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LUXURY STYLE PRIVACY COMFORT BEAUTY GRAND COLONY VILLAS AMBERGRIS CAYE, SAN PEDRO, BELIZE Reservations Telephone: 501-226-4270/4271 Toll Free: (866) 620 9521

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Page 1: Grand Colony Villas Vacation in Belize!

LUXURY STYLE PRIVACY COMFORT BEAUTY

GRAND COLONY VILLAS AMBERGRIS CAYE, SAN PEDRO, BELIZE

Reservations

Telephone: 501-226-4270/4271

Toll Free: (866) 620 9521

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CONTENTS

LUXURY STYLE PRIVACY COMFORT BEAUTY ...................................................................................................... 1

escape to the cayes: learn more about belize.......................................................................................................... 3

escape to the cayes: frequently asked questions ............................................................................................ 5

escape to the cayes: activities on ambergris caye and in belize ............................................................................. 10

DIVING ............................................................................................................................................................. 10

DIVING MAP WITH SITES ............................................................................................................................... 14

SNORKELING .................................................................................................................................................... 15

FISHING ............................................................................................................................................................ 17

THINGS TO BRING FOR FISHING EXPEDITIONS ................................................................................................... 19

JUNGLE ADVENTURES ...................................................................................................................................... 19

BIRD WATCHING .............................................................................................................................................. 22

escape to the cayes: weddings? yes, we most certainly do! ................................................................................... 22

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ESCAPE TO THE CAYES: LEARN MORE ABOUT BELIZE

SAN PEDRO IS A TOWN ON THE

SOUTHERN PART OF THE ISLAND

OF AMBERGRIS CAYE IN THE

BELIZE DISTRICT OF THE NATION

OF BELIZE, IN CENTRAL AMERICA.

IT IS THE SECOND LARGEST CITY

IN THE BELIZE DISTRICT AND

LARGEST CITY IN THE BELIZE

RURAL SOUTH CONSTITUENCY.

SAN PEDRO WAS GRANTED THE

STATUS OF A TOWN IN 1848.

ITS INHABITANTS ARE KNOWN

AS SAN PEDRANOS. ENGLISH IS THE MAIN LANGUAGE SPOKEN, HOWEVER MANY PEOPLE ALSO SPEAK

SPANISH.

BELIZE (FORMERLY BRITISH HONDURAS) IS A CONSTITUTIONAL MONARCHY, AND THE

NORTHERNMOST CENTRAL AMERICAN NATION. BELIZE HAS A DIVERSE SOCIETY, COMPRISING MANY

CULTURES AND LANGUAGES. BELIZE IS THE ONLY COUNTRY IN CENTRAL AMERICA WHERE ENGLISH IS

THE OFFICIAL LANGUAGE. BELIZE IS BORDERED TO THE NORTH BY MEXICO, SOUTH AND WEST BY

GUATEMALA, AND TO THE EAST BY THE CARIBBEAN SEA. BELIZE’S MAINLAND IS ABOUT 180 MILES

LONG AND 68 MILES WIDE.

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WITH 8,867 SQUARE MILES (22,960

KM²) OF LAND AND A POPULATION

OF ONLY 333,200 PEOPLE BELIZE

POSSESSES THE LOWEST POPULATION

DENSITY IN CENTRAL AMERICA.

BELIZE'S ABUNDANCE OF

TERRESTRIAL AND MARINE SPECIES

AND ITS DIVERSITY OF ECOSYSTEMS

GIVE IT A KEY PLACE WITHIN THE

GLOBALLY SIGNIFICANT

MESOAMERICAN BIOLOGICAL

CORRIDOR.

BELIZE IS CULTURALLY UNIQUE

AMONG ITS CENTRAL AMERICAN

NEIGHBORS; IT IS THE ONLY NATION

IN THE REGION WITH A BRITISH

COLONIAL HERITAGE. AS A PART OF

THE WESTERN CARIBBEAN ZONE,

HOWEVER, IT ALSO SHARES A

COMMON HERITAGE WITH THE

CARIBBEAN PORTIONS OF OTHER CENTRAL AMERICAN COUNTRIES. IN GENERAL, BELIZE IS

CONSIDERED TO BE A CENTRAL AMERICAN NATION WITH STRONG TIES TO BOTH THE CARIBBEAN AND

LATIN AMERICA.

EARLY HISTORY

BEFORE THE ARRIVAL OF EUROPEANS, THE MAYA CIVILIZATION SPREAD ITSELF OVER BELIZE

BEGINNING AROUND 1500 BC AND FLOURISHED UNTIL ABOUT A.D. 800. THE RECORDED HISTORY OF

THE CENTER AND SOUTH IS DOMINATED BY CARACOL, WHERE THE INSCRIPTIONS ON THEIR

MONUMENTS WERE, AS ELSEWHERE, IN THE LOWLAND MAYA ARISTOCRATIC TONGUE CLASSIC

CH'OLTI'AN. NORTH OF THE MAYA MOUNTAINS, THE INSCRIPTIONAL LANGUAGE AT LAMANAI WAS

YUCATECAN AS OF A.D. 625.

IN THE LATE CLASSIC PERIOD OF MAYA CIVILIZATION (BEFORE A.D. 1000), AS MANY AS 400,000

PEOPLE MAY HAVE LIVED IN THE AREA THAT IS NOW BELIZE. SOME LOWLAND MAYA STILL OCCUPIED

THE AREA WHEN EUROPEANS ARRIVED IN THE 16TH CENTURY. BY THEN THE PRIMARY INHABITANTS

WERE THE MOPAN BRANCH OF THE YUCATEC MAYA.

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SPANISH COLONISTS TRIED TO SETTLE THE INLAND

AREAS OF BELIZE, BUT MAYA REBELLIONS AND

ATTACKS FORCED THEM TO ABANDON THESE EFFORTS.

ENGLISH AND SCOTTISH BUCCANEERS KNOWN AS THE

BAYMEN FIRST SETTLED ON THE COAST OF BELIZE IN 1638, SEEKING A SHELTERED REGION FROM WHICH

THEY COULD ATTACK SPANISH SHIPS. THE SETTLERS

TURNED TO CUTTING LOGWOOD DURING THE 18TH

CENTURY. THE WOOD YIELDED A FIXING AGENT FOR

CLOTHING DYES THAT WAS VITAL TO THE EUROPEAN

WOOLEN INDUSTRY. THE SPANISH GRANTED THE

BRITISH SETTLERS THE RIGHT TO OCCUPY THE AREA

AND CUT LOGWOOD IN EXCHANGE FOR AN END TO

PIRACY.

ESCAPE TO THE CAYES: FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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WHERE IS BELIZE?

BELIZE IS LOCATED ABOUT 125 MILES DIRECTLY SOUTH OF CANCUN & COZUMEL. WITH A

POPULATION OF ABOUT 300,000, BELIZE IS SOUTH OF MEXICO BORDERED BY GUATEMALA ON THE

SOUTH AND WEST AND THE WESTERN CARIBBEAN SEA ON THE EAST. THE MAINLAND IS ABOUT THE

SIZE OF MASSACHUSETTS. THERE ARE OVER 200 ISLANDS ALONG THE LARGEST BARRIER REEF IN THE

WESTERN HEMISPHERE.

What is the official language?

ENGLISH IS MOST COMMON. IN SOME PARTS OF THE COUNTRY YOU WILL FIND SPANISH, CREOLE OR

MAYA SPOKEN.

What about the government?

BELIZE IS AN INDEPENDENT NATION (SINCE 1981) AND A MEMBER OF THE BRITISH

COMMONWEALTH. THE CURRENT PRIME MINISTER IS DEAN OLIVER BARROW. BELIZE HAS ENJOYED A

STABLE POLITICAL CLIMATE FOR MANY YEARS.

What about electricity?

