The San Pedro Sun Visitor Guide

THE
THE SAN
SAN PEDRO
PEDRO SUN
SUN
VISITOR GUIDE
August 11, 2005
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Amber gris Caye, Belize
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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 its newest addition to
the weekly paper – Words
of the Week. This week, we
will present a few common
phrases in English and give
you their Spanish translations. In the near future we hope to
include other languages that may
interest our valued readers!
Enjoy!!!
English
Spanish
Directory
Booklet
Decease
Factory
Naughty
Struggle
Drowsy
Famous
Overweight
Directorio
Folleto
Fallecimiento
Fábrica
Malcriado
Lucha
Amodorrado
Famoso
Sobrepeso
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
August 11, 2005
QUESTION: What enticed you to come here the first time?
The Meyers Group, (from left-Lisa
Meyers, Joel Meley, Hunter Bietz &
Daniel Sanders)
York, Pennsylvania, USA
Candy Maker (contract with
Hershey) & Building Contractor,
Staying ‘way up north’
“My son Hunter wanted to see a rain
forest and we all wanted to see the
beaches.”
Chris & Rebecca Colon, Dallas, Texas, USA
Both in sales, Staying at Journey’s End Resort
“We are on our honeymoon. A friend told us
how beautiful it was here, good weather and very
non commercial.”
Suzanne Cox, Tucson, Arizona, USA
Dental Office Manager, Staying at Belizean Shores
“Came the first time with a girl friend who has a place at
Captain Morgan’s”
KIM KIRCHENWITZ, Tucson, Arizona, USA
Registered Nurse
“I came with her! I want to look at some property.”
Evening Dinner
Our Award-Winning Restaurant invites
you to Enjoy a Masterful Blend of
European, Mediterranean & Caribbean Cuisine
RSVP 220-5010
Some of our Specialties: Caramelized Char-Grilled Shrimp,
Fish Carpaccio, Bruschetta, Shrimp Paté and Fried Calamari,
Jerk-Seared Scallops served in a citrus beurre-blanc
Mambo Combo - Snapper Fillet topped with Shrimp and a Papaya Salsa
Mesquite Grilled Seafood Plate - Lobster, SnapGrouper, Calamari,
Shrimp and Scallops with Fresh Vegetables
Try our “Decadent” Chocolate Soufflé
Take a short ride
under the stars
Pick-up by Island Ferry on
Fido’s Dock at 7:00 p.m. & 8:00 p.m.
$20 BZ roundtrip per person
August 11, 2005
Jerelyn Lindsay and son Tanner,
Alpine, California, USA
Elementary School Principal,
Staying with a friend up north
“A year ago a girl friend asked me
to come with her to celebrate my
birthday.”
WOMAN ON
THE BEACH
by Harriette Fisher
Watch for Harriette walking the beach with
her camera. What question will she ask you?
New
Intermartini
Lounge!
Designed for the
Age of Technology
with a “chic twist.”
Catch up with the
“real world” with
High Speed Internet,
while sipping your
favorite martini.
Or challenge yourself
during a game of
pool in our
Twilight Billiards
Room!
SPA
A Blissful Getaway…
Relax in our beachside Jacuzzi,
followed by an Aromatherapy Massage
& Detoxifying Mask & Facial!
Package Includes:
Lunch a la carte, Complimentary Cocktail,
Spa Treatment & Roundtrip Transportation
Via our Mambo Boat - US$130
Fido’s Dock 10:45 a.m. Returns 3 p.m. or 5 p.m.
Also Available:
Sea Salt &
Clay Body Mask Massage
Energy Work
RSVP 220-5011
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Costa Maya 2005 and beyond
From its beginning in 1992, the International Costa Maya Festival has grown
remarkably and entertained millions.
What began as a six-day event has been
brilliantly compacted to four days in
which Central American countries exchange their culture, food and talents.
This year, the Costa Maya Festival
committee made history in the planning
of the event. As always, their knack for
perfection showed clearly as the entire
festival was delivered to thousands of
excited residents and visitors with few
glitches.
The much anticipated annual celebration kicked off with the Reina de la Costa
Maya Pageant. This year marked a milestone in the pageant; its tenth anniversary. To commemorate this accomplishment, the Costa Maya Festival added,
for the first time in history of the pageant, a new Central American country
to participate in the elegant night. Nicaragua was among one of the favorites,
and joining her were beauty ambassadors from Belize, Costa Rica, Mexico,
Honduras, El Salvador, and Guatemala.
Throughout the night, the girls entertained
with their charisma, allure and magnetism. With seven gorgeous delegates up
on stage, judges certainly had a hard time
deciding who would be crowned Reina
de la Costa Maya.
While the girls were in wardrobe, both
the San Pedro Dance Company and the
Ballet Folklórico del Ayuntamiento de
Othon P. Blanco kept the crowd entertained with their talent and abilities. The
audience was treated to fantastic cultural
dances by both groups, with color-twirl-
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ing costumes delighting all.
