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English May I have a cup of coffee, please?Creole Ah ku pleez geh wahn kop a kaafi?Spanish ¿Puedo conseguir una taza de café, por favor?

English I’d like a fruit drink.Creole Ah ku geh wahn froot jrink.Spanish Me gustaría un jugo de frutas.

English Which window should I go?Creole Da wich wan a di winda ah fi goh?Spanish ¿En que ventana debo ir?

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Bob Graham with The San Pedro Sun in his home-town in front of “Cloudgate”, a sculpture (by Anish

Kapoor) in Chicago’s Millennium Park. It is affectionately known as “The Bean.”

On behalf of the people of SanPedro Town, I extend a warm wel-come to all visitors arriving to ourshores. I assure you that your tripto “La Isla Bonita” will be no ordi-nary vacation. Our island is famousfor its rich cultural diversity, whereMestizos, Creole and Garinagublend to form a unique encounter.While here, I encourage you to ex-plore the Caribbean Sea and findBelize’s abundant treasures. HolChan Marine Reserve and Shark-Ray Alley are just two of the manyspots where you can enjoy our coralreef formation and abundant andbreathtaking sea life. San Pedro isalso home to world-class fishing andscuba diving. For the more adventurous, “LaIsla Bonita” offers a wide array ofwater sports and for those lookingto get a glimpse of the mystical worldof the Maya, these historical ruinsare just a short expedition away.You will also be able to discoverBelize’s vast cave systems and manynatural sanctuaries that are home to

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our country’s unique flora andfauna. Whether you are spending yourhoneymoon at an exclusive resortor looking for an adventurous, yetromantic escape, San Pedro is surelythe place to be. I invite you to ex-plore our home and see the manywonders it has to offer. We welcome you with openarms. Bienvenidos a San Pedro!

Elsa Paz, Mayor,San Pedro Town


A different kind of night life!

Belize has fantastic dive sites;there is no question about it. Amber-gris Caye visitors and locals alikelove the glorious sites found under-water, the colors, the life, a wonder-ful world. However, each site thatyou visit during the day will becomecompletely different and new by thelight of the moon. Experienced divers know thatwhen embarking in the night adven-ture, your site has to be one that youare thoroughly familiar with. So for

this great escapade what better placethan Hol Chan Marine Reserve. Ona night dive, even your local dive sitetakes on a new personality at night,as many underwater creatures andplant life (different from those yousee during the day) become active. If you have never been on a nightdive, you have no idea of the under-water magic you are missing. Thetrue colors of the reef come alive atnight under the diver’s light. Manyof the creatures that hide by day now

roam across the reef, while the day-time critters snooze peacefully un-der ledges and in holes. Night divingis a way to add new excitement to afamiliar area only dove in daytimebefore. Under a full moon on a calmnight, divers can turn off their lightand still see amazing things. Just wav-ing your hand in front of you excitesmicroscopic animals in the waterwhich turn luminescent for a briefmoment, like Tinker Bell waving hermagic wand.

At night, lobster crawl from theirholes as they migrate in the darkness.At night, grouper and parrotfish hidein holes and under ledges in slumber,where they can be approached andobserved or photographed veryclosely and with ease. On this par-ticular night, we get the opportunityto feed the coral and watch morayeels scatter through the coral as thefollow us. Night diving opens the un-derwater world to you all over again,

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Coral come alive at night, ready to feast on blood worms. At night, lobsters crawl from their holes as they migrate in the darkness.


in a whole new way. What makes our experience en-tirely special and unique is the guid-ance of Junior from Ecologic Divers.Junior has been in the tourism indus-try for the past seven years; a vi-brant, young professional. On numer-ous occasions, he has been named asone of the top five best instructors ofAmbergris Caye. His immense pas-sion for the sea has led him to thisprofession. His ideal goal is to teachas many people to scuba dive and to

make them aware of the riches thatBelize has to offer. Junior is a certi-fied PADI MSDT. He is a Nitrox,EFR, and Specialty Instructor (underwater photography, Deep Dive,Search and Recover, Diver Propul-sion Vehicle, and Navigation) He isa licensed Local Tour Guide and acertified Boat Captain. Ecologic Divers was formed bythree divers who wanted to bring aunique experience to the dive com-


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Look out for the little pinchers!

