Pictures of the past compared to what the island, life, and people look like today. A time capsule in images.
There’s something special about old photos of San Pedro. They remind us just how far our little island has come. This Flashback Friday takes us to the corner of Tarpon Street and Barrier Reef Drive, where this small but busy business sat proudly serving visitors and locals alike. Look closely
In 1980, two dreamers, Browne and Ab, stood side by side with a vision: a quiet retreat for fishermen, tucked away on the edge of Ambergris Caye. At the time, San Pedro was a
Central Park in San Pedro has worn many faces over the years. From a small seaside palapa like this one, to larger structures, sculptures, fountains, bleachers, and even a permanent stage, each version served
Some places don’t just sell treats, they sell memories. This Flashback Friday takes us back to the early days of Manelly’s Ice Cream Shop, one of those timeless little businesses right in the heart
This Flashback Friday takes us back to one of the most memorable little hotspots of old San Pedro, the beloved Cannibal Café. Just feet from the water’s edge, this charming café sat in a
There was a time in San Pedro when if you needed a nail, a hammer, a hinge, or just about anything to fix something around the house… there was only one place to go
Central Park has always been the heartbeat of San Pedro, a place where everything seems to come together. And this photo takes us back to a time when that “center of activity” looked a
This Flashback Friday takes us back to 1985, when flying into San Pedro was a completely different experience. Back then, what we now know as John Greif II Airport was simply a small airstrip
We keep coming across photos like this, and each one tells a beautiful story about what life used to look like in San Pedro. This street scene captures the charm of the island back
This Flashback Friday takes us back to the humble beginnings of one of San Pedro’s most recognizable dive operations, Amigos Del Mar. The photo captures what the dive shop looked like in its early
There was a time when Barrier Reef Drive, better known to many as Front Street, quietly reflected a turning point in San Pedro’s history. This photo captures that moment perfectly. The sandy street stretches
Some photos don’t just capture a moment, hey capture an entire era. This one, taken sometime in the mid-1980s, tells a story of a San Pedro that feels almost unimaginable today. In the frame
Flashback Friday takes us down one of the most iconic little alleys in San Pedro, the sandy path that led straight to the beach beside the legendary Cholo’s. You can almost feel the stillness
This Flashback Friday photo feels like a quiet pause in time, taken back when the north end of Middle Street still moved at the pace of bare feet and bicycles. The sandy street stretches
This photo takes us way back to a time when Fido’s dock was always buzzing with life. Back then, this wasn’t just a place to catch a boat, it was a hub of activity
It’s Flashback Friday but this photo feels like a quiet Sunday morning in old San Pedro, when the streets belonged more to people than to vehicles. No rush, no engines roaring, just bare sandy
Who’s That Girl? This photo feels like a quiet love letter to the San Pedro many of us grew up knowing. The streets are still sandy, soft and uneven, the kind that swallowed your
