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Visitor Guide June 26, 2008

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Meeting Colorful Characters in Caye CaulkerPlus:

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audience, The San Pedro Sunproudly presents – Words of theWeek. This week, we will present a

Music myoozik – Ai mek mi pikni dehn lisn tu aal kain amyoozik. (I let my children listen to all kinds of music.)

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Hidden Treasure

There are few places on earth thatcan truly live up to their name. Bychoosing a name like Hidden Treasure,the Muñoz family has created a buzzunlike any other. Already receivingrave reviews from diners both by wordof mouth and online, this new restau-rant epitomizes the new level of class,

pered and coddled, and want nothingmore than to stay late into the night andenjoy such incredibly warm service. Our late Sunday supper was plannedquickly, but the attention to detail and

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The name says it all

dining experience and ambiance thatdiscriminating diners have come toexpect of San Pedro. From your ar-rival to the gate, through your walk upto the dining area - a gorgeous tropicaloasis, to the first drink, you feel pam-

A warm, tropical ambiance is coupledwith incredible service for the perfectdining experience.


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romantic atmosphere brought all hur-riedness to a halt, and life took a slowturn for the better. A warm friendlywelcome from owner Ruben Muñozhimself starts the night off just right.After an even warmer embrace fromhis wife and partner, Elvia, we areshown to our table, and quick as a flash,waitress Marina is over to fill ourglasses with some refreshing ice wa-ter. Ruben explains the specials of thenight to us as Dwayne brings over somemenus, and while we mull over thechoice of Surf and Turf or the lambchops, Steve mixes up a delicious wa-termelon mojito. One refreshing drink later, ourminds are made up. An Achiotechicken, two Surf and Turfs and oneorder of Lamb Chops are ordered forus four, and we resume conversation.All of us agree that the ambiance is

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Watermelon and Classic Mojitos are blended to perfection by mixmasters Steveand Dwayne! If you prefer another cool tropical drink, then they’re ready to serve!

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truly divine: the open air building, withits white drapes and gorgeously huedBelizean woods, combined with the softbeautiful music and fresh air simplyscreams romance in the tropics. Thedrinks are cool; the company is superfun, and the service – impeccable. Onesimply has to turn slightly and Dwayneor Marina comes over immediately totake care of you. Not once did we haveto wait to get service. And, in a fastpaced tourism environment like SanPedro, where the competition is fierce,and new restaurants crop up only togive in a few months later, excellentservice is not just a plus, it is expected.

Well, Hidden Treasure has that notchbuilt in on their belt. Everyone worksover time to ensure that the client iswell attended, so that they neither neednor want for anything. Talk about pam-pering! Our dinner arrives shortly after ourorders were placed, and we’re look-ing forward to dig in to Chef Juan CarlosRosales’ creations. The scents that waftfrom the dishes tell a tale of delight,and the taste buds perk up in anticipa-tion. The first thing we notice once theplates are on the table is the portions.Hidden Treasure does not skimp on the


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Soft, melt-in-your-mouth lamb chops are drizzled with a warm, tangy mushroomsauce and accompanied by fluffy whipped potatoes and steamed buttery veggies.

Surf and Turf - the special of the night, combines the best of both worlds: incrediblegrilled lobster and a thick, prime cut of beef that has been spiced to perfection.


quantity of food, and as we can attest, neither on thequality. The lamb chops are soooooo soft and buttery,melt-in-the-mouth tender, with the perfect balance ofspices and an explosion of taste that simply says “sub-lime”. A delightful dark and saucy mushroom dressingmarries each bite perfectly, and with the accompani-ment of buttery, fluffy mashed potatoes and delicioussteamed vegetables, the meal is simply perfection.

Achiote spice rubbed chicken is roasted to a goldenbrown, and topped with an herb butter sauce. Accom-panied by Belizean rice and beans, potatoes and veg-etables, it is a hearty meal.

Rich woods and an ample open air space provides a cool tropical dining experience.


