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THE SAN PEDRO SUN
VISITOR GUIDE
March 23, 2006
E
E
R
F
The Island Newspaper
Amber gris Caye, Belize
Central America
The Beautiful
Butterfly
Jungle
&
The Kinkajou
Plus, in the Caye
Caulker Section:
Basic Information on
how to get around and
places to see!
Reservations: 501-226-2012
Fax:
501-226-2338
Email:
reservations@tropicair.com
The Airline of Belize
March 23, 2006
www.tropicair.com
Visitor Guide Page 1
Where did you read your San Pedro Sun?
Where did you take your San Pedro Sun & Visitor Guide? Take a photo of you and the paper
and send it to us at: spsun@sanpedrosun.net
Pictured above is Dr. Nimrod Montano, practising dentist, and his four lovely assistants, reading The San Pedro Sun Visitor
Guide. They are in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. They were in Belize doing dental missions at Valley of Peace, and whilst down
in Belize, visited La Isla Bonita, where they had a great time in “paradise” with the “warm and friendly” people. They visited
during February 17th-19th, 2006.
Photos taken in unique and unusual places are preferred. Be sure to identify who is in the photo and
where the photo was taken. Don’t forget to include your names and what you were doing.
Language can link
us with other cultures, no matter how
foreign the tongue
may be. In an
effort to share this
form of communication with our audience, The San Pedro Sun
proudly presents – Words
of the Week. This week,
we will present a few
phrases in English and
give you their Creole and
Spanish translations. Special
thanks to Sylvana Woods for her
help with the Creole translations.
Enjoy!!!
The San Pedr
o Sun is mailed everywher
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Pedro
everywhere
Publisher
Editor
Editor
Associate Editor
Staff Writer
Staff Writer/
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Office Assistant
Mail
Telephone
US Telephone
Fax
E-Mail
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Main Office
Name
The San Pedro Sun Ltd.
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Tamara Sniffin tamara@sanpedrosun.net
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Maria Novelo maria@sanpedrosun.net
Mary Gonzalez mary@sanpedrosun.net
Nathalie Manuel nathalie@sanpedrosun.net
The San Pedro Sun,
P.O. Box 35,
San Pedro Town
Ambergris Caye, Belize
011-501-226-2070
(307) 460-4456
011-501-226-2905
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English
Creole
Spanish
When will the post office open?
Yu ku show mi wehpaa di poas aafis deh?
¿Adonde esta la oficina de correos?
English
Creole
Spanish
The speed limit is twenty miles per hour.
Yu noh fi goh faasa dan tweni mail an owa.
El limite de velocidad es veinte millas por hora.
English
Creole
Spanish
There’s a telephone call for you.
Di foan kaal da fi yu.
Hay una llamada telefonica para Usted.
Greetings to my visiting friends
On behalf of the people of San
Pedro Town, I extend a warm welcome to all visitors arriving to our
shores. I assure you that your trip
to “La Isla Bonita” will be no ordinary vacation. Our island is famous for its rich cultural diversity,
where Mestizos, Creole and
Garinagu blend to form a unique
encounter. While here, I encourage you to explore the Caribbean
Sea and find Belize’s abundant
treasures. Hol Chan Marine Reserve and Shark-Ray Alley are just
two of the many spots where you
can enjoy our coral reef formation and abundant and breathtaking sea life. San Pedro is also
home to world-class fishing and
scuba diving.
For the more adventurous, “La
Isla Bonita” offers a wide array
of water sports and for those looking to get a glimpse of the mystical world of the Maya, these historical ruins are just a short expedition away. You will also be able
to discover Belize’s vast cave systems and many natural sanctuar-
ies that are home to our country’s
unique flora and fauna.
Whether you are spending your
honeymoon at an exclusive resort
or looking for an adventurous, yet
romantic escape, San Pedro is surely
the place to be. I invite you to explore our home and see the many
wonders it has to offer.
We welcome you with open arms.
Bienvenidos a San Pedro!
Elsa Paz, Mayor,
San Pedro Town
March 23, 2006
Ambergris Caye’s first Butterfly Jungle
Nower!
y
Bu East
For
The Butterfly Jungle is home to
more than 12 species of
Belizean Butterflies, including
the beautiful Blue Morphos.
Among the water sports and recreational activities that are readily
available on Ambergris Caye, the
newest attraction, “The Butterfly
Jungle”, is among the most unique on
the island. The Butterfly farm is home
to more than 12 species of vibrantly
colored butterflies. Owners Tom
Thomas and partner Valley Ruddick
are proud to house these magnificent
creatures and are making their services available to the public.
Designed as a live exhibition conservatory, the Butterfly Jungle is now
successfully breeding local butterfly
March 23, 2006
Fabulous Ne
w Arriv
als
New
Arrivals
species of Belize. Visitors to the Butterfly Jungle will be shown how these
beautiful insects are bred and raised,
and later can freely wander through
“the flight room”. You can see hundreds of colorful butterflies, including spectacular blue morphs, flutter
from flower to flower. You’ll find
plants that butterflies and hummingbirds love, such as lantana, banana,
heliconia, passionflower, hibiscus,
milkweed and many other exotic
flowering plants, interspersed with
lush jungle foliage.
*Sleek Dresses *Tantalizing T-Shirts
*Brilliant Bikinis *Wonderful Wraps
*Sexy Skirts *Amazing Accessories
*Pretty Pants *Marvelous Men’s Shirts
Open Mon. - Sat. 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Sun. 10 a.m - 9 p.m.
