THE SAN PEDRO SUN VISITOR GUIDE 23, 2006 Visitor Guide Page 1 Reservations: 501-226-2012 Fax:...

Visitor Guide March 23, 2006

Reservations: 501-226-2012Fax: 501-226-2338Email: [email protected]

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Plus, in the CayeCaulker Section:

Basic Information onhow to get around and

places to see!

The BeautifulButterflyJungle

&The Kinkajou


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 or-dinary vacation. Our island is fa-mous for its rich cultural diversity,where Mestizos, Creole andGarinagu blend to form a uniqueencounter. While here, I encour-age you to explore the CaribbeanSea and find Belize’s abundanttreasures. Hol Chan Marine Re-serve and Shark-Ray Alley are justtwo of the many spots where youcan enjoy our coral reef forma-tion and abundant and breathtak-ing sea life. San Pedro is alsohome to world-class fishing andscuba diving. For the more adventurous, “LaIsla Bonita” offers a wide arrayof water sports and for those look-ing to get a glimpse of the mysti-cal world of the Maya, these his-torical ruins are just a short expe-dition away. You will also be ableto discover Belize’s vast cave sys-tems and many natural sanctuar-

ies that are home to our country’sunique flora and fauna. 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 open arms.Bienvenidos a San Pedro!

Elsa Paz, Mayor,San Pedro Town

Greetings to my visiting friends

Where did you read your San Pedro Sun?

Photos taken in unique and unusual places are preferred. Be sure to identify who is in the photo andwhere the photo was taken. Don’t forget to include your names and what you were doing.

Where did you take your San Pedro Sun & Visitor Guide? Take a photo of you and the paperand send it to us at: [email protected]

Pictured above is Dr. Nimrod Montano, practising dentist, and his four lovely assistants, reading The San Pedro Sun VisitorGuide. They are in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. They were in Belize doing dental missions at Valley of Peace, and whilst downin Belize, visited La Isla Bonita, where they had a great time in “paradise” with the “warm and friendly” people. They visitedduring February 17th-19th, 2006.

Publisher The San Pedro Sun Ltd.Editor Ron Sniffin [email protected] Tamara Sniffin [email protected] Editor Kainie Manuel [email protected] Writer Maria Novelo [email protected] Writer/ Mary Gonzalez [email protected] DesignOffice Assistant Nathalie Manuel [email protected] The San Pedro Sun,

P.O. Box 35,San Pedro TownAmbergris Caye, Belize

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proudly presents – Wordsof the Week. This week,we will present a fewphrases in English andgive you their Creole and

Spanish translations. Specialthanks to Sylvana Woods for herhelp with the Creole translations.Enjoy!!!

Language can linkus with other cul-tures, no matter howforeign the tonguemay be. In aneffort to share thisform of communica-tion with our audi-ence, The San Pedro Sun

English When will the post office open?Creole Yu ku show mi wehpaa di poas aafis deh?Spanish ¿Adonde esta la oficina de correos?

English The speed limit is twenty miles per hour.Creole Yu noh fi goh faasa dan tweni mail an owa.Spanish El limite de velocidad es veinte millas por hora.

English There’s a telephone call for you.Creole Di foan kaal da fi yu.Spanish Hay una llamada telefonica para Usted.


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Ambergris Caye’s first Butterfly Jungle

Among the water sports and rec-reational activities that are readilyavailable on Ambergris Caye, thenewest attraction, “The ButterflyJungle”, is among the most unique onthe island. The Butterfly farm is hometo more than 12 species of vibrantlycolored butterflies. Owners TomThomas and partner Valley Ruddickare proud to house these magnificentcreatures and are making their ser-vices available to the public. Designed as a live exhibition con-servatory, the Butterfly Jungle is nowsuccessfully breeding local butterfly

species of Belize. Visitors to the But-terfly Jungle will be shown how thesebeautiful insects are bred and raised,and later can freely wander through“the flight room”. You can see hun-dreds of colorful butterflies, includ-ing spectacular blue morphs, flutterfrom flower to flower. You’ll findplants that butterflies and humming-birds love, such as lantana, banana,heliconia, passionflower, hibiscus,milkweed and many other exoticflowering plants, interspersed withlush jungle foliage.

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The Butterfly Jungle is home tomore than 12 species ofBelizean Butterflies, includingthe beautiful Blue Morphos.


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Butterfly JungleContinued from Page 3

Stage 2 - Caterpillar

Stage 3 - Pupa

Stage 4 Adult

The duo acquires the most attrac-tive varieties of these plants, in hopesthat more local gardeners will plant

butterfly and hummingbird gardensso these delightful creatures will stayon Ambergris forever. They raise allthe butterflies you see at the jungle,plus you can see every stage of thetransformation from miniscule egg to

lowly caterpillar to the compactchrysalis to the miraculous jeweledbutterfly. You can also observe somevery bizarre behavior like “mud-puddle clubs”, learn about the butter-flies’ role in Belize’s rich ecosystem,and help ensure there are butterflieson our island.

