Pic of the Week

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

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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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Belize King and Queen of Carnival Selected

Belize selected its King & Queen for Carnival 2015 over the weekend and Titans Mas Band swept both first places. Costume designer David Matus boasts his hard work and dedication as he created both

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Best Underwater Selfie Ever

Six-year-old James is enjoying summer in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize, the way almost all island kids do – in the water. Summer holidays in Ambergris Caye includes sleeping in and then running to

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Four Lobsters is a Party in Belize

They say one is the loneliest number, two is company and three is a crowd. Well we say that four giant lobsters is a party! Sorry for the lobsters, but the party would be

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Hunting for Fresh Fish in Ambergris Caye

You may think that fresh fish is easily accessible for purchase in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize, but sometimes you cannot find any!! By now the fishing village of San Pedro has ‘almost’ completely

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Would You Marry A Mermaid?

Photographer Jose Luis Zapata, in his blog post, asks if anyone would marry a mermaid. In his latest photo shoot he explains how Michael Harris takes a deep breath and meets the love of

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The Cutest Fruit Vendor Ever

How could you say no to this beautiful girl selling fruits and vegetables through the streets of downtown San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize? She is all smiles for the camera and her mother’s customers

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Lazy Slow Island Days Call for Sietas

When slow season kicks in and you find yourself with a little more time on your hands scheduling an afternoon siesta is not a bad thing. It’s not hard to with a magnificent view

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Belize Celebrates Maya Day 2015

IXCACAO Chocolate Queen proudly sponsored Maya Day Sunday, March 22, 2015, with IXCACAO’s stone tools and chocolate grinding competition. There was also a competition for grinding corn with the typical tools used by the

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