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Visitor Guide November 30, 2006

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THE SAN PEDRO SUN

VISITOR GUIDE

Fido’s ItalianSteakhouse- Come experience a

family-style Italian dinner!- Listen to live music

under the palapa!

Lighted BoatParade

- San Pedro prepares forits first ever lighted boat

parade!


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On behalf of the people of SanPedro Town, I extend a warm wel-come to all visitors arriving toour shores. I assure you that yourtrip to “La Isla Bonita” will be noordinary vacation. Our island isfamous for its rich cultural diver-sity, where Mestizos, Creole andGarinagu blend to form a uniqueencounter. While here, I encour-age you to explore the CaribbeanSea and find Belize’s abundanttreasures. Hol Chan Marine Re-serve and Shark-Ray Alley arejust two of the many spots whereyou can enjoy our coral reef for-mation and abundant and breath-

Greetings to my visiting friends

taking sea life. San Pedro isalso home to world-classfishing and scuba diving. For the more adventurous,“La Isla Bonita” offers a widearray of water sports and forthose looking to get a glimpseof the mystical world of theMaya, these historical ruinsare just a short expedition

away. You will also be able to dis-cover Belize’s vast cave systemsand many natural sanctuaries thatare home to our country’s uniqueflora and fauna. Whether you are spending yourhoneymoon at an exclusive resortor looking for an adventurous, yetromantic escape, San Pedro issurely the place to be. I inviteyou to explore our home and seethe many wonders it has to offer. We welcome you with openarms. Bienvenidos a San Pedro!

Elsa Paz, Mayor,San Pedro Town

Pictured above is Candice Castillo (center) catching up on thelatest news in San Pedro by reading The San Pedro Sun at Dunn’sRiver, Ocho Rios Falls, Jamaica. This is the center piece of Jamaicaand is visited daily by cruise ships. Tourists make it a must to do theone hour climb of the falls. Her proud parents Alfonso Jr. and Elida Castillo (left) and grand-parents Candida and Alfonso Castillo Sr. (right), joined her there

English I am a fisherman.Creole Ah da wahn fishaman.Spanish Soy pescador.

English I’m looking for my friends.Creole Ah di luk fi mi fren dehn.Spanish Estoy buscando a mis amigos.

English I’m not particular; I’ll take any job I can get.Creole Ah noh kay. Eni kain a jab weh yu gat ah wuda du.Spanish No soy particular; tomo qualquier trabajo que pueda.

Language can link us with other cultures, nomatter how foreign the tongue may be. In an effortto share this form of communication with ouraudience, The San Pedro Sun proudly presents –Words of the Week. This week, we will presenta few phrases in English and give you theirCreole and Spanish translations. Special thanksto Sylvana Woods for her help with the Creoletranslations. Enjoy!!!

to share the joy when she re-ceived her Bachelor of Laws(Hons.) Degree from the Fac-ulty of Law Studies, in Mona,Jamaica. She’s now pursuingher studies in Certificate of Le-gal Education in Jamaica. While there Alfonso andElida also celebrated their26th wedding anniversary! Congratulations toCandice and her parents,from all of us at The SanPedro Sun!


Imagine: a picturesque setting, un-der an airy, moonlit palapa, with just ahint of a cool breeze. The smells com-ing from within are fragrant and redo-lent of rich spices, the atmospherewarm and inviting. You expectGrandma Maria to come through thekitchen doors with steaming bowls of

food while Dean Martin sings “That’sAmore” on the record player. Then itsinks in – you’re not at a trattoria,you’re at Fido’s! Yes, Fido’s has done it again. Thelargest palapa in San Pedro alreadyhouses a great restaurant offering freshseafood and other dining specials; a

