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Lobster Season is Here!

Every year on July 1st, lobsters are caught for the first official haul of the season, marking the start of something both traditional and celebratory in Belize. The season isn’t just about food – it’s about livelihood, heritage, and island pride. For local fishermen, it’s the reward of early mornings,

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The Early Bird Catches the Fish

It’s early morning sunrise in San Pedro. While most of us are still in bed or getting ready at home to head to work, there are those who are up before the sun rises.

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Fresh Conch! Ceviche Yes!

Conch season is still open in Belize; it does not close until June 30! Here are some residents waiting for fisherman Robert Halliday to get those delicious conchs out of their shells. They were

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Stunning Sunset in San Pedro

Needless to say, Sunsets are always stunning in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize. They go hand in hand with the beauty of our island. Each day poses a great opportunity to capture these wonders

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Mr. & Mrs. Claus Came to Town

We had to stop Mr. and Mrs. Claus as they drove around San Pedro on Christmas Eve. As soon as we heard Santa say “Ho, Ho, Ho” we immediately recognized that it was Mr.

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Santa Lands on Palapa

The most beautiful papala on the island, at the moment, belongs to resident Dr. Lerida Rodriquez who has it all decked out for the Christmas Seaon. She took down the thatched roof for repairs

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Get Married in Belize!

Wedding Nuptials Casey and Mary Woth – Even on a chilly, windy, rainy and cloudy day like this San Pedro, Belize still looks stunningly beautiful. That is why Casey and Mary wanted to get

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Fun with Cruz Arts

Everybody knows local artist Kirt Cruz who sets up his table in front to Mickey’s Place to create and sell his paintings. He enjoys being out there interacting with the locals and meeting tourists

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San Pedro Retains its Rustic Charm

It is not the biggest celebration on the island of Ambergris Caye, but it might as well should be one of the biggest. Township was aquired in 1984 and our small quaint little village

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Tribute to the Belizean Garifuna

Aalawi Productions from Orange Walk pays tribute to the Garifuna of Belize and Ambergris Today is proud to share talent from around the country. Photographer Michael Vasquez is inspired by the rich culture of

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Beach Wedding at Xanadu Resort

At any given time San Pedro is buzzing with activity. Take Saturday, November 12, 2011, for instance – a sailing regatta, pastry shop inauguration, 15 años party, calendar launch party and a beach wedding!

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Special Delivery from Infant 2 Students

Back to School time has launched many new skills and activities, including letter-writing. The Infant 2 Class from The Island Academy had a busy time at the San Pedro Post Office on Friday afternoon,

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Hermit Crab Feast

If you want to lure hermit crabs out into the open, then crack open a coconut and watch them come out. I guess it’s the sweetness and richness of the coconut that attracts them,

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Halloween Garden Fun

Ghosts have invaded the garden of Ambergris Today Editor’s house. In fact, Dorian Nuñez’s nephew Gaven Zapata helped out in making these fun ghosts that decorate his garden. In anticipation of a great Halloween

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Conch Season is Now Open

Can’t get any fresher than this! Conch season in Belize opened on October 1, 2011. Time to enjoy this delicious marine delicacy that is mainly prepared as a ceviche here on San Pedro, Ambergris

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