Front St. – outside of Fido’s
226-3494
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Butterfly Jungle
Continued from Page 3
The duo acquires the most attractive varieties of these plants, in hopes
that more local gardeners will plant
butterfly and hummingbird gardens
so these delightful creatures will stay
on Ambergris forever. They raise all
the butterflies you see at the jungle,
plus you can see every stage of the
transformation from miniscule egg to
Stage 1 - Egg
Stage 3 - Pupa
Stage 2 - Caterpillar
Stage 4 Adult
Watching the magnificent creatures evolve from tiny egg to gorgeous adult is a
fascinating process.
lowly caterpillar to the compact
chrysalis to the miraculous jeweled
butterfly. You can also observe some
very bizarre behavior like “mudpuddle clubs”, learn about the butterflies’ role in Belize’s rich ecosystem,
and help ensure there are butterflies
on our island.
The San Pedro Sun took a behind–
the-scenes tour of a working butterfly farm, beginning with an outdoor
presentation on the plants they use to
feed these creatures; the passion
fruit. Then it’s a leisurely walk
through the butterfly “flight room”
where the butterflies fly freely and
exhibit their wonderful colors while
fluttering from place to place. The
tour is very educational as Valley and
Tom explain every stage of the butterflies’ life cycle. One can catch
great glimpses of the free flying butterflies that are the star attraction
which will capture the imagination of
the young and old alike. This truly is
an unforgettable experience. According to the owners, the real reason they
built the Butterfly Jungle is to see the
look of enchantment on the face of a
child or visitors. Watching a butterfly emerge from its chrysalis is a
truly wonderful experience and it is
their hope that by educating children
about the unique life cycle of butterflies, they can draw attention to the
environmental issues which threaten
these special beauties of our island
home. Moreover, half the proceeds
of their live pupae sales will go toward building butterfly/caterpillar
habitats in the local schools, and providing educational materials so the
children can experience the magic of
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March 23, 2006
QUESTION:
What are you doing here?
“Whatever John wants me to do,” laughed Frank
Cavallaro from St. Pete’s Beach, Florida, USA... “I’m
just retired from the construction business and came
down to look around.” Frank and friends all stayed at
the Holiday Hotel.
“I got my SCUBA certification,” beamed Bud Mast
who came from St. Joseph, Illinois, USA with his wife
Donna and two good friends who own a condo up north.
Bud is an accountant with the University of Illinois and
Donna runs a day care out of their home.
“I fish and dive” said Jim Mathewson who
moved here from Redding, California, USA
five years ago. “I opened The Sausage Factory four years ago and just sold it so now I
can have time to fish and dive.” Jim and
his wife live down by Caribe Island.
“I am a bartender at Coco Locos Bar”
said Rose Cappello who lives with her
husband Louis at The Villas @ Del Rio.
Rose was born and raised in San
Ignacio in the Cayo district and moved
here last year.
According to The Baldman
“I’m waiting for the thief to
bring my tray back! I am at
Sweet Basil’s Restaurant on
the north side of the cut 24/7.”
WOMAN ON THE BEACH
by Harriette Fisher
Watch for Harriette walking the beach with her camera.
What question will she ask you?
March 23, 2006
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Butterfly Jungle Continued from Page 3
Tom and Valley are proud to house the very first
butterfly jungle on Ambergris Caye.
metamorphosis, and be
inspired with love and
curiosity for our unique
habitat here on San
Pedro, while gaining a
greater appreciation of
science and nature.
Apart from the
jungle tour, a fascinating service which The
Butterfly Jungle offers
is butterfly releases for
special occasions. Butterflies are magical and
what better way to wow your guests at
birthdays, quinceaños, anniversaries,
or weddings? It’s no doubt, releasing
live Belizean butterflies at your wedding or arranged event is an indescribably unique experience. Watch with delight as radiantly colored butterflies
ascend into the sky with your wishes.
You may choose from an elegant release cage or basket that holds up to 50
butterflies each, or a stunning decorated box that will keep your secret until
the release moment. Whatever butterflies represent to you, be it love, freedom, beauty, change, or resurrection,
having them for a special release can
only enhance your special moment.
Visitors can also visit the greenhouse filled with lush jungle plants and
outlandish flowers and learn all about
attracting
butterflies
and
hummingbirdsto your garden or back
yard. For more information on these
splendid creatures or if you would like
to take a trip to the Butterfly Jungle,
stop at Rendezvous Resort just 4.5
miles up north in Ambergris Caye or
contact them at 226-2911/610-4026, or
check out their newly designed website
at www.butterflyjungle.bz. Make your
special day even more spectacular with
a Butterfly Extravaganza!
$19.95
Large Buffet Featuring Ribs, Shrimp Pasta, Chicken
and a Variety of Side Dishes, Plus Live Local Band.
$25.95
Reservations Required. Call 226-2207
Located just 3 1/2 miles north of San Pedro.
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March 23, 2006
Now offering
Casino Games
Coconuts
Grand
Casino
CoConuts Caribbean Hotel
   South Coconut Drive, San Pedro Town, Ambergris Caye 226-3500   
Stay with us in one of our
24 luxurious suites.
All rooms are kitchenette furnished!
Try our facilities for everything
from weddings to office parties!
Restaurant open 7 AM until 10 PM
Lounge open 10 AM to 12 PM
We’re here to please you!
We cater to our tourist trade!
Come enjoy our
Finger-Licking
Daily
Barbecue!
Featuring fresh
seafood, and other
great
Belizean food!