NO ADAPTERS NEEDED. SAME AS IN THE U.S. SOME SMALLER HOTELS IN REMOTE AREAS HAVE

GENERATORS.

What time zone is Belize?

BELIZE OBSERVES CENTRAL STANDARD TIME ALL YEAR. THEY DO NOT OBSERVE DAYLIGHT SAVINGS

TIME. NOTE: WHEN YOU VISIT A TROPICAL DESTINATION, YOU PROBABLY WON'T CARE WHAT TIME IT

IS.

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What should I bring?

A PASSPORT IS REQUIRED FOR ALL VISITORS FROM THE U.S. NO VISA REQUIRED FOR U.S. CITIZENS.

OTHER COUNTRIES SHOULD CHECK WITH THE BELIZE EMBASSY. OTHERWISE, BRING SHORTS,

SWIMSUITS, AND COOL SHIRTS. THE ATMOSPHERE ON THE ISLAND GIVES NEW MEANING TO THE

TERM "LAID BACK."

SOME RESTAURANTS YOU MIGHT WANT TO DRESS UP “BEACH FORMAL”, DRESSES, KHAKIS ETC. YOU

CAN GO BAREFOOT ANYTIME, ANYWHERE. SANDALS AND BEACH FOOTWEAR IS ALWAYS ADVISABLE

WHEN WALKING THE BEACH. ALSO BRING PLENTY OF SUNSCREEN LOTION. YOU'LL NEED IT. BE

CAREFUL. AVOID MID-DAY SUN OR WEAR SOMETHING TO BLOCK THE TROPICAL SUN.

WE ADVISE THAT YOU BRING LIGHTWEIGHT COTTON LONG PANTS AND LONG SHIRTS FOR FISHING

AND SNORKELING TRIPS OR IF YOU SHOULD GET BURNED. SOCKS ARE GOOD TO KEEP YOUR FEET

FROM BURNING. A LIGHT RAIN PONCHO OR RAIN GEAR WOULD BE NICE IN CASE OF A SHOWER OR

TWO.

WE TRULY WANT YOU TO ENJOY YOUR STAY WITH US AND TAKE BACK ONLY GREAT MEMORIES!

What is the currency in Belize?

THE BELIZE DOLLAR IS THE CURRENCY IN BELIZE. THE EXCHANGE RATE IS FAIRLY CONSTANT AT $2

BELIZE TO $1 U.S. DOLLAR. U.S. CASH AND TRAVELERS CHECKS ARE ACCEPTED EVERYWHERE. AT

GRAND COLONY, WE ALSO ACCEPT VISA, MASTERCARD AND AMERICAN EXPRESS CREDIT CARDS.

Where are The Villas at Grand Colony located?

GRAND COLONY IS LOCATED ON THE ISLAND OF AMBERGRIS

CAYE. IT IS ABOUT A 15 MINUTE WALK SOUTH ALONG THE

BEACH FROM THE TOWN OF SAN PEDRO. SAN PEDRO IS HOME

TO ABOUT 3,500 SAN PEDRANOS AND HAS GIFT SHOPS,

RESTAURANTS, STREET VENDORS AND THE EVER-PRESENT

BEACH BARS. THE ROADS ON THE ISLAND ARE SAND--EXCEPT

FOR A STONE-PAVED SECTION AT THE AIRPORT. GRAND

COLONY HAS AN ON-SITE DIVE/GIFT SHOP AND THE PALAPA

BAR & GRILL. GOLF CART RENTALS ARE AVAILABLE FOR

GUESTS.

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When Making Reservations Online…

YOUR INTERNATIONAL FLIGHT ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE IN BELIZE SHOULD BE GIVEN TO US SO WE

CAN MAKE THE PROPER GROUND TRANSFER ARRANGEMENT.

Is the water safe to drink?

UNLIKE MEXICO, OUR TAP WATER IS POTABLE IN THE ROOMS. IT IS DESALINATED

WATER, PERFECTLY SAFE. WE PROVIDE BOTTLED DRINKING WATER UPON ARRIVAL IN

ALL THE ROOMS. RESTAURANTS USE PURIFIED WATER FOR DRINKING AND ICE.

WHAT AMENITIES DOES GRAND COLONY VILLAS HAVE?

GLAD YOU ASKED!

WE ARE A BEACHFRONT LUXURY RESORT, SO WE HAVE ALL THE

AMENITIES YOU WOULD EXPECT AT A HIGHER END HOTEL:

BEACHFRONT PROPERTY 15 MINUTE WALK FROM SAN PEDRO CITY UTILITIES FOR WATER, SEWER & ELECTRICAL

PRIVATE POOL WITH PAVILIONS PRIVATE COVERED PARKING LANDSCAPED WALKS & GARDENS

PRIVATE DOCK & PAVILION OUTDOOR LIGHTING DAILY POOL & LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE

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PERIMETER PRIVACY WALL NIGHT SECURITY GUARD TROPICAL LANDSCAPING

BRICK-PAVED GOLF CART PATHS STUCCO EXTERIOR & TILE ROOFS PROMENADE BEACH PATH & SHOWER RINSE

PRIVATE EXTERIOR STORAGE ROOM GE APPLIANCES: MONOGRAM SERIES TRASH COMPACTOR, REFRIGERATOR RANGE & OVEN, MICROWAVE DISPOSAL, WASHER & DRYER WATER HEATER (40GAL.) PRIVATE RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY HARDWOOD CEILING MARBLE FLOORING ALL PORCELAIN TILE FLOORING INTERIOR PAINTED STUCCO WALLS GRANITE COUNTER TOPS UPSCALE KITCHEN CABINETRY & APPLIANCES LAUNDRY WITH WASHER & DRYER UPSCALE BATH FIXTURES INTERIOR CEILING FANS PRE-WIRED FOR CABLE TV PRE-WIRED FOR TELEPHONES TILED VERANDAS WOOD RAILINGS DOUBLE INSULATED WINDOWS INTERIOR HARDWOOD DOORS JACUZZI & SEPARATE SHOWER IN MASTER BATH DOUBLE VANITIES IN MASTER BATH CENTRAL AIR ENTRY DOOR BELLS EXTERIOR LIGHTING 10-FOOT CEILINGS TEXTURED & PAINTED CEILINGS

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ESCAPE TO THE CAYES: ACTIVITIES ON AMBERGRIS CAYE AND IN BELIZE

DIVING

BELIZE BECAME FAMOUS FOR ITS DIVING IN

THE 70’S WITH THE VISIT OF THE

“CALYPSO” AND JACQUES COUSTEAU’S

TEAM TO THE BLUE HOLE. AMBERGRIS

CAYE IS STRATEGICALLY LOCATED JUST OFF

THE SECOND LONGEST BARRIER REEF IN

THE WORLD AND SCATTERED WITH 100S OF

TINY ISLANDS AND ATOLLS.

THIS MAKES BELIZE A DREAM DESTINATION

DIVE VACATION AND A MUST FOR ANY

SERIOUS DIVER. SNORKELING TRIPS

INCLUDE MANY FINE LOCATIONS ON THE

REEF THAT ARE JUST MINUTES AWAY BY

BOAT.

FOR THE APPREHENSIVE SWIMMER, YOU CAN HAVE YOUR HAND HELD BY OUR EXPERIENCED AND

PROFESSIONAL GUIDES WHILE SNORKELING OUR BEAUTIFUL CORAL GARDENS. “HOL CHAN RESERVE”

AND “SHARK RAY ALLEY” ARE WORLD FAMOUS FOR SNORKELING AND DIVING WITH SHARKS, EAGLE

RAYS, TURTLES, AND A BEAUTIFUL ARRAY OF UNDERWATER SEA LIFE!