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The Achiote Chicken is a chickenquarter that has been rubbed with thespicy and native Achiote, and spicedlightly then roasted to perfection, andserved with a butter sauce, and accom-panied with whipped fluffy potatoes andveggies as well. Each bite is more fla-vorful than the other, and the marvel-ous creation once more brings praiseto the geniuses in the kitchen. The Surf and Turf special also begsfor our attention and praise. Abutterflied lobster tail is buttered andwith the simplest of spices to best bringout its flavor, is then grilled to perfec-tion. The lobster meat is tender andjuicy, and alongside a thick mediumrare T-bone steak, aged and closer to


With several years ofrestaurant and resortmanagement experi-

ence, Ruben and ElviaMuñoz can now

provide diners anelegant, tropical

dining experience,with the friendliest ofstaff ready to cater toyour every need. As aunited family front,

the couple provide thesense of family andcomfort that keepsdiners coming back

time and again.

First time customers are often blown away by thesetting, and the food simply delights. Sharon and her

clients from Grand Colony enjoyed a “lovely”dinner, and loved the experience from they pulled up.

a Porterhouse than a T-Bone, the com-bination is a fusion of Belizean spiceand talent, ensuring a dish that deserves

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Split PersonalitiesColorful Characters on Caye Caulker

Ambergris Caye’s neighboring isleCaye Caulker is only five miles or sosouth as the crow flies, but is worldsapart in ambiance. Where AmbergrisCaye is predominately an upscale,swank hustling and bustling touristhaunt that draws hordes of sophisti-cated, moneyed international jet-set-ters, Caye Caulker is a low-keyed,laid-back tourist hang-out that drawsa menagerie of arty-types and staunchindividualists- individualists walkingthe colorful edge of eccentricity. I think of Caye Caulker as in someobscure ways (and some not so ob-scure) similar to popular myths of theAmerican “Wild West” circa 1870 asdepicted in tinsel-town flicks. That wasthe era of iconic cowboys like Wild

By Andrew Steinhauer

Bill Hickok, Wyatt Earp, BatMasterson and Buffalo Bill Cody. Onfilm, TV and in literature they werelarger than life, quasi-mythical char-acters that tamed the Wild West. Ac-cording to Ned Buntline dime novelsand Hollywood movies they lived lives

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on their own terms, on the edge, pro-verbial loners- conversely, with a fanclub. Without those myths therewouldn’t have been any John Wayne,Roy Rogers, Clint Eastwood orHopalong Cassidy. Caye Caulker is the preferred des-tination for economy conscious trav-elers. The economy group includes –but not limited to- graying flower chil-dren, freeze dried yuppies, artistswith rather ambiguous pasts and as-sorted Euro-trash travelers that areexperts at stretching their limited dol-lars. Caulker also draws a smatteringof quasi- affluent trekkers that in-cludes white collar Baby Boomers,

entrepreneurs, retirees and nature-lov-ing eco-adventurers. Though on anygiven day the arty types far out num-ber the well-heeled types. Caye Caulker is additionally theplace several colorful business-per-sons call home. This installment ofSplit Personalities will cover three ofthose nonconformist individualists-Bert Nicholas, Maurice Moore andGeorge Besta. All are based near thenorth-end of the caye, the area knownas “The Split”. Ergo the title, SplitPersonalities. Bert Nicholas, AKA Ras Creek isa pioneer in marine tour guiding. Heis a seminal figure in discovery and

Split Personalities Continued from Page 8development the Hol Chan MarineReserve better known as Shark-RayAlley and the Sea Horse Ranch on thelee side of Caye Caulker into must-see tourist destinations. Those twonaturalist spots have helped immea-surably in putting Belize on the nature-lovers’ tourist map. Hundreds of othertour guides have followed in his foot-steps. Ras Creek is a historically impor-tant figure in the evolution of tourismin the Jewel and is still educating andthrilling tourists with his naturalist wis-dom and his capacity to pull off a hellof a party simultaneously. His toursboth instill awareness of the environ- Continued on Page 12