Watch conch crawl on the sandy bottom!


In the early 70’s Belize and Amber-gris Caye were fairly unknown. How-ever, that is not the case now. Touristsworldwide flock to the unspoiled beautyof the country and enjoy days in the tropi-cal island breeze where all of nature iswild and free. Countless internationalpublications have dedicated stories, pho-tos, and covers to what many of us callhome. Over years, the great publicity hasmade Belize a “must visit” to not onlydivers, because of its fantastic underwa-ter escapes, but also to adventure seek-ers who thrill on walking the land of theMayas, and visiting the pure tropicaljungles available. This month, Caribbean Travel Maga-zine printed yet another glorious articleon the wonders and beauty of AmbergrisCaye. Entitled “Give me the Cayes” theexposé speaks of the growth of the smallcommunity. However the writer statesthat it “still feels the same – friendly,sandy.” Although many things havechanged, “I do recognize a lot, though,and I hear that Elvis Kitchen is still theplace for the Friday-night Maya buffetand Ruby’s Café is still the best whenyou need to grab a quick breakfast be-fore hitting the water. Then I spot a signthat brings back a flood of sweet memo-ries – and I duck inside Manelly’s for acone filled with the world’s best coconutice cream.” Of course, what kind of article wouldit be without mentioning the diving – “deepreef slopes, massive spur-and-grooveformations, intricate swim-throughs” –

“Give me the Cayes” - Ambergris Caye featured in Caribbean Travel & Lifeand speaking a little something aboutShark Ray Alley, mentioning that eventhough it is one of the best sites it is alsothe easiest. It goes into the real estate field sayingthat it is “…booming, and the island isgrabbing a decent share of the growingmarket of retirees and vacation home-owners attracted to Central America’stropical lifestyle and low cost of living.A place well-situated to take advantageof that increased interest is Sueño delMar.” John Turley, living and working inBelize for over three years, commentedon the amenities offered by the beautifulresort located on North Ambergris Caye.The 300-foot pier welcomes guests to thepalapa-roofed restaurant/bar and out toone of the pools which is surrounded by“an array of two-story luxury condobuildings.” The article goes on to explainthe beauty of becoming a member ofSueño del Mar, who purchase a mini-mum two-month share in a one- or two-bedroom unit. Turley explained, “And,before you arrive for the stay, the con-cierge takes everything that is yours –sports equipment, pictures on the walls,things like that – out of storage and putsthem back where you had them. So youwalk into your home.” The story goes on to visit Turneffe Is-land and Turneffe Island Lodge on CayeBokel. Speaking of the diving, the articlealso mentions the fantastic fishing avail-able on the island.

John Turley, Sueño del Mar, “We have been featured on the Denver Post Newspa-per, and Islands Magazine, however this is the most prominent one. Since the ar-ticle, we have seen a tremendous increase in inquires and interest not only in Sueñodel Mar but Ambergris Caye in general. We have already had three sales but to methe most exciting part is receiving emails and calls from people that are interested inlearning more about the island. I have personally received over a hundred emails onbasic questions about Ambergris Caye; people who did not know or who have neverheard of Ambergris Caye are interested in visiting.

How does this publicity affect the many businesses getting incredible reviews?In an interview with the various businesses, we found the following:



munity in Belize. After searching for the right area, Ambergris Caye wasdecided to be the perfect location. The mission statement was simple: “Letthe diver have the very best time diving the water of the second largestreef.” They continue today to look for ways to make the diving experience inBelize one of the best in the world. Some people call it “diving, pamperedstyle”. Contact them at (226) 4118 or [email protected]

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Night diving gives divers a new look at the underwater world!



Church ServicesSan Pedro Roman Catholic ChurchSan Pedro Roman Catholic ChurchSan Pedro Roman Catholic ChurchSan Pedro Roman Catholic ChurchSan Pedro Roman Catholic ChurchSun. Mass: 9 a.m. English; 11 a.m.Children’s; 7:30 p.m. Spanish; Sat.:Confessions 5-7 p.m; Mass or Com-munion Service every night at 7:30 p.m.Living Word Church Living Word Church Living Word Church Living Word Church Living Word Church Service Sun.10:45 a.m. Bible study Mon. 7:30 p.m.We do Christian charity work. 226-2950.Assembly of God ChurchAssembly of God ChurchAssembly of God ChurchAssembly of God ChurchAssembly of God Church onAngel Coral St. T-W-Sat.-Sun. at 7:30p.m.Lighthouse Christian RadioLighthouse Christian RadioLighthouse Christian RadioLighthouse Christian RadioLighthouse Christian Radio - 101.3FM. 226-4673, Cor. Buccaneer &Pescador Drive.