Monday through
Sunday
Beach
Front
Lounge
Large
Frozen
Margarita
only
$8 BZ
www.coconutshotel.com
March 23, 2006
Coconuts Beachfront Hotel
Only ten minutes from town!
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THE
SAN
VI S I T O R ’ S
PEDRO SUN
Water, Sports & Tours
Tourist Information
Belize Tourism Board - 223-1910.
Belize Tourism Industry
Association (BTIA) - 227-5717.
San Pedro Tourist Guide
Association 226-2391.
Travel North of the cut to:
Sundiver Beach Resort
Journey’s End
Church Services
San Pedro Roman Catholic Church
Sun. Mass: 9 a.m. English; 11 a.m.
Children’s; 7:30 p.m. Spanish; Sat.:
Confessions 5-7 p.m; Mass or Communion 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. 2262950.
Assembly of God Church on
Angel Coral St. T-W-Sat.-Sun. at 7:30
p.m.
Lighthouse Christian Radio - 101.3
FM. 226-4673, Cor. Buccaneer &
Pescador Drive.
Papi’s Diner
Capt. Sharks
Wet Willy’s
The
Miscellaneous
The Lions Club of San Pedro relies
on income from its Friday and Saturday Night BBQ to support the needy
community. Help a great cause -have
dinner with us!
Green Reef A non-profit organization dedicated to the promotion of sustainable use and conservation of
Belize’s marine and coastal resources. greenreef@btl.net
Paradise Found Belize
Tackle
Box
The San
Pedro Sun
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SEASIDE REAL ESTATE – Many listings, from raw land
to beautiful beachfront homes. We can help you own a piece
of paradise. Call 226-4545 or E-mail ambergris@btl.net
SUNRISE REALTY - Land, homes, businesses, condos and
investment properties. Call 226-3737, fax 226-3379 or E-mail:
info@SunriseBelize.com
CASA CAYO REAL ESTATE - Serving Belize from the
mountains to the reef. Phone 226-2791. www.casacayo real
estate.net
SOUTHWIND PROPERTIES - For all your Real Estate
needs. Call 226-2005 or 226-2060 for information or E-mail:
southwind@btl.net for current listings.
PELICAN PROPERTIES LTD. - Fine properties on Ambergris Caye. E-mail: info@pelicanbelize.com or phone 226-3234.
BELIZE REALTY & BUILDING SERVICES - From raw
land 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 226-2835.
sdemaio@snet.net
Transportation...
Capt.
Sharks
Papa Bear’s
Asian Garden
George’s Kitchen
Isla Bonita Art Gallery & Frame Shop
Woody’s
Casa Picasso
Victoria House
San Pedro AA - 226-4464, 600-9061
Saga Society A non-profit “humane
society” to address the stray cat and
dog population in San Pedro. Phone
226-3266.
SEARIOUS ADVENTURES Are You Ready? Lamanai,
Altun Ha,CaveTubing with either Belize Zoo, Ziplining,or
Xunantunich Mayan Ruin, Manatee Watch and Beach BBQ,
half day snorkeling and more. We are located ON THE
BEACH straight down from the airstrip. Call #226 - 4202/
4206 or Cell #662-8818.
SAILSPORTS BELIZE – Windsurfing, kite sailing and sailing. The latest equipment and expert instruction makes it easy
to learn. 226-4488 info@sailsportsbelize.com.
SEADUCED – River cave tubing, manatee watch, Robles
Beach BBQ, Mayan ruins and more adventures. 226-2254.
SEADUCTION SAILING – First class Day Cruises to Caye
Caulker or Mexico Rocks. Beach BBQ or Sunset Cruise.
Charters also available. Phone Seaduced at 226-2254.
Real Estate...
IMPORTANT #s
Emergency
911
Crimestoppers 800 922-TIPS
Police
226-2022
Fire
226-2372
Wings of Hope - Medical emergency
air ambulance. Phone: 223-3292.
Lions Health Clinic - 226-4052; emergencies 600-9071 or Hours: Mon.Fri., 8am to 8pm; Sat., 8am - noon.
Los Pinos Clinic 602-6383 and 2262686.
San Pedro Chiropractic Clinic 2264695
Hyperbaric Chamber - 226-2851, Dr.
Otto Rodriguez - 600-0287 or 226-2854.
Antonia Guerrero - 600-5475 or 2062152. Eleazar Portillo - 610-4560 or
226-3195.
San Pedro Polyclinic II - 226-2536.
8-12 and 2-5, Mon. to Fri. Emergencies 226-2555/2918 or 606-3864.
Ambergris Hopes Clinic - 226-2660,
Emergencies: 606-2316
US Embassy - 227-7161
Canadian Consulate - 223-1060
Mexican Embassy - 223-0193
Guatemalan Embassy - 223-3150
Honduran Embassy - 224-5889
GUIDE
Map Sponsored by
Monchos
Golf Cart Rental
226-3262 or 226-4490
ISLAND FERRY SERVICE & WATER TAXI – Scheduled
ferry service & water taxi for Ambergris Caye. Phone 2263231.
MONCHO’S GOLF CART RENTALS - Four & Six seater
golf carts available. Open daily 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. We deliver to
your room. 226-3262 or 226-4490.
CRYSTAL AUTO RENTAL – Largest fleet in Belize. Offices at International Airport and Belize City. 223-1600, 0-800777-7777.
Services...
KRYSTAL SHIPPING CO./MASH CO. - We deliver construction supplies all the way to Robles Point! Phone 226-2089
or E-mail: mashco@btl.net
CASTILLO’S HARDWARE - Storm supplies, electronics,
household appliances, tools, home repair items and a wide variety of paints, stains and varnishes. Pescador Drive. Phone
226-2302.
