anything likethat. It has places to sit well above the

Wet and Wild! – The Banana Boat

water line, and places for you to hangon, and hanging on is what banana boatsare all about. Up to four people can ridethese giant inflatable banana rafts whichare pulled behind their tow boats. Manyhave had such an exciting time that thatthey just keep coming back for more! Owners of Board Crazy, Robert andBeth Colon operate a water sports cen-ter where they offer all the best on wa-ter sport activity for all ages. Whetheryou are into boating, waterskiing,wakeboarding, kneeboarding, tubing,

riding personal watercraft, or all of theabove, you’ll find that San Pedro offersplenty of striking places to immerseyourself in your hobby. This time, TheSun got wet and wild as we took a rideon one of the most popular rides around;the banana boat. On a banana boat orwater sled, riders sit astride a large tubewhich is supported by two smaller tubeswhich provide balance and footrests,allowing them to experience some of thethrill of moving fast and close to thewater. It’s an easy and safe way to havefun, and thus a popular ride for the en-tire family. Fun for everyone, the big banana willtake you for an exhilarating and totallyfun trip and of course being in the handsof Robert, there is no need to worry.

Just make sure to hang on tight for a funand exciting ride. Board Crazy’ bananaboat is designed to give you a wet andwild ride as you zip across the oceanand bounce over the waves. If you arehigh-spirited and love adventure, this isdefinitely a ride you can’t pass up. Whowouldn’t want the thrill of skimmingacross the water behind a power boatsitting on a big yellow ‘banana’? Hangon, this is one fast banana! If you wantto experience all the thrills, speed andwet excitement on one ride, then thisbanana boat is for you. Call today to customize your tour at226-3254 or stop by the office on the pierover the water. Their opening hours are7:00a.m. to 5 p.m. everyday from Mon-day to Sunday.

For details about greatproperties in Belize,please contact our office:

Barrier Reef Drive Phone: 011-501-226-4545San Pedro Town E-mail [email protected] Caye www.ambergrisrealestate.com

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We at Southwind PropertiesSouthwind PropertiesSouthwind PropertiesSouthwind PropertiesSouthwind Properties specialize in the listing & sale of fine island properties -Homes, Condos, Hotels, Commercial, Income-Producing Properties & Land for homesor large parcels for development. Be sure to meet with Marianne, Edwardo or Claudioto discuss your particular needs. Southwind PropertiesSouthwind PropertiesSouthwind PropertiesSouthwind PropertiesSouthwind Properties prides itself in being there full-time for full service and full disclosure for all your real estate needs. Call 226-2005/2060 or e-mail [email protected] for more information.

Serving San PServing San PServing San PServing San PServing San Pedredredredredrooooosince 1980!since 1980!since 1980!since 1980!since 1980!

Condos/Homes & Commercial PropertyMayan Princess – Located in the heart of San Pedro. Well maintained, good management.(G17) Unit 3 - beach front, lower level condo. $110,000.00 US.(D15) Unit 14- beachfront, second level condo. $135,000.00 USEsmeralda Apartments (F18) Two apartment building, Esmeralda area close to the Tennis Club,two large units 3bedrooms/3 baths and 2bedroom/1bath. Good rental producer. Fenced yard,security bars. $285,000.00Residential and Rental property in San Juan! (A21) 50’ x 75’ lot, two story concrete house with (7)rental rooms and two bedrooms/one bath owners apartment.. Very fairly priced at only $350,000.00BZ or $175,000.00 US.Residential Near Town (O9) Cozy one bdrm/one bath, well maintained home west of airstrip withrental income. Excellent price at only $99,500.00 US