sushi bar, and now their steakhouse has added classicItalian dishes to their menu! Combining the Steakhouse with an Italian flair, ownerDavid Schmidt aims to appeal to a variety of customerswho love good Italian and scrumptious steaks. The SanPedro Sun had the tasty opportunity to stop by and samplesome of the Italian specialties now offered at Fido’sItalian Steakhouse. Managing to snag a table on the verandah, we sit andenjoy a few refreshing drinks prepared by bartenderFabio Palma. What drinks those were! Fabio trulymakes the best Mai Tai on the island, and the RumPunches and Classic Cosmos were a treat too! Whilewe sip our drinks, David comes over to chat for a bit,and we find out how he plans to expand on the Italianfare to offer family friendly platters at affordable prices.He recommends trying out a sampling of the differentmeals, and in true family style, we pass the food around

Fido’s Italian Steakhouse

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Start off with some homemade Focaccia bread in an olive oil, balsamic vinegarand herb dip.


eager to share with each other. To start off the meal, we try a ten-der roasted garlic bulb spread on but-tered French bread. We also samplesome homemade Focaccia bread in an

olive oil, balsamic vinegar and herbdip. Utter bliss! These starters justseem to whet the appetite for more,and we can’t wait to try the pastas thatarrive at our table!

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The Fettuccine Alfredo with shrimpis a creamy, sinfully delicious meal,and topped with perfectly cooked, juicyshrimp, the dish is taken to a wholeother level. But also on the table is adelicious Grilled chicken pesto pasta.Tender slivers of grilled chicken

breasts top pasta tossed in a deliciouspesto sauce. This dish was followed byFido’s Special Cappolini, which was adelightfully subtle but equally flavorfulpasta seasoned with fresh garlic, to-mato, basil and olive oil. Topped with

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Fido’s Special Cappolini was was a delightfully subtle but equally flavorful pastaseasoned with fresh garlic, tomato, basil and olive oil.

Let’s not forget dessert! Dig into a refreshing Irish Key Lime Pie, Chocolate Cheese-cake, or Vanilla-Strawberry ice cream with fresh tropical fruits - they’re delicious!


Rojo Lounge

Rojo Lounge

COME ENJOY PIBIL ON THE BEACH EVERY SUNDAY AT ROJO LOUNGE!!!(Pibil is a traditional Belizean dish of pork wrapped in plantain leaves then slowly cooked underground.)

Spend the day lounging on one of the most picturesque beaches on the Caye!!!Beachside bar featuring our famous “Frozen Mojitos” and original “Rojitos”!!!

Noon until 6pm!!!


fresh diced tomatoes and Parmesan,this special Cappolini rounded out anItalian taste trip. We are left happy and contented,truly satisfied with our meals, which,

as David pointed out, was perfect toshare amongst friends. Other choicesin pastas include the ever popular PastaPrimavera, Spaghetti Carbonara, La-

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Fabio truly makes the best Mai Tai on the island, and the Rum Punches andClassic Cosmos were a treat too!


We at Southwind 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 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.

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Commercial/Condos/HomesCaribe Island Resort (M56) 1st floor 1 bed/1 bath, ocean front junior suite. $185,000.00 US.Mayan Princess (G17) Unit 3 - beach front, lower level condo. $110,000.00 US.Mayan Princess (D15) Unit 14- beachfront, second level condo. $140,000.00 USUpscale & Secluded Villa (A23) Custom, unique architecture, beachfront villa, 5 bedroom, 5½ bath,three storey solid concrete building, tastefully furnished. Nothing compares in class, style or quality.Call for further details. $1,669,000.00 US. Cash.Buena Vista Residential: (W24) 2 storey house with 2B/2B on large beautifully landscapedproperty. Only 2.5 miles north of town center with easy dock & road access.Only $218,000.00 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. $285,000.00