Only one of the lovely ladies could take
the crown and coveted title back to her
country, and Costa Rica won the desired
title. This is the second year that Costa
Rica has participated in the pageant. Enchanting and captivating Miss Johanna
Fernandez was very emotional and happy
to receive the crown and sash from outgoing queen, Marisol Rojas Avila of
Mexico.
The rest of the night was full of entertaining music, provided by the ever-popular local band,
Barrington
and the Islanders. Playing
upbeat and
lively into the
late hours of
night, they
surely made
the crowd
dance.
Friday
night began
with a very
beautiful
dance presentation by the
San Pedro
Dance Company who presented homage to the participating flags. All seven
flags flew high in the air as the audience
applauded them and welcomed the visitors to “La Isla Bonita.”
The traditional dances of the Ballet
Folklórico de Othon P. Blanco. One of
Mexico shined through the pageant
night with amazing folkloric dances
and crowd pleasing costumes (left,
Miss Mexico in her national costume).
the highlights of the night was the fantastic show of Doña Margara Francesca of
the popular Mexican comedy, Otro Rollo.
Doña Margara told the story of her life,
where she was born and the hardships
she has lived through. She went on to
share the secrets of “reeling in a man.”
Doña Margara made everyone laugh and
bust at the seams.
Die hard fans of Reggaeton music had
an amazing time listening to the energetic music of Los Legendarios. This
band surely got the party started and had
everyone on their feet dancing non-stop
throughout their show. The band proved
to be a very energetic bunch as band
members danced all over the stage.
Los Legendarios proved to be exactly
what was needed on a Friday. After a
long arduous work day, it was “swell”
to relax with energetic music and a few
Sol, Superior or XX (Dos Equis) beers
directly imported from Mexico. This has
certainly become a part of, and a special
treat of, the International Costa Maya Festival and one more reason to attend the
spectacular event.
Continued on page 5
August 11, 2005
Costa Maya 2005 and beyond
Continued from page 4
Saturday is one of the biggest days of
the festival. On this day visitors and residents enjoy the talented music of one of
the best international superstars in the
world.
This year,
everyone
enjoyed
the awesome and
fantastic
energy
provided
b
y
Grammywinning
group,
T h e The delicious food at
K u m b i a the different stalls
had people coming
Kings.
The 31 back for “seconds”,
m e m b e r several times through
group ar- the nights.
rived on
the island shortly after 5:00 p.m.
via a double-decker Amigos del
Mar boat. Making stops right in
the heart of San Pedro, the island
turned out in enormous numbers
to welcome the long-awaited
band. The municipal pier, Fido’s
Dock, Amigos del Mar Dock, and the
Texaco Dock were full to the point that if
someone had fallen into the water, it
would not have been a surprise. After
waiting and waiting, people’s screams
could be heard echoing through the island
as the boat speeded
closer. The boat
inched its way closer
to each dock and the
Kings’ waves drove
the crowd wild. They
bid the fans good-bye
and retired to their
hotel rooms to get
some rest before their
big performance.
agers, enjoyed the act completely.
Beliceño, Flaco and Benque-T amazed
everyone with their Belizean talent. The
fourth member of the group, Cita, blew
the minds of the crowds away with her
amazing vocal abilities. Last year, she
amazed the audience at the Queen of
the Bay Pageant when she proudly represented her district. Although, she did
not take the crown she is still making
her mark in the music industry in Belize.
Watch this group, because they are certainly “blowing up” and it should come
as no wonder when they are signed to a
major record deal. They were a great
opening act for the Kings and they knew
Continued on page 13
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edr
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The Old Football Field slowly started
to fill up that night. Crowds slowly started
trickling in and shortly after the gates
were flooded. Grupo Identidades of El
Salvador has entertained the throngs
through out the years and all those familiar with their unique performance are
well aware of the talents of this fabulous
group. The multitude fell in love with the
choice of music, outfits and moves of the
energized dancers.
A huge surprise came directly
from Benque Viejo del Carmen in the
Cayo District – El Beliceño certainly
“rocked the house down”, specializing
in Reggaeton and Dance Hall music.
Their toughest critics, San Pedro’s teen-
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A look back at the history of the Costa Maya Festival
From August 4th – 8th, San Pedro Town formed in San Pedro and John Edwards
once again welcomed its Central Ameri- was elected as Chairman. He and a few
can neighbors to rendezvous in “La Isla others, such as Don Pearly, Kevin
Bonita” in celGonzalez and
ebration of one
Stuart “Taff”
Elliott felt it was
of Belize’s
most awaited
a natural function of a Chamand festive
events of the
ber of Comyear - The Inmerce to promote business
ternational
Costa Maya
for San Pedro
during the slow
Festival. During the four
season. They
days of fesformed the
tivities, Belize
nucleus of the
committee that
joins
the
Mundo Maya
was to plan the
first event of this
countries of El
Salvador,
kind to take
Guatemala,
place on AmHonduras,
bergris Caye.