The Lions Club of San PedroThe Lions Club of San PedroThe Lions Club of San PedroThe Lions Club of San PedroThe Lions Club of San Pedrorelies on income from its Friday andSaturday Night BBQ to support theneedy community. Help a great cause-have dinner with us!

Green Reef Green Reef Green Reef Green Reef Green Reef A non-profit organiza-tion dedicated to the promotion of sus-tainable use and conservation ofBelize’s marine and coastal re-sources. [email protected]

San Pedro AA San Pedro AA San Pedro AA San Pedro AA San Pedro AA - 226-4464, 600-9061

Saga Society Saga Society Saga Society Saga Society Saga Society A non-profit “humanesociety” to address the stray cat anddog population in San Pedro. Phone226-3266.

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Miscellaneous

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Golf Cart Rental226-3262 or 226-4490

EmergencyEmergencyEmergencyEmergencyEmergency 911CrimestoppersCrimestoppersCrimestoppersCrimestoppersCrimestoppers 800 922-TIPSPolicePolicePolicePolicePolice 226-2022FireFireFireFireFire 226-2372Wings of HopeWings of HopeWings of HopeWings of HopeWings of Hope - Medical emergencyair ambulance. Phone: 223-3292.Lions Health Clinic Lions Health Clinic Lions Health Clinic Lions Health Clinic Lions Health Clinic - 226-4052; emer-gencies 600-9071 or Hours: Mon.-Fri., 8am to 8pm; Sat., 8am - noon.Los Pinos ClinicLos Pinos ClinicLos Pinos ClinicLos Pinos ClinicLos Pinos Clinic 602-6383 and 226-2686.Dr. Lerida Rodriguez:Dr. Lerida Rodriguez:Dr. Lerida Rodriguez:Dr. Lerida Rodriguez:Dr. Lerida Rodriguez: 226-2197 orcell 620-1974San Pedro Chiropractic ClinicSan Pedro Chiropractic ClinicSan Pedro Chiropractic ClinicSan Pedro Chiropractic ClinicSan Pedro Chiropractic Clinic 226-4695Hyperbaric ChamberHyperbaric ChamberHyperbaric ChamberHyperbaric ChamberHyperbaric Chamber - 226-2851, Dr.Otto Rodriguez - 600-0287 or 226-2854.Antonia Guerrero - 600-5475 or 206-2152. Eleazar Portillo - 610-4560 or226-3195.San Pedro Polyclinic II - San Pedro Polyclinic II - San Pedro Polyclinic II - San Pedro Polyclinic II - San Pedro Polyclinic II - 226-2536.8-12 and 2-5, Mon. to Fri. Emergen-cies 226-2555/2918 or 606-3864.Ambergris Hopes ClinicAmbergris Hopes ClinicAmbergris Hopes ClinicAmbergris Hopes ClinicAmbergris Hopes Clinic - 226-2660,Emergencies: 606-2316US Embassy US Embassy US Embassy US Embassy US Embassy - 227-7161Canadian ConsulateCanadian ConsulateCanadian ConsulateCanadian ConsulateCanadian Consulate - 223-1060Mexican Embassy - Mexican Embassy - Mexican Embassy - Mexican Embassy - Mexican Embassy - 223-0193Guatemalan Embassy - Guatemalan Embassy - Guatemalan Embassy - Guatemalan Embassy - Guatemalan Embassy - 223-3150Honduran Embassy - Honduran Embassy - Honduran Embassy - Honduran Embassy - Honduran Embassy - 224-5889

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Isla Bonita Art Gallery & Frame Shop

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Belize Tourism BoardBelize Tourism BoardBelize Tourism BoardBelize Tourism BoardBelize Tourism Board - 223-1910.Belize Tourism IndustryBelize Tourism IndustryBelize Tourism IndustryBelize Tourism IndustryBelize Tourism IndustryAssociationAssociationAssociationAssociationAssociation (BTIA) - 227-5717.San Pedro Tourist GuideSan Pedro Tourist GuideSan Pedro Tourist GuideSan Pedro Tourist GuideSan Pedro Tourist GuideAssociationAssociationAssociationAssociationAssociation 226-2391.