Raw LandFlying Fisherman (D16) lot 300’ off the beach, measures 50’ x 78’. Only $22,000.00 USAlta Mar (S45) – 100’ x 100’ nice parcel in residential area. Priced at $85,000.00 US.Habaneros Beachfront: Beautiful beach front lots with high elevation and lush vegetation.(H30) 150’ of beach frontage and a depth of 435’. $345,000.00 US(Z02) 90’ of beach frontage with a depth of 400’. $225,000.00 USSanta Rita (H32) Lot 18 – 50’ x 110’ -3rd row - $20,000.00 USParadise Coves (B36) good sized lot 3.5 miles north of San Pedro – great location- 121’ x 98’.$25,000.00 US.Club Caribbean - off the beach lots starting at $15,000.00 US.Holiday Lands (M53) Parcel 2615 – measures approximately 78’ x 72’, only two rows off thebeach. Asking price $60,000.00 US.Robles (S54) Lot 14a–Drive your boat up to your doorstep to this beautiful beachfront lot, lush withvegetation. Lot measures 80’ x 204’ & is priced to sell at $160,000.00 US.Robles (D19) Lot 23a measuring 100’ of beach front x 360’. Asking $119,000.00 USRobles (D20) Lot 44 measuring 50’ of beach y front x 270’. Asking $74,900.00 USCorozal Town Center (R31) 7 ½ Acres of prime real-estate, road accessible on 3 sides, beautifulmature trees, cleared & ready to develop all amenities available.$110,000.00USCaye Caulker (H34) 1000’ of water frontage (2 acres) just across the Split. Prime location and agorgeous piece of property. Asking $1.2 million USD.

Hang on tight as you zip across the sea and bounce over the waves!


friendly match of island style “bare-foot bowling”! The bowling alley iscomplete with two lanes, 10 pins andtwo rubber bowling balls. It’s new tothe island and certainly a huge hit!

Royal Caribbean Resort offerssomething for the entire family. Fromthe pool to the beach to the bar and thefood, RCR always makes the costum-ers their first priority.

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Enjoy the large pool, great beach bowling and fine dining at Fido’s Sandbar - allwithin easy access from RCR.


~On Coconut Drive ~San Pedro South~226-4066 [email protected]

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Sour SnacksSour SnacksSour SnacksSour SnacksSour Snacks

San Pedro Street TreatsSan Pedro Street TreatsSan Pedro Street TreatsSan Pedro Street TreatsSan Pedro Street TreatsOne of the features of life in tropical destinations like San Pedro and other parts of the Caribbean is the sale of in-season tropical fruits, vegetables, candy treats andhome made pastries by road-side or street vendors. Usually, they occupy a very small plot of place. In the corner of a street or in any strategic spot along the streetwhere they usually offer special warm dishes, fresh fruits/vegetables, candy treats and much more. During the year, it is a common occurrence to see or spot thesevendors making a living by providing us with the very best selection of their produce. Walking the streets of San Pedro, one can take a look at a variety of yummy treatsthat are on sale, but do we know most of what they are selling? The Sun, took it to the streets to visit the many local street vendors and find out about the yummy treatsthey offer. Here is what we found out!

As you stroll the streets of SanPedro, you will see a lot of snacksand yummy treats that are perfect fora quick on the go snack. It’s that timeof year again when fruit trees arebearing by the tons. Although they arejust fruits, people turn them into somefantastic “boca” like treats with asimple addition of pepper, salt andlime. There is the mango for instance;these are washed properly, the skinis peeled, cut in long strips andserved in a bag with a spicy peppermixture. It’s delicious for those whocrave sour snacks. Another that usesa spicy mixture is the boiled corn, avery common commodity that isfound almost everywhere. But, whenit is boiled in water with salt and thepepper spice is added the taste is sogood. Usually, you would find thesesold in bags with some lime wedgesand pepper. Another favorite is theplum; yup, it’s the season and is inabundance. The nicer plums are theplump and juicy ones. Like the rest,just add some salt and pepper and youhave yourself a sour snack to munch

on. You can find these at the differ-ent fruit and veggie stalls all aroundSan Pedro. Or, if you are lucky to

have the tree bearing in the backyard,all you need is to add the basic ingre-dients and enjoy. They are usually

sold in bags for just a dollar per bag.Join us next week for more streettreats!

Already a great hit, the corn on the cob now boasts a delicious seasoning and cream. Nestled alongside delicious mangoson sticks, these street treats are definitely a must try!