THE DIVE SHOP HAS OVER 20 YEARS

OF EXPERIENCE AND IS HIGHLY

RESPECTED IN THE DIVING

COMMUNITY. OUR DIVE AND

SNORKELING TRIP COORDINATORS

WILL SET YOU UP FOR JUST THE

RIGHT EXPERIENCE FOR YOUR LEVEL

AND NEEDS.

THE BLUE HOLE DIVE TRIP

… IS CONSIDERED TO BE THE

ULTIMATE DIVE TRIP IN BELIZE, THE

BLUE HOLE TRIP OFFERS THE

EXPERIENCED DIVER A VARIETY OF

DEEP WALL DIVES WITH SPLENDID

CORAL FORMATIONS IN A CRYSTAL

CLEAR ENVIRONMENT AND A

VARIETY OF SEA LIFE TO INCLUDE SOME REEF SHARKS AS WELL.

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EVERYONE TALKS ABOUT THE 80FT WALL DIVE AT "HALF MOON" TOPPED OFF WITH A SPECTACULAR

DIVE ON THE “AQUARIUM” AT LONG KEY. IT IS A THREE DIVE TRIP THAT INCLUDES BREAKFAST,

LUNCH & ALL DRINKS.

DIVE TOURS INCLUDE TANKS AND WEIGHT BELTS. GOVERNMENT TAXES, PARK FEES AND DIVE GEAR

ARE NOT INCLUDED. FULL DAY TRIP INCLUDE BREAKFAST, LUNCH AND SOFT DRINKS. SCUBA DIVING

IS AN ACTIVITY THAT REQUIRES CERTIFICATION.

TURNEFFE ISLAND

…IS ONE OF BELIZE’S FINEST DIVE SIGHTS.

PROTECTED FROM HIGH IMPACT, THE PRISTINE

WATERS OF TURNEFFE REALLY SHOW OFF THE

MAGNIFICENT COLORS OF THE CORAL AND AN

ABUNDANCE OF TROPICAL FISH LIFE INCLUDING

BEAUTIFUL SPOTTED EAGLE RAYS, MORAY EELS,

AND AN OCCASIONAL TURTLE. PEOPLE RAVE

ABOUT THE FAMOUS “ELBOW” AT TURNEFFE

AND THE TRIP OUT THERE IS SPECTACULAR AS

WELL. TAKING APPROXIMATELY 2 HOURS YOU

MAY SEE A SCHOOL OF DOLPHIN OR A MARLIN

OR TWO. THIS TRIP INCLUDES 3 DIVES,

BREAKFAST, LUNCH AND ALL DRINKS.

DIVE TOURS INCLUDE TANKS AND WEIGHT BELTS. GOVERNMENT TAXES, PARK FEES AND DIVE GEAR

ARE NOT INCLUDED. FULL DAY TRIP INCLUDE BREAKFAST, LUNCH AND SOFT DRINKS.

SCUBA DIVING IS AN ACTIVITY THAT REQUIRES CERTIFICATION.

DAY DIVES/NIGHT DIVES

…ARE CLOSE BY. WE HAVE OVER 25 FAVORITE DIVE

SITES TO OFFER THE BEGINNER, INTERMEDIATE AND

EXPERT DIVER LEAVING FROM OUR PIER 2 TANK

AREA FROM 9:00AM TO 1:00PM. SINGLE TANK

AFTERNOON DIVE IS 2:00PM TO 4:00PM

AFTERNOON DIVES. ALL DIVE TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO

WEATHER AND SEA CONDITIONS. OUR EXPERIENCED

PROFESSIONALS ARE WELL EQUIPPED TO TAKE YOU

ON A NIGHT DIVE AS WELL. EXPERIENCE THE MAGIC

OF THE SPARKLING REEF AND SLEEPING FISH LIFE

UNDER THE STARS!

DIVE TOURS INCLUDE TANKS AND WEIGHT BELTS.

GOVERNMENT TAXES, PARK FEES AND DIVE GEAR ARE NOT INCLUDED. FULL DAY TRIPS INCLUDE

BREAKFAST, LUNCH & SOFT DRINKS. SCUBA DIVING IS AN ACTIVITY THAT REQUIRES CERTIFICATION.

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PADI DIVING SCHOOL/OPEN WATER COURSES AND REFERRAL COURSES DIVING CERTIFICATION OUR PADI OPEN WATER DIVE COURSE WILL TURN YOU INTO AN UNDERWATER EXPLORER IN ABOUT 3 DAYS AND HAVE YOU CERTIFIED AND DIVING SAFELY. PROFESSIONAL CERTIFIED INSTRUCTORS WILL WORK WITH YOU AND FAMILIARIZE YOU WITH YOUR EQUIPMENT AND DIVING ENVIRONMENT. SAFETY IS OUR FOREMOST CONCERN AND WE WANT TO MAKE SURE THAT OUR STUDENTS ARE COMFORTABLE AND QUALIFIED TO MEET THE DEMANDS OF AN UNDERWATER EXPERIENCE. YOUR COURSE INCLUDES DIVING EQUIPMENT, BCB, REGULATOR, MASK, SNORKEL, FINS, TANKS, WEIGHT BELTS & LOG BOOK, P.C. CARD AND ENVELOPE, 4 OPEN WATER TRAINING SESSION, 3 CONFINED WATER TRAINING SESSIONS AND ACADEMIC CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION. BELIZE IS A NON- INTIMIDATING, WARM WATER ENVIRONMENT AND A COMFORTABLE PLACE TO LEARN TO DIVE. INSTRUCTION DIVING: EQUIPMENT, TANKS, WEIGHT BELTS, PARK FEES AND MANUAL INCLUDED.

OPEN WATER REFERRAL COURSE IF YOU HAVE ALREADY TAKEN YOUR DIVE COURSE IN THE US OR ELSEWHERE BUT HAVE NOT DONE YOUR OPEN WATER DIVES, BELIZE IS A GREAT PLACE TO COME AND COMPLETE YOUR CERTIFICATION. OUR PROFESSIONAL DIVE INSTRUCTORS WILL ASSIST YOU TO COMFORTABLY AND SAFELY ADJUST TO THE UNDERWATER ENVIRONMENT. BELIZE IS DEFINITELY A NICE WAY TO START YOUR UNDERWATER EXPERIENCE. THE COURSE INCLUDES DIVING EQUIPMENT, TANKS AND WEIGHT BELTS, SNORKEL, MASK, FINS, WETSUIT AND YOUR PADI CERTIFICATION CARD AND ENVELOPE. INSTRUCTION DIVING: EQUIPMENT, TANKS, WEIGHT BELTS, PARK FEES AND MANUAL INCLUDED.

DISCOVER SCUBA DIVING/INTRODUCTION TO SCUBA FOR THE PERSON WHO JUST WANTS TO FIND OUT A LITTLE ABOUT DIVING TO SEE IF IT IS THE RIGHT SPORT FOR YOU, WE HAVE OUR PROFESSIONAL DIVE MASTERS THAT CAN SAFELY GUIDE YOU THROUGH A HALF DAY OF INSTRUCTION AND ONE SHALLOW OPEN WATER DIVE. THIS EXPERIENCE WILL TEMPT YOU TO GO ALL THE WAY TO GET YOUR FULL DIVING CERTIFICATION! INCLUDES DIVING EQUIPMENT, TANKS, WEIGHT BELT, SNORKEL, FINS AND WETSUIT. INSTRUCTION DIVING: EQUIPMENT, TANKS, WEIGHT BELTS, PARK FEES AND MANUAL INCLUDED.