Paradise Found Belize

Woody’s

THE HOLIDAY HOTEL - Every Wednesday, live music anda fabulous Beach Barbeque 6:30 p.m.- 9:00 p.m. Barrier ReefDr. 226-2014.PIER LOUNGE - Home of the “World Famous Chicken Drop”every Wednesday night. Daily drink specials and two-for-onehappy hour. Located beachfront in the Spindrift Hotel. Phone226-2002.THE TACKLE BOX - come rock da box out over the water!Every Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday (starting @9:00PM) we have amazing live bands ranging from Reggae toPunta to old school Rock-n-Roll. We’ll have prizes, specialsand always that breath-taking Tackle Box ocean view! Locatedoff the San Pedro Water Taxi Pier at the end of Black Coral St.226-4313.FIDO’S RESTAURANT & BAR - Dine under the largestPalapa in San Pedro! Enjoy a full lunch & dinner menu withlive beachfront entertainment all night.

SEASIDE REAL ESTATE – Many listings, from raw landto beautiful beachfront homes. We can help you own a pieceof paradise. Call 226-4545 or E-mail [email protected] REALTY - Land, homes, businesses, condos andinvestment properties. Call 226-3737, fax 226-3379 or E-mail:[email protected] PROPERTIES - For all your Real Estateneeds. Call 226-2005 or 226-2060 for information or E-mail:[email protected] for current listings.PELICAN PROPERTIES LTD. - Fine properties on Amber-gris Caye. E-mail: [email protected] or phone 226-3234.BELIZE REALTY & BUILDING SERVICES - From rawland to dream home - we’re there every step of the way!PARADISE FOUND BELIZE LTD. REALTY - Land,Homes, Business, Investment. List your property with us.Office at CocoNet Internet. 607-9667 or [email protected]

ISLAND FERRY SERVICE & WATER TAXI – Scheduledferry service & water taxi for Ambergris Caye. Phone 226-3231.MONCHO’S GOLF CART RENTALS - Four & Six seatergolf carts available. Open daily 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. We deliver toyour room. 226-3262 or 226-4490.CRYSTAL AUTO RENTAL – Largest fleet in Belize. Of-fices at International Airport and Belize City. 223-1600, 0-800-777-7777.

SEARIOUS ADVENTURES Are You Ready? Lamanai,Altun Ha,CaveTubing with either Belize Zoo, Ziplining,orXunantunich Mayan Ruin, Manatee Watch and Beach BBQ,half day snorkeling and more. We are located ON THEBEACH straight down from the airstrip. Call #226 - 4202/4206 or Cell #662-8818.SAILSPORTS BELIZE – Windsurfing, kite sailing and sail-ing. The latest equipment and expert instruction makes iteasy to learn. 226-4488 [email protected] – River cave tubing, manatee watch, RoblesBeach BBQ, Mayan ruins and more adventures. 226-2254.SEADUCTION SAILING – First class Day Cruises toCaye Caulker or Mexico Rocks. Beach BBQ or SunsetCruise. Charters also available. Phone Seaduced at 226-2254.

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KRYSTAL SHIPPING CO./MASH CO. - We deliver con-struction supplies all the way to Robles Point! Phone 226-2089or E-mail: [email protected]’S HARDWARE - Storm supplies, electronics,household appliances, tools, home repair items and a wide va-riety of paints, stains and varnishes. Pescador Drive. Phone226-2302.

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SAN PEDRO FITNESS CLUB – A/C Gym at Be-lize Yacht Club, Fully-equipped. Open to the pub-lic. Tennis Courts, Lap and Family pools, AquaFitness and Toning Classes.Open 7am Daily, 8amSundays. 226-2683.

CAYE COFFEE – Take a taste of our locallyroasted fresh coffee back home. A wonderful cupof coffee makes such a great difference in yourday. Try it and ask for more. 226-3568.

BIG TREE PRODUCE – Fresh Local & ImportedFruits & Vegetables. Seafood, meats, juices &milk shakes. Pescador Dr. 226-2322.