Party...Party...Party
THE HOLIDAY HOTEL - Every Wednesday, live music and
a fabulous Beach Barbeque 6:30 p.m.- 9:00 p.m. Barrier Reef
Dr. 226-2014.
PIER LOUNGE - Home of the “World Famous Chicken Drop”
every Wednesday night. Daily drink specials and two-for-one
happy hour. Located beachfront in the Spindrift Hotel. Phone
226-2002.
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 to
Punta to old school Rock-n-Roll. We’ll have prizes, specials
and always that breath-taking Tackle Box ocean view! Located
off the San Pedro Water Taxi Pier at the end of Black Coral St.
226-4313.
FIDO’S RESTAURANT & BAR - Dine under the largest
Palapa in San Pedro! Enjoy a full lunch & dinner menu with
live beachfront entertainment all night.
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PEDRO SUN
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Dining Out...
MATA CHICA - Mambo Cuisine - for food lovers.
Homemade pasta, shrimp paté, bruschetta, charbroiled seafood and much more! Call 220-5010/5011.
ROJO LOUNGE - Enjoy tropical lounge cuisine in
one of the most beautiful beachfront settings in all of
Belize - Azul Resort. 226-4012.
ELVI’S KITCHEN - serving the finest food since 1977.
Daily Lunch and Dinner Specials. Caribbean Night
on Thursday. Mayan Fiesta every Friday - 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 reservations. Ph 226-2404/2176
“Where something good is always cooking!”
CELI’S RESTAURANT ON THE BEACH at the San
Pedro Holiday Hotel, serves Great Fajitas, salads and
local dishes for LUNCH. DELECTABLE SEAFOOD 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 with
live music.
LILY’S TREASURE CHEST RESTAURANT - On
the beach behind Lily’s Hotel. Join us for a cool breeze
and the best seafood or USDA beef on our veranda by
the sea. 226-2650.
RAMON’S VILLAGE - Enjoy breakfast, lunch and
dinner in a Mayan atmosphere or on the veranda overlooking the Caribbean Sea. Coconut Drive. Phone 2262071.
Unique Offerings...
ISLAND MINI GOLF & ICE CREAM - Sea Grape
Drive (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 Belize Yacht Club, Fully-equipped. Open to the public.
Tennis Courts, Lap and Family pools, Aqua Fitness
and Toning Classes.Open 7am Daily, 8am Sundays.
226-2683.
CAYE COFFEE – Take a taste of our locally roasted
fresh coffee back home. A wonderful cup of coffee
makes such a great difference in your day. Try it
and ask for more. 226-3568.
WINE de VINE - Fine imported wines and cheeses.
Olive oils, vinegars and specialty items. Located in
the Vilma Linda Plaza on Tarpon St. Phone 2263430.
OSCAR’S GYM - Free-weights, Pilates, basic
Yoga, Balance Ball, Tae Bo and more. Affordable
daily, weekly and monthly fees. Located in Boca del
Rio 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily 226-2239.
BIG TREE PRODUCE – Fresh Local & Imported
Fruits & Vegetables. Seafood, meats, juices & milk
shakes. 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 Coconut Drive.
THE GREENHOUSE - Fresh Produce & Seafood.
Belizean and imported speciality. Fresh herbs, cold
cuts, chilled goods plus an exciting selection of groceries. A/C local on Barrier Reef Dr. 226-2084.
THE SAUSAGE FACTORY - Largest selection of
smoked meats and sausage on the island. One mile
south of town. 226-2655.
CAYE INTERNATIONAL BANK - Offering Demand Deposit Accounts, Loans, Savings Accounts,
etc. cibl@btl.net or phone 226-2388.
PROVIDENT BANK & TRUST - Offering a full
range of International Banking Services. phone 223-
5698 services@prov identbank.bz
GRANIEL’S DREAMLAND - Locally made furniture & accessories from all Belizean exotic hardwoods
& Mahogany. On Pescador Drive, opposite Rock’s,
Call 226-2632, ext. 18 or 226-2938. Open Mon-Sat 8:3012:00 noon & 1:00 to 9:00 p.m. & Sun 10-12 noon.
BAREFOOT BOOKS - Features a huge selection of
new and used books. Gorgeous greeting cards and gift
items. Located at the southern end of Middle Street
(Pescador Drive) across the courtyard from Mickey’s.
206-2577.
EXECUTIVE SERVICES - Let Us Expedite All Your
Needs! Liquor & restaurant licenses for January are
due now, and we can help expedite the process! We
are also consultants for work permits, retirement status, small claims and legal affairs. We’ll do all the traveling for you and get your paperwork pushed through.
Call 606-8311 or e-mail belizedistrict@yahoo.com
DandE’s FROZEN CUSTARD and SORBET – If you
like ice cream, you will Love DandE’s Frozen Custard! Delicious cones, shakes, sundaes and splits. Located on Pescador Drive next to Caramba Restaurant.
Closed Wednesday. Phone 608-9100.
ISLA BONITA ART GALLERY & CUSTOM
FRAMING - art and crafts from Belizean and Caribbean artists + contemporary abstract paintings. Custom framing available 226-4650.
SUNDANCER + MOONDANCER - Unique boutiques featuring beautiful, quality clothing, jewelry 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. Lecture every
Thursday 7:30 PM. Details 226-3389 Taxi transport
623-8385.