Watching the magnificent creatures evolve from tiny egg to gorgeous adult is afascinating process.

The San Pedro Sun took a behind–the-scenes tour of a working butter-fly farm, beginning with an outdoorpresentation on the plants they use tofeed these creatures; the passionfruit. Then it’s a leisurely walkthrough the butterfly “flight room”where the butterflies fly freely andexhibit their wonderful colors whilefluttering from place to place. Thetour is very educational as Valley andTom explain every stage of the but-terflies’ life cycle. One can catchgreat glimpses of the free flying but-terflies that are the star attractionwhich will capture the imagination ofthe young and old alike. This truly isan unforgettable experience. Accord-ing to the owners, the real reason theybuilt the Butterfly Jungle is to see thelook of enchantment on the face of achild or visitors. Watching a butter-fly emerge from its chrysalis is atruly wonderful experience and it istheir hope that by educating childrenabout the unique life cycle of butter-flies, they can draw attention to theenvironmental issues which threatenthese special beauties of our islandhome. Moreover, half the proceedsof their live pupae sales will go to-ward building butterfly/caterpillarhabitats in the local schools, and pro-viding educational materials so thechildren can experience the magic of

Stage 1 - Egg


QUESTION: What are you doing here?

Watch for Harriette walking the beach with her camera.What question will she ask you?

WOMAN ON THE BEACHby Harriette Fisher

“Whatever John wants me to do,” laughed FrankCavallaro from St. Pete’s Beach, Florida, USA... “I’mjust retired from the construction business and camedown to look around.” Frank and friends all stayed atthe Holiday Hotel.

“I got my SCUBA certification,” beamed Bud Mastwho came from St. Joseph, Illinois, USA with his wifeDonna and two good friends who own a condo up north.Bud is an accountant with the University of Illinois andDonna runs a day care out of their home.

According to The Baldman“I’m waiting for the thief tobring my tray back! I am atSweet Basil’s Restaurant onthe north side of the cut 24/7.”

“I am a bartender at Coco Locos Bar”said Rose Cappello who lives with herhusband Louis at The Villas @ Del Rio.Rose was born and raised in SanIgnacio in the Cayo district and movedhere last year.

“I fish and dive” said Jim Mathewson whomoved here from Redding, California, USAfive years ago. “I opened The Sausage Fac-tory four years ago and just sold it so now Ican have time to fish and dive.” Jim andhis wife live down by Caribe Island.


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Reservations Required. Call 226-2207Located just 3 1/2 miles north of San Pedro.

Large Buffet Featuring Ribs, Shrimp Pasta, Chickenand a Variety of Side Dishes, Plus Live Local Band.

metamorphosis, and beinspired with love andcuriosity for our uniquehabitat here on SanPedro, while gaining agreater appreciation ofscience and nature. Apart from thejungle tour, a fascinat-ing service which TheButterfly Jungle offersis butterfly releases forspecial occasions. But-terflies are magical and

what better way to wow your guests atbirthdays, quinceaños, anniversaries,or weddings? It’s no doubt, releasinglive Belizean butterflies at your wed-ding or arranged event is an indescrib-ably unique experience. Watch with de-light as radiantly colored butterfliesascend into the sky with your wishes.You may choose from an elegant re-lease cage or basket that holds up to 50butterflies each, or a stunning deco-rated box that will keep your secret untilthe release moment. Whatever butter-flies represent to you, be it love, free-dom, beauty, change, or resurrection,having them for a special release can

only enhance your special moment. Visitors can also visit the green-house filled with lush jungle plants andoutlandish flowers and learn all aboutattracting butterflies andhummingbirdsto your garden or backyard. For more information on thesesplendid creatures or if you would liketo take a trip to the Butterfly Jungle,stop at Rendezvous Resort just 4.5miles up north in Ambergris Caye orcontact them at 226-2911/610-4026, orcheck out their newly designed websiteat www.butterflyjungle.bz. Make yourspecial day even more spectacular witha Butterfly Extravaganza!

Tom and Valley are proud to house the very firstbutterfly jungle on Ambergris Caye.


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greatBelizean food!Monday through

Sunday

Restaurant open 7 AM until 10 PMLounge open 10 AM to 12 PM


Church ServicesSan 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 Service Sun.10:45 a.m. Bible study Mon. 7:30 p.m.We do Christian charity work. 226-2950.Assembly of God Church onAngel Coral St. T-W-Sat.-Sun. at 7:30p.m.Lighthouse Christian Radio - 101.3FM. 226-4673, Cor. Buccaneer &Pescador Drive.

The Lions Club of San Pedro relieson income from its Friday and Sat-urday Night BBQ to support the needycommunity. Help a great cause -havedinner with us!