The first FestiM e x i c o , A local boy welcoming all to the first ever
val Committee
Costa Rica international festival, known then as the Sea
consisted of
and now Nica- & Air Festival
ragua to stage
Chairman Don
this one-of-a-kind show.
Pearly, Bruce and Victoria Collins
As we celebrated the fourteenth year (former owners of The San Pedro Sun),
of this festival, we must not forget the Katie Brickey, Carlos Pariente, Eddie
hardworking team who came up with this Halliday Sr., Jack Westerhold, Ann
clever concept. This week, The San McGlaun, Kevin Gonzalez, Santos
Pedro Sun travels back in time to pro- Acosta, Eli Pearly, John Edwards, Taff
vide readers with a history of the Costa Elliott, Llewelyn Burgess and Alida
Maya Festival.
Nuñez.
In 1991, a chapter of the Belize ChamDuring a trip to Honduras, several
ber of Commerce and Industry was committee members attended the Festi-
val Folklorico of San Pedro Sula where
each of the Central American countries
participated, with the exception of Belize.
From information gathered on this trip,
the committee came up with the idea of
inviting the Mundo Maya countries to
gather at a festival in San Pedro to share
their musical and cultural diversities.
They were hoping to attract many visitors to the island, who would arrive by
way of private aircraft or sea vessel, so
they named the event The International
Sea & Air Festival.
The first festival was held July 21st th
26 , 1992 on the grounds of San Pedro
Roman Catholic School and featured
Denyse Plummer “The Calypso Queen”
of Trinidad & Tobago as its headliner.
This festival was a five-day event, as was
the 1993 festival. A sixth day was added
for the third festival in 1994, but one of
the invited countries (Cuba) did not show
up. Each festival proved to be very successful, bringing much-needed income to
the island. Every evening during the festival, one of the visiting countries was
scheduled to perform. This concept,
unique in its own way, attracted hundreds
to the event. Each night, the country being depicted displayed their finest music, cultural dances and crafts.
As the years passed, the festival got
bigger and better. For additional entertainment, other events were planned to
take place at different locations in town
each morning of the festival. These would
include: bicycle, golf cart and cardboard
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Donate to these
worthy San
Pedro
organizations!
San Pedro Roman Catholic
School – Brightening the minds of
San Pedro’s youth. Contact
Principal Roxanni Kay – 2262550, [email protected]
Green Reef – A non-profit
organization dedicated to the
promotion of sustainable use and
conservation of Belize’s marine
and coastal resources. Contact
[email protected]
Lions Club of San Pedro –
Relies on income from its Friday
and Saturday Night BBQ to
support the needy community. Help
a great cause. Contact President
Nita Marin – 226-2064.
Saga Society – A non-profit
“humane society” to address the
stray cat and dog population in
San Pedro. Contact 226-3266.
Alcanzando a los inalcanzables
– Helping the youth of San Pedro
against the battle with drug addiction. Contact Virgina Wallace at
226-3018.
San Pedro High School –
Helping students “Anchor in
Success.” Contact Principal Angel
Nuñez or Chairperson Mrs.
Martha Guerrero at 226-2045/
2010/2043.
SP AIDS Commission -A nonprofit organization that helps
educate and inform the society in
ways to help AIDS victims and
their families.
San Pedro Public Library - A
public service that helps promote
the importance of literacy and
education for the betterment of
lives and the community. 2062028.
The Governor General’s Music
in Schools Program, San Pedro
Chapter - c/o San Pedro Town
Council, P.O. Box 54, 226-2198,
[email protected]
An organization created to develop and promote the love of
music and the practice of the arts
throughout Belize.
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The Black
Howler Monkey
The Black Howler Monkey (Alouatta
pigra), known as the “baboon” in Belize,
is the largest monkey in Belize and one
of the largest of the monkeys found in the
New World (Central and South
America). These monkeys travel only
from tree to tree limiting their presence
to dense jungle canopy. They are dark,
chunky-bodied monkeys with black faces,
long, stiff hair and a beard. The Howler
has a long tail, short snout and wide-set,
round nostrils. They usually grow to be
about two to four feet (0.6 to 1.2 m) tall
and weigh from eight to 22 pounds (3.5
to 10 kg). Howlers have very muscular,
prehensile (capable of grasping) tails,
which they use to grasp objects and climb.
They can even hang and swing by their
tails. There is a naked patch of skin on
the under side of the tip of the tail which
has ridges just like a fingerprint. This allows them to use the tail like another hand.
The adult male Howlers are black to
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Howler Monkeys are vegetarians, and eat mostly leaves, fruits, and flowers.
The only animal that is louder than the
Howler Monkey is the Blue Whale.
brown, and the females and the young
are lighter in color.
Howler monkeys are named and
known for their loud, guttural howls.