THE GREENHOUSE - Fresh Produce & Seafood.Belizean and imported speciality. Fresh herbs,cold cuts, chilled goods plus an exciting selectionof groceries. A/C local on Barrier Reef Dr. 226-2084.

THE SAUSAGE FACTORY - Largest selectionof smoked meats and sausage on the island. Onemile south of town. 226-2655.

CAYE INTERNATIONAL BANK - Offering De-mand Deposit Accounts, Loans, Savings Ac-counts, etc. [email protected] or phone 226-2388.

PROVIDENT BANK & TRUST - Offering a fullrange of International Banking Services. phone223-5698 services@prov identbank.bz

GRANIEL’S DREAMLAND - Locally made fur-niture & accessories from all Belizean exotic hard-woods & Mahogany. On Pescador Drive, oppo-site Rock’s, Call 226-2632, ext. 18 or 226-2938.Open Mon-Sat 8:30-12:00 noon & 1:00 to 9:00 p.m.& Sun 10-12 noon.

DandE’s FROZEN CUSTARD and SORBET – If

MATA CHICA - Mambo Cuisine - for food lov-ers. Homemade pasta, shrimp paté, bruschetta,charbroiled seafood and much more! Call 220-5010/5011.

ROJO LOUNGE - Enjoy tropical lounge cuisinein one of the most beautiful beachfront settings inall of Belize - Azul Resort. 226-4012.

ELVI’S KITCHEN - serving the finest food since1977. Daily Lunch and Dinner Specials. Carib-bean Night on Thursday. Mayan Fiesta every Fri-day - come try our Maya Buffet. Open Monday –Saturday. Lunch: 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Dinner:5:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Call us for group reserva-tions. Ph 226-2404/2176 “Where something goodis always cooking!”

CELI’S RESTAURANT ON THE BEACH at theSan Pedro Holiday Hotel, serves Great Fajitas,

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you like ice cream, you will Love DandE’s Fro-zen Custard! Delicious cones, shakes, sundaes andsplits. Located on Pescador Drive next to CarambaRestaurant. Closed Wednesday. Phone 608-9100.

ISLA BONITA ART GALLERY & CUSTOMFRAMING - art and crafts from Belizean and Car-ibbean artists + contemporary abstract paintings. Custom framing available 226-4650.

SUNDANCER + MOONDANCER - Unique bou-tiques featuring beautiful, quality clothing, jew-elry and gorgeous gift items for both men(Sundancer) and women (Moondancer). Phone:226-3126.

CORAL REEF ECOLOGY - Dr. Ken Mattes,TREC Topical Research & Education Center. Lec-ture every Thursday 7:30 PM. Details 226-3389Taxi transport 623-8385. (ON HOLIDAY)

ASIAN GARDEN DAY SPA - Certified Thera-peutic and Thai Massage practitioners; Hot & ColdStone Therapy, Body Scrubs, Facials and more ina tranquil Asian courtyard. San Pedro Town,across from Ramon’s. Ask about specials. 226-4072.

BUTTERFLY JUNGLE – Experience our en-chanted butterfly-filled jungle, observe the miracleof metamorphosis, get plants for your own butter-fly garden. 4 Miles North. 610-4026 610-1561.Daily 10:00 - 5:00.

LAUREN DUTY FREE – The ultimate in duty andtax free shopping. Choose from a variety of name brandliquors, designer fragrances, world-renowned confec-tionery and exquisite gift items. Located in the PS WGoldson International Airport Departure Lounge. Tel.205-2344 or 223-2157.

salads and local dishes for LUNCH. DELEC-TABLE SEAFOOD SPECIALTIES for dinner.OUTDOOR & INDOOR DINING 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. 5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Beach barbequeevery Wednesday night with live music.

LILY’S TREASURE CHEST RESTAURANT -On the beach behind Lily’s Hotel. Join us for acool breeze and the best seafood or USDA beefon our veranda by the sea. 226-2650.

RAMON’S VILLAGE - Enjoy breakfast, lunchand dinner in a Mayan atmosphere or on the ve-randa overlooking the Caribbean Sea. CoconutDrive. Phone 226-2071.

LUNA at Journey’s End Resort - Experience finedining on the beach north of San Pedro. Visit ourtropical bar featuring karaoke, dance and fun mu-sic. Phone 226-2173.