Raw LandAmbergris Bay (G38) Gorgeous beach front parcel- Approx. 60’ x 80’. $105,000.00 USAmbergris Bay (M62) 2nd row lot approx. 65’x160’. $17,500.00 US.Ambergris Bay (G33) Beachfront parcel approx. 70’ x 105’. $65,000.00 USAmbergris Bay (N19) Two-2nd row lots together measuring approx. 95’ x 90’ $60,000.00 USSan Pedrito (A24) Nice lot measuring approx. 50’ x 75’. Great location to build your home & enjoythe gorgeous sunsets. Asking price $30,000.00 US.Santa Fe (M61) – Beach front lot, 80’ x 225’, high & dry with beautiful vegetation, 5.5 miles north.$320,000.00 USMata Grande Lot (P52) Ocean view lot-80’ x 150’- 2 rows off the beach within electricity, telephone& road access. $50,000.00USSpanish Reef (B35) Corner lot 2 rows off the beach! One of the largest lots in the subdivision witha size of 93’ x 100’ x 50’ x 109. $40,000.00 USParadise Coves (L18) 2 rows off the beach – great location. 90’ x 70’. $25,000.00 US.Palmero Point (W19) Lot 50, 95’ x 120’ - $20,000.00 US Terms AvailablePalmero Point (J31) Ocean View & pier access lot#25: – 105’ x 105’ x 120’ x 50’- $58,000.00 USCash onlyEscalante Subdivision – Lots are 50’ x 75’ starting at $40,000.00 USCaye Caulker (J25) 4 acres with 240’ of beach front, beautiful cleared & filled land. $425,000.00 US.Robles Point Acreage (G16) 33 acres with more than 3,000’ of beach front plus lagoon frontageat the back of property. Great Commercial Investment at $3,750,000.00 USRobles – 3 side by side off the beach lots each 92’ x 190’ for $60,000.00 US each.

sagna and even a combination of steakswith pastas. With new recipes createdexclusively by Chef Adam, Fido’s Ital-ian Steakhouse offers a family-stylemeal experience, with great service,delicious dishes that are completed withdessert! Let’s not forget dessert! An Irish Key Lime Pie, ChocolateCheesecake, and Vanilla-Strawberryice cream with fresh tropical fruits

arrived at our table, and again, weshared and sampled, and discovered ournew favorites. The Key Lime Pie wasabsolutely refreshing, and light – per-fect to top off a creamy pasta meal.

The Chocolate Cheesecake was a per-fect marriage of chocolate and cheesecake, while the ice cream was a twiston the classic sundae – with deliciouschunks of pineapple and coconut mixedin to add some tropical flavor. Des-sert truly rounded out the meal, mak-ing the experience a phenomenal one! To try some truly delicious Italian,or a mix of both pasta and steaks, besure to go upstairs of Fido’s and order

up some classic Fettuccini Alfredo toaccompany some scrumptious rib-eyesteak, or even a seafood pasta for a lightmeal. While it’s not an Italian Grandmain the kitchen, the meal you get is cer-tainly cooked her way, so you bettercome on over to Fido’s Italian Steakhouse and see what the buzz is about! Fido’s Italian Steakhouse is open onTuesday through Sunday from 5:30 pmto 9:30 pm and is closed on Mondays.


Fido’s encompasses several activities under one Palapa! One can enjoy refresh-ing drinks at the bar, or enjoy a great meal in the downstairs restaurant - whereone can find amazing seafood and other specialties, or try the Sushi bar upstairsand of course, the Italian Steakhouse. This can all be done while listening togreat live music!


To ring in the Christmas Season this year therewill be something new happening on Ambergris Caye.Be sure to join the fun with the first annual LightedBoat Christmas Parade! On December 3rd, starting at6:00 p.m. the parade will begin in front of the Patojo’sDock and travel the waters close to the shorelinesouth, all the way to Perla Escondida and back. Boatswill be judged on several categories including MostOriginal, Best Religious Theme, Best Overall, theMayor’s Trophy and more. Following the parade thefestivities continue with an award ceremony andparty at the Pier Lounge/Caliente beach with food,beverages and live music by Will and Dale. This promises to be a beautiful and festive event,one not to miss while visiting “La Isla Bonita!”