The Howler Monkey is not only the loudest monkey but is also the loudest land
animal in the world. The only animal
that is louder than the Howler Monkey
is the Blue Whale. The howling roar is
made by air being forced through the
large hollow hyoid bone in its throat,
which amplifies the sound. While their
howl is not a piercing sound, it can travel
for three miles (4.8 km) through dense
forest. They have big necks and lower
jaws, where their super-sized vocal
cords are housed. The deep, resounding howls by males serve as communication among and between troops. The
male’s big voice is used to defend his
turf, with howls from one troop answered by other males in nearby troops.
This ritual starts and ends the day by
checking out where the nearest competitors are. In this way, they protect the
food in their territory. Interestingly,
when there are few howler monkeys in
an area, the howling routine takes on a
young, nutritious leaves is a priority.
Fruit and flowers are also valued so it’s
crucial that the troop stakes its claim on
these treasures when they are found.
Occasionally they supplement their diet
with maggots.
Howlers have a life span of about 20
years. Adult females usually have one
baby at a time. Throughout most of its
range, the Howler Monkey is endangered from hunting and habitat destruction. The Howler Monkey’s enemies are
men because men chop down trees and
their homes. Large birds of prey, like
the Harpy Eagle, also prey upon the
Howler.
Fortunately, Belize has a healthy
population of these loudest of primates.
Within Belize, a special community
based conservation organization has protected land along the Belize River for
the Howler, ensuring that their food
trees are not destroyed to make way for
pasture. The “Community Baboon Sanctuary” has supplied numerous animals
for translocation throughout Belize, most
successfully within the Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary.
different pattern. Howls are only heard
a few times a week rather than every
day. Apparently, with plenty of space
and no other Howler Monkeys in the
area, there is no need to check on the
whereabouts of competitors. As the
population grows and new troops are established, there is more reason to check
in with the neighbors. Despite the volume of their howl, it’s disorienting to
try to find a troop of loud Howler Monkeys in the wild. However, if you do
find yourself in the rainforest and it
seems that there is an unusually large
amount of fruit falling from above or a
fine spray of urine rains down on your
head, you will know you are close!
The Howler Monkey lives in
“troops” so it can protect itself. Troop
sizes range from four to twenty animals.
Each troop has its own territory in which
it feeds and lives. The size of the territory depends on the size of the troop,
ranging from three to 25 acres.
The Howler Monkey’s daily life is
hunting and eating. Howler’s diet is
made up mostly of leaves, which is not
a particularly nutritious food. Finding
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THE
SAN
PEDRO SUN
VI S I T O R ’ S
Water, Sports & Tours
Tourist Information
Belize Tourism Board - 223-1910.
Belize Tourism Industry
Association (BTIA) - 227-5717.
Travel North of the cut to:
Journey’s End
San Pedro Tourist Guide
Association 226-2391.
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.
Papi’s Diner
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SEASIDE REAL ESTATE – Many listings, from raw land
to beautiful beachfront homes. We can help you own a piece
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SUNRISE REALTY - Land, homes, businesses, condos and
investment properties. Call 226-3737, fax 226-3379 or Email: [email protected]
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
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IMPORTANT #s
Emergency
911
Crimestoppers 800 922-TIPS
Police
226-2022
Fire
226-2372
Wings of Hope - Medical emergency air ambulance. Phone: 2233292.
Lions Health Clinic - 226-4052; emergencies 600-9071 or Hours: Mon.Fri., 8am to 8pm; Sat., 8am - noon.
Los Pinos Clinic 602-6383 and
226-2686.
San Pedro Chiropractic Clinic
226-4695
Hyperbaric Chamber - 226-2851,
Dr. Otto Rodriguez - 600-0287 or
226-2854. Antonia Guerrero - 6005475 or 206-2152. 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 6063864.
Ambergris Hopes Clinic: 226-2616
US Embassy - 227-7161
Canadian Consulate - 223-1060
Mexican Embassy - 223-0193
Guatemalan Embassy - 223-3150
Honduran Embassy - 224-5889
PELICAN PROPERTIES LTD. - Fine properties on Ambergris Caye. E-mail: [email protected] or phone 226-3234.
Transportation...
ISLAND FERRY SERVICE & WATER TAXI – Scheduled
ferry service & water taxi for Ambergris Caye. Phone 226-3231.
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.
Services...
KRYSTAL SHIPPING CO./MASH CO. - We deliver construction supplies all the way to Robles Point! Phone 2262089 or E-mail: [email protected]
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.
WALLY’S ELECTRICAL SERVICE AND SUPPLY - Air
conditioning, electrical and plumbing, parts and service.
Phone 226-2408.
VARELA CONSTRUCTION SUPPLIES & MATERIALS
- Quality construction materials and supplies. We stock what
we sell! 226-2215 or 226-2808.
THE SAN PEDRO SUN & VISITOR GUIDE - Specializing in marketing and promotion of San Pedro and Belize
businesses. The island’s oldest and largest newspaper with
the largest circulation. Ambergris Caye’s number one newspaper. 226-2070, [email protected].
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!
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.
Green Reef A non-profit organization
dedicated to the promotion of sustainable use and conservation of Belize’s
marine and coastal resources.
