Pic of the Week

Stunning images that capture the beauty of our island and its people. A new picture posted weekly.

nostalgic days of san pedro village

Finding Traces of the Past in Modern San Pedro

Even though San Pedro is no longer the quiet little fishing village it once was, there are still beautiful reminders scattered around that take me right back to those simpler days. One of those places is the dock at Amigos del Mar Dive Shop. Every time I pass by, I’m

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Pic of the Week – Marquesitas Vargas

An all time favorite treat for island residents has finally made it San Pedro – delicious Marquesitas by Marquesitas Vargas! Owner Alexis Vargas officially opened his business on Thursday, April 11, 2019  and we

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Polar Vortex…Meanwhile in Belize

What Polar Vortex? It’s a cool 75ºF here in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize. The skies are blue and the sun is out. Yes it’s a bit chilly for us locals, but visitors from

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Pic of the Week – Caribbean Boulevard

Did you know there is a “Caribbean Boulevard” in San Pedro? The island’s friendly loiterers known as “The Red Tap Crew” have taken the liberty to rename Buccaneer Street in down town San Pedro

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Pic of the Week – No to Oil Exploration

San Pedro Continues to Say No to Oil Exploration On December 30th 2017, the Petroleum Operations Maritime Zone Moratorium Act was passed into law. In celebration of its one-year anniversary, sensational Belizeans and wavemakers

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Pic of the Week – The Nativity

Christmas is almost here and everyone has decorated their home with beautiful Christmas Trees and colorful lights. This year to add more to the beautification of our Central Park, a beautiful Nativity set was

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Would You Dare Eat Conch Penis?

“It’s the BEST part of Conch Season in Belize!” said Lisette Graniel Chacon as she snapped this pic of a handful of conch penis. She then continued to eat them raw!! Conch season in

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