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WHAT TO BRING ON YOUR DIVE AND SNORKELING TRIP

OF COURSE IT IS ADVISABLE TO HAVE YOUR OWN PERSONAL FINS, SNORKEL AND MASK FOR ANY SNORKEL OR DIVE EXCURSION. FOR THE SEASONED DIVER, HE WILL, NO DOUBT BRING A VARIETY OF DIVE GEAR TO INCLUDE HIS REGULATOR, BC, UNDERWATER CAMERA, DIVE LIGHTS, DIVE WATCH ETC. IT IS ALWAYS GOOD TO WRITE OUT A CHECK LIST BEFORE TRAVELING TO A DIVE DESTINATION TO MAKE SURE THAT YOU DO NOT FORGET YOUR FAVORITE PIECE OF DIVING GEAR. WE DO HOWEVER HAVE A FULL SERVICE DIVE SHOP WITH RENTAL AND RETAIL DIVE EQUIPMENT TO MEET YOUR NEEDS. WE ADVISE PLENTY OF SUN BLOCK, LIGHT WEIGHT LONG SLEEVE SHIRTS AND PANTS AVAILABLE FOR HOT SUNNY DAYS AND A LIGHT BODY SUIT OR WET SUIT IN THE WINTER MONTHS.

THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW! OUR DIVE BOATS ARE FAST AND RANGE FROM 29-38 FT WITH TWIN OUTBOARDS AND CANOPY OR COVERED. MAXIMUM OF 10 DIVERS PER BOAT WITH ONE DIVE MASTER AND GUIDE PER BOAT. THERE IS A FULLY STAFFED AND MAINTAINED HYPERBARIC CHAMBER LOCATED ON AMBERGRIS CAYE IN THE TOWN OF SAN PEDRO.

CANCELLATION ONLY APPLIES TO FULL DAY TRIPS! IF CANCELLATION IS DONE AFTER 3:00PM THE DAY BEFORE THE TRIP, 50% OF THE DEPOSIT IS NON-REFUNDABLE. NO REFUNDS FOR TRIP DAY CANCELLATION.

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DIVING MAP WITH SITES

ROCKY POINT

CYPRESS CANYONS

TRES COCOS

MATTA ROCKS

PARADISE CANYONS

TACKLE BOX

TUFFY

VICTORIA TUNNELS

SANTA RITA

MEXICO CANYONS

MEXICO TUNNELS

MEXICO ROCKS

PUNTA ARENA

BOCA CHICA CANYON

PALMERO’S POINT

PALMERO CUT

BASIL JONES CUT

ROBLES POINT

HOL CHAN MARINE RESERVE

TORTUGA CANYONS

SHARK RAY ALLEY

CORAL GARDENS

BASIL JONES

PUNTA AZUL

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SNORKELING

BELIZE AND AMBERGRIS CAYE IS KNOWN FOR

ITS PRISTINE TURQUOISE WATERS AND THE

EASE AT WHICH PEOPLE CAN ENJOY THE

WATERS AND FISH LIFE IN OUR CLOSE BY

RESERVES AND MARINE SANCTUARIES.

FANTASTIC FAMILY FUN FOR ALL. YOU CAN

GO OUT ON GUIDED SNORKEL EXCURSIONS

OR FOR THE WATER SHY AND THOSE TOO

YOUNG TO SNORKEL, OUR GLASS BOTTOM

BOAT TOUR IS PERFECT. AS YOU WILL SEE,

WE HAVE A WIDE VARIETY OF SNORKEL TRIPS

TO FIT ALL LEVELS OF SWIMMERS! COME AND

PLAY!

HOL CHAN RESERVE AND SHARK RAY ALLEY / MEXICO ROCKS & TRES COCOS / BLUE HOLE SNORKELING

THIS IS THE SNORKEL TRIP THAT EVERYONE TALKS ABOUT WHEN THEY GET BACK FROM BELIZE!

THE ULTIMATE FAMILY EXPERIENCE OUR GUIDES WILL PUT YOU IN THE WATER WITH REAL SHARKS, STING RAYS

AND SPOTTED EAGLE RAYS! WELL, KINDA! YOU ARE IN THE WATER WITH “NURSE “SHARKS AT CLOSE RANGE

THAT ARE PERFECTLY HARMLESS AND YOUR GUIDES WILL SAFELY HOLD AND FEED THEM FOR YOUR

ENJOYMENT. IT IS FUN TO BUY A DISPOSABLE UNDERWATER CAMERA FOR THIS TRIP AND DAZZLE YOUR

FRIENDS BACK HOME.

THERE IS SO MUCH FISH LIFE TO SEE AT A COMFORTABLE DEPTH AND PEOPLE OF ALL AGES CAN TRULY SEE THE

WONDERS OF THE UNDERSEA ENVIRONMENT. AFTER HOL CHAN AND SHARK RAY ALLEY, YOU WILL BE READY

FOR “ MEXICO ROCKS”, “TRES COCOS” AND OTHER GREAT SNORKELING SPOTS AROUND THE ISLAND. THESE

TRIPS LEAVE TWICE A DAY, MORNING AND AFTER LUNCH, WEATHER PERMITTING. GLASS BOTTOM BOAT TRIPS

ARE AVAILABLE FOR NON SWIMMERS!

PARK FEES AND SNORKEL GEAR ARE NOT INCLUDED.

MINIMUM FOR THE TRIP TO GO WOULD BE 4 PEOPLE IN THE BOAT.

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CAYE CAULKER SNORKEL TRIP

CAYE CAULKER IS QUAINT FISHING ISLAND LOCATED JUST 25 MINUTES SOUTH OF

AMBERGRIS CAYE. IT HAS A SLEEPY LAID BACK FEEL TO IT AND REMINDS US OF

AMBERGRIS CAYE IN THE OLD DAYS! WITH GREAT LITTLE RESTAURANTS AND

SHOPS YOU CAN ENJOY A SNORKEL TRIP AND SEE ANOTHER ISLAND AND MAKE A

DAY OF IT.

THE TRIP INCLUDES 3 SNORKELING STOPS, HOL CHAN, SHARK RAY ALLEY AND CAYE

CAULKER REEF, A TOUR OF THE ISLAND, AND DRINKS ARE INCLUDED. 10% TAX NOT INCLUDED.

PICNIC TRIP/FISHING AND SNORKELING

THIS IS DEFINITELY A GREAT FAMILY OR GROUP OUTING WHERE YOUR GUIDE WILL

TAKE YOU ALL DAY TO SOME MARVELOUS SNORKELING SITES, POSSIBLY CATCH

SOME LOBSTERS (WHEN IN SEASON) CATCH SOME FISH ALONG THE WAY, AND THEN

BARBECUE YOUR CATCH ON THE BEACH. FISHING IN THIS TRIP IS OPTIONAL.

THIS IS A FAVORITE AMONG GUESTS AND IS TRULY A FUN DAY FOR ALL! PARK FEES

AND EQUIPMENT ARE NOT INCLUDED.

BACALAR CHICO MARINE RESERVE

CRUISE AROUND THE THE ENTIRE ISLAND OF AMBERGRIS CAYE AND SEE THE

“UNDEVELOPED SIDE OF OUR BEAUTIFUL ISLAND. CRUISE ALONG THE MEXICAN

BORDER AND STOP AT THREE SNORKEL LOCATIONS AND HAVE A BARBECUE LUNCH AT

ROCKY POINT, THE VERY TIP OF THE ISLAND. OPEN BAR. PARK FEES AND EQUIPMENT

ARE NOT INCLUDED.

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MANATEE WATCHING AND SNORKEL

THIS IS PROBABLY THE NATURE’S LOVER PREMIER TRIP. YOU WILL TRAVEL TO

GOFF’S CAYE AND VIEW THE MANATEE. SEE THIS RARE AND ENDANGERED

SPECIES IN THEIR OWN NATURAL HABITAT. A FULL DAY TRIP, YOU WILL ALSO

VISIT CAYE CAULKER AND A HAVE BARBECUE LUNCH ALL INCLUDED. THIS IS A

FULL DAY TRIP FROM 8:45AM ARRIVING BACK AT 5PM. PARK FEES AND

EQUIPMENT ARE NOT INCLUDED.