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 - 226-4464, 600-9061

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

Tourist Information

Miscellaneous

Map Sponsored byMonchos

Golf Cart Rental226-3262 or 226-4490

Emergency 911Crimestoppers 800 922-TIPSPolice 226-2022Fire 226-2372Wings of Hope - Medical emergencyair ambulance. Phone: 223-3292.Lions Health Clinic - 226-4052; emer-gencies 600-9071 or Hours: Mon.-Fri., 8am to 8pm; Sat., 8am - noon.Los Pinos Clinic 602-6383 and 226-2686.San Pedro Chiropractic Clinic 226-4695Hyperbaric 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 - 226-2536.8-12 and 2-5, Mon. to Fri. Emergen-cies 226-2555/2918 or 606-3864.Ambergris Hopes Clinic - 226-2660,Emergencies: 606-2316US Embassy - 227-7161Canadian Consulate - 223-1060Mexican Embassy - 223-0193Guatemalan Embassy - 223-3150Honduran Embassy - 224-5889

IMPORTANT #s

Journey’s End

Papi’s Diner

Travel North of the cut to:

TackleBox

Capt. Sharks

Capt.Sharks

Victoria House

The

Papa

Bea

r’s

Casa Picasso

Isla Bonita Art Gallery & Frame Shop

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Belize Tourism Board - 223-1910.Belize Tourism IndustryAssociation (BTIA) - 227-5717.San Pedro Tourist GuideAssociation 226-2391.

Paradise Found Belize

Woody’sGeorge’s Kitchen

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] CAYO REAL ESTATE - Serving Belize from themountains to the reef. Phone 226-2791. www.casacayo realestate.netSOUTHWIND 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 it easyto 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 to CayeCaulker or Mexico Rocks. Beach BBQ or Sunset Cruise.Charters also available. Phone Seaduced at 226-2254.

Water, Sports & Tours

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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Asian Garden

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ISLAND MINI GOLF & ICE CREAM - Sea GrapeDrive (1 block W of Barefoot Iguana). Open Mon.–Thurs. 12 – 9 p.m.; Fri. – Sun. 12 – 10 p.m.SAN PEDRO FITNESS CLUB – A/C Gym at Bel-ize Yacht Club, Fully-equipped. Open to the public.Tennis Courts, Lap and Family pools, Aqua Fitnessand Toning Classes.Open 7am Daily, 8am Sundays.226-2683.CAYE COFFEE – Take a taste of our locally roastedfresh coffee back home. A wonderful cup of coffeemakes such a great difference in your day. Try itand ask for more. 226-3568.WINE de VINE - Fine imported wines and cheeses.Olive oils, vinegars and specialty items. Located inthe Vilma Linda Plaza on Tarpon St. Phone 226-3430.OSCAR’S GYM - Free-weights, Pilates, basicYoga, Balance Ball, Tae Bo and more. Affordabledaily, weekly and monthly fees. Located in Boca delRio 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily 226-2239.BIG TREE PRODUCE – Fresh Local & ImportedFruits & Vegetables. Seafood, meats, juices & milkshakes. Pescador Dr. 226-2322.PAPA BEAR’S - Full Service, Internet Access.Pastries, coffee and deli sandwiches. Open 7 a.m.to 10 p.m. daily. Located on Fairdale Plaza, on Co-conut Drive.THE GREENHOUSE - Fresh Produce & Seafood.Belizean and imported speciality. Fresh herbs, coldcuts, chilled goods plus an exciting selection of gro-ceries. A/C local on Barrier Reef Dr. 226-2084.THE SAUSAGE FACTORY - Largest selection ofsmoked meats and sausage on the island. One milesouth of town. 226-2655.CAYE INTERNATIONAL BANK - Offering De-mand Deposit Accounts, Loans, Savings Accounts,etc. [email protected] or phone 226-2388.PROVIDENT BANK & TRUST - Offering a fullrange of International Banking Services. phone 223-

MATA CHICA - Mambo Cuisine - for food lovers.Homemade pasta, shrimp paté, bruschetta, char-broiled seafood and much more! Call 220-5010/5011.ROJO LOUNGE - Enjoy tropical lounge cuisine inone of the most beautiful beachfront settings in all ofBelize - Azul Resort. 226-4012.ELVI’S KITCHEN - serving the finest food since 1977.Daily Lunch and Dinner Specials. Caribbean Nighton Thursday. Mayan Fiesta every Friday - come tryour Maya Buffet. Open Monday – Saturday. Lunch:11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Dinner: 5:30 p.m. – 10:00p.m. Call us for group reservations. Ph 226-2404/2176“Where something good is always cooking!”CELI’S RESTAURANT ON THE BEACH at the San