RICO’S SURFSIDE RESTAURANT – A trulyunique dining experience on the beach at BanyanBay. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner daily.Phone 226-3739 ext. 135.

PAPI’S DINER – The place for fine food at dinerprices. Taste the Caribbean. Call 226-2047.

MICKEY’S PLACE - Open daily 6:30 a.m. - 10a.m. for breakfast, 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. forlunch and 6 - 10 p.m. for dinner. Burritos onWednesdays. Pescador Drive. Call 226-2223.

BLUE WATER GRILL – Island cuisine with atwist! Wood-fired Oven Pizzas, Sushi & more!Open daily. Happy Hour 4 to 6 p.m. 226-3347.

EL DIVINO RESTAURANT at BANANABEACH - Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner from6 a.m - 10 p.m. Book your party or banquet today!Phone 226-2444.

RENDEZVOUS RESTAURANT AND BAR - Themost romantic spot in town featuring award win-ning chefs. Thai and French cuisine blended tomake paradise taste like heaven, or so our cus-tomers say. Free Rendezvous Wine tasting from11:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Fermented, blended andbottled here on the property. Open for lunch anddinner. Call 226 3426 for reservations and trans-port options.

VICTORIA HOUSE - International and Island-Style cuisine. Open for breakfast, lunch & din-ner. Reservations recommended, call 226-2067.

CASA PICASSO TAPAS + MARTINIS - Smallplates, big pastas and fantastic desserts! “Hippestmartini spot”-Frommer’s. Nightly 5:30pm, closedSundays. reservations 226-4507.

THE TACKLE BOX BAR & GRILL - whetherit’s a little break from the beach or a whole nightout, the Tackle Box is just the place. The kitchenserves a wide array of affordable fresh comfortfoods ranging from our big Tackle Box Burgers,special fried chicken, to some of our more localfare and seafoods. And what a better place to en-joy our dishes, than our back porch out over thewater.

CARAMBA! RESTAURANT - Local Mexican-Caribbean Cuisine. We cater to large groups! Ca-pacity, 90 total. Opening Hours: Lunch: 11am - 2pm, Dinner: 5pm - 10pm. Closed Wednesdays.226-4321 or 226-3850. Caramba!: “Is where thefood always speaks for itself!”

HACAL KIIK - Delectable breads, jams, butters,soups, olive oils, village wines, homebaked past-ries & desserts, coffees and teas. Open Daily, 7amto 8pm. 226-3115.


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Amparo Gutierrez, Manager – Elvis’ Kitchen, “We have been featured in vari-ous television shows and magazines like HGTV and Food and Wine, and yessome people do mention having seen the show or article but most people cometo Elvis because of the name that we have established for ourselves. The wordof mouth is the best. People that visit and enjoy our food tell their friends who inturn come as well. The locals enjoy our food too and that is why they neverhesitate to recommend us.”


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Moray eels are large eels that belongto the family Muraenidae. They are foundin most parts of the world and under var-ied ecological conditions. There are ap-proximately 200 species of eels that be-long to this family, with the largest beingthe slender giant moray which can growup to 13 feet ( 4 m) in length. Most mo-rays measure five feet (1.5 m.) in lengthand frequent tropical and subtropicalcoral reefs to depths of 200 meters,where they spend most of their timecrammed inside crevices and alcoves.Often seen with their heads poking out ofa hole in the reef, they are not usuallyaggressive and do not present a danger

to divers as long as they are left alone. Some morays are active (swimmingabout the reef) during the day, while oth-ers are nocturnal in their habits, and allmorays are carnivores, feeding on a va-riety of fishes, cephalopods (mainly oc-topus) and crustaceans. They secrete aprotective mucus over their scalelessskin which contains a toxin in some spe-cies. Their small circular gills, locatedon the flanks far posterior to the mouth,require the moray eel to maintain a gap-ing mouth in order to facilitate respira-tion. The dorsal fin extends from justbehind the head, along the back and joinsseamlessly with the caudal and anal fin.Most species lack pectoral and pelvicfins, adding to their snake-like appear-ance. Their eyes are rather small, andmorays rely on their highly developedsense of smell, lying in wait to ambushtheir prey. Their bodies are patternedcryptically, the camouflage also beingpresent inside the mouth. Their jaws areequipped with strong, sharp teeth, whichenable them to seize and hold their prey(chiefly other fishes) but also to inflictserious wounds on their enemies, includ-ing humans.

