Independence Day Parade with Island Charm in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
The biggest one-day blowout celebration on the island of Ambergris Caye definitely has to be the San Pedro Independence Day Jump Up Parade. The energy of the islanders anticipating the ‘jump-up’ as we call it in Belize, can be felt in the air as national pride is the driving force that fuels such passion to […]
Discovered Rice Pupusas in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
I would probably be in big trouble living in El Salvador with pupusas available at every corner; LOVE THEM!!! A traditional yumminess that has been incorporated into the Belizean cuisine as more and more immigrants from our neighboring Central American country come to call Belize their home. There are three pupuserias in San Pedro Town […]
Wild Crocodile Encounters at Ambergris Caye’s Newest Tour
So you have swam with the sharks and stingrays, interacted with the manatees, fed the tarpons and seen the monkeys in the mainland. Then how about seeing a professional wildlife expert getting in the water and wrestling with a wild crocodile? Got your attention huh!? Well you can’t swim with crocodiles as they are wilder […]
Love FM’s Christmas Parade Becomes a San Pedro Tradition
The Love FM Christmas Parade has become one of the highlights of the Holiday season in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize, as hundreds of residents gather street-side to witness the lively parade that brightens up the town with colors and sounds. This year’s parade did not fail to impress as it was once again full […]
Caye Coffee is Roasting Some Serious Bean in Belize
I’m a coffee drinker; love it! It’s a daily treat for me – in the morning before my workout, for breakfast, sometimes after lunch and then for an afternoon perk at work. My friends know I am a Starbucks fan; who isn’t really? But my love for it is not because of the hype behind […]
Conch Fishing in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Conch Season is Happy Season in Belize – The first thing that comes to Belizeans when they hear conch is Ceviche. It’s the most desired appetizer, beer companion, snack or even meal for many. Ceviche could well be a staple food, especially for people of San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, who’s Sunday would not be complete […]
Chef Jennie Staines Raises the Bar at Elvi’s Kitchen
She keeps outdoing herself and coming up with new and fantastic dishes which have now placed Elvi’s Kitchen on top, as one of the leading restaurants in the country. Chef Jennie Staines, daughter of Ms. Elvi Staines, has also cemented her position as one of the top chefs in the country and is well known […]
Summer Solstice Celebration at Marco Gonzalez Site, Ambergris Caye
The summer solstice (June 21st), is the longest day of the year. At noon, the sun reaches its most northern point in the sky. The Mayan civilization understood this and a host of other astronomical facts as evidenced in their art and architecture. To welcome the summer solstice this year on Ambergris Caye, Belize, a […]
Problems of Living in Belize – Coconut Roadblock
You are driving along the beach, gazing at the clear blue sea, bright beach and beautiful scenery when suddenly find yourself making an abrupt stop. There is bunch of coconuts blocking your way. What do you do? Well when live gives you lemons, you naturally make lemonade. So when life gives you coconuts, get some […]
Enjoy A Family Style Dinner at El Fogon Restaurant
El Fogon Restaurant in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, is very well known for serving up rich local food that is packed with flavors typical of homemade Belize food. The best part is the authentic smoky flavor of the fire hearth that is infused in most of the dishes they prepare. Cooking on an outside fire […]