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5698 services@prov identbank.bzGRANIEL’S DREAMLAND - Locally made furni-ture & accessories from all Belizean exotic hardwoods& Mahogany. On Pescador Drive, opposite 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.BAREFOOT BOOKS - Features a huge selection ofnew and used books. Gorgeous greeting cards and giftitems. Located at the southern end of Middle Street(Pescador Drive) across the courtyard from Mickey’s.206-2577.EXECUTIVE SERVICES - Let Us Expedite All YourNeeds! Liquor & restaurant licenses for January aredue now, and we can help expedite the process! Weare also consultants for work permits, retirement sta-tus, small claims and legal affairs. We’ll do all the trav-eling for you and get your paperwork pushed through.Call 606-8311 or e-mail [email protected]’s FROZEN CUSTARD and SORBET – If youlike ice cream, you will Love DandE’s Frozen Cus-tard! Delicious cones, shakes, sundaes and splits. Lo-cated on Pescador Drive next to Caramba Restaurant.Closed Wednesday. Phone 608-9100.ISLA BONITA ART GALLERY & CUSTOMFRAMING - art and crafts from Belizean and Carib-bean artists + contemporary abstract paintings. Cus-tom framing available 226-4650. SUNDANCER + MOONDANCER - Unique bou-tiques featuring beautiful, quality clothing, jewelry andgorgeous gift items for both men (Sundancer) and women(Moondancer). Phone: 226-3126.CORAL REEF ECOLOGY, Dr. Ken Mattes, TRECTopical Research & Education Center. Lecture everyThursday 7:30 PM. Details 226-3389 Taxi transport623-8385.ASIAN GARDEN DAY SPA - Certified Therapeuticand Thai Massage practitioners; Hot & Cold StoneTherapy, Body Scrubs, Facials and more in a tranquilAsian courtyard. San Pedro Town, across fromRamon’s. Ask about specials. 226-4072.

Pedro Holiday Hotel, serves Great Fajitas, salads andlocal dishes for LUNCH. DELECTABLE SEA-FOOD SPECIALTIES for dinner. OUTDOOR &INDOOR DINING 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. 5:30 p.m. -9:00 p.m. Beach barbeque every Wednesday night withlive music.LILY’S TREASURE CHEST RESTAURANT - Onthe beach behind Lily’s Hotel. Join us for a cool breezeand the best seafood or USDA beef on our veranda bythe sea. 226-2650.RAMON’S VILLAGE - Enjoy breakfast, lunch anddinner in a Mayan atmosphere or on the veranda over-looking the Caribbean Sea. Coconut Drive. Phone 226-2071.

LUNA at Journey’s End Resort - Experience fine din-ing on the beach north of San Pedro. Visit our tropicalbar featuring karaoke, dance and fun music. Phone226-2173.RICO’S SURFSIDE RESTAURANT – A truly uniquedining experience on the beach at Banyan Bay. Serv-ing breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Phone 226-3739ext. 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. for lunchand 6 - 10 p.m. for dinner. Burritos on Wednesdays.Pescador Drive. Call 226-2223.BLUE WATER GRILL – Island cuisine with a twist!Wood-fired Oven Pizzas, Sushi & more! Open daily.Happy Hour 4 to 6 p.m. 226-3347.EL DIVINO RESTAURANT at BANANA BEACH- Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner from 6 a.m -10 p.m. Book your party or banquet today! Phone226-2444.RENDEZVOUS RESTAURANT AND BAR - Themost romantic spot in town featuring award winningchefs. Thai and French cuisine blended to make para-dise taste like heaven, or so our customers say. FreeRendezvous Wine tasting from 11:30 a.m. to 4:00p.m. Fermented, blended and bottled here on theproperty. Open for lunch and dinner. Call 226 3426for reservations and transport options.VICTORIA HOUSE - International and Island-Stylecuisine. Open for breakfast, lunch & dinner. Reser-vations 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 - whether it’s alittle break from the beach or a whole night out, theTackle Box is just the place. The kitchen serves awide array of affordable fresh comfort foods rangingfrom our big Tackle Box Burgers, special friedchicken, to some of our more local fare and seafoods.And what a better place to enjoy our dishes, than ourback porch out over the water.THE STAINED GLASS PUB - located in the heart ofTown featuring homestyle cooking with a gourmetflair; dine alfresco streetside or enjoy the air condi-tioned quaint European atmosphere in the unique Pubroom. The Best Burger in town and several wines bythe glass, full liquor bar...friendly & informativefor visitors—A Must While in San Pedro ! Visa/MC 226-4147.GEORGE’S KITCHEN - Serving Breakfast, Lunch& Dinner. Located on Coconut Drive across from Co-rona Del Mar. Closed Tuesdays. Open 7:00a.m.–3:00p.m. & 6:00p.m. – 9:30p.m. Phone 226-2974.


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Fax: 226-2905or E-mail at:

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Tel: 226-3262 or 226-4490

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Buying a Piece of Paradise Buying real estate overseas can be exciting and rewarding. And what betterway to get up in the morning than with a fantastic view of the Caribbean Sea andthe white sandy beaches. Most visitors believe that buying a piece of property onAmbergris Caye is extremely difficult but not only does Ambergris Caye offerfantastic properties but amazing realtors that go the extra mile to make yourmove and your purchase as easy as 1,2,3. In the coming weeks, we will feature the different real estate professionals on“La Isla Bonita.”

Southwind Properties is a real estatecompany that has been in operation since1980. It was originally set up as a part-nership between Mr. John Edwards andMr. Stanley Ian Ritchie and was eventu-ally incorporated under the Laws of Be-lize as a Limited Liability Company.