Directions:Directions:Directions:Directions:Directions:In a large skillet, combine sugar, corn-starch, and salt. Slowly stir in orangejuice, vinegar, and water. Stir con-stantly over medium heat until mixturethickens. Add shrimp and orange peel.When shellfish is cooked through (5 to10 minutes), add mushrooms, orangepieces, peas, and green onions. Serveover rice, topped with almonds.

The SanPedro Sun’s

ShrimpCaribbean

Serves:6Total Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients:Ingredients:Ingredients:Ingredients:Ingredients:1/4 cup sugar2 tablespoons cornstarch1/8 teaspoon salt1/2 cup orange juice1/3 cup white vinegar1/2 cup water1 pound shrimp, shelled and deveined2 teaspoons grated orange peel1/2 pound mushrooms, sliced1 medium orange, peeled and cut intobite-size pieces1/4 pound peas1/4 cup sliced green onions3 cups cooked long-grain rice3 tablespoons sliced almonds

The wine tasting and artist reception will takeplace on September 22nd, 2006 – 8:00 p.m. Ticketsare being sold for $50 bz. The Tastefest and Art Festival will take place onSeptember 23rd, 2006 from noon – 6:00 p.m. at theBasketball Court (free entry). Restaurants, chefs, resorts and individuals inBelize are invited to participate in this annual festi-val of food and art. The theme is cold food. A smallfee of $25 bz is being charged for each category:Dessert, Salad, Entree, Beverage, or Miscella-neous. Miscellaneous can even be ANY cold foodthat doesn’t fall into the other category, such asbread, candy or an appetizer. You can enter as manycategories as you wish. Foods can be cooked, but

Taste and Art fest in Caye Caulker

ballot box. At the end of the Fest, the votes arecounted and prizes awarded. Plates willbe color coded, i.e., pink for dessert,green for salad, red for entree and whitefor miscellaneous. Food must be readyto assemble. Time constraints? Sendyour food (and instructions) and Tastefestvolunteers will assemble it for you. Thelayout of the festival will be food stationsin the center of the Art Festival, locatedat the basketball court, beach side, CayeCaulker. Remember to bring information andmenus from your restaurant or business.This is a terrific chance to promote yourbusiness in Belize.

Chefs are responsible for their ownserving utensils for portioning their food,coolers for keeping it cool before serv-ing, their own overnight accommodationsand transportation to the event (organiz-ers may be able to get some discount forparticipants). Organizers can serve thedish, if you are not able to attend. Last year’s prizes were spectacular!This year’s prizes are to be determined. For more information contact: IreneMiller at 226-0350, fax 226-0320, or e-mail: [email protected]; LeeVanderwalker at 206-0206, or e-mail [email protected];Michael Jason, Ramon Reyes Jr., orTony Aguilar.

This delicious shrimp dish is perfectover rice, and the almonds add an ex-tra crunchy bite. Another option is toserve it with steamed veggies or evenpasta!

must be served cold. Chefs must agree to allow their recipeto be published in the Caye Caulker CoolCookbook. The event organizers will provide one-ounce cups and each participant must fill150 cups. For example, if it’s a cake,then the chef would need to make two 9 x13 pans and cut them into one inchsquares to have enough samples. Tasters will be charged $5 bz per cat-egory and given a colored plate and amatching colored ballot with which to votetheir favorite, go to the dessert, salad,entree or miscellaneous food station, gettheir corresponding food samples andtaste away, then drop their vote in the


At Journey’s End ResortReservations: 226-2173

, Ambergris Caye’s latest trendy restaurant, is now open.Serving Palm Tree Cuisine, a fusion of Central American and

Caribbean delicacies, offers a selection of fresh local seafood,tender meats and exotic vegetables prepared by

our renowned chef.

Menu selections include: Jerk Seared Sea Scallop Crouton,Smoked Oyster Bruschetta, Spinach Pesto Goat Cheese Salad,

Rib-Eye Steak Argentino, Almond Nut Crusted Grouper,White Chocolate Pudding laced with a cardamom anglaise sauce,

Strawberry & Mango Ice Parfait.

boasts an atmosphere of relaxed elegance and style,with inventive cuisine in an enchanting setting.

Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner…


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NEW** Buena Vista Beach Condo project. Pre-constructionpricing. Inquire!Banana Beach Resort: Condos and Suites with 2 Pools, beach,restaurant and bar.Banana Beach properties have guaranteedrental incomes!

3 bed beach condos $240,000.2 bed beach condos $215,000.1 bed beach condos $155,00 -195,000.1 bed courtyard suites $123,500.1 bed balcony suites $57,500.

Villa del Mar – new custom built beachfront home, 1 ac, pier, 3bedroom $945,000.Spacious rental beach home south of town. Sleeps 10 plus guestcottage. Pool, mature landscaping, large pier. Inquire.Caye Villas – Beach villas with pool.

2 Bed 3 bath fully furnished $394,000.2 bed 3 bath fully furnished $395,000.

San Pablo canal home w/ 200ft water frontage, 2 boat slips, ramp,fully fenced, 2 storey duplex 2bed/1bath up 1bed/1bath down.$295,000.Mi Casa. Rental suites with spacious top floor owner’s quarters andloft apt. $650,000.The Castle 10 apt complex: $400,000.NEW** Caye Casa – beachfront condo in town location. Inquire!Coming soon – Luxurious bay front homes – 4 bedrooms.

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In town beach lot! Commercial or residential. $490,000. Under-contractMexico Rocks area 178 ft beach $ 765,000. Under-contractRobles beachfront 100 ft beach $200,000Robles beachfront 200 ft beach $400,000Palmero Point 80 ft of beach $297,000Playa Blanca beach lot 60 x 105 ft w/dock $210,000. SoldPlaya Blanca beach lot 52 X 120 ft $225,000. SoldBoca Ciega 4.5 acres 170ft beach front. $350,000.Buena Vista Point ocean view 75ft x 150ft $79,000 each.Buena Vista Point ocean view 75ft x 150ft $89,000 each.Laguna Estates ocean view lots from $30,000.Laguna Estates commercial tracts & islands Inquire!Caribbean Coves 200ft ocean front west side $ 125,000. GREATPRICESan Marcos 2 adjoining 50’ X 100’ lots - $35,000 each.Alta Mar 100ft x 100ft lot $65,000.

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*A car operates at maximum economy, gas-wise, at speeds between25 and 35 miles per hour.

*Christopher Columbus is said to have brought back cacao beans toKing Ferdinand from his fourth visit to the New World. Overwhelmed bythe countless other treasures Columbus brought, they were virtually ig-nored.

*The basenji is a mid-sized dog with a silky copper coat. Althoughthey are considered a barkless dog, they are known to yodel when theyare happy.

*Potato chips are the Number 1 selling snack in the United States.Statistics show that they accompany lunch 32 percent of the time anddinner 18 percent of the time.

*In Irish pubs, inexperienced travelers who want to order a small beershould know to ask for “a glass.” If they request “a beer, please” inIreland, they’ll get a full pint.

*According to one source, about 66 percent of magazines found tossedalong U.S. roadsides are pornographic.

*In medieval Europe, alchemists mixed powdered gold into drinks to“comfort sore limbs,” one of the earliest references to arthritis.

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“I’m getting thirsty,” Casey Moore said. “Let’s stop and get a drink. We’renot going to make it back to Belize City in time to get a ride to San Pedroanyway.” “Yeah, you’re right,” I said. “Let’s stop at this place right here.” We were just getting into Orange Walk Town and it was nearly five o’clock.I had met up with Casey as I was going through the border at Chetumal. Hehad a truck and offered me a ride. “Good evening, gentlemen,” the bartender said, as we took our seats at thebar. “What will it be?” “Let me have a regular beer,” Casey said. “I’ll take a CC and water,” I told him. The bartender returned with our drinks and said, “That will be fifty centseach, please.” “I beg your pardon,” Casey said. “How much was that?” “Fifty cents for the beer and fifty cents for the mixed drink,” the bartendersaid. “How in the world can this place afford to sell drinks for less than theycost?” I asked. “My name is O’Rourke,” the bartender said, “and I own this place. Threeyears ago I hit the jackpot in the New York State Lottery and won seventeenmillion dollars. I always liked bars so I bought this bar. Since I don’t need themoney, I practically give the beer away just to keep the place full.” “That’s mighty nice of you,” Casey said. “Fifty cents a drink is practicallygiving it away.” “Yeah, the place is packed, too,” I said. “I can’t help but notice all thosepeople in the corner by the jukebox. They don’t seem to be drinking. What’sup with that?” “They’re part of a big group of French tourists that are in town right now,”he said. “Why aren’t they drinking?” I asked. O’Rourke said, “They’re waiting for the five o’clock Happy Hour when thedrinks are half price.”