Hand-feeding moray eels is risky busi-ness and not recommended. They are aptto attack humans only when disturbed,but then they can be quite vicious. To pre-vent contact and possible severe injurykeep hands out of those rocky areas, holesand crevices. If you must, use a stick toprobe. Injuries can result in bleeding,severe muscle damage and chippedbones. Stop any bleeding, clean woundsthoroughly and get medical help to guardagainst infection. If you are fishing becareful, as dead fish, blood or bait willbring them out of their holes. Frequentlylobsters will be in the same hole as theeel, in this case at least two of thelobster’s antennae (feelers) will be di-rected backward to keep check of the eel. Studies of the reproduction of morayshave revealed two types of hermaphro-ditism: most species appear to beprotandrous (sequential) hermaphroditesthat become mature as males and thenlater in life change to females; but somespecies are synchronous (simultaneouslymale and female) hermaphrodites, withfunctional ovaries and testes at the sametime. The life cycle of the eels is a pro-


Morays are often seen with their head poking outof a hole in the reef.


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We at Southwind PropertiesSouthwind PropertiesSouthwind PropertiesSouthwind PropertiesSouthwind Properties specialize in the listing & sale of fine island properties- Homes, Condos, Hotels, Commercial, Income-ProducingProperties & Land for homes or large parcels for development. Be sure to meet withMarianne or Claudio to discuss your particular needs. Southwind PropertiesSouthwind PropertiesSouthwind PropertiesSouthwind PropertiesSouthwind Properties pridesitself in being there full-time for full service and full disclosure for all your real estateneeds. Call 226-2005/2060 or e-mail [email protected] for more information.

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Condos/Homes & Commercial PropertyCoral Bay Villas- 1 bedrm/1 bath condos, fully furnished with good & steady rental income. (N18) Unit1, lovely beach level condo with direct access to the beach. $230,000 US.Buyers Looking for Luxury & Elegance! (T36) Custom, beachfront condo, two bedroom, two bath,second floor, fully furnished. Nothing compares in class, style or quality. Call for further details.Large Parcel/Great Commercial Location (H33) Great Commercial block of land on the main streetonly200’ from the beach & ½ mile from town center. 264’ of road frontage & 154’ in depth. $900,000US.Excellent investment in Orange Walk! (C47) Over 7,200 sq. ft. of commercial and residentialspace all in one. Great investment – many details with many options. $750,000 US.Esmeralda Apartments (F18) Two apartment building, Esmeralda area close to the Tennis Club, twolarge units 3bedrooms/3 baths and 2bedroom/1bath. Good rental producer. Fenced yard, securitybars. $285,000 US.Back Street Home (R35) 2 story, wooden home. Lower level-2bdrms, 1 bath, open living, kitchen &dining area. Upper level-3brms, 2 baths & 2 kitchens. $250,000 US.

Raw LandFlying Fisherman (D16) lot 300’ off the beach, measures 50’ x 78’. Only $22,000 US.Alta Mar (S45) – 100’ x 100’ nice parcel in residential area. Priced at $85,000.00 US.Habaneros Beachfront: Beautiful beach front lots with high elevation and lush vegetation.(H30) 150’ of beach frontage and a depth of 435’. $345,000 US.(Z02) 90’ of beach frontage with a depth of 400’. $225,000 US.Paradise Coves (B36) good sized lot 3.5 miles north of San Pedro – great location- 121’ x 98’.$25,000 US.Club Caribbean - off the beach lots starting at $15,000 US.Holiday Lands (M53) Parcel 2615 – measures approximately 78’ x 72’, only two rows off the beach.Asking price $60,000 US.Robles (S54) Lot #14a–Drive your boat up to your doorstep to this beautiful beachfront lot, lush withvegetation. Lot measures 80’ x 204’ & is priced to sell at $160,000 US.Robles (D19) Lot #23a measuring 100’ of beach front x 360’. Asking $119,000 US.Robles (D20) Lot #44 measuring 50’ of beach y front x 270’. Asking $74,900 US.Corozal Town Center (R31) 7 ½ Acres of prime real-estate, road accessible on 3 sides, beautifulmature trees, cleared & ready to develop all amenities available.$110,000 US.