[email protected]
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SAILSPORTS BELIZE – Windsurfing, kite sailing and sailing. The latest equipment and expert instruction makes it
easy to learn. 226-4488 [email protected].
Realtors...
Assembly of God Church on
Angel Coral St. T-W-Sat.-Sun. at
7:30 p.m. Christian Radio
FM 101.3.
Saga Society A non-profit “humane
society” to address the stray cat and dog
population in San Pedro. Phone 226-3266.
SEARIOUS ADVENTURES – Up for some adventure?
Mayan ruins, manatee watching and more tours available.
Make your reservations today. 226-4127.
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.
Living Word Church Service
Sun. 10:45 a.m. Bible study Mon.
7:30 p.m. We do Christian charity work. 226-2950.
San Pedro AA - 226-4464, 2660
GUIDE
THE HAMMOCK HOUSE - is the perfect “hangout.” Live
music, barbeques and more. Just north of the cut. 226-2940
Map Sponsored by
Monchos
Golf Cart Rental
226-3262 or 226-4490
PIER LOUNGE - Home of the “World Famous Chicken
Drop” every Wednesday night. Daily drink specials and twofor-one happy hour. Located beachfront in the Spindrift Hotel.
Phone 226-2002.
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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 2205010/5011.
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. Located in the heart of San Pedro Town on
Pescador Drive. Daily Lunch and Dinner Specials.
Terrific Key Lime Pie. Caribbean Night on Thursday with Wil & Dale. Mayan Fiesta every Friday-come try our Maya Buffet while listening to
Mayan music. 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.
JADE GARDEN RESTAURANT - Delicious
Cantonese cuisine, steaks, seafood and vegetarian dishes. 226-2506. Coconut Drive. Takeout
available. Closed Tuesday.
RAMON’S VILLAGE - Enjoy breakfast, lunch
and dinner in a Mayan atmosphere or on the veranda overlooking the Caribbean Sea. Coconut
Drive. Phone 226-2071.
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 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.
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.
SAN PEDRO FAMILY FITNESS CLUB – Offering air conditioned gym, tennis courts, lap and
family pool, aqua, toning and pilates classes. Open
daily 6:00 am – 8:00 pm. Daily and contract rates.
226-2683
THE SAUSAGE FACTORY - Largest selection
of smoked meats and sausage on the island. One
mile south of town. 226-2655.
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 226-3430.
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.
JUBILAND GIFTS & PARTY SHOP – Party Favors, Invitations, Piñatas, Holiday Decorations &
More! Barrier Reef Drive – Phone 226-3400.
CAYE INTERNATIONAL BANK - Offering Demand Deposit Accounts, Loans, Savings Accounts,
etc. [email protected] or phone 226-2388.
ISLAND INTERNET CAFE – Write home,
browse the web, or simply call your friends and
relatives. Visit us. 226-3777.
TROPICAL TOUCH DAY MASSAGE – Relax
and let the vacation begin. For appointments call
us at 226-4666.
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 8:30-12:00 noon & 1:00 to 9:00 p.m.
& Sun 10-12 noon.
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.
PORTOFINO’S own “LE BISTRO” - One of the
newest & most talked about restaurants on the island. Meet our boat at 6:30 p.m. at Fido’s Dock
for a complimentary ride to one of the best culinary experiences you will have while in paradise.
For reservations, call 220-5096.
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
11.30a.m to 4p.m fermented, blended and bottled
here on the property. Open for lunch and dinner.
Call 226 3426 for reservations and transport options.
CAPTAIN MORGAN’S RETREAT – Savor a
taste of Temptation Island. Underneath a starry
night enjoy the exquisite meals prepared by our
expert chefs. A small boat ride takes you to one of
San Pedro’s guilty pleasures.
PAULY’S PIZZA – The best pizzas in town. Also
great subs, calzones, chicken wings, cinnamon and
garlic sticks. Seven days a week. 226-2651.
VICTORIA HOUSE - International and IslandStyle cuisine by Executive Chef Amy Knox. Open
for breakfast, lunch & dinner. Reservations recommended, call 226-2067.
RIVERSIDE – Full service restaurant serving
spicy chicken wings, grilled burgers and more.
Daily drink specials, Sunset Happy Hour everyday
4:30-6:30 pm, Power Hour everyday 8:00-9:00
pm. Telephone 226-2271.
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 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.
[email protected]
(501) 226-2070
www.sanpedrosun.net
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Reef Brief
Conservation is Key!
by Green Reef Peace Corp Volunteer
Nicole Vasak.
Coral reefs are a vital natural resource in the Caribbean. The bountiful fish and invertebrate populations
of these ecosystems provide food for
millions of people. Buffering shorelines, they protect Caribbean land
from the worst ravages of storms.
Not only that, but the success of the
region’s most important economic
sector, tourism, depends largely on
these structures. Coral reefs also supply the majority of the sand for the
area’s beautiful beaches, and entice
divers and snorkelers from all over
the world to explore their great mystery. Finally, the high diversity of
species inhabiting coral reefs has
drawn the attention of pharmaceutical companies as a potential source
of new drugs and lifesaving medical
treatments.