Church ServicesSan Pedro Roman Catholic ChurchSan Pedro Roman Catholic ChurchSan Pedro Roman Catholic ChurchSan Pedro Roman Catholic ChurchSan Pedro Roman Catholic ChurchSun. Mass: 9 a.m. English; 11 a.m.Children’s; 7:30 p.m. Spanish; Sat.:Confessions 5-7 p.m; Mass or Com-munion Service every night at 7:30 p.m.Living Word Church Living Word Church Living Word Church Living Word Church Living Word Church Service Sun.10:45 a.m. Bible study Mon. 7:30 p.m.We do Christian charity work. 226-2950.Assembly of God ChurchAssembly of God ChurchAssembly of God ChurchAssembly of God ChurchAssembly of God Church onAngel Coral St. T-W-Sat.-Sun. at 7:30p.m.Lighthouse Christian RadioLighthouse Christian RadioLighthouse Christian RadioLighthouse Christian RadioLighthouse Christian Radio - 101.3FM. 226-4673, Cor. Buccaneer &Pescador Drive.

The Lions Club of San PedroThe Lions Club of San PedroThe Lions Club of San PedroThe Lions Club of San PedroThe Lions Club of San Pedrorelies on income from its Friday andSaturday Night BBQ to support theneedy community. Help a great cause-have dinner with us!

Green Reef Green Reef Green Reef Green Reef Green Reef A non-profit organiza-tion dedicated to the promotion of sus-tainable use and conservation ofBelize’s marine and coastal re-sources. [email protected]

San Pedro AA San Pedro AA San Pedro AA San Pedro AA San Pedro AA - 226-4464, 600-9061

Saga Society Saga Society Saga Society Saga Society Saga Society A non-profit “humanesociety” to address the stray cat anddog population in San Pedro. Phone226-3266.

Tourist Information

Miscellaneous

Map Sponsored byMonchos

Golf Cart Rental226-3262 or 226-4490

EmergencyEmergencyEmergencyEmergencyEmergency 911CrimestoppersCrimestoppersCrimestoppersCrimestoppersCrimestoppers 800 922-TIPSPolicePolicePolicePolicePolice 226-2022FireFireFireFireFire 226-2372Wings of HopeWings of HopeWings of HopeWings of HopeWings of Hope - Medical emergencyair ambulance. Phone: 223-3292.Lions Health Clinic Lions Health Clinic Lions Health Clinic Lions Health Clinic Lions Health Clinic - 226-4052; emer-gencies 600-9071 or Hours: Mon.-Fri., 8am to 8pm; Sat., 8am - noon.Los Pinos ClinicLos Pinos ClinicLos Pinos ClinicLos Pinos ClinicLos Pinos Clinic 602-6383 and 226-2686.Dr. Lerida Rodriguez:Dr. Lerida Rodriguez:Dr. Lerida Rodriguez:Dr. Lerida Rodriguez:Dr. Lerida Rodriguez: 226-2197 orcell 620-1974San Pedro Chiropractic ClinicSan Pedro Chiropractic ClinicSan Pedro Chiropractic ClinicSan Pedro Chiropractic ClinicSan Pedro Chiropractic Clinic 226-4695Hyperbaric ChamberHyperbaric ChamberHyperbaric ChamberHyperbaric ChamberHyperbaric Chamber - 226-2851, Dr.Otto Rodriguez - 600-0287 or 226-2854.Antonia Guerrero - 600-5475 or 206-2152. Eleazar Portillo - 610-4560 or226-3195.San Pedro Polyclinic II - San Pedro Polyclinic II - San Pedro Polyclinic II - San Pedro Polyclinic II - San Pedro Polyclinic II - 226-2536.8-12 and 2-5, Mon. to Fri. Emergen-cies 226-2555/2918 or 606-3864.Ambergris Hopes ClinicAmbergris Hopes ClinicAmbergris Hopes ClinicAmbergris Hopes ClinicAmbergris Hopes Clinic - 226-2660,Emergencies: 606-2316US Embassy US Embassy US Embassy US Embassy US Embassy - 227-7161Canadian ConsulateCanadian ConsulateCanadian ConsulateCanadian ConsulateCanadian Consulate - 223-1060Mexican Embassy - Mexican Embassy - Mexican Embassy - Mexican Embassy - Mexican Embassy - 223-0193Guatemalan Embassy - Guatemalan Embassy - Guatemalan Embassy - Guatemalan Embassy - Guatemalan Embassy - 223-3150Honduran Embassy - Honduran Embassy - Honduran Embassy - Honduran Embassy - Honduran Embassy - 224-5889