San Pedro’s First Annual Lighted Boat Parade!


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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Last Saturday Fido’s SandBarhosted an all day poolside party withlive music by Gino and a special treat,Cochinita pibil (also known as puerco

traditional pibil, but all involve mari-nating the meat and roasting it (oftenin a buried pit) while wrapped in ba-nana leaves. Cochinita refers to ababy pig, so true cochinita pibil in-volves roasting a whole sucking pig.Alternatively, pork shoulder, pork buttor pork loin is used in many recipes.For Chef Adam, who is always cre-ating new variations on a theme, sea-

Pibil at Fido’s Sandbar!

pibil). Pibil is a traditional Mexicanslow-roasted pork dish that originatesfrom Yucatán, Mexico. There are re-gional variations of the preparation of

food such as wahu and lobster, alongwith wild boar was added to the bur-ied pibil pit. The San Pedro Sun joined the funday and was happy to sample theCochinita pibil. Served with home-made tortillas, a fresh Pico de Galloand red bean, the richly spiced shred-ded pork was a delicious medley ofaromatic, tangy flavors. Add a coldBelikin or a tasty Rum Punch and lifeis good! Truly a unique and deliciousflavor, we will be coming back formore pibil as Chef Adam promises tooffer the regional delicacy each Sat-urday. Be sure to come and swim,beach bowl, party with friends andenjoy the great food at Fido’s SandBar.

The pibil wrapped in banana leaves is slow roasted in an underground firepit.

Served with fresh tortillas, pico de gallo and red beans, the pulled pork meat hasa uniquely delicious flavor.


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Reservations Required. Call 226-2207Located just 3 1/2 miles north of San Pedro.

Large Buffet Featuring Ribs, Shrimp Pasta, Chickenand a Variety of Side Dishes, Plus Live Local Band.

The San Pedro Sun’s Virtual Taste Trip

Rum or Bourbon BallsOriginal recipe yield: 4 dozenIngredients:*1 cup semisweet chocolate chips*1/2 cup white sugar*3 tablespoons corn syrup*1/2 cup rum*2 1/2 cups crushed vanilla wa-fers*1 cup chopped walnuts*1/3 cup confectioners’ sugarDirections: Melt chocolate chips over lowheat. Remove from heat and stirin sugar and corn syrup. Blend in rum or bourbon. Addcrushed vanilla wafers and chopped

nuts. Mix well. Cool in refrigerator until hardenough to roll into small balls. Roll balls in a mixture ofground nuts and confectioner’ssugar, or just plain confectioner’ssugar. Store in lightly covered con-tainer for a week before serving.

Peanut Butter KissesOriginal recipe yield: 3 dozenIngredients:*2 egg whites*1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar*2/3 cup white sugar*1/2 cup creamy peanut butterDirections: Beat egg whites and cream of tarter

until soft peaks form. Gradually addsugar, beating constantly until stiff.Fold in peanut butter until just mixed. Drop by teaspoon onto greasedcookie sheet. Bake at 300 degrees F(150 degrees C) about 25 minutes un-til lightly browned. Remove fromcookie sheet at once and cook com-pletely on racks.


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Trivia Tidbits *During the Renaissance, fashionable aristocratic Italian women shavedtheir hair several inches back from their natural hairlines. *The American lobster can move through the water at a rate of up to 25feet a second. *The core of a upward lightning stroke is only a few inches across but cancarry a current of 100,000 amperes, enough to run nearly 8,000 electrictoasters at the same time. *The act of doing more than what is required or expected is called “super-erogation,” although there are several earthier phrases often used by jealousco-workers.