Ras Creek


ment and generate good vibes galore.Every time his vessel the HeritageCruz returns from an excursion theclientele are dancing, singing and car-rying on in a decidedly high spiritedmanner. In spite of Ras Creek’s historicalsignificance, he has not been given theprops he deserves by the, at times,fickle tourist industry. Believe it or notthere are some philistines in the tour-ist biz that harass him on a regularbasis. A true disservice to a man thathad the vision to create somethingnovel in a highly competitive fieldwhere new ideas are few and far be-tween. Ras Creek might come off af-ter he’s tipped a few too many, or likesome kind of vociferous, persnicketyRasta hustler, though underneath thatbohemian demeanor is an astute mindwith a wealth of information on thesea life that lives in the waters sur-rounding Caulker. A cowboy-esque,mythic character that knows his stuff. Caye Caulker’s celebrity chef WishWilly, born Maurice Moore on themean streets of Belize City’sSouthside 50 years ago is a study incontrasts. His unique culinary concoc-tions are sophisticated, highly nuancedaffairs that come as close to palateheaven as this itinerate critic has foundin Belize. In contrast to Wish Willy’sclassy cooking is his bohemian, beach-bum, casual-to-the-point-of-disheveledlook and his ad hoc, outrageously funkyopen-air eatery. Wish Willy (his birth name Mauricejust doesn’t capture the elegant-downto earth contradictory essence of theman) was born and for his first twelve

years raised on West Street in BelizeCity. At twelve, he relocated with hisfamily to Chicago, Illinois. Aftergraduating from high school stateside,Wish Willy, who had a natural knackfor business, worked as a stock bro-ker in the Chicago Stock Exchange forseveral years. Then in his late twenties Wish Willyon a lark enrolled in one of those fancyculinary institutes that all big cities upnorth have in aces. Wish Willy’s in-structors readily noticed that he had aspecial aptitude for putting a new, ex-citing twist on traditional dishes. Achef whiz was created. After plying his unique culinarycreativity a few years in the kitchensof some swank five star restaurantsin the Windy City in 1989 Wishwillygot tired of the cold winds blowing offLake Michigan and headed back hometo Belize. Chicago’s loss is our gain. Wish Willy’s way with food hasmade him well known on CayeCaulker. His emphatically rustic res-taurant counter-pointed by elegant con-coctions has over the years become alocal tourist attraction. Wish Willy’susual attire is short pants, unbuttonedshirt and bare feet. While his sub-limely seasoned nouveau dishes are onpar with the works of renowned chefslike Wolfgang Puck and PaulPrudhomme. There are no high-rise resorts onCaye Caulker, no structure is morethan two, three stories, about theheight of the ubiquitous coconut palmsthat are sprinkled across the mini-caye. Due to that comparable lack ofhigh-powered tourist development

Caye Caulker continues to maintain itsown buccaneer Belizean spirit; whichincludes a tolerance for maverick per- Continued on Page 13

Split Personalities Continued from Page 8sonalities. One such maverick was the inimi-table entrepreneur George Besta. Barand resort owner Besta, better knownaround the caye as “Big George” or“Griz” (as in grizzly bear) due to hislarger than life scale, passed away 13months ago- but his spirit still hauntsthe caye. Griz was one of those rebelsthat did things his own way and to hellwith what other folks said or thought.Griz was truly one of a kind. Griz was the exact opposite of 99%of the other resort owners I’ve comein contact with. Realistically the re-sort business is all about catering tothe clientele’s every whim, everywant. The business savvy resort ownerwill therefore naturally hire a sweet

Wish Willy


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and smiling staff that obsequiouslycharms the moneyed tourists. And theowner inevitably sets the good ex-ample by having the most gregarious,convivial personality on the wholecrew. A doctorate in sweet-mouth. Then there was Griz. From sweet-mouth to foul-mouth. The Griz had hisown expletive enriched way of ex-pressing himself. He sure wasn’t con-vivial and he sure wasn’t conventional,

though his shoot-from-the-hip stylewas authentic. Crude, yes. Rude,

double yes. Honest to a fault, tripleyes. He called it like he saw it, noapologies. This critic can’t imagineanother place in Belize that would havetolerated Griz’s bluntness except CayeCaulker. On the reverse side of thecoin, Griz was one of the most, if notthe most, community minded residenton the island. When any civic organi-zation needs funds the Griz was theone with the deepest pockets. If the Police need financial assis-tance for a project or a woman’s grouprequests backing or the school seeksnew sports equipment, Griz was the