Chris Eager, Owner – Casa Picasso, “Any press is good press, soof course it helps! And, here at Casa Picasso we are grateful forall the press we receive.”


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Vidi Gomez – Ruby’s Café, “We have been acknowledged before, but we doget the same amount of business that we usually get. It is just fantastic to beacknowledged by professionals and internationally. People love our treats andwe absolutely can’t complain about that.”

The interest and appeal of Ambergris Caye is booming and will certainly notdie down any time soon. No doubt Belize is on the top list for visitors worldwide.

cess where eels hatch from eggs that thefemale lays. A newly-hatched egg calledthe larva is transparent, gelatinous, leaf-shaped, and free-floating. As the larvagrows and is carried along by ocean cur-rents, its body changes shape (it meta-morphoses) into a tiny, transparent, cy-lindrical-shaped eel (called a glass eel).As it matures and develops some color,it is called an elver. It will metamor-

phose one more time, becoming an adult(having adult coloration and able to breed). Morays aren’t fast swimmers and usu-ally move around the reef at night sniff-ing out food while spending the daytimeholed up. It is not very common to seeone out in the open, but when you do,these magnificent creatures of the under-world are a great spectacle to watch andare best viewed from a distance.

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At Journey’s End ResortReservations: 226-2173

, Ambergris Caye’s latest trendy restaurant, is now open.Serving Palm Tree Cuisine, a fusion of Central American and

Caribbean delicacies, offers a selection of fresh local seafood,tender meats and exotic vegetables prepared by

our renowned chef.

Menu selections include: Jerk Seared Sea Scallop Crouton,Smoked Oyster Bruschetta, Spinach Pesto Goat Cheese Salad,

Rib-Eye Steak Argentino, Almond Nut Crusted Grouper,White Chocolate Pudding laced with a cardamom anglaise sauce,

Strawberry & Mango Ice Parfait.

boasts an atmosphere of relaxed elegance and style,with inventive cuisine in an enchanting setting.

Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner…


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DEVELOPED PROPERTIES

NEW** Buena Vista Beach Condo project. Pre-constructionpricing. Inquire!Banana Beach Resort: Condos and Suites with 2 Pools, beach,restaurant and bar.Banana Beach properties have guaranteedrental incomes!

3 bed beach condos $240,000.2 bed beach condos $215,000.1 bed beach condos $155,00 -195,000.1 bed courtyard suites $123,500.1 bed balcony suites $57,500.

Villa del Mar – new custom built beachfront home, 1 ac, pier, 3bedroom $945,000.Spacious rental beach home south of town. Sleeps 10 plus guestcottage. Pool, mature landscaping, large pier. Inquire.Caye Villas – Beach villas with pool.

2 Bed 3 bath fully furnished $394,000.2 bed 3 bath fully furnished $395,000.

San Pablo canal home w/ 200ft water frontage, 2 boat slips, ramp,fully fenced, 2 storey duplex 2bed/1bath up 1bed/1bath down.$295,000.Mi Casa. Rental suites with spacious top floor owner’s quarters andloft apt. $650,000.The Castle 10 apt complex: $400,000.NEW** Caye Casa – beachfront condo in town location. Inquire!Coming soon – Luxurious bay front homes – 4 bedrooms.

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In town beach lot! Commercial or residential. $490,000. Under-contractMexico Rocks area 178 ft beach $ 765,000. Under-contractRobles beachfront 100 ft beach $200,000Robles beachfront 200 ft beach $400,000Palmero Point 80 ft of beach $297,000Playa Blanca beach lot 60 x 105 ft w/dock $210,000. SoldPlaya Blanca beach lot 52 X 120 ft $225,000. SoldBoca Ciega 4.5 acres 170ft beach front. $350,000.Buena Vista Point ocean view 75ft x 150ft $79,000 each.Buena Vista Point ocean view 75ft x 150ft $89,000 each.Laguna Estates ocean view lots from $30,000.Laguna Estates commercial tracts & islands Inquire!Caribbean Coves 200ft ocean front west side $ 125,000. GREATPRICESan Marcos 2 adjoining 50’ X 100’ lots - $35,000 each.Alta Mar 100ft x 100ft lot $65,000.

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