Unfortunately these ecosystems
are degrading rapidly as a result of
human activities. Coastal development, land clearance, and intensive
agriculture all contribute harmful
sediment and pollution to coastal waters by blocking the coral reefs’ light
needed for photosynthesis. Overfishing challenges the ecological balance
of coral reef environments because
the removal of herbivorous fish,
which feed on algae, triggers algae
overgrowth of corals. In addition, rising sea temperatures have spurred
dramatic “coral bleaching” events in
recent years, which weakened and
killed corals in many areas. At the
same time, poorly understood coral
diseases have spread across the region as well, devastating some of the
main reef building corals.
Understanding the nature and extent
of these threats and their likely economic impacts on the future productivity of Caribbean coral reefs as sources
of recreation, biopharmaceuticals,
employment, and food is crucial to
conservation and planning efforts.
Numerous studies are underway to
monitor and assess reef conditions at
particular locations in the Caribbean.
For instance, Belize has a model of
integrated coastal management for
the Western Caribbean called, The
Belize Coastal Zone Management
Authority and Institute. The country’s
system of 13 marine protected areas
(MPAs) is well-established, and
most act under co-management with
local NGOs (P. Almada-Villela et
al., 2002). However, data gaps ex-
The fragile reef ecosystem needs to be handled with care! Please help protect
Belize’s Barrier Reef.
ist, and little information is available
for the majority of reefs. For this
reason, conservationists must learn
to combine ecosystem studies with
monitoring of socioeconomic and en-
vironmental conditions. Then,
changes in coral conditions can be
linked to specific causes, and individuals con continue to benefit from
this natural resource.
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Costa Maya History Continued from Page 6
Denise Plummer, “The Calypso
Queen” of Trinidad & Tobago, was
the first international headliner at the
Sea & Air Festival.
boat races, parades and much more.
Wanting to cater to all age groups, the
organizers also introduced mechanical
rides for the youngsters.
Eventually a new attraction was introduced: the Miss Sea & Air Pageant. This
event proved to be a favorite of many.
Ms. Sylvia Castro of Mexico was the
first Miss Sea & Air Festival, starting a
tradition of international contestants. In
1993, Ms. Diana Galvan of Guatemala
won the title. In 1994, Tessie Duran
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Tonaco of San Pedro Town was the first
local woman to win the title. Over the
years, women from all over the world
participated, including representatives
from Central America, North America,
Australia and Europe.
As time passed, the pageant was
changed to the Reina de la Costa Maya
Pageant. Contestants are now required
to be a titleholder in their country, making this event a first-class pageant. The
first Reina de la Costa Maya Queen was
crowned in 1996, a lovely representative
from Mexico, Miss Maria del Socorro
Retolaza. Each year the crown passed
to the following: 1997 – Miss Carol
Aquino from Guatemala, 1998 – Astrid
Ramirez (also from Guatemala), 1999 –
Denise Guzman of Mexico, 2000 –
Sandra Glower Silis of El Salvador, 2001
– Evelyn Lopez of Guatemala, 2002 –
Elsa Burgos of Mexico, 2003 – Belize’s
beauty ambassador Leilah Pandy, 2004
– Marisol Rojas Avila of Mexico and this
year’s coveted title was won by Costa
Rica’s Johanna Fernandez.
Today, the festival has gained international exposure because of the wonderful entertainment provided by performers from all of the Mayan countries. To
give you an idea, the following lively acts
have put many in the party mood: The
Garifuna Kids, La Gran Banda, Los
Ilegales, La Salsa Clave, Chico Flores,
Los Malecates, Garibaldi, Los Phoenix,
Santino’s Messengers, Rene Alonzo and
La Banda Lazzer, Paloma Martin and
The first ever Reina de la Costa Maya, Miss Maria del Socorro Retolaza of Mexico.
Mariachi Los Galleros, Los Gatos Bravos, Andy Palacio, Sergio Blas, Kairo,
Laura Leon, Las Chicas Roland, Maribel
Guardia, Niurka and Pablo Montero. The
pageant has also featured many famous
international hosts: Mauricio Islas,
Rodrigo Vidal, Valentino Lanus, Gabriel
Soto, Rafael Amaya, and Spanish model
Michel Olivarez. This year, the festival
provided an opportunity for the public to
meet the popular and Grammy-winning
band – the Kumbia Kings who lit a fire
on everyone’s feet.
The festival has gained international
recognition and is organized every year
by a dynamic and hard working team.
Some of the long-standing members include: Gach Guerrero, Einer Gomez,
Wil Alamilla Jr., Milo Paz Jr. and
Marisa Salazar. Through their dedication, this team of volunteers has managed to make the festival an event that
brings much-needed income to the entire
island. Today, the festival is celebrated
for four days and features lively music,
folkloric dances, children’s entertainment, food, drinks galore, and many other
surprises.