ASIAN GARDEN DAY SPA - Certified Therapeutic
and Thai Massage practitioners; Hot & Cold Stone
Therapy, Body Scrubs, Facials and more in a tranquil
Asian courtyard. San Pedro Town, across from
Ramon’s. Ask about specials. 226-4072.
LUNA at Journey’s End Resort - Experience fine dining on the beach north of San Pedro. Visit our tropical
bar featuring karaoke, dance and fun music. Phone
226-2173.
RICO’S SURFSIDE RESTAURANT – A truly unique
dining experience on the beach at Banyan Bay. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Phone 226-3739
ext. 135.
PAPI’S DINER – The place for fine food at diner
prices. Taste the Caribbean. Call 226-2047.
MICKEY’S PLACE - Open daily 6:30 a.m. - 10
a.m. for breakfast, 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. for lunch
and 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! Phone
226-2444.
RENDEZVOUS RESTAURANT AND BAR - The
most romantic spot in town featuring award winning
chefs. Thai and French cuisine blended to make paradise taste like heaven, or so our customers say. Free
Rendezvous Wine tasting from 11:30 a.m. to 4:00
p.m. Fermented, blended and bottled here on the
property. Open for lunch and dinner. Call 226 3426
for reservations and transport options.
VICTORIA HOUSE - International and Island-Style
cuisine. Open for breakfast, lunch & dinner. Reservations recommended, call 226-2067.
CASA PICASSO TAPAS + MARTINIS - Small
plates, big pastas and fantastic desserts! “Hippest
martini spot”-Frommer’s. Nightly 5:30pm, closed
Sundays. reservations 226-4507.
THE TACKLE BOX BAR & GRILL - whether it’s a
little break from the beach or a whole night out, the
Tackle Box is just the place. The kitchen serves a
wide array of affordable fresh comfort foods ranging
from our big Tackle Box Burgers, special fried
chicken, to some of our more local fare and seafoods.
And what a better place to enjoy our dishes, than our
back porch out over the water.
THE STAINED GLASS PUB - located in the heart of
Town featuring homestyle cooking with a gourmet
flair; dine alfresco streetside or enjoy the air conditioned quaint European atmosphere in the unique Pub
room. The Best Burger in town and several wines by
the glass, full liquor bar...friendly & informative
for visitors—A Must While in San Pedro ! Visa/MC
226-4147.
GEORGE’S KITCHEN - Serving Breakfast, Lunch
& Dinner. Located on Coconut Drive across from Corona Del Mar. Closed Tuesdays. Open 7:00a.m.–
3:00p.m. & 6:00p.m. – 9:30p.m. Phone 226-2974.
The San Pedro Sun
Visitor Guide
EVERY WEEK we print a new edition
covering the “good news” about
San Pedro and Belize!
Contact the San Pedro Sun for more information.
spsun@sanpedrosun.net
(501) 226-2070
www.sanpedrosun.net
March 23, 2006
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Buying a Piece of Paradise
Buying real estate overseas can be exciting and rewarding. And what better
way to get up in the morning than with a fantastic view of the Caribbean Sea and
the white sandy beaches. Most visitors believe that buying a piece of property on
Ambergris Caye is extremely difficult but not only does Ambergris Caye offer
fantastic properties but amazing realtors that go the extra mile to make your
move 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 estate
company that has been in operation since
1980. It was originally set up as a partnership between Mr. John Edwards and
Mr. Stanley Ian Ritchie and was eventually incorporated under the Laws of Belize as a Limited Liability Company.
Southwind Properties has been involved
in the sale of millions of dollars worth of
real estate over the years. During the last
seven years, the company has been
owned by Mr. Herman J. Penland.
Claudio Azueta is the manager of
Southwind Properties; he has been with
the company for more than twenty years
and has a vast knowledge in all areas of
real estate. The sales team in the real
estate office consists of broker Marianne
Beuchert and her sales assistant Yoli
Rivero, they have been with Southwind
since 2003 and 2001 respectively.
Southwind Properties is involved in
real estate sales from single lots to hotel
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Serving San P
edr
Pedr
edroo
since 1980!
We at Southwind Properties specialize in the listing & sale of fine island
properties - Homes, Condos, Hotels, Commercial, Income-Producing
Properties & Land for homes or large parcels for development. Be sure to
meet with Marianne, Lori or Claudio to discuss your particular needs.
Southwind Properties prides itself in being there full-time for full service
and full disclosure for all your real estate needs. Call 226-2005/2060 or
E-mail southwind@btl.net for more information.
Golf
Car
ts
Carts
We offer 4-seater &
6-seater golf carts
Located at the Airport
& on Sea Star Street
Open Daily 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
We deli
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deliv
to your room! Tel: 226-3262 or 226-4490
Condos/Homes & Commercial Property
Coral Bay Villas, Unit 1A (N18). Rare opportunity! One bedroom/one bath condo, fully furnished
with good and steady rental income. $250,000 US.
Exclusive opportunity at Palm Bay Club! We can offer you three side by side properties each
with a beach frontage of 60 feet and a depth of 130 feet, with beautiful coconut palms and a shared
dock.
*(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 landscaped
property. Only 2.5 miles north of town center with easy dock & road access.
Only $218,000 US.
Raw Land
Boca Del Rio (H31) Town lot on the main street connecting San Pedro Town with the northern part
of 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 US
San 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. Can
be bought together with back property of 500’ frontage & 160’ depth. The land is cleared & has a
fresh water well. Only $600,000 US. Terms possible.