*In Alaska, it is illegal to look at a moose from the window of an airplaneor any other flying vehicle. *The hippopotamus gives birth underwater and nurses its young in theriver as well, although the young hippos must come up periodically for air. *According to the General Telephone Company of Pennsylvania, the typi-cal American spends an average of one year of his or her life speaking on thetelephone. *One hundred thousand cubic feet of water pours over the Niagara Fallsevery second. *Darker green lettuce leaves are more nutritious than lighter green leaves. *There are 1,792 steps leading to the top of the Eiffel Tower.

DEVELOPED PROPERTIESGrand Caribe Condos 1 mile North of the bridge on 500 ft ofcoconut grove beach. Marina, 3 pools, management program - from$295,000 Pre-construction pricing. Inquire!Caye Casa – beachfront condos in town location. Pre-constructionInquire!New completed 3rd floor beachfront 2 bedroom condo MiramarVillas. furnished $425,000 bring offers!New completed 3rd floor beachfront 2 bedroom condo with 4thfloor penthouse suite unfurnished – offers – must sell!Banana Beach Resort: 1 bedroom ocean front suites with 2 Pools,beach, restaurant and bar from $150 to $165,000 with guaranteedrental incomes.‘Vista Del Mar’ ideal income producing property owner’s homewith 4 1 bedroom apts – immaculate. $ 575,000Villa del Mar – new custom built beachfront home, 1 ac, pier, 3bedroom $945,000.All new construction – Cayo Espanto area - turnkey luxurious bayfront 4 bedroom homes. Inquire.Spacious rental beach home south of town. Sleeps 10 plus guestcottage. Pool, mature landscaping, large pier. Inquire.Mata Grande Caye Villas with pool.- 2 Bed 3 bath fully furnishedfrom $394,000.San Pablo canal home w/ 200ft water frontage, 2 boat slips, ramp,fully fenced, 2 storey duplex 2bed/1bath up 1bed/1bath down. $254,000 seller financing 30% down.Tres Cocos garden home 1bed w/apt $275,000.The Castle 10 apt complex: $400,000.

UNDEVELOPED PROPERTIES Mata Chica area beach lot ½ acre $ 295,000 offers

West Bay private sandy cove 260 ft $ 265,000 Palmeros Point beachfront residential lot $197,000. Robles beachfront 100 ft beach $200,000. Robles beachfront 200 ft beach $400,000. Boca 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 $60,000. West Bay Caribbean Coves 100 ft x 500 ft ocean front west side $85,000.

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“Oh, come on, Dulce,” I said. “Just this one favor.” “Not a chance. She’s your aunt, not mine.” “Yeah, but I don’t want to be seen with her any more than you do. Why do Ihave to go down and introduce her to everyone?” “Because it’s your family duty.” The aunt in question is my Aunt Dora, who paid us a surprise visit from theU.S. Aunt Dora is the aunt that everyone has but would prefer that no one knowsthat she is a relative. She’s big, brassy, opinionated and shrill; and that’s evenbefore she’s had a couple of drinks. “Aunt Dora, this is Randy, Charlie, Valerie, Chuck, Casey..” “Are you Casey Moore?” Aunt Dora asked. “Guilty,” Casey said. “Oh, I know all about you,” she said. “I read Dennis’s column on the internetall the time. You’re not going to write about me in that column are you? I don’twant to get back to the U.S. and find you’ve used me in one of those terriblestories.” “I wouldn’t think of it, Aunt Dora,” I said. “This is Fireman Steve fromSaint Louis.” “Fireman Steve? Oh, I’ve heard about you guys from Saint Louis and espe-cially Fireman Steve. I heard you are the biggest liar on this island.” Steve said, “Ms. Dora, you are the most beautiful woman I’ve ever met.”


Church Services

The Lions Club of San Pedro relies onincome from its Friday and Saturday NightBBQ to support the needy community. Helpa great cause -have dinner with us!

