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The Tranquilo Traveler is a celebration of voluntourism, slow travel, and other interesting ways to see the world. Travel writer and award- winning Moon Handbooks author Joshua Berman created The Tranquilo Travel as a resource for world trippers and international volunteers, a window to the author’s travels in Nicaragua, Belize, and beyond, and an update of his books and articles.
Signs of San Pedro
By Joshua | November 17th, 2006 | 
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A “cold” front finally blows through Belize, offering respite from the sun and fresh breezes from the north. It’s not the best weather for diving, but it’s great for staying in and writing, catching up on ten days worth of notes from throughout the country. That my hotel room is WiFi equipped is distracting for work, but nice for sharing a few island images.
Walking San Pedro’s, um, “backside,” one encounters Ambergris’ handful of homespun local dives and eateries — many advertised with colorful, buxom babes whose bountiful dimensions give insight into Caribbean cultural body norms.
Of course the real signs of the times are the ones with land for sale — or condos, time-shares, and homes. Especially, as I make my way up the north side, where paradise is rapidly being paved. All, of course for low, low prices.
Come on down and pick up your own piece — Belize is going fast…
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2 Responses to “Signs of San Pedro”
Got ready to post, but then read Alli’s. She has said exactly what I would have said, only she expressed it better. You need to experience Bacalar Chico (and I don’t work there).
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Joshua,
Greg Szalay said that you were in the country and might like to stop by some of the other PCV’s sites. I hate that I missed you when you came to town before, but I hope to tempt you back to San Pedro. I am working with Bacalar Chico National Park and Marine Reserve and am a little partial, but I can honestly say that your trip to Belize is not complete unless you get a chance to take in the scenery from both of our reserves! Hol Chan Marine Reserve at the southern end and Bacalar Chico National Park and Marine Reserve to the north. Hol Chan’s easy access and great snorkeling and diving makes it popular among tourists. The Bacalar Chico National Park and Marine Reserve hosts the most diverse wildlife on any of Belize’s cayes, has amazing snorkeling and diving, and is rich with history. The Bacalar Chico Canal is reputed to have been created by Maya traders between 700-900 AD and is a must see! As you approach the canal and see the Maya site rising above the land to your right, still covered by nature and time, it will almost give you chills. Moving through the canal is like taking a trip back in time, just around the next corner might be Maya traders in their dory. I could say so much more about the people and the land, but I could never do them justice. Please let me know if you decide to come back this way!