Southwind Properties has been involvedin the sale of millions of dollars worth ofreal estate over the years. During the lastseven years, the company has beenowned by Mr. Herman J. Penland. Claudio Azueta is the manager ofSouthwind Properties; he has been with

the company for more than twenty yearsand has a vast knowledge in all areas ofreal estate. The sales team in the realestate office consists of broker MarianneBeuchert and her sales assistant Yoli

Rivero, they have been with Southwindsince 2003 and 2001 respectively. Southwind Properties is involved inreal estate sales from single lots to hotel

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We at Southwind Properties specialize in the listing & sale of fine islandproperties - Homes, Condos, Hotels, Commercial, Income-ProducingProperties & Land for homes or large parcels for development. Be sure tomeet with Marianne, Lori or Claudio to discuss your particular needs.Southwind Properties prides itself in being there full-time for full serviceand full disclosure for all your real estate needs. Call 226-2005/2060 orE-mail [email protected] for more information.

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Condos/Homes & Commercial PropertyCoral Bay Villas, Unit 1A (N18). Rare opportunity! One bedroom/one bath condo, fully furnishedwith good and steady rental income. $250,000 US.Exclusive opportunity at Palm Bay Club! We can offer you three side by side properties eachwith a beach frontage of 60 feet and a depth of 130 feet, with beautiful coconut palms and a shareddock.*(E08) The house measures 20’x 20’, is a solid wooden construction and comes well equipped with septic and a 4000 gallon cistern. Excellent buy at $97,000 US. *(V17) Vacant but cleared lot that connects the other two available properties. Excellent b u y a t only $59,000 US.*(M47) The very well maintained wooden house measures 16’x 20’ and has both septic system and cisterns – ready to occupy! Excellent buy at only $97,000 US. The three properties can either be purchased separately or buy all three together at a reduced price.Buena Vista Residential: (W24) 2 storey house with 2B/2B on large beautifully landscapedproperty. Only 2.5 miles north of town center with easy dock & road access.Only $218,000 US.

Raw LandBoca Del Rio (H31) Town lot on the main street connecting San Pedro Town with the northern partof Ambergris Caye. Great location for either commercial or residential. $110,000 Belize.Santa Paula (L19) – Secluded lot in the Santa Paula area. 80’x 80’. $60,000.00 USSan Pablo (S46) – 50’ x 75’ for only $15,000 US.Boca Ciega (G31)175’ beach frontage & 60’ lagoon frontage. $348,000 US.Palm Bay Club (C41) Lot # 111 – 4th row lot, 100’ x 100’. Only $18,000 US.Basil Jones (S55) Large & Beautiful Basil Jones property with 145’ beach front & 400’ depth. Canbe bought together with back property of 500’ frontage & 160’ depth. The land is cleared & has afresh water well. Only $600,000 US. Terms possible.Robles (D17) Lot 31A measuring 75’ of beach front x 300’ & 31B measuring 150’ x 300’. Termsavailable. Asking price for both lots only $149,000 US. REDUCED $139,000 US.Eden Isle (R26) – Lot #407 - 75’ x 90’ – This is a 4th row lot, but is just 285’ off the beach. The backof the lot adjoins the Caye Caulker Nature reserve which will always provide some extra seclusion& the sights & sounds of the local nature that this island has to enjoy. Great investment at only$15,000 US.


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Commercial properties range in pricefrom $17,000.00 US for a small café to$995,000.00 US for the pictured prop-erty that offers both apartment rentalincome and 3,200 sq.ft. on street levelwith the perfect location for an upscalerestaurant or supermarket.

Commercial Properties

There is a wide variety of condos andresidential homes available on Amber-gris Caye. The pictured property ‘Taradel Mar’ represents the luxurious higherend at $749,000.00 US but you can alsofind a nice affordable home for as lowas $105,000.00 US.

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sites, from individual homes to condo-miniums and from raw land to developedproperty. They are a full service realestate company and over the years,Southwind has helped hundreds of indi-viduals and companies to safely purchaseproperties, assisting them in all the le-galities involved in such transactions. Some of the projects which SouthwindProperties has helped to develop andmarket include the Belize Yacht Club,the Mayan Princess, Coral Bay Villas,Belizean Shores, Belizean Cove Estatesand Coco Beach Resort. There are sev-eral projects on the pipeline for futuredevelopment. They have also been in-volved in the sales of individual condo-miniums in almost every project on theisland. The subdivisions that were developedand marketed by Southwind Propertiesover the years include areas like TresCocos Subdivision, El Tesoro Subdivision,Mata Grande Subdivision, HabanerosSouth Subdivision, Robles Subdivision,portions of Esmeralda Subdivision andportions of Holiday Lands Subdivision. Southwind Properties is located in theAlijua building right next to the post of-fice and across from Atlantic Bank; you

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Beautiful white sandy beach and coconutpalms at Basil Jones! If this sounds likeyour dream, you can find the perfectbeach front lot at prices from $75,000.00US and up.