Green Reef A non-profit organizationdedicated to the promotion of sustainableuse and conservation of Belize’s marineand coastal resources. [email protected]

San Pedro AA - 226-4464, 600-9061

Saga Society A non-profit “humane soci-ety” to address the stray cat and dog popu-lation in San Pedro. Phone 226-3266.

Tourist Information

Map Sponsored byMonchos

Golf Cart Rental226-3262 or 226-4490

Journey’s End

Papi’s Diner

Travel North of the cut to:

TackleBox

Capt. Sharks

Capt.Sharks

Victoria House

The

Casa Picasso

Isla Bonita Art Gallery & Frame Shop

T H E S A N P E D R OT H E S A N P E D R OT H E S A N P E D R OT H E S A N P E D R OT H E S A N P E D R O S U NS U NS U NS U NS U N VVVVVI S I T O R ’ S G U I D EI S I T O R ’ S G U I D EI S I T O R ’ S G U I D EI S I T O R ’ S G U I D EI S I T O R ’ S G U I D E

Belize Tourism Board - 223-1910.Belize Tourism IndustryAssociation (BTIA) - 227-5717.San Pedro Tourist GuideAssociation 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.

Real Estate...

Sundiver Beach Resort

The SanPedro Sun

Asian Garden

Wet Willy’s

Richie’sSupermarket

MID

DLE

Caramba!

GoFish Belize

The Pier Lounge

BRIDGE toNorth Ambergris

BC’s

BC’s South

Sew What!

HacalKiik

Royal Caribbean Resort& Fido’s Sandbar

Pedro’sPizza

Party...Party...Party

Services...PolyClinic II

San 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 Commun-ion Service every night at 7:30 p.m.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-Sat.-Sun. at 7:30p.m.Lighthouse Christian Radio - 101.3FM. 226-4673, Cor. Buccaneer &Pescador Drive.The Church of Jesus Christ of LatterDay Saints - Sacrament Service - 9:00a.m., Sunday School - 10:10 a.m.,Priesthood/Relief Society 11:00 a.m.No. 17 Pescador Drive.

Emergency 911Crimestoppers 800 922-TIPSPolice 226-2022Fire 226-2372Wings of Hope - Medical emergency airambulance. Phone: 223-3292.Lions Health Clinic - 226-4052; emergen-cies 600-9071 or Hours: Mon.-Fri., 8amto 8pm; Sat., 8am - noon.Los Pinos Clinic 602-6383 and 226-2686.Dr. Lerida Rodriguez: 226-2197 or cell620-1974.San Pedro Chiropractic Clinic 226-4695Hyperbaric Chamber - 226-2851, Dr.Otto Rodriguez - 600-0287 or 226-2854.Antonia Guerrero - 600-5475 or 206-2152.Eleazar Portillo - 610-4560 or 226-3195.San Pedro Polyclinic II - 226-2536. 8-12and 2-5, Mon. to Fri. Emergencies 226-2555/2918 or 606-3864.Ambergris Hopes Clinic - 226-2660,Emergencies: 606-2316US Embassy - 227-7161Canadian Consulate - 223-1060Mexican Embassy - 223-0193Guatemalan Embassy - 223-3150Honduran Embassy - 224-5889San Carlos Medical (Dr. GiovanniSolorzano, MD, Dr. Franklin Hernandez,Dentist) - 7:30am - 9:00pm, 226-2918

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SAN PEDRO FITNESS CLUB – A/C Gymat Belize Yacht Club, Fully-equipped. Opento the public. Tennis Courts, Lap and Familypools, Aqua Fitness and Toning Classes.Open7am Daily, 8am Sundays. 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.

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

THE GREENHOUSE - Fresh Produce & Sea-food. Belizean and imported speciality. Freshherbs, cold cuts, chilled goods plus an excit-ing selection of groceries. A/C local on Bar-rier Reef Dr. 226-2084.

THE SAUSAGE FACTORY - Largest selec-tion of smoked meats and sausage on the is-land. One mile south of town. 226-2655.