On behalf of Festival Committee, see
you in “La Isla Bonita” for next year
show-stopping event – the 2006 Costa
Maya Festival!!!
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The San Pedro Sun Virtual Taste Trip.
Gallo Pinto
Gallo pinto translates as “speckled rooster,” and this colorful dish
from Costa Rica is indeed a feast
for the eyes (as well as the palate)
with chorizo,
red pepper, beans, rice and cilantro.
Accompanied with fried ripe plantains and corn tortillas, this is a complete meal, commonly served at
breakfast. Top each portion with a
fried egg, if desired, and garnish
with a shower of grated Cotija
cheese and chopped cilantro.
Ingredients
*3/4 pound fresh chorizo *1/2 cup
finely chopped onion *1/2 cup finely
chopped red bell pepper *1 tableFavorite traditional recipe of La Reina spoon minced garlic *1 jalapeño
de la Costa Maya, Miss Costa Rica, chile, seeded and minced *1 cup
Johanna Fernandez
chopped cilantro *1 tablespoon
Worcestershire sauce *1 (15-ounce)
can black beans, rinsed and drained
*2 cups cooked white rice *1/4 cup
vegetable oil *3 ripe plantains,
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peeled and
sliced into 1/
2-inch rounds *1/
3 cup brown sugar *1/3
cup water *Soft corn tortillas,
warmed.
Method: In a skillet cook the chorizo
over medium-high heat, stirring and
breaking up, until fat is rendered
and sausage is no longer pink; add
onion, bell pepper, garlic, and
jalapeño; cook over low heat, stirring, until vegetables are soft. Stir
in cilantro, Worcestershire, beans,
rice. Cook to heat mixture through,
stirring gently, taste and adjust salt
if necessary. Transfer to serving
platter. Surround with fried plantains and serve with tortillas.
How to prepare the plantains: Peel
plantains and slice once, lengthwise,
then halve. In skillet over medium-
high heat, fry the plantains for three
to four minutes on each side, until
they are golden; drain on paper towels. In small saucepan boil brown
sugar and water until sugar is dissolved and mixture is syrupy. Pour
off oil from skillet, return plantains
to skillet and add syrup; cook the
plantain mixture over medium heat,
stirring, for one to two minutes,
until plantains are coated well. Cover
and set aside, keep warm or re-warm
gently.
Serves 4.
Optional: If desired, top each serving with a fried egg and garnish with
cilantro and grated Cotija cheese.
Tip: The plantains and syrup can
be made ahead and set on the
back of the stove; when gallo
pinto is ready, simply gently
reheat the plantains in the syrup.
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Costa Maya 2005 and beyond
Continued from page 5
how to work the enthusiastic fans.
Approximately 12:00 midnight, the
gathering got exactly what they were hun-
gry for and what a show it was!!! The
Kings knew how to delight, work and
pump the ecstatic aficionados. During the
course of two short hours, those gathered surely got their money’s worth; with
songs such as Fuego, Niña Mia, and Shh.
The gentlemen pumped blood back into
both the single and married females’
hearts. The young (15-year-old) and
handsome Pee-Wee, along with his
brother AB Quintanilla and Chris Perez,
Selena’s widower, “amped” the mass
until 2:00 a.m.
Sabor Bahia then took the reins and
entertained the crowd until the wee hours
of the morning. Everyone loved and enjoyed their performance and is certainly
hoping for a repeat performance at next
year’s festival.
Sunday was a day of fun in the sun.
The beaches were packed with families
enjoying the crystalline waters surrounding the island. A volleyball tournament,
which officially began on Saturday with
16 teams, concluded on the last day. A
kayak race began at the festival grounds
and took paddlers around the south end
of the island. But, the sports did not end
there! A bicycle race was also held with
cyclists speeding their way through the
streets of “La Isla Bonita.” Winners
walked away with amazing prizes while
those that did not make the cut will definitely begin practicing for next year.
A very special aspect of the International Costa Maya Festival is the food.
Booths line the field and everything from
hot dogs to pupusas to tacos al pastor were
sold. The delicious aromas made the festival even more enticing as those attending surely needed their energy. The tastes
were just as amazing and had everyone’s
mouth watering!
The party went on into the night and
everyone left the field overjoyed and exhausted. It was a wonderful Costa Maya
Festival, kudos to the organizers and for
those who could not make to our beautiful shores this year, there is always 2006.
See you then when Costa Maya promises to be even bigger and better!!!
A volleyball tournament was held on Sunday, and it drew many people to enjoy
the last day of the Costa Maya Festivities.
Golf
Car ts
We offer 4-seater &
6-seater golf carts
Located at the Airport
& on Sea Star Street
We deli
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Physic Nut
Scientific Name: Jatropha curcas
Plant Family: Euphorbiaceae
Description: Shrub growing to two
meters, with spreading branches;
leaves have clear sap when broken
from stem; flowers white; seed capsules ellipsoidal, 2.5 – 4 centimeters
long.