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Getting Around Once you arrive on Caye Caulker,it is easy to get around by foot, butthere are a few options for transpor-tation as well. Perhaps the best way to get aroundthe island is on the most popular modeof transportation, the bicycle. Rent-als are readily available by the hour,day or week at an affordable pricecost. Golf carts are available for rentby the hour, day or week, as well.Golf carts and large tricycles alsoprovide taxi service.

Money Matters & Services Pro-vided*Banks There is only one bank on CayeCaulker (Atlantic Bank) and the bankalso has an ATM available. Makesure you have ample cash or

traveler’s checks as many budget ac-commodations and smaller serviceproviders do not accept credit cards.The bank is open from Monday – Fri-day from 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. andon Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00p.m.*Internet There are several Internet cafeson the island.*Laundry A large laundromat is located onMiddle Street near the football fieldin the central part of the island. Youcan also ask at your hotel if there issomeone who does laundry either atthe hotel or in the neighborhood.*Stores & Shops There are several grocery shopson the island and a few local fruitstands. Items may be priced a little

higher on the Caye, as the transpor-tation cost to get the goods to the is-land is an added expense. The localbakery is located on Middle Streetand several local people circulate theisland in the afternoons with basketsof freshly baked goods such as cakes,breads and powder buns for sale.*Restaurants Caye Caulker is home to many ex-

are always very welcome to come byfor a free consultation.

cellent restaurants and cafes. Visi-tors can choose from Belizean, Ital-ian, Mexican, Chinese and Ameri-can style dishes served up in a vari-ety of settings. Fresh seafood aboundsmaking this an excellent choice atnearly every establishment. Thereare several local food stands offer-ing take-out meals at very economi-cal prices.

To have success in any business, one needs a strong front person. SouthwindProperties has certainly gotten far because of their front person – Claudio Azuetawho has worked for the company for the past twenty years. In 1986, Claudio Azueta was hired as the office manager for Southwind Proper-ties, an emerging real estate company in San Pedro. At the time, Claudio was theonly person working at the company apart from the two owners. As time went byhe learned to do appraisals, title transfers and other legal work. Twenty years later, Claudio is the operations manager of Southwind Proper-ties, which has become one of the largest real estate agencies in this country,handling multi-million dollar sales and investments. “Things here at Southwindhave improved and changed immensely. To be working here for the past twentyyears seems like a great accomplishment.”Claudio Azueta of Southwind Properties.

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The Kinkajou

The kinkajou, (Potos flavus), alsoknown as the “Honey Bear” or “NightWalker” in Belize, is a furry, long-tailedmammal that lives in the lowland rain

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The San Pedro Sun’s Virtual Taste Tripmeal, about 40 seconds (1 1/4 cups).Leave oven on.Make batter: Stir together self-rising flour, groundcoconut, and remaining cup (untoasted)coconut in a large bowl. Beat togetherbutter and sugar in another bowl withan electric mixer at medium speed un-til pale and creamy, 1 to 2 minutes.Add eggs 1 at a time, beating well af-ter each addition. Whisk 1 cup waterinto flour mixture, then add egg mix-ture, whisking just until well blended.Bake bread: Pour batter into loaf pan, smoothingtop with a spatula, and bake in middleof oven until a wooden skewer insertedin center comes out clean and top isevenly brown, 1 hour to 1 hour and 10minutes. Cool bread to warm in pan ona rack, 10 to 15 minutes, then turn outof pan and set right side up on rack tocool completely, about 2 hours more.Cut into 1-inch-thick slices.Makes 1 loaf (or 8 servings).

Ingredients:*4 cups sweetened flaked coconut (10oz)*2 cups self-rising flour (not cake flour)*1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, soft-ened*1/2 cup sugar*2 large eggsPreparation: Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter andflour a 9- by 5- by 3-inch loaf pan,knocking out excess flour.Toast and grind coconut: Spread 3 cups coconut in a large shal-low baking pan (1 inch deep) and toastin middle of oven, stirring occasion-ally, until evenly golden brown, 20 to25 minutes. (Watch flakes carefully;edges burn quickly.) Cool completelyin pan on a rack, about 15 minutes, thengrind in a food processor to a coarse

Closely related to the raccoon, the kinkajou is a small, furry, long-tailed mam-mal that lives in the lowland rain forests of Southern Mexico, Central Americaand parts of South America. They live among the forest canopy and seldom de-scending to the forest floor. Kinkajous are extremely agile and fast, travelingquickly along the tree tops, jumping noisily from tree to tree.

Coconut BreadThis bread is slightly sweet, like somecorn breads.

forests of Southern Mexico, CentralAmerica and parts of South America.They are arboreal (living in or amongtrees) and stay in the forest canopy, sel-dom descending to the forest floor. Theyare found in a variety of habitats, frommature tropical forests to heavily dis-turbed and secondary forests. Kinkajousare extremely agile and fast, travelingquickly along the tree tops, jumping nois-ily from tree to tree. As nocturnal (mostactive at night) creatures, the kinkajousleeps during the day in tree hollows orleaves to avoid all contact with sunlight.