Robles (D17) Lot 31A measuring 75’ of beach front x 300’ & 31B measuring 150’ x 300’. Terms
available. 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 back
of 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.
Have a fun news tip?
Call us at 226-2070
Fax: 226-2905
or E-mail at:
spsun@sanpedrosun.net
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Property Buying
Continued from Page 10
sites, from individual homes to condominiums and from raw land to developed
property. They are a full service real
estate company and over the years,
Southwind has helped hundreds of individuals and companies to safely purchase
properties, assisting them in all the legalities involved in such transactions.
Some of the projects which Southwind
Properties has helped to develop and
market include the Belize Yacht Club,
the Mayan Princess, Coral Bay Villas,
Belizean Shores, Belizean Cove Estates
and Coco Beach Resort. There are several projects on the pipeline for future
development. They have also been involved in the sales of individual condominiums in almost every project on the
island.
The subdivisions that were developed
and marketed by Southwind Properties
over the years include areas like Tres
Cocos Subdivision, El Tesoro Subdivision,
Mata Grande Subdivision, Habaneros
South Subdivision, Robles Subdivision,
portions of Esmeralda Subdivision and
portions of Holiday Lands Subdivision.
Southwind Properties is located in the
Alijua building right next to the post office and across from Atlantic Bank; you
are always very welcome to come by
for a free consultation.
Condos/Residential Homes Commercial Properties
Beautiful white sandy beach and coconut
palms at Basil Jones! If this sounds like
your dream, you can find the perfect
beach front lot at prices from $75,000.00
US and up.
There is a wide variety of condos and
residential homes available on Ambergris Caye. The pictured property ‘Tara
del Mar’ represents the luxurious higher
end at $749,000.00 US but you can also
find a nice affordable home for as low
as $105,000.00 US.
Beachfront Land
Commercial properties range in price
from $17,000.00 US for a small café to
$995,000.00 US for the pictured property that offers both apartment rental
income and 3,200 sq.ft. on street level
with the perfect location for an upscale
restaurant or supermarket.
The Man Behind Southwinds
To have success in any business, one needs a strong front person. Southwind
Properties has certainly gotten far because of their front person – Claudio Azueta
who has worked for the company for the past twenty years.
In 1986, Claudio Azueta was hired as the office manager for Southwind Properties, an emerging real estate company in San Pedro. At the time, Claudio was the
only person working at the company apart from the two owners. As time went by
he learned to do appraisals, title transfers and other legal work.
Twenty years later, Claudio is the operations manager of Southwind Properties, which has become one of the largest real estate agencies in this country,
handling multi-million dollar sales and investments. “Things here at Southwind
have improved and changed immensely. To be working here for the past twenty
Claudio Azueta of Southwind Properties. years seems like a great accomplishment.”
SPECIAL Caye Caulker Visitor Section
Getting Around
Once you arrive on Caye Caulker,
it is easy to get around by foot, but
there are a few options for transportation as well.
Perhaps the best way to get around
the island is on the most popular mode
of transportation, the bicycle. Rentals are readily available by the hour,
day or week at an affordable price
cost. Golf carts are available for rent
by the hour, day or week, as well.
Golf carts and large tricycles also
provide taxi service.
Money Matters & Services Provided
*Banks
There is only one bank on Caye
Caulker (Atlantic Bank) and the bank
also has an ATM available. Make
sure you have ample cash or
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traveler’s checks as many budget accommodations and smaller service
providers do not accept credit cards.
The bank is open from Monday – Friday from 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. and
on Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00
p.m.
*Internet
There are several Internet cafes
on the island.
*Laundry
A large laundromat is located on
Middle Street near the football field
in the central part of the island. You
can also ask at your hotel if there is
someone who does laundry either at
the hotel or in the neighborhood.
*Stores & Shops
There are several grocery shops
on the island and a few local fruit
stands. Items may be priced a little
higher on the Caye, as the transportation cost to get the goods to the island is an added expense. The local
bakery is located on Middle Street
and several local people circulate the
island in the afternoons with baskets
of freshly baked goods such as cakes,
breads and powder buns for sale.
*Restaurants
Caye Caulker is home to many ex-
cellent restaurants and cafes. Visitors can choose from Belizean, Italian, Mexican, Chinese and American style dishes served up in a variety of settings. Fresh seafood abounds
making this an excellent choice at
nearly every establishment. There
are several local food stands offering take-out meals at very economical prices.
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The San Pedro Sun’s Virtual Taste Trip
meal, about 40 seconds (1 1/4 cups).
Coconut Bread
Leave oven on.
This bread is slightly sweet, like some
corn breads.
Make batter:
Stir together self-rising flour, ground
coconut, and remaining cup (untoasted)
coconut in a large bowl. Beat together
butter and sugar in another bowl with
an electric mixer at medium speed until pale and creamy, 1 to 2 minutes.
Add eggs 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Whisk 1 cup water
into flour mixture, then add egg mixture, whisking just until well blended.
Bake bread:
Pour batter into loaf pan, smoothing
top with a spatula, and bake in middle
of oven until a wooden skewer inserted
in center comes out clean and top is
evenly brown, 1 hour to 1 hour and 10
minutes. Cool bread to warm in pan on
a rack, 10 to 15 minutes, then turn out
of pan and set right side up on rack to
cool completely, about 2 hours more.
Cut into 1-inch-thick slices.
Makes 1 loaf (or 8 servings).
Ingredients:
*4 cups sweetened flaked coconut (10
oz)
*2 cups self-rising flour (not cake flour)
*1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, softened
*1/2 cup sugar
*2 large eggs
Preparation:
Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter and
flour a 9- by 5- by 3-inch loaf pan,
knocking out excess flour.