Habitat: Semi-cultivated in fields and
clearings.
Traditional Uses: The clear sap
which runs from the stem and ends
of leaves is gathered and used to treat
mouth sores and infantile thrush by
rubbing sap directly on membrane of
mouth. Leaves are boiled (one leaf
per cup of water for five minutes) to
make a mouthwash for conditions of
the gums and throat, and drunk as a
tea for stoppage of urine, constipation, burning inside body, backache
and inflammation of ovaries. Dried
seeds are ground and boiled to use as
a strong purgative, but these can be
The leaves of the Physic Plant are boiled to a tea for a
variety of remedies.
quite toxic if not properly prepared.
(See Below)
Boil a 7.5 centimeter by 7.5 centimeter strip of bark together with six
leaves in ½ quart of water for five
minutes to use as a douche for vaginitis. For spleen complaints, boil nine
cut up young limes with three leaves
for ten minutes in ½ gallon of water
and drink daily in place of water.
The dried seeds can be toxic if not prepared properly.
Research Results: This species is in
the same family as the castor bean and
the oil also serves as a purgative.
Kingsbury (1964) reports that there
are many incidents of poisonings in humans from overdoses of the oil and
consumption of the seed. He notes that
there appears to be a difference between plants in the toxicity of their
seeds; in some cases, only three seeds
ORANGE
have caused toxicity. Thus, caution is
advised when using the plant. The
TRAMIL 4 workshop advised against
any internal use of this plant, due to
its toxicity (Robineau 1991).
This column is NOT intended to be a
guide for self-treatment of a medical
problem or as a substitute for qualified medical advice. As with any health
problem, a qualified physician should
be consulted before taking any medication. The intent of this column is to
give an overview of the pharmacological properties of Belizean plants. Articles re-printed by permission of the
author.
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
ewelr
elryy
elr
furniture
sculptures
art
hats
sarongs
drums
and more!
caps
San Pedro’s Largest Gift Shop
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Wolfe’s
Woofers
Same
Picture
by
Dennis Wolfe
First
Baby
“What’s all the fuss?” I asked, as I came in from work at Mango’s
Restaurant.
“Melody is having labor pains,” Sean said. “I think she’s going to have
the baby tonight.”
“Sean!” Melody called from the bedroom. “My water just broke.”
“Oh-my-god!” Sean said. “What should I do? Should I boil some water
or something?”
“Don’t be silly,” Melody said. “They only do that in the movies. Call the
doctor’s office and ask them what I’m supposed to do.”
Sean rushed to the phone in the other room and I poked my head through
the door to Melody’s room.
“Are you O.K.?” I asked.
“I’m fine,” she said. “I’m more worried about Sean than anything else.
As excited as he is, he’ll probably wreck the golf cart taking me to the
clinic.”
“Well, it’s his first baby,” I told her. “He’s bound to be a little nervous.”
“I think he might get a little too bent out of shape,” Melody said. “Do me
a favor and pick up that phone in the living room and make sure he gets
the details right when he calls the doctor.”
I picked up the phone just in time to hear Sean say,”We’ve got a real
emergency here at our house. Melody’s water broke and I’m not sure
what we should do.”
“How is she feeling?” the nurse asked.
“She probably feels pretty wet,” Sean said. “I told you her water just
broke. We have to do something right now!”
“All right. Calm down now,” the nurse said. “Is this your wife’s first
child?”
“Of course, not!” Sean said. “This is her husband.”
Trivia Tidbits
* A cockroach heart is nothing but a simple tube with valves. The tube can
pump blood backwards and forwards in the insect. The heart can even
stop moving without harming the roach.
* California sea otters spend almost all of their time in the water. Alaska
sea otters often sleep, groom, and nurse on land.
* Most healthy adults can go without eating anything for a month or
longer. But they must drink at least two quarts of water a day.
* An object weighing 100 pounds on Earth would weigh just 38 pounds on
Mars.
* The seventh planet from the Sun, Uranus, is tipped on its side so that at
any moment one pole is pointed at the Sun. The polar regions are warmer
than the equator. At the poles, a day lasts for 42 Earth years, followed by
an equally long night.
* Over 15 billion prizes have been given away in Cracker Jacks boxes.
* Ivy has long been identified with immortality. Because it’s always green
and clings tenaciously to life, it is often used as a symbol of eternal life in
Christian art.
* Body language differs from one country to another. For instance,
grasping one’s ears is a sign of repentance or sincerity in India. A similar
gesture in Brazil – holding the lobe of one’s ear between the thumb and
forefinger – signifies appreciation.
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"San Marcos 2 adjoining 50’ X 100’ lots - $35,000 each
"2 adjoining Alta Mar 100ft x 100ft lots $65,000 each.
All prices are in US dollars and subject to change without notice. For
further details on these properties and much more call your
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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.
At Journey’s End Resort
Reservations: 226-2173
boasts an atmosphere of relaxed elegance and style,
with inventive cuisine in an enchanting setting.
Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner…
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