FISHING

IN THE LATE FIFTIES AND EARLY SIXTIES BELIZE WAS KNOWN TO ONLY A SELECT FEW WHO CAME DOWN TO

TEST THESE GREAT TURQUOISE WATERS FOR BONE, TARPON AND PERMIT FISH. THERE WERE ONLY A FEW

SMALL, PRIMITIVE FISHING LODGES AT THAT TIME AND SOME OF THOSE SAME PROFESSIONAL FISHING GUIDES

STILL TAKE THESE FISHERMEN OUT TODAY! YOU CHOOSE THE TIME AND LET US KNOW IF YOU WISH TO TRY A

FLY ROD OR SPINNING REEL AND WE CAN BOOK JUST THE PERFECT FISHING EXPEDITION FOR YOU. OUR GUIDES

WITH EXPERIENCE OF OVER 30 YEARS CAN TAKE YOU TO THEIR SECRET SPOTS ON THE FLATS OR POLE YOU

THROUGH THE MANGROVES FOR THE SPORT FISH OF YOUR CHOICE. BELIZE IS NO LONGER A SECRET SO COME

AND JOIN US FOR THIS UNIQUE EXPERIENCE!

FLAT FISHING FOR HALF DAY (BONE FISH, TARPON, OR PERMIT, TACKLE AND BAIT INCLUDED)

OUR GUIDES CAN PROVIDE RODS, BAIT AND OTHER EQUIPMENT AS NECESSARY.

REEF FISHING, LIVE BAIT TROLLING AND BOTTOM FISHING

FOR REAL FUN FISHING EXPEDITIONS, YOU AND YOUR FAMILY CAN ENJOY A

WIDE VARIETY OF BOTTOM FISHING AND TROLLING WITH YOUR PROFESSIONAL

GUIDE MAKING IT AS EASY AND AS FUN AS POSSIBLE.

YOU PICK YOUR SCHEDULE, NAME THE TYPE OF FISH YOU WANT TO CATCH,

AND YOUR GUIDE WILL TAKE CARE OF THE REST. AFTER PICKING YOU UP AT

OUR DOCK YOUR GUIDE WILL IMPRESS YOU WITH HIS SKILLS IN NET THROWING AS HE STALKS SARDINES FOR

YOUR LIVE BAIT. HE WILL THEN TAKE YOU TO HIS FAVORITE SPOTS AT YOUR COMFORT LEVEL FOR A MORNING

OR DAY OF SNAPPER, GROUPER OR JACK FISHING. HE BAITS YOUR HOOK FOR YOU, CASTS OUT YOUR LINE AND

GETS THE FISH OFF THE HOOK FOR YOU. HE WILL EVEN FILET YOUR CATCH FOR YOU AT THE END OF THE TRIP

AND YOU CAN HAVE OUR CHEF COOK IT “YOUR WAY” AT RICO’S RESTAURANT OR YOU CAN COOK IT BACK IN

YOUR CONDO.

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DEEP SEA FISHING/BILL FISH, WAHOO, DORADO, TUNA, KINGFISH, SHARKS

DEEP SEA FISHING IN BELIZE IS STILL IN ITS INFANCY AND WITH THE PRICE OF

GASOLINE HERE IN BELIZE IT IS A FAIRLY EXPENSIVE EXCURSION. YOU MAY BE

ABLE TO FIND SOME PEOPLE TO SHARE THE COSTS FOR THIS UNEXPLORED

ADVENTURE. THE BIG FISH ARE HERE BUT WE ARE STILL LEARNING THE

TERRITORIES.

“CAPTAIN PETE” IS ONE OF THE MOST EXPERIENCED IN THE FIELD AND ENTERS

THE BELIZE BILL FISH TOURNAMENT EVERY YEAR WITH GREAT SUCCESS.

WE SUGGEST YOU TAKE THIS ONE WITH A DEGREE OF CAUTION AND DISCUSS

WITH THE GUIDE CAREFULLY YOUR CHANCES OF SUCCESS! IT COULD TRULY BE AN

EXCITING ADVENTURE!

NIGHT FISHING/TARPON, CUBERA SNAPPERS, JACKS, BARRACUDA AND SHARKS!

IF YOU DON’T THINK YOU GOT ENOUGH FISHING IN THE DAYTIME WE ALSO OFFER A

SUNSET NIGHT FISHING EXPEDITION FORM 5:00 PM RETURNING TO THE DOCK AT

9:00PM. OUR EXPERIENCED GUIDES WILL SHOW YOU THEIR FAVORITE NIGHT TIME SPOTS

TO FIND JUST THE KIND OF FISH YOU ARE LOOKING FOR. THIS IS A GREAT FUN FOR THE

KIDS AS WELL.

PICNIC TRIP/FISHING AND SNORKELING

THIS IS DEFINITELY A GREAT FAMILY OR GROUP OUTING WHERE YOUR GUIDE WILL

TAKE YOU ALL DAY TO SOME MARVELOUS SNORKELING SITES, POSSIBLY CATCH

SOME LOBSTERS (WHEN IN SEASON) CATCH SOME FISH ALONG THE WAY, AND

THEN BARBECUE YOUR CATCH ON THE BEACH.

THIS IS A FAVORITE AMONG GUEST AND IS TRULY A FUN DAY FOR ALL!

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THINGS TO BRING FOR FISHING EXPEDITIONS

FOR THE EXPERIENCED FISHERMAN WE ARE SURE

THAT YOU WILL BE BRINGING YOUR FAVORITE ROD

AND SPECIAL FLIES WITH YOU. WE CERTAINLY

ENCOURAGE THAT AS WELL AS YOUR FAVORITE

SPINNING RODS AS WELL.

OUR GUIDES CAN PROVIDE JUST ABOUT ANY TYPE

OF ROD, TACKLE AND REEL YOU MIGHT BE

NEEDING FOR ANY OF YOUR EXCURSIONS. MAKE

SURE THAT YOU BRING PLENTY OF PROTECTIVE

CLOTHING TO COVER YOUR SKIN FROM SUN

EXPOSURE. MOST OF OUR BOATS HAVE CANOPY

TOPS BUT IT IS ALWAYS ADVISABLE TO HAVE LIGHT

WEIGHT LONG PANTS AND LONG SLEEVE SHIRTS

FOR PROTECTION. MEDICAL “SCRUBS” ARE GREAT FOR THIS PURPOSE OR A LIGHT PAIR OF LONG SLEEVE

COTTON PAJAMAS ALWAYS COME IN HANDY. OF COURSE YOU NEED PLENTY OF SUNSCREEN. GOING OUT EARLY

IN THE DAY IS ALWAYS A GOOD THING AS WELL!

JUNGLE ADVENTURES

WHEN YOU TAKE AN ADVENTURE TOUR TO THE RIVERS, JUNGLES, AND MAYA RUINS OF BELIZE YOU MAY BE

LUCKY ENOUGH TO DO IT WITH DANIEL NUNEZ AND HIS EXCEPTIONAL, FIRST CLASS GUIDES, ALL HAND PICKED

AND TRAINED BY HIM. DANIEL WAS HONORED LAST YEAR WITH A PRESTIGIOUS ECOLOGICAL AWARD

PRESENTED TO HIM IN SWITZERLAND IN 2003 HONORING

HIS EXCELLENCE IN ENVIRONMENTAL KNOWLEDGE AND

CONCERN FOR THE BELIZEAN WILDLIFE THAT ALLOWS HIM

TO MAKE A LIVING. WE SALUTE DANIEL FOR HIS

ENTHUSIASM WITH OUR GROUPS AND WHETHER YOU ARE

CAVE TUBING DOWN A RIVER IN BELIZE, SEARCHING OUT

MANATEE IN THE BELIZE RIVER, SPOTTING A JAIBARU

ALONG THE NORTHERN HIGHWAY, MAKING MONKEY

SOUNDS AT THE BELIZE ZOO OR SIMPLY PLAYING WITH THE

DOLPHINS ON THE BOAT RIDE BACK FROM THE JUNGLE

WHILE SIPPING ON HIS FAMOUS RUM PUNCH AT SUNSET,

HIS TRIPS ARE NOT TO BE MISSED!