Toast and grind coconut:
Spread 3 cups coconut in a large shallow baking pan (1 inch deep) and toast
in middle of oven, stirring occasionally, until evenly golden brown, 20 to
25 minutes. (Watch flakes carefully;
edges burn quickly.) Cool completely
in pan on a rack, about 15 minutes, then
grind in a food processor to a coarse
George’s Kitchen
NOW OPEN!
Serving Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Located on Coconut Drive across from Corona Del Mar
Closed Tuesdays
Phone 226-2974
Open 7a.m.–3p
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The Kinkajou
forests of Southern Mexico, Central
America and parts of South America.
They are arboreal (living in or among
trees) and stay in the forest canopy, seldom descending to the forest floor. They
are found in a variety of habitats, from
mature tropical forests to heavily disturbed and secondary forests. Kinkajous
are extremely agile and fast, traveling
quickly along the tree tops, jumping noisily from tree to tree. As nocturnal (most
active at night) creatures, the kinkajou
sleeps during the day in tree hollows or
leaves to avoid all contact with sunlight.
Closely related to the raccoon, the kinkajou is a small, furry, long-tailed mammal that lives in the lowland rain forests of Southern Mexico, Central America
and parts of South America. They live among the forest canopy and seldom descending to the forest floor. Kinkajous are extremely agile and fast, traveling
quickly along the tree tops, jumping noisily from tree to tree.
The kinkajou, (Potos flavus), also
known as the “Honey Bear” or “Night
Walker” in Belize, is a furry, long-tailed
mammal that lives in the lowland rain
They are in the same family as raccoons
(Procyonidae), and have a similar role
in rainforest ecosystems that raccoons
do in temperate forest ecosystems.
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For details about great
properties in Belize,
please contact our office:
Ambergris
SEASIDE
REAL ESTATE
Belize
Barrier Reef Drive
Phone: 011-501-226-4545
San Pedro Town
E-mail ambergris@btl.net
Ambergris Caye
www.ambergrisrealestate.com
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Kinkajou Continued from Page 12
This small animal has short, soft honey
gold or brown fur, a round head, small
round ears and a cat like face with very
prominent eyes. The kinkajou has a fully
prehensile (adapted for seizing, grasping or holding) tail that is used as support
when climbing or resting. To aid in climbing, they can rotate their feet backwards
so that they can hang from tree branches.
The toes are joined by a membrane that
extends a third of the way down each toe
and each forepaw has five digits. Kinkajous have large scent glands on their
throats and sides of their jaws, which are
hairless. The length of the head and body
is 16 to 22 inches, with the tail being the
same length. They weigh between 4 to
10 pounds.
Although kinkajous are evolutionarily
derived from meat-eating ancestors, they
are primarily omnivorous, eating both
animal and vegetable food. Although 90%
of their diet consists of fruit, they do consume invertebrates, small mammals,
eggs, leaves, honey and nectar. They use
their incredibly long tongues (around six
inches long) to collect nectar and to get
honey from bee hives. When collecting
nectar the kinkajou turns upside down,
on its side or on its back so not to lose any
of the fruit juice. While doing this the
creature also collects pollen on its face,
making them the only carnivore that is
also an important pollinator. They also
use their clawed hands to pluck and eat
fruit and in the dry season of Belize they
often eat flowers for their nectar.
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A major method of communication
between kinkajous is by scent. Kinkajous
have scent glands near the mouth, on the
throat, and on the belly. Making sounds
(grunting and growling) is another way
these animals communicate. They have
a variety of vocalizations, from chatters
to screams, and a “kissing” noise made
when happy or interested. They also vocalize using small “peeps” for close communication and a shrill scream for far
away communication
The Kinkajou is a solitary animal,
avoiding contact with other kinkajous unless mating. Each kinkajou has its own
territory that it marked with its scent.
They socialize only to mate and after a
gestation of 112 to 118 days the female
gives birth to one (sometimes two) cubs,
this usually takes place from April to
December. The cub is born in a dark den
with their eyes and ears closed. Their
eyes open within two to six weeks, and
in another three to six weeks their tails
become prehensile. The kinkajou mother
is very protective of her cub. During
times of danger she will carry the infant
upside down just below her chest. The
mother carries the young for almost four
months, at which time the young are almost independent.
Kinkajous play an important part in
their environment. As pollinators and
seed dispersers, they are considered a
“keystone” rainforest species since they
are necessary to the survival of the ecosystem they reside in. Their predators
include diurnal birds of prey, which take
sleeping kinkajous from tree tops, foxes,
tayras, jaguarundi, jaguar, ocelot, margay, and people, who hunt them for their
meat and fur. Kinkajou numbers are fall-
ing rapidly as a result of deforestation
and habitat loss.
Kinkajous are sometimes kept as pets.
Their personality tends to be playful and
curious, and they are generally tame.
However, some owners report unpredictable, vicious attacks by their kinkajous
even after several years of non-aggression. In 2005, kinkajous were made popular as pets by celebrities such as Paris
Hilton, who named hers “Baby Luv”.
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San Pedro Street Treats
One of the features of life in tropical destinations like San Pedro and other parts of the Caribbean is the sale
of 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, fresh
fruits/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 very
best 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 are
selling? 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!
