Pictures of the past compared to what the island, life, and people look like today. A time capsule in images.
Some photos instantly transport me back to a simpler San Pedro, and this is certainly one of them. This photograph captures Coconut Drive, looking south toward the San Pedro Airstrip, at a time when the island still moved at a slower pace. On the left stands the familiar picket fence
There was a time when the Municipal Pier wasn’t just another structure along our waterfront. It was one of the busiest places in San Pedro and one of the few piers on the island.
Before the Boca del Rio Bridge connected north Ambergris Caye to San Pedro Town, getting across The Split was an adventure all on its own. This old photo captures a scene that many longtime
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
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