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Papi’s Diner

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TackleBox

Capt. Sharks

Capt.Sharks

Victoria House

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Isla Bonita Art Gallery & Frame Shop

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Belize Tourism BoardBelize Tourism BoardBelize Tourism BoardBelize Tourism BoardBelize Tourism Board - 223-1910.Belize Tourism IndustryBelize Tourism IndustryBelize Tourism IndustryBelize Tourism IndustryBelize Tourism IndustryAssociationAssociationAssociationAssociationAssociation (BTIA) - 227-5717.San Pedro Tourist GuideSan Pedro Tourist GuideSan Pedro Tourist GuideSan Pedro Tourist GuideSan Pedro Tourist GuideAssociationAssociationAssociationAssociationAssociation 226-2391.

Paradise Found Belize

Woody’s

THE HOLIDAY HOTEL - Every Wednesday, live mu-sic and a fabulous Beach Barbeque 6:30 p.m.- 9:00 p.m.Barrier Reef Dr. 226-2014.

PIER LOUNGE - Home of the “World Famous ChickenDrop” every Wednesday night. Daily drink specials andtwo-for-one happy hour. Located beachfront in the Spin-drift Hotel. Phone 226-2002.

THE TACKLE BOX - come rock da box out over the wa-ter! Every Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday(starting @ 9:00PM) we have amazing live bands rangingfrom Reggae to Punta to old school Rock-n-Roll. We’llhave prizes, specials and always that breath-taking TackleBox ocean view! Located off the San Pedro Water TaxiPier at the end of Black Coral St. 226-4313.

SEASIDE REAL ESTATE – Many listings, from rawland to beautiful beachfront homes. We can help youown a piece of paradise. Call 226-4545 or [email protected]

SUNRISE REALTY - Land, homes, businesses, condosand investment properties. Call 226-3737, fax 226-3379or E-mail: [email protected]

SOUTHWIND PROPERTIES - For all your Real Estateneeds. Call 226-2005 or 226-2060 for information or E-mail: [email protected] for current listings.

BELIZE REALTY & BUILDING SERVICES - From rawland to dream home - we’re there every step of the way!

PARADISE FOUND BELIZE LTD. REALTY - Land,Homes, Business, Investment. List your property with us.Office at CocoNet Internet. 607-9667 or [email protected]

ISLAND FERRY SERVICE & WATER TAXI – Sched-uled ferry service & water taxi for Ambergris Caye.Phone 226-3231.MONCHO’S GOLF CART RENTALS - Four & Six seatergolf carts available. Open daily 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. We de-liver to your room. 226-3262 or 226-4490.CRYSTAL AUTO RENTAL – Largest fleet in Belize.Offices at International Airport and Belize City. 223-1600,0-800-777-7777.