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ALTUN HA MAYAN RUIN

ALTUN HA IS THE MOST EXTENSIVELY EXCAVATED RUIN IN BELIZE AND IS

LOCATED 31 MILES NORTH OF BELIZE CITY. THIS SITE WAS A MAJOR CEREMONIAL

CENTER DURING THE CLASSIC PERIOD, AS WELL AS A VITAL TRADE CENTER THAT

LINKED THE CARIBBEAN SHORES WITH OTHER MAYA CENTERS IN THE INTERIOR.

THE RUIN CONSISTS OF TWO MAIN PLAZAS WITH SOME THIRTEEN TEMPLE AND

RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURES.

THE "JADE HEAD", REPRESENTING THE SUN GOD, KINICH AHAU, IS THE MOST SIGNIFICANT FIND. AT

APPROXIMATELY SIX INCHES HIGH AND WEIGHING OVER NINE POUNDS, IT'S STILL TO THIS DAY THE LARGEST

CARVED JADE OBJECT IN THE WHOLE MAYA AREA.

CAVE TUBING, BELIZE ZOO TRIP, AND ZIP LINING

MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS, FRIDAYS – GREAT FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY!

FULL DAY TRIP 7AM – 5:30PM

THIS DEFINITELY IS THE TRIP FOR FAMILY FUN AND IT IS A KICK WHEN ALL OF YOU

JUMP IN THE WATER WITH YOUR TUBES AND LIGHTS ON YOUR HEAD AND START TO

FLOAT DOWN THE RIVER ON AN HOUR AND A HALF RIDE OF AWESOME FUN AND

RELAXATION!

START THE TRIP WITH A 7AM PICK UP AT DOCK, THEN TRAVEL BY BOAT TO THE BELIZE

RIVER AND HAVE BREAKFAST ON BOARD WHILE VIEWING WILDLIFE IN THE RIVER TO

INCLUDE POSSIBLE MANATEE SIGHTINGS. AT MANATEE LOOKOUT WE SWITCH TO AN

A/C VAN AND TRAVEL TO JAGUAR PAW RESORT (VERY SCENIC DRIVE) WHERE YOU

MAY EVEN SPOT A “JABIRU” IN THE WILD.

WE UNLOAD AND PICK UP OUR INNER TUBES AND CAVE LIGHTS AND TAKE A 1 HOUR EASY HIKE TO THE

BEGINNING OF THE CAVES WHERE YOU WILL THEN YOU FLOAT BACK DOWN THE RIVER THROUGH THE CAVES

FOR 1.5 HOURS. YOU WILL SEE BEAUTIFUL CATHEDRALS AND CRYSTALS CAVES ALONG THE WAY.

THEN IT'S LUNCH AND OFF TO THE ZOO, BACK TO THE BOAT AND BACK TO SAN PEDRO

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LAMANAI MAYAN RUIN AND RIVER TOUR

LAMANAI IS ONE OF THE LARGEST MAYAN SITES IN BELIZE, EXPANDING OVER A

HUGE EXPANSE ON THE BELIZE NEW RIVER, THE LAMANAI MAYAN CENTER HOLDS

OVER 800 STRUCTURES DEEP IN THE TROPICAL FOREST. LAMANAI (SUBMERGED

CROCODILE IN MAYAN) WAS OCCUPIED AS EARLY AS 1500BC. THE SMALL ONSITE

MUSEUM WHERE YOUR LAMANAI EXPLORATION BEGINS. ONCE ON THE SITE,

LAMANAI HOLDS PRECIOUS ARTIFACTS SPANNING WELL OVER 2000 YEARS OF

MAYAN HISTORY.

YOUR TRIP WILL START AT THE DOCK AT 7:00AM AND YOU WILL CRUISE TWO MAJOR RIVERS, SEE SMALL

REMOTE VILLAGES AND SEE LOTS OF BIRDS AND OTHER WILDLIFE IN THEIR NATIVE HABITAT. THEN YOU WILL

EXPLORE WITH KNOWLEDGEABLE GUIDES THE AWESOME RUINS OF LAMANAI. INCLUDES A BREAKFAST SNACK

ON BOARD, A LUNCH AT THE RUINS AND ALL DRINKS. A TRUE JUNGLE EXPERIENCE PACKED WITH A NATURE

LOVERS ARRAY OF BIRDS AND WILDLIFE.

TIKAL GUATEMALA

TIKAL IS THE ULTIMATE RUIN TRIP IN CENTRAL AMERICA. THIS IS TRULY A MASSIVE

MAYAN RUIN WHICH REALLY EXEMPLIFIES HOW VAST AND COMPLEX THIS ANCIENT

CIVILIZATION WAS. NOT ONLY WILL YOU FIND THE RUINS INCREDIBLY BEAUTIFUL

AND FASCINATING BUT YOUR GUIDE WILL EDUCATE YOU ON THE VEGETATION OF

THIS RICH RAIN FOREST ENVIRONMENT. TUCKED DEEP IN THE GUATEMALAN JUNGLE,

TIKAL IS MAGICAL WITH EXOTIC BIRDS, HOWLER AND SPIDER MONKEYS IN ITS

CANOPIES AND A MAZE OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL WONDERS. YOU FLY FROM SAN PEDRO

AMBERGRIS CAYE TO BELIZE CITY AND THEN TO FLORES, GUATEMALA IN THE

MORNING AND RETURNING IN THE EVENING SUNSET. IT IS ABOUT A ONE HOUR

FLIGHT FROM BELIZE CITY TO FLORES. FOR OUR GUESTS THAT HAVE THE TIME, WE

WOULD STRONGLY RECOMMEND AN OVER NIGHT TRIP THAT ALLOWS YOU TO

EXPLORE THE QUAINT LITTLE TOWN OF FLORES WITH ITS GONDOLAS THAT CAN TAKE

YOU AROUND LAKE PETEN. YOU CAN ALSO GO INTO THE RUINS OF TIKAL AT NIGHT

UNDER THE FULL MOON, THIS IS DEFINITELY A SPIRITUAL EXPERIENCE NOT TO BE MISSED! OVERNIGHT

ACCOMMODATIONS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE TIKAL RUINS COMPLEX.

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BIRD WATCHING

FOR THE TRUE BIRD LOVER THERE ARE HUNDREDS

OF SPECIES OF BIRDS ON OUR ISLAND. THIS TRIP

TO TWO BIRD SANCTUARIES WILL GIVE YOU AMPLE

VIEWING OF SOME RARE BIRDS SUCH AS THE

SPOONBILL AND PINK IBIS. YOU ALSO COULD

POSSIBLY VIEW OSPREY, SEA HAWKS, HERONS AND

EGRETS. THIS HALF DAY TRIP STOPS ON THE BACK

SIDE OF THE ISLAND FOR A SHELLING EXPEDITION.

TRY YOUR LUCK AT FINDING BEAUTIFUL SHELLS

FROM OUR AREA. FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY!

ESCAPE TO THE CAYES: WEDDINGS? YES, WE MOST CERTAINLY DO!