Another way it is prepared here in you visit the local stalls. The sweet or
Street Treats – Tamarind Sweets
Belize is with salt, pepper and sugar sour treats are easy to make and is very
It’s tamarind season, so you know
which makes for a sour and spicy treat. yummy for the whole family to devour.
what that means; you guessed it, lot and
This way, the tamarind is mixed with the Purchase them at your local fruit and
lots of tamarind treats are now available.
ingredients and is usually bagged and sold veggie stand in Ambergris Caye, try
This week, we feature the “tamarind
as is. This candy (tamarind sweet) is fa- them today!
sweets” made locally, this treat is espemously rich with its natural taste and
Join us next time for another edition of
cially yummy whether it is served sweet
makes for a ‘must try’ for the next time San Pedro Street Treats!
or sour. Among others, these one-of-akind snacks can be found at the street stalls
of San Pedro.
The fruit is, as the name suggests, a
sweet variety of a fruit generally associated with an acid taste. After being peeled Ready for a sticky, sweet sugary snack?
it is generally eaten fresh, though soaked Be sure to try the tamarind sweets
in water it also makes a refreshing juice.
available from street vendors!
Other, more sour varieties of tamarind
are used in various cooked dishes for fla- ucts; sugared and sour tamarind sweets
voring.
are often prepared as a confection. If ripe,
The food uses of the tamarind are fresh, un-dehydrated tamarinds are availmany. The tender, immature, very sour able; this may be done by pressing the
pods are cooked as seasoning with rice, shelled and de-fibered fruits through a
fish and meats in some places. The fully- colander while adding powdered sugar
grown, but still unripe fruits, called to the point where the pulp no longer
“swells” in the Bahamas, are roasted in sticks to the fingers. The seeded pulp is
coals until they burst and the skin is then then shaped into balls and coated with
peeled back and the sizzling pulp dipped powdered sugar.
in wood ashes and eaten. In Belize, the
fully ripe, fresh fruit is relished out-ofhand by children and adults, alike. The
shell lifts readily from the pulp and the
lengthwise fibers are removed by holding the stem with one hand and slipping
the pulp downward with the other.
The pulp is made into a variety of prod-
New Arrivals
on Unique Gift Items!
ORANGE
Gallery - Gift Shop
Mayan carvings
wood turnings
slate carvings
crafts
On Coconut Drive,
San Pedro South
226-4066
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pottery
toys
gifts
Jew
elr
ewelr
elryy
furniture
sculptures
art
hats
sarongs
drums
caps
and more!
San Pedro’s Largest Gift Shop
March 23, 2006
Wolfe’s
Woofers
Same
Picture
by
Dennis Wolfe
Equal
Opportunity
Employment
“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. It
says, ‘Help Wanted, must be able to type, work a computer and must be bilingual. We are an equal opportunity employer.’”
“Yeah, I found someone,” Steve said, “but I’ll never put a sign like that in
my window again.”
Trivia Tidbits
*On the planet Jupiter, your weight would be nearly three times greater
than it is on Earth.
*An adult sitting in a relaxed position inhales approximately one pint of air
with 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,” which
includes its use as a noun when used for a suckling calf.
*With only a four-week gestation period, a cottontail rabbit can produce 5
to 7 litters, and as many as 35 offspring per year.
*A King Cobra is the biggest of all poisonous snakes and can grow to over
13 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, compared with just over 38,000 in the United States.
*The Bateleur eagle of Africa hunts over a territory of 250 square miles a
day.
*An unusual eating disorder called tomatophagia — but also known as pica
— is blamed on iron deficiency anemia. People with tomatophagia develop
unusual cravings for such things as tomatoes, ice, detergent, starch, clay, or
even dirt.
*A cow gives nearly 200,000 glasses of milk in her lifetime.
“Why is that?”
“The day after I put the sign in the window I opened up Coconet early in the
morning. I heard a noise and a big brown dog pushed the door open with his
nose. He went over to the sign and put his paw on it and whined. I don’t know
how he knew it but somehow he seemed to know I was hiring and he wanted the
job.”
“Steve, that’s the stupidest thing I ever heard,” I said. “I hope you don’t
expect me to believe that tale.”
“It gets better,” Steve said. “I said, ‘I can’t hire you. The sign says you have
to be able to type and work a computer.’ That dog jumped up on one of the chairs
at a computer and proceeded to lay out a spreadsheet and downloaded a video
about breeding dogs.”
“Oh, come on,” I said.
“Hey, you don’t have to believe me,” Steve said, “but I’ll tell you exactly
what 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 the
part that said, ‘We are an equal opportunity employer.’ I said, ‘Yes, but the sign
says 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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*BEACHFRONT HOMES *CONDOS *VILLAS *LAND
*COMMERCIAL PROPERTY *HOTELS *ISLANDS
SUNRISE
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www.SunriseBelize.com
TEL 501-226-3737 / FAX 501-226-3379
E-mail: Info@SunriseBelize.com
DEVELOPED PROPERTIES
™ Banana Beach Resort: Condos and Suites with 2 Pools,
beach, restaurant and bar.Banana Beach properties have
guaranteed 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 plus
guest 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. Location! $275,000.
™ 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
and loft apt. $650,000.
™ The Castle 10 apt complex: $400,000.
™ Miramar Villas Penthouse suite – 2,400+ sq ft – outstanding
view. Inquire.
™ Buena Vista Beach – Condo project. Pre-construction pricing. 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.
All prices are in US dollars and subject to change without notice. For
further details on these properties and much more call your
AMBERGRIS CAYE SPECIALISTS
March 23, 2006
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, 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.
At Journey’s End Resort
Reservations: 226-2173
Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner…
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