CAYE INTERNATIONAL BANK - Offer-ing Demand Deposit Accounts, Loans, Sav-ings Accounts, etc. [email protected] or phone 226-2388.

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

ROJO LOUNGE - Enjoy tropical lounge cui-sine in one of the most beautiful beachfront set-tings in all 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 everyFriday - come try our Maya Buffet. Open Mon-day – Saturday. Lunch: 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.Dinner: 5:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Call us for groupreservations. Ph 226-2404/2176 “Where some-thing good is always cooking!”

CELI’S RESTAURANT ON THE BEACH atthe San Pedro Holiday Hotel, serves GreatFajitas, salads and local dishes for LUNCH. DELECTABLE SEAFOOD SPECIALTIES fordinner. OUTDOOR & INDOOR DINING11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. 5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.Beach barbeque every Wednesday night with livemusic.

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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.

ISLA BONITA ART GALLERY & CUSTOMFRAMING - art and crafts from Belizean andCaribbean artists + contemporary abstractpaintings. Custom framing available 226-4650.

SUNDANCER + MOONDANCER - Uniqueboutiques featuring beautiful, quality clothing,jewelry and gorgeous gift items for both men(Sundancer) and women (Moondancer). Phone:226-3126.

ASIAN GARDEN DAY SPA - CertifiedTherapeutic and Thai Massage practitioners;Hot & Cold Stone Therapy, Body Scrubs, Fa-cials and more in a tranquil Asian courtyard.San Pedro Town, across from Ramon’s. Askabout specials. 226-4072.

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 theveranda overlooking the Caribbean Sea. Coco-nut Drive. Phone 226-2071.

LUNA at Journey’s End Resort - Experiencefine dining on the beach north of San Pedro.Visit our tropical bar featuring karaoke, danceand fun music. Phone 226-2173.

RICO’S SURFSIDE RESTAURANT – A trulyunique dining experience on the beach at Ban-yan Bay. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinnerdaily. Phone 226-3739 ext. 135.

PAPI’S DINER – The place for fine food atdiner prices. Taste the Caribbean. Call 604-9491.

MICKEY’S PLACE - Open daily 6:30 a.m. -10 a.m. for breakfast, 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.for lunch 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 dinnerfrom 6 a.m - 10 p.m. Book your party or ban-quet today! Phone 226-2444.

RENDEZVOUS RESTAURANT AND BAR -The most romantic spot in town featuring awardwinning chefs. Thai and French cuisine blendedto make paradise taste like heaven, or so ourcustomers say. Free Rendezvous Wine tastingfrom 11:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Fermented, blendedand bottled here on the property. Open for lunchand dinner. Call 226 3426 for reservations andtransport options.

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

CASA PICASSO TAPAS + MARTINIS -Small plates, big pastas and fantastic desserts!“Hippest martini spot”-Frommer’s. Nightly5:30pm, closed Sundays. 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 toenjoy our dishes, than our back porch out overthe water. 226-4313

CARAMBA! RESTAURANT - Local Mexican-Caribbean Cuisine. We cater to large groups!Capacity, 90 total. Opening Hours: Lunch: 11am- 2 pm, Dinner: 5pm - 10pm. 226-4321 or 226-3850. Caramba!: “Is where the food alwaysspeaks for itself!”

HACAL KIIK – Delectable home baked breads,pastries and desserts. Offering breakfast and lunchspecials and take-out meals. Catering available.Open Mon. through Sat. 8am to 7pm. 226-3115.

PEDRO’S PIZZA & SPORTS BAR - Big ScreenTV’s for the Big Game, and the Best Pizza onthe Island. 226-3825 -or- 206-2198 (after 4:00pm).

BEACH ‘N’ KITCHEN - Yummy breakfasts,beach ‘n’ lunches! Daily Lunch Specials andtreats! Near the Palapa Bar, one mile north ofthe bridge. Call 226-4456.

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