HAPPILY EVER AFTER BEGINS WITH A BELIZE WEDDING AT THE VILLAS AT GRAND COLONY. ON THE BEACH, IN

THE GARDENS OR IN OUR SEA FRONT GAZEBO. CELEBRATE THE BEGINNING OF YOUR JOURNEY TOGETHER IN

THE SUNNY CARIBBEAN. FOR EVERY COUPLE A BELIZE WEDDING IS A WONDERFUL AND UNIQUE EXPERIENCE

AND GRAND COLONY WILL ENSURE ALL THE SPECIAL TOUCHES ARE TAILORED TO MEET YOUR EXPECTATIONS!

OUR FACILITIES CAN ACCOMMODATE FROM A SMALL, INTIMATE GATHERING TO A LARGE, LAVISH EVENT. OUR

STAFF WILL HELP YOU PLAN THE CEREMONY OF YOUR DREAMS FROM FLOWERS TO MUSIC AND EVERYTHING IN

BETWEEN.

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YOUR BELIZE HONEYMOON STARTS IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE

CEREMONY, AS YOU ENJOY ALL THE AMENITIES OF OUR LUXURY

HOTEL AND RESORT.

LOCATED ON THE SOUTHEASTERN SHORES OF AMBERGRIS CAYE IN

BELIZE, THE VILLA'S TROPICAL LANDSCAPE, REEF PROTECTED

SHORES AND YEAR ROUND SUMMER CLIMATE CREATE A

WONDERFULLY ROMANTIC SETTING FOR YOU AND YOUR LOVED

ONE. YOUR BELIZE HONEYMOON CAN BE THE FIRST OF YOUR

ADVENTURES TOGETHER AS A COUPLE.

MORE AND MORE COUPLES ARE CHOOSING BELIZE FOR THEIR

WEDDING. WE HAVE A LOCAL NON-DENOMINATIONAL MINISTER

YOU CAN MEET WITH TO PERSONALIZE YOUR VOWS OR WRITE

YOUR OWN SPECIAL FEELINGS TO BE INCORPORATED IN THE

CEREMONY.

REQUIREMENTS FOR A WEDDING IN BELIZE (FOR MORE INFO EMAIL

US AT [email protected] )

ALL MARRIAGES IN BELIZE ARE INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED

SINCE BELIZE IS PART OF THE COMMONWEALTH.

IF NEITHER PARTY HAS BEEN MARRIED PREVIOUSLY:

FULLY COMPLETED MARRIAGE LICENSE APPLICATION NOTARIZED BY

A JUSTICE OF THE PEACE. TO BE COMPLETED AT THE VILLAS AT

GRAND COLONY.

PHOTOCOPY OF FRONT 2 PAGES OF PASSPORT AND PAGES SHOWING

ARRIVAL DATE INTO BELIZE. WILL BE TAKEN AT HOTEL BY OUR

WEDDING COORDINATOR.

YOU MUST HAVE ENTERED THE COUNTRY AND COMPLETED YOUR

APPLICATION 3 DAYS PRIOR TO YOUR WEDDING DAY.

IF EITHER OR BOTH PARTIES HAVE BEEN PREVIOUSLY MARRIED:

FULLY COMPLETED MARRIAGE LICENSE APPLICATION NOTARIZED BY

A JUSTICE OF THE PEACE. TO BE COMPLETED AT THE VILLAS AT

GRAND COLONY.

PHOTOCOPY OF FRONT 2 PAGES OF PASSPORT AND PAGES SHOWING

ARRIVAL DATE INTO BELIZE. WILL BE TAKEN AT HOTEL BY OUR

WEDDING COORDINATOR.

YOU MUST HAVE ENTERED THE COUNTRY AND COMPLETED YOUR

APPLICATION 3 DAYS PRIOR TO YOUR WEDDING DAY.

FINAL DIVORCE DECREE. MUST BE THE CERTIFIED ORIGINAL. NO

COPIES.

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IF EITHER OR BOTH PARTIES IS A WIDOW OR WIDOWER:

FULLY COMPLETED MARRIAGE LICENSE APPLICATION NOTARIZED BY A JUSTICE OF THE PEACE. TO BE

COMPLETED AT THE VILLAS AT GRAND COLONY.

PHOTOCOPY OF FRONT 2 PAGES OF PASSPORT AND PAGES SHOWING ARRIVAL DATE INTO BELIZE. WILL

BE TAKEN AT HOTEL BY OUR WEDDING COORDINATOR.

YOU MUST HAVE ENTERED THE COUNTRY AND COMPLETED YOUR APPLICATION 3 DAYS PRIOR TO

YOUR WEDDING DAY.

COPY OF THE ORIGINAL DEATH CERTIFICATE.

RICO’S RESTAURANTE

RICO’S RESTAURANT IS CONSIDERED TO BE ONE OF THE

FINEST RESTAURANTS ON THE ISLAND OF AMBERGRIS CAYE.

LOCATED NOT ONLY ON THE WATER, BUT “IN THE WATER”

THIS DOCK SIDE RESTAURANT IS ONE OF THE MOST

ROMANTIC RESTAURANTS TO SHARE A DINNER WITH FAMILY,

FRIENDS AND LOVED ONES; YOU DINE UNDER THE MOON AND

STARS!

OUR LOCAL CHEFS SPECIALIZE IN PREPARING THE LOCAL

SEAFOOD WE ARE FAMOUS FOR, SUCH AS OUR LOBSTER

DISHES, STONE CRABS, FRESH FISH ITEMS, CONCH CEVICHE

AND WE EVEN SERVE DELICIOUS SURF AND TURF ITEMS.

OUR DESERTS ARE TO DIE FOR WITH GENEROUS PORTIONS OF

KEY LIME PIE HEAPED WITH MERINGUE OR OUR “CHOCOLATE

MORTAL SIN” IS SIMPLY DECADENT.

A VAST ARRAY OF TROPICAL DRINKS AWAITS YOU AND WE

CAN SERVE ALL OF THIS ON THE BEACH OR POOL SIDE AS

WELL! WHETHER IT IS A MARVELOUS BREAKFAST WITH “EGGS

BENEDICT ROYAL” WATCHING THE FISHERMEN CATCH THEIR

SARDINES IN THE FIRST MORNING LIGHT OR QUICK LUNCHES IN YOUR BATHING SUIT BEFORE GOING OUT ON A

DIVE. RICO’S RESTAURANT AND ITS WONDERFUL ATTENTIVE STAFF CAN MEET YOUR NEEDS.

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MENU:

BREAKFAST

Eggs of Your Choice

Two eggs-any style served with borracho beans, hash browns,

toast, and choice of Canadian bacon, sausage or bacon.

Omelet of Your Choice

Two eggs with your choice of vegetables and choice of

Canadian bacon, sausage or bacon. Served with borracho

beans and hash browns.

Lobster Omelet

Two eggs with you choice of vegetables and lobster. Served

with borracho beans and hash browns.

Rico’s English Muffin Egg Sandwich

Toasted English muffin, 1 egg over medium, slice of Canadian bacon, tomatoes and cheese. Served with hash

browns.

Belizean Eggs

Two scrambled eggs with onions, bell peppers and toast. Served with your choice of Canadian bacon, sausage or

bacon.

Huevos Rancheros

Two sunny-side up eggs topped with our very own Special Belizean Salsa. Served with refried beans.

Rico’s Breakfast Burrito

Two scrambled eggs, onions, green pepper, tomatoes and salsa wrapped in two flour tortillas. Served with refried

beans.

Banana Pancakes

Order of three fluffy banana pancakes and your choice of Canadian bacon, sausage or bacon.

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French Toast

Three slices of French toast served with your choice of Canadian bacon, sausage or bacon.

Tropical Waffles

Two large waffles served with fresh fruits such as pineapple, papaya, watermelon or bananas. Served with your

choice of Canadian bacon, sausage, or bacon.

Tropical Fruit Plate

Large platter of in season fresh tropical fruits neatly cut into finger size portions.

SIDE ORDERS

BEVERAGES

Fried Jacks Coffee

Toast or Flour Tortillas Hot Tea

Refried or Borracho Beans Milk or Fresh Juices (small)

Extra Egg Milk or Fresh Juices (large)

Bagels or Muffins Screwdriver

Hash Browns Bloody Mary

Canadian Bacon, Sausage or Bacon Mimosa

LUNCH

RICO’S APPETIZERS

Ceviche is a combination of diced tomatoes, onions and sweet peppers marinated with your choice of seafood in

limejuice and habanero peppers for a truly unique Caribbean delicacy.

Lobster Ceviche

Conch Ceviche

Chicken Fingers & Fries

Fish Fingers & Fries

Shrimp Cocktail

Conch Fritters

Beef Nachos

Chicken Nachos

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Chips & Salsa

French Fries

Rico’s Salads

Chef’s Salad

Boiled eggs, ham, cheese and grilled chicken over a bed Of mixed greens, tomatoes, green peppers, and carrots.

Grilled Chicken Salad

Grilled chicken strips over a bed of romaine lettuce with purple cabbage, tomatoes, red peppers, shredded carrots,

cucumbers and shredded cheese. Served with a lime vinaigrette dressing.

Caesar Salad

Romaine lettuce in homemade Caesar dressing and topped with anchovies, Parmesan cheese and croutons.

Tropical Fruit Plate

An assortment of the freshest fruits available such as pineapple, papaya, banana, orange and/or watermelon .

RICO’S HOT LUNCHES

Cheese Burger (all burgers & sandwiches served with French Fries)

with Bacon

Double Meat

Chicen Burger

Fish Burger

Grilled Canadian Bacon & Cheese Sandwich

Belizean Style Rice & Beans

A uniquely Belizean dish in which the rice and beans are cooked together and served with potato salad or cole

slaw, tomatoes, cucumbers and fried plantain.

With Stewed Chicken

Stewed in local vegetables and seasonings. A Belizean favorite.

With Stewed Fish

Burritos are fresh flour tortillas filled with your choice of meat and onions, green peppers, cheese and tomatoes

with salsa casera on the side.

Chicken Burritos

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Beef or Fish Burritos

Shrimp or Lobster Burritos

Tacos

Three deep fried corn tortillas filled with seasoned grilled chicken or beef with onions, tomatoes, and green

peppers and topped with salsa, shredded mozzarella cheese and green onions.

Quesadillas

Two grilled flour tortillas with seasoned grilled chicken or beef with cheese, salsa and steamed vegetables.

Enchiladas

Three corn tortillas filled with chicken or beef or cheese with onions, cream and cheese. Covered with a zesty

tomato sauce and shredded mozzarella cheese.

RICO’S COLD SANDWICHES

Club Sandwich

Chicken, bacon, Canadian bacon, lettuce, tomato and cheese with on three pieces of toast and topped with sliced

pickles.

Grilled Chicken Salad Sandwich

Tender chicken mixed with walnuts, celery, carrots, and onions in a creamy tarragon dressing on toast with

Romaine lettuce and tomatoes.

BLT

RICO’S DESSERTS

Key Lime Pie

A slice of a truly tropical delight guaranteed to please the palate.

Coconut Pie

A generous portion of a freshly baked Caribbean treat.

Mortal Sin

A Rich 3 Layer Chocolate Cake with a vanilla rum cream filling, topped with 2 scoops of chocolate ice cream and

covered with a rich chocolate sauce. Truly a “Mortal Sin”!

Flan

A vanilla custard covered in a caramel sauce. A local favorite.

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Ice Cream

Two large scoops coconut, chocolate, vanilla, or strawberry.

DINNER

RICO’S APPETIZERS

Ceviche is a combination of diced tomatoes, onions and sweet peppers marinated with your choice of seafood in

limejuice, and habanero peppers for a truly unique Caribbean delicacy.

Lobster Ceviche

Conch Ceviche

Shrimp Cocktail

Conch Fritters

Champinones al Chipotle

Mushrooms served in a spicy, smoky tomato sauce with slices of baguette.

RICO’S SOUPS

Tortilla Soup

Tortillas, chicken broth, sweet peppers, onions, Tomatoes and tomato sauce blended with herbs and topped with

tortilla strips, cheese and cream.

Seafood Soup

Seafood, vegetables and coconut milk in a creamy chowder.

RICO’S SALADS

Grilled Chicken Salad

Grilled chicken strips over a bed of romaine lettuce with purple cabbage, tomatoes, red peppers, shredded carrots,

and cucumbers and shredded cheese. Served with a lime vinaigrette dressing.

Caesar Salad

Romaine lettuce in homemade Caesar dressing and topped with Parmesan cheese and croutons.

Garden Salad

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Mixed greens with purple cabbage, carrots, tomatoes and cucumbers.

SURF

Lobster Tail

Eight ounces of Caribbean lobster, served with garlic mashed potatoes, steamed vegetables and garlic-lime butter

on the side.

Curried Lobster

Sauteed lobster in a Madras style banana curry sauce served on a bed of steamed coconut rice with assorted

steamed vegetables.

Shrimp Tikin Xic

Eight grilled jumbo shrimp marinated in Mayan Spices, served with coconut rice and steamed vegetables.

Shrimp Tempura

Shrimp dipped in a fluffy tempura batter fried and served with coconut rice, steamed vegetables and teriyaki

sauce.

Snapper Filet

Seven ounces of pan-seared fish filet served with coconut rice and steamed vegetables.

Huachinango Al Mojo de Ajo

Eight ounces pan seared snapper served with coconut rice, steamed vegetables and topped with a garlic-lime-

mustard butter.

TURF

Filet Mignon

Eight ounces of tender USDA Choice graded beef served with a baked potato and steamed vegetables.

New York Strip

Twelve ounces tender USDA Choice graded beef served with baked potato and steamed vegetables.

SURF & TURF

Eight ounces of tender USDA Choice Filet Mignon topped with a red wine mushroom sauce and eight ounces of

fresh Caribbean lobster served with garlic-lime-butter. Served with garlic mashed potatoes and steamed

vegetables.

Pork Tenderloin

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Coriander encrusted pork tenderloin served with garlic-mashed potatoes, steamed vegetables and topped with a

cilantro beure blanc.

Sautéed Chicken

Breast Pan-seared chicken breast topped with a Pernod cream sauce, served with garlic mashed potatoes and

steamed vegetables.

PASTA

Chicken Pasta

Grilled Chicken Breast over a bed of pasta smothered in a zesty marinara sauce and topped with Parmesan cheese.

Seafood Pasta

A mixture of fresh seafood in a white creamy Parmesan sauce over a bed of pasta and served with steamed strips

of zucchini.

RICO’S DESSERTS

Key Lime Pie

Deep-dish Caribbean, freshly baked lime pie heaped with meringue.

Coconut Cream Pie

From the Coconut tree, Rico’s famous deep-dish coconut pie topped with meringue.

Mortal Sin

A Rich 3 Layer Chocolate Cake with a vanilla Kulua cream filling, topped with 2 scoops of chocolate ice cream and

covered with a rich chocolate sauce. Truly a “Mortal Sin”!

Flan

A vanilla custard covered in a caramel sauce. A local favorite.

Ice Cream

Three scoops coconut, chocolate, vanilla, or strawberry.

PLEASE ASK OUR HOST TO RESERVE THE GAZEBO FOR BREAKFAST, LUNCH OR DINNER PARTIES

OF 4-8 PEOPLE.

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MAKE YOUR RESERVATION TODAY AND ENJOY STUNNING AMBERGRIS CAY E!

Escape to Belize and discover yourself! Please inquire about our upcoming specials when calling

the number below:

FOR RESERVATIONS PLEASE EMAIL:

FRONTDESK@GRANDCOLON YVILLAS.COM OR

TELEPHONE: 501-226-4270/4271

FAX: 501-226-4276