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TheGriz

dude who always came through withthe dough. As difficult as it might firstseem, buried underneath his bawdyrhetoric and imposing 400-plus poundphysique beat a soft, humanitarianheart. Buried deep, some would say. Nonetheless, Griz was a characterthat might have been born a centurytoo late. Even though he loved thecaye, I think he would have fit right inwith Wyatt Earp and Doc Holidaypounding down shots and telling talltales in some bar in Tombstone dur-ing the heyday of the Wild West.Yippie Yi Yo, Yippie Ay A Ye!


five stars. Accompanied by Belizeancoconut rice and beans and steamedveggies, this star dish is worthy of be-ing the night’s special, and we can cer-tainly attest to why it has been such ahit since it was introduced. Hidden Treasure is the fulfillmentof a dream that Ruben and his wife,Elvia Muñoz, had for many years. Af-ter working in the tourism industry formost of their lives, and helping othersbecome successful with their own res-taurants and resorts, they knew it wastime to make their own dream restau-rant come true. That dream officiallycame to fruition on May 10th, 2008.Located in the Escalante Subdivision,Hidden Treasure has brought a taste

of the good life to the neighborhood withdelicious Caribbean and regional dishesprepared by Chef Rosales and his in-credibly talented team in the kitchen. A family run business, Ruben andElvia, aided by their talented daughterNashley, this new restaurant welcomesyou with open and inviting arms. Sit-ting down to dinner is a family affair,with service that pampers and makesyou feel like royalty! Come enjoy atropically elegant ambiance and indulgeyour taste buds with excellent Belizeanand Caribbean cooking! There are lotsmore dishes to sample and indulge yourtast buds with! For further information and for res-ervations, kindly call 226-4111.


For many, the private and beautifullocation of Hidden Treasure makesit perfect for a special ocassion.

Here, Findley celebrates hisbirthday with friends Stephanie,

Tracy and Marvin.


byDennis Wolfe

Wolfe’s Woofers

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“I’m going to need some help today,” Dulce said.

“You’re going to have to get Dennis Jr. to help you,” I told her. “I don’t wantto get involved with your business.”

“Dennisito is working today and he can’t help me. If you want to get theelectric bill paid this week, I would advise you to get in your golf cart anddeliver these floral arrangements for me.”

“But I always screw it up,” I said. “Remember the last time when the boxfell off the back of the golf cart and ruined the arrangement?”

“Well, you just drive really slow and carefully and things will be fine,” shesaid. “Now, I need some help and I need it now. I have a floral arrangement fora restaurant that just moved and is having a grand re-opening. It has to go now.”

“O.K. Give it to me and I’ll deliver it.”

“Hold on,” she said. “I also have this funeral arrangement that will be fin-ished in just a minute. You can take both of them and save having to make twotrips.”

“Did everything go all right?” Dulce asked, when I returned from the deliv-eries.

“Of course,” I said. “You know, that’s another reason I hate to help you inyour work. You always act like I’m dumb or something.”

“I don’t think you’re dumb,” she said. “It’s just that you do some really dumbthings.”

“Well, isn’t that the same thing? Come on; admit it. You really think I’mdumb, don’t you?”

“Hold on. Let me get the phone before I answer that.”

“What!!?,” she said, after she answered the phone. “I am so sorry. Myhelper must have delivered the wrong one by mistake. I’ll send him back rightnow.”

“Did you even look at those floral arrangements that you delivered?” sheasked, when she got off the phone.

“Uh, …. No. But I thought I took them to the right places. What’s wrong?”

“You just delivered a floral wreath to a restaurant grand re-opening that saysOUR SINCEREST SYMPATHIES.”

“Are you sure?”

“I’m sure. But that’s not the worst part. What’s worse is that at the funeral theygot an arrangement that says, BEST OF LUCK IN YOUR NEW LOCATION.”

SincerestSympathies


SAN PEDRO FITNESS CLUB – A/C Gym,Fully-equipped. Open to the public. TennisCourts, Lap and Family pools, Aqua Fitnessand Toning Classes.Open 7am Daily, 8am Sun-days. 226-2683.

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

THE GREENHOUSE - Fresh Produce & Sea-food. Belizean and imported speciality. Freshherbs, cold cuts, chilled goods plus an excitingselection of groceries. A/C local on Barrier ReefDr. 226-2084.

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

PROVIDENT BANK & TRUST - Offering afull range of International Banking Services.phone 223-5698 services@prov identbank.bz

GRANIEL’S DREAMLAND - Locally madefurniture & accessories from all Belizean ex-otic hardwoods & Mahogany. On PescadorDrive, opposite Rock’s, Call 226-2632, ext.18 or 226-2938. Open Mon-Sat 8:30-12:00noon & 1:00 to 9:00 p.m. & Sun 10-12 noon.

BELIZEAN ARTS GALLERY - Local art!

MATA CHICA - Mambo Cuisine - for foodlovers. Homemade pasta, shrimp paté,bruschetta, charbroiled seafood and muchmore! Call 220-5010/5011.

ELVI’S KITCHEN - serving the finest foodsince 1977. Daily Lunch and Dinner Spe-cials. Caribbean Night on Thursday. MayanFiesta every Friday - come try our MayaBuffet. 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 reservations.Ph 226-2404/2176 “Where something goodis always cooking!”

CELI’S RESTAURANT ON THE BEACHat the San Pedro Holiday Hotel, servesGreat Fajitas, salads and local dishes forlunch. Delectable Seafood Speciaties for

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BELIZE MINI STORAGE / SELF STORAGE- Located in San Pablo. Elevated concrete con-struction and gated entry. Security. Water ac-cess and a great new boat launch ramp on site.Call 672-1234.

PINGUINO BELIZE - Fine Wine. GourmetOlives, stuffed olives and spreads. Exclusivelyin bel ize. Free Tast ing! 226-2930.pinguinobelize.com

LIQUOR BOX - Wholesale and Retail on lo-cal and imported liquors. Delivery available!Case of Belikin Beer, Ice Cold - only $60Bz!On Buccaneer Street, open 7 Days a week9:00am to 9:30pm. 226-2475 or 626-7331.

FOOTPRINTS - Crocs shoes, Reef shoes, andfun beach accessories. On Barrier Reef Drive,open Monday through Saturday from 9am -6pm. 226-2689.

BAREFOOT BOOKS - Over 9,000 new , usedand well loved books available. All titles andauthors and subjects. We buy your books. Lo-cated on Pescador Drive; call 226-3563.www.barefootbooks-belize.com.

THE GALLERY - Fine art for fine living -the studio and gallery of Linda Mikulich. Origi-nal Fine American Style Caribbean Art. Com-missions welcomed. 610-0277.

dinner. OUTDOOR & INDOOR DINING11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. 5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.Beach barbeque every Wednesday night withlive music.

RAMON’S VILLAGE - Enjoy breakfast,lunch and dinner in a Mayan atmosphere oron the veranda overlooking the CaribbeanSea. Coconut Drive. Phone 226-2071.

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

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

EL DIVINO RESTAURANT at BANANABEACH - Serving breakfast, lunch and din-ner from 6 a.m - 10 p.m. Book your partyor banquet today! Phone 226-2444.

PORTOFINO RESTAURANT ANDGREEN PARROT BEACH BAR - Meetour boat at 6:30 p.m. at Fido’s Dock for acomplimentary ride to one of the best culi-nary experiences you will have while inparadise. For reservations, call 220-5096.

SUNSET GRILL - Offering local and in-ternational cuisine. Open 7 days a week forlunch and dinner. Located on the lagoonside. 226-2600. Come by at sunset and helpus feed the tarpons!

RENDEZVOUS RESTAURANT ANDBAR - The most romantic spot in town fea-turing award winning chefs. Thai and Frenchcuisine blended to make paradise taste likeheaven, or so our customers say. Free Ren-dezvous Wine tasting from 11:30 a.m. to4:00 p.m. Fermented, blended and bottledhere on the property. Open for lunch anddinner. Call 226 3426 for reservations andtransport options.

CASA PICASSO TAPAS + MARTINIS -Small plates, big pastas and fantastic des-serts! “Hippest martini spot”-Frommer’s.Nightly 5:30pm, closed Sundays. reserva-tions 226-4507.

BEACH ‘N’ KITCHEN - Open Tuesdayto Sunday, from 7:30am - 3:00pm. Satur-day and Sunday Brunch - choose deliciousEggs Benedict, stuffed French toast or con-tinental breakfast! North of the bridge, nearPalapa Bar. Call 226-4456.

RICO’S SURFSIDE RESTAURANT – Atruly unique dining experience on the beachat Banyan Bay. Serving breakfast, lunch anddinner daily. Phone 226-3739 ext. 135.

BLUE LOTUS LUXURY DINING- De-light yourself with Indian cuisine at SanPedro’s newest water-top restaurant. Spec-tacular views of San Pedro at night! Com-plimentary water taxi service. Call 501-610-BLUE (2583).

MOJITO BAR & TAPAS - Serving a widevariety of Mojitos, pitchers of Sangria,Margaritas and beer! Enjoy delicious home-made breakfasts and snacks. Located at theSunbreeze Suites, on the beach across fromBelize Bank. Open daily: 7 am - 10 pm.

FRENCH BAKERY - A taste of France.All products are made in the traditional waywith only natural ingredients. Open from6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Phone: (604) 0748or (624) 5880.

HIDDEN TREASURE - Discover greatfood in an enchanting setting! FeaturingLatin American and Caribbean Cuisine, andthe Island’s Best Martinis & Mojitos! Openfor Lunch and Dinner. For Reservations,please call 226-4111.

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Party...Party...Party...PartyBAYSIDE BAR - On the water, south ofTropic Cargo. Friday Night Movies - kidswatch while you enjoy drinks! Happy Hour:$3.50 beer and $15 pitcher beers. Take thestairs to our third floor Bayside Restaurant.Enjoy the amazing view of San Pedro whiledining in style! Call for Reservations: 226-2147.

HIDEAWAY BAR AT PINKY’S MOTEL -Everyday specials. $4 Belikins & local rumsand $6 Guinness. Saturday is fight night: comewatch televised boxing and UFC while youenjoy 2 for 1 tequila shots. Bar customers en-

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joy the swimming pool. Located in San Pablo;call 226-4655.

THE HOLIDAY HOTEL - Every Wednes-day, live music and a fabulous Beach Barbeque6:30 p.m.- 9:00 p.m. Barrier Reef Dr. 226-2014.

PALAPA BAR AND GRILL - The CoolestPlace, North of Bridge. Drink & Dine out overthe Caribbean waters with cool breezes andno mosquitoes. Specialty is a BBQ, SlowSmoked, Pork Sandwich and Fresh CaughtFish Tacos. Open 7 days, Happy Hour Drinks4 - 6 226-3111.


The Lions Club of San Pedro relieson income from its Friday and Satur-day Night BBQ to support the needycommunity. Help a great cause -havedinner with us!Green Reef A non-profit organizationdedicated to the promotion of sustain-able use and conservation of Belize’smarine and coastal [email protected] /226-2833San Pedro AA - 226-4464, 600-9061Saga Society A non-profit “humane so-ciety” to address the stray cat and dogpopulation in San Pedro. Phone 226-3266.CARE BELIZE - Children’s Special-ist, San Pedro. 622-8200SP Town Library - 206-2028

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, con-dos and investment properties. Call 226-3737, fax 226-3379 or E-mail: [email protected]

SOUTHWIND PROPERTIES - For all your Real Es-tate needs. Call 226-2005 or 226-2060 for informationor E-mail: [email protected] for current listings.

SUEÑO DEL MAR - Paradise has a new address!Located on Barrier Reef Drive (Front Street), acrossfrom Fido’s Restaurant. 8:30AM to 5PM,www.dreambelize.com, Phone: (US #) 719-302-5398,(Belize #) 011-501-226-4001.

INVEST IN BELIZE - Call for Appointments and pick-ups. 226-4000 or www.investinbelize.com

RE/MAX Isla Bonita, 1ocated at 10 Coconut Drive,San Pedro. 226-4400 e-mail: [email protected] visit our website at www.owninbelize.com

CORAL BEACH REALTY - Professionalism at itsbest. Visit our office “Unda da Palapa” on Barrier ReefDrive, 226-2681. www.CoralBeachRealty.net

CRISTAL GOLF CART RENTAL - Along with Island TourRentals, have combined to offer the best rates on the island!Special hourly, weekly & monthly rates. Daily rates are $85BZ. 4- & 6- Seater golf carts available. Security deposit re-quired. Cristal - 226-4949 or 626-5555. Island Tour - 226-2351or 226-2972.

CRYSTAL AUTO RENTAL – Largest fleet in Belize. Of-fices at International Airport and Belize City. 223-1600, 0-800-777-7777.

ULTIMATE GOLF CART RENTAL - Experience the ulti-mate ride! Yamaha carts for rent. 226-3326; Corner Tarpon &Pescador Drive. Belize Gold Cars Ltd: Yamaha carts & partsfor sale. 226-3993; Suite 12, Coldwell Building. E-mail:[email protected], [email protected] or visit ourwebsite at www.ultimaterentalsbelize.com.

MONCHO’S GOLF CART RENTALS - Four & Six seatergolf carts available. Open daily 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. We deliver toyour room. 226-3262 or 226-4490.

CARTS BELIZE - Conveniently located just one block north ofthe airstrip. Hourly, Daily & Weekly. Call 226-4084.

SAILSPORTS BELIZE – Windsurfing, kite sailing and sail-ing. The latest equipment and expert instruction makes it easyto learn. 226-4488 [email protected].

GRUMPY & HAPPY - Snorkeling - private snorkel tours -just you on the boat, no set schedule! Visitors with special needsand children are welcome. Call 226-3420 or 672-1234. Visitwww.grumpyandhappy.com, or Email:[email protected].

Water, Sports & Tours

CASTILLO’S HARDWARE - Storm supplies, electronics,household appliances, tools, home repair items and a wide va-riety of paints, stains and varnishes. Pescador Drive. Phone226-2302.

S.P. HARDWARE - Large variety of hardware and house-hold supplies. Will meet or beat any competitor’s price!Seagrape Drive; Open seven days a week. 226-4522

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Police 226-2022Fire 226-2372Medical Emergency (ACER) 226-3231Emergency 911Crimestoppers 800 922-TIPSLions Health Clinic - 226-4052; emer-gencies 600-9071 or Hours: Mon.-Fri.,8am to 8pm; Sat., 8am - noon.Los Pinos Clinic 602-6383 and 226-2686.Dr. Lerida Rodriguez: 226-2197 or cell620-1974.San Pedro Chiropractic Clinic 600-7119Hyperbaric Chamber - 226-2851, Dr.Otto Rodriguez - 604-7599 or 226-2854.Antonia Guerrero - 600-5475. EleazarPortillo - 610-4560 or 226-3195.San Pedro Polyclinic II - 226-2536. Dr.Zuniga: 670-8755 and Dr. OttoRodriguez: 604-7599.Ambergris Hopes Clinic - 226-2660,Emergencies: 606-2316US Embassy - 822-4011Labour Office - 226-2700 (Open 8am -5pm, Mon. - Fri.)Canadian Consulate - 223-1060Mexican Embassy - 223-0193Guatemalan Embassy - 223-3150Honduran Embassy - 224-5889San Carlos Medical (MD & DentistServices) - 7:30am - 9:00pm, 226-2918.

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San Pedro Roman Catholic ChurchSunday Mass: (English) 8am & 10am &Baptism: 11am; Spanish: 7pm; Mass orCommunion Service every night at 7pm.Saturday evening: Anticipated SundayMass: 7p.m. Daily Masses 7am & 7pm.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 Church onAngel Coral St. T-W-St.-Sn. at 7:30 p.m.Lighthouse Christian Radio - 101.3FM. 226-4673, Cor. Buccaneer &Pescador Drive.The Church of Jesus Christ of Lat-ter Day Saints - Sunday Service: 9:30am, Wednesday Scripture Study 7:00pm. 17 Lagoon St. (between the bak-ery and the bridge).San Pedro Community Church -meets Sundays at 10a.m. at the Am-bergris Elementary School. All AreWelcome.

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Belize Tourism Board - 223-1910.

Belize Tourism Industry Association (BTIA) - 227-5717.

San Pedro Tourist Guide Association 226-2391.

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