20 Reason to  Buy in San Pedro – Belize

1. The People and community – Large expat community. The people here are the most friendliest Tim and I have ever meet. This is the reason we choose San Pedro as our home. We love the island life and the Belizean people are the best in the Caribbean. A lot of people from the US have made San Pedro their home as well as people from Canada and from other parts of the world.  Some come down to work others retire here. There is a great retirement program for those 45 and over. You can choose to go this route as long as you don’t plan on working.

2. Laid-back lifestyle - Belize is a free country that offers a laid back tropical lifestyle.

3. English Speaking – Most people are drawn to this area of the Caribbean because everyone speaks English.

Assistant Randy and Dr Dan

4. Health Care – We have very good Doctors here on the island that have been trained in Cuba and/or the US. Tim and