They are in the same family as raccoons(Procyonidae), and have a similar rolein rainforest ecosystems that raccoonsdo in temperate forest ecosystems.

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This small animal has short, soft honeygold or brown fur, a round head, smallround ears and a cat like face with veryprominent eyes. The kinkajou has a fullyprehensile (adapted for seizing, grasp-ing or holding) tail that is used as supportwhen climbing or resting. To aid in climb-ing, they can rotate their feet backwardsso that they can hang from tree branches.The toes are joined by a membrane thatextends a third of the way down each toeand each forepaw has five digits. Kinka-jous have large scent glands on theirthroats and sides of their jaws, which arehairless. The length of the head and bodyis 16 to 22 inches, with the tail being thesame length. They weigh between 4 to10 pounds. Although kinkajous are evolutionarilyderived from meat-eating ancestors, theyare primarily omnivorous, eating bothanimal and vegetable food. Although 90%of their diet consists of fruit, they do con-sume invertebrates, small mammals,eggs, leaves, honey and nectar. They usetheir incredibly long tongues (around sixinches long) to collect nectar and to gethoney from bee hives. When collectingnectar the kinkajou turns upside down,on its side or on its back so not to lose anyof the fruit juice. While doing this thecreature also collects pollen on its face,making them the only carnivore that isalso an important pollinator. They alsouse their clawed hands to pluck and eatfruit and in the dry season of Belize theyoften eat flowers for their nectar.

A major method of communicationbetween kinkajous is by scent. Kinkajoushave scent glands near the mouth, on thethroat, and on the belly. Making sounds(grunting and growling) is another waythese animals communicate. They havea variety of vocalizations, from chattersto screams, and a “kissing” noise madewhen happy or interested. They also vo-calize using small “peeps” for close com-munication and a shrill scream for faraway communication The Kinkajou is a solitary animal,avoiding contact with other kinkajous un-less mating. Each kinkajou has its ownterritory that it marked with its scent.They socialize only to mate and after agestation of 112 to 118 days the femalegives birth to one (sometimes two) cubs,this usually takes place from April toDecember. The cub is born in a dark denwith their eyes and ears closed. Theireyes open within two to six weeks, andin another three to six weeks their tailsbecome prehensile. The kinkajou motheris very protective of her cub. Duringtimes of danger she will carry the infantupside down just below her chest. Themother carries the young for almost fourmonths, at which time the young are al-most independent.

Kinkajou Continued from Page 12 Kinkajous play an important part intheir environment. As pollinators andseed dispersers, they are considered a“keystone” rainforest species since theyare necessary to the survival of the eco-system they reside in. Their predatorsinclude diurnal birds of prey, which takesleeping kinkajous from tree tops, foxes,tayras, jaguarundi, jaguar, ocelot, mar-gay, and people, who hunt them for theirmeat and fur. Kinkajou numbers are fall-

ing rapidly as a result of deforestationand habitat loss. Kinkajous are sometimes kept as pets.Their personality tends to be playful andcurious, and they are generally tame.However, some owners report unpredict-able, vicious attacks by their kinkajouseven after several years of non-aggres-sion. In 2005, kinkajous were made popu-lar as pets by celebrities such as ParisHilton, who named hers “Baby Luv”.


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It’s tamarind season, so you knowwhat that means; you guessed it, lot andlots of tamarind treats are now available.This week, we feature the “tamarindsweets” made locally, this treat is espe-cially yummy whether it is served sweetor sour. Among others, these one-of-a-kind snacks can be found at the street stallsof San Pedro. The fruit is, as the name suggests, asweet variety of a fruit generally associ-ated with an acid taste. After being peeledit is generally eaten fresh, though soakedin water it also makes a refreshing juice.Other, more sour varieties of tamarindare used in various cooked dishes for fla-voring. The food uses of the tamarind aremany. The tender, immature, very sourpods are cooked as seasoning with rice,fish and meats in some places. The fully-grown, but still unripe fruits, called“swells” in the Bahamas, are roasted incoals until they burst and the skin is thenpeeled back and the sizzling pulp dippedin wood ashes and eaten. In Belize, thefully ripe, fresh fruit is relished out-of-hand by children and adults, alike. Theshell lifts readily from the pulp and thelengthwise fibers are removed by hold-ing the stem with one hand and slippingthe pulp downward with the other. The pulp is made into a variety of prod-

Street Treats – Tamarind Sweets

ucts; sugared and sour tamarind sweetsare often prepared as a confection. If ripe,fresh, un-dehydrated tamarinds are avail-able; this may be done by pressing theshelled and de-fibered fruits through acolander while adding powdered sugarto the point where the pulp no longersticks to the fingers. The seeded pulp isthen shaped into balls and coated withpowdered sugar.

Another way it is prepared here inBelize is with salt, pepper and sugarwhich makes for a sour and spicy treat.This way, the tamarind is mixed with theingredients and is usually bagged and soldas is. This candy (tamarind sweet) is fa-mously rich with its natural taste andmakes for a ‘must try’ for the next time

One of the features of life in tropical destinations like San Pedro and other parts of the Caribbean is the saleof in-season tropical fruits, vegetables, candy treats and home made pastries by road-side or street vendors.

