Flashbacks

You are looking in the forefront at the once famous Ambergris Lodge, one of the pioneer hotels in San Pedro when it was still a village. Founded in the late 1960’s, The Ambergris Lodge

You don’t have to imagine it.  This is a piece of the beach of San Pedro when it was more a fishing village than a tourist destination. The small dories are typical of the

Everything in San Pedro has indeed come a long way and what we have today barely compares to what we had 50 years ago or even 25 years.  Such is the case with sea

So what is your favorite Carnival Group or theme? Could it be Doña Flora’s, Felix’s, or Cholo’s Dance Gang?  They are all good. Back in time, the favorite groups which showed up dancing on

There is so much history and colorful memories in this flashback pic.  The carnival dance is one organized by Jose Pacifico better known today as Spanish, and is wife Maggie behind the guitar.  They

The men’s Comparsa or dance group has always been a traditional favorite going all the way back to  Mr. Fido Nuñez, Tio Pil,  and Lucilo Guerrero  (+++)  But then came the  famous group of

You have heard it in many forms that San Pedro is a laid back place both for tourists and locals. First it was “no television and no telephones”.  Then it was “no shirt, no

This is the second hotel to be built on Ambergris Caye after Holiday Hotel. This is Paradise Hotel located just past the cemetery. The main building had a few rooms on the first floor

Look carefully at this Flashback of San Pedro Village in the 1970’s captured by Kay Scott.  There are so many things that come to mind.  Hey look carefully.  Stop reading and look carefully once

They say a photo is worth a thousand words.  This one is worth a lot more. This photo clearly shows us how much San Pedro has grown. Imagine the many stories you can get

After the San Pedro Lions Community Clinic was built by the Lions of San Pedro, Lion Otto Rodriguez was hired as the first resident doctor.  He manned the clinic almost all by himself, but

Las Posadas was very popular in days gone by in San Pedro as they still are all over Mexico.  Las Posadas is the re-enactment of the Holy Family looking for a place for Mary

The old fashioned Christmas is different for different ages-hams, wine apples, and live Christmas trees.  However for the young girls, the old fashioned Christmas meant a huge doll. “My doll can cry and say

A community that prays together stays together.  In this regard, our Island Community of San Pedro is highly Christian with some ninety percent Roman Catholic and ten percent other denominations.  A few of the

This site known as Friendship Park has always been a busy and popular spot.  In the 1950’s and 60’s, it was just an empty lot behind Daddy’s and in front of the Roman Catholic

This is how the village of San Pedro looked back in 1973.  The main pier and wharf, located in front of Daddy’s, was a wooden pier not suitable for vehicles.  But of course, there