SEARIOUS ADVENTURES Are You Ready? Lamanai,Altun Ha,CaveTubing with either Belize Zoo, Ziplining,orXunantunich Mayan Ruin, Manatee Watch and Beach BBQ,half day snorkeling and more. We are located ON THEBEACH straight down from the airstrip. Call #226 - 4202/4206 or Cell #662-8818.SAILSPORTS BELIZE – Windsurfing, kite sailing and sail-ing. The latest equipment and expert instruction makes iteasy to learn. 226-4488 [email protected] – River cave tubing, manatee watch, RoblesBeach BBQ, Mayan ruins and more adventures. 226-2254.SEADUCTION SAILING – First class Day Cruises toCaye Caulker or Mexico Rocks. Beach BBQ or SunsetCruise. Charters also available. Phone Seaduced at 226-2254.

Water, Sports & Tours

KRYSTAL SHIPPING CO./MASH CO. - We deliverconstruction supplies all the way to Robles Point! Phone226-2089 or E-mail: [email protected]

CASTILLO’S HARDWARE - Storm supplies, electron-ics, household appliances, tools, home repair items and awide variety of paints, stains and varnishes. PescadorDrive. Phone 226-2302.

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SAN PEDRO FITNESS CLUB – A/C Gym at Be-lize Yacht Club, Fully-equipped. Open to the pub-lic. Tennis Courts, Lap and Family pools, AquaFitness and Toning Classes.Open 7am Daily, 8amSundays. 226-2683.

CAYE COFFEE – Take a taste of our locallyroasted fresh coffee back home. A wonderful cupof coffee makes such a great difference in yourday. Try it and ask for more. 226-3568.

BIG TREE PRODUCE – Fresh Local & ImportedFruits & Vegetables. Seafood, meats, juices &milk shakes. Pescador Dr. 226-2322.

THE GREENHOUSE - Fresh Produce & Seafood.Belizean and imported speciality. Fresh herbs,cold cuts, chilled goods plus an exciting selectionof groceries. A/C local on Barrier Reef Dr. 226-2084.

THE SAUSAGE FACTORY - Largest selectionof smoked meats and sausage on the island. Onemile south of town. 226-2655.

CAYE INTERNATIONAL BANK - Offering De-mand Deposit Accounts, Loans, Savings Ac-counts, etc. [email protected] or phone 226-2388.

PROVIDENT BANK & TRUST - Offering a fullrange of International Banking Services. phone223-5698 services@prov identbank.bz

GRANIEL’S DREAMLAND - Locally made fur-niture & accessories from all Belizean exotic hard-woods & Mahogany. On Pescador Drive, oppo-site Rock’s, Call 226-2632, ext. 18 or 226-2938.Open Mon-Sat 8:30-12:00 noon & 1:00 to 9:00 p.m.

MATA CHICA - Mambo Cuisine - for food lov-ers. Homemade pasta, shrimp paté, bruschetta,charbroiled seafood and much more! Call 220-5010/5011.

ROJO LOUNGE - Enjoy tropical lounge cuisinein one of the most beautiful beachfront settings inall of Belize - Azul Resort. 226-4012.

ELVI’S KITCHEN - serving the finest food since1977. Daily Lunch and Dinner Specials. Carib-bean Night on Thursday. Mayan Fiesta every Fri-day - come try our Maya Buffet. Open Monday –Saturday. Lunch: 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Dinner:5:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Call us for group reserva-tions. Ph 226-2404/2176 “Where something goodis always cooking!”

CELI’S RESTAURANT ON THE BEACH at theSan Pedro Holiday Hotel, serves Great Fajitas,

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DandE’s FROZEN CUSTARD and SORBET – Ifyou like ice cream, you will Love DandE’s Fro-zen Custard! Delicious cones, shakes, sundaes andsplits. Located on Pescador Drive next to CarambaRestaurant. Closed Wednesday. Phone 608-9100.

ISLA BONITA ART GALLERY & CUSTOMFRAMING - art and crafts from Belizean and Car-ibbean artists + contemporary abstract paintings. Custom framing available 226-4650.

SUNDANCER + MOONDANCER - Unique bou-tiques featuring beautiful, quality clothing, jew-elry and gorgeous gift items for both men(Sundancer) and women (Moondancer). Phone:226-3126.

CORAL REEF ECOLOGY - Dr. Ken Mattes,TREC Topical Research & Education Center. Lec-ture every Thursday 7:30 PM. Details 226-3389Taxi transport 623-8385. (ON HOLIDAY)

ASIAN GARDEN DAY SPA - Certified Thera-peutic and Thai Massage practitioners; Hot & ColdStone Therapy, Body Scrubs, Facials and more ina tranquil Asian courtyard. San Pedro Town,across from Ramon’s. Ask about specials. 226-4072.

LAUREN DUTY FREE – The ultimate in duty andtax free shopping. Choose from a variety of namebrand liquors, designer fragrances, world-re-nowned confectionery and exquisite gift items.Located in the PS W Goldson International Air-port Departure Lounge. Tel. 205-2344 or 223-2157.

salads and local dishes for LUNCH. DELEC-TABLE SEAFOOD SPECIALTIES for dinner.OUTDOOR & INDOOR DINING 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. 5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Beach barbequeevery Wednesday night with live music.

LILY’S TREASURE CHEST RESTAURANT -On the beach behind Lily’s Hotel. Join us for acool breeze and the best seafood or USDA beefon our veranda by the sea. 226-2650.

RAMON’S VILLAGE - Enjoy breakfast, lunchand dinner in a Mayan atmosphere or on the ve-randa overlooking the Caribbean Sea. CoconutDrive. Phone 226-2071.

LUNA at Journey’s End Resort - Experience finedining on the beach north of San Pedro. Visit ourtropical bar featuring karaoke, dance and fun mu-sic. Phone 226-2173.

RICO’S SURFSIDE RESTAURANT – A trulyunique dining experience on the beach at BanyanBay. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner daily.Phone 226-3739 ext. 135.

PAPI’S DINER – The place for fine food at dinerprices. Taste the Caribbean. Call 226-2047.

MICKEY’S PLACE - Open daily 6:30 a.m. - 10a.m. for breakfast, 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. forlunch and 6 - 10 p.m. for dinner. Burritos onWednesdays. Pescador Drive. Call 226-2223.

BLUE WATER GRILL – Island cuisine with atwist! Wood-fired Oven Pizzas, Sushi & more!Open daily. Happy Hour 4 to 6 p.m. 226-3347.

EL DIVINO RESTAURANT at BANANABEACH - Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner from6 a.m - 10 p.m. Book your party or banquet today!Phone 226-2444.

RENDEZVOUS RESTAURANT AND BAR - Themost romantic spot in town featuring award win-ning chefs. Thai and French cuisine blended tomake paradise taste like heaven, or so our cus-tomers say. Free Rendezvous Wine tasting from11:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Fermented, blended andbottled here on the property. Open for lunch anddinner. Call 226 3426 for reservations and trans-port options.

VICTORIA HOUSE - International and Island-Style cuisine. Open for breakfast, lunch & din-ner. Reservations recommended, call 226-2067.

CASA PICASSO TAPAS + MARTINIS - Smallplates, big pastas and fantastic desserts! “Hippestmartini spot”-Frommer’s. Nightly 5:30pm, closedSundays. reservations 226-4507.

THE TACKLE BOX BAR & GRILL - whetherit’s a little break from the beach or a whole nightout, the Tackle Box is just the place. The kitchenserves a wide array of affordable fresh comfortfoods ranging from our big Tackle Box Burgers,special fried chicken, to some of our more localfare and seafoods. And what a better place to en-joy our dishes, than our back porch out over thewater.

CARAMBA! RESTAURANT - Local Mexican-Caribbean Cuisine. We cater to large groups! Ca-pacity, 90 total. Opening Hours: Lunch: 11am - 2pm, Dinner: 5pm - 10pm. 226-4321 or 226-3850.Caramba!: “Is where the food always speaks foritself!” CLOSED till September 6th, 2006!

HACAL KIIK - Delectable breads, jams, butters,soups, olive oils, village wines, homebaked past-ries & desserts, coffees and teas. Open Daily, 7amto 8pm. 226-3115.

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