Usually, they occupy a very small plot of place. In the corner of a street or in any strategic spot along the street where they usually offer special warm dishes, freshfruits/vegetables, candy treats and much more. During the year, it is a common occurrence to see or spot these vendors making a living by providing us with the verybest selection of their produce. Walking the streets of San Pedro, one can take a look at a variety of yummy treats that are on sale, but do we know most of what they areselling? The Sun, took it to the streets to visit the many local street vendors and find out about the yummy treats they offer. Here is what we found out!

Ready for a sticky, sweet sugary snack?Be sure to try the tamarind sweetsavailable from street vendors!

you visit the local stalls. The sweet orsour treats are easy to make and is veryyummy for the whole family to devour.Purchase them at your local fruit andveggie stand in Ambergris Caye, trythem today! Join us next time for another edition ofSan Pedro Street Treats!


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Trivia Tidbits *On the planet Jupiter, your weight would be nearly three times greaterthan it is on Earth.

*An adult sitting in a relaxed position inhales approximately one pint of airwith every breath.

*Lightning puts 10 million tons of nitrogen into the Earth each year.

*There are many definitions in the dictionary for the word “bob,” whichincludes its use as a noun when used for a suckling calf.

*With only a four-week gestation period, a cottontail rabbit can produce 5to 7 litters, and as many as 35 offspring per year.

*A King Cobra is the biggest of all poisonous snakes and can grow to over13 feet long. A bite from a King Cobra can kill an elephant in 4 hours.

*The country with the most post offices is India with over 152,792, com-pared with just over 38,000 in the United States.

*The Bateleur eagle of Africa hunts over a territory of 250 square miles aday.

*An unusual eating disorder called tomatophagia — but also known as pica— is blamed on iron deficiency anemia. People with tomatophagia developunusual cravings for such things as tomatoes, ice, detergent, starch, clay, oreven dirt.

*A cow gives nearly 200,000 glasses of milk in her lifetime.

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Banana Beach Resort: Condos and Suites with 2 Pools,beach, restaurant and bar.Banana Beach properties haveguaranteed rental incomes!

3 bed beach condos $290,000.2 bed beach condos $242,500.1 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,3 bedroom $995,000.Spacious rental beach home south of town. Sleeps 10 plusguest cottage. 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.

Tres Cocos home 2 bedrooms with caretaker quarters. Loca-tion! $275,000.San Pablo canal home w/ 200ft water frontage, 2 boat slips,ramp, fully fenced, 2 storey duplex 2bed/1bath up 1bed/1bathdown. $295,000.Mi Casa. Rental suites with spacious top floor owner’s quartersand loft apt. $650,000.The Castle 10 apt complex: $400,000.Miramar Villas Penthouse suite – 2,400+ sq ft – outstandingview. Inquire.Buena Vista Beach – Condo project. Pre-construction pric-ing. Now selling.

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In town beach lot! Commercial or residential. $490,000.Mexico Rocks area 178 ft beach $ 765,000.Playa Blanca beach lot 60 x 105 ft w/dock $210,000.Playa Blanca beach lot 52 X 120 ft $225,000.Boca 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 $ 150,000.San Marcos 2 adjoining 50’ X 100’ lots - $35,000 each.Alta Mar 100ft x 100ft lot $65,000.

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“Hey, Steve. Did you ever find someone to work at the Internet shop?”

“Oh, you saw the sign in the window?” Steve asked.

“No,” I said. “I was just reading your ad in the paper in the classifieds. Itsays, ‘Help Wanted, must be able to type, work a computer and must be bilin-gual. We are an equal opportunity employer.’”

“Yeah, I found someone,” Steve said, “but I’ll never put a sign like that inmy window again.”

“Why is that?”

“The day after I put the sign in the window I opened up Coconet early in themorning. I heard a noise and a big brown dog pushed the door open with hisnose. He went over to the sign and put his paw on it and whined. I don’t knowhow he knew it but somehow he seemed to know I was hiring and he wanted thejob.”

“Steve, that’s the stupidest thing I ever heard,” I said. “I hope you don’texpect me to believe that tale.”

“It gets better,” Steve said. “I said, ‘I can’t hire you. The sign says you haveto be able to type and work a computer.’ That dog jumped up on one of the chairsat a computer and proceeded to lay out a spreadsheet and downloaded a videoabout breeding dogs.”

“Oh, come on,” I said.

“Hey, you don’t have to believe me,” Steve said, “but I’ll tell you exactlywhat happened. I said, ‘O.K., you are one smart dog, but I can’t hire a dog.’The dog jumped off of the chair and went over to the sign. He put his paw on thepart that said, ‘We are an equal opportunity employer.’ I said, ‘Yes, but the signsays you have to be bi-lingual.’”

He paused.

“O.K.” I said. “I have to ask. What happened next?”

“That dog looked me right in the eye and said, ‘Me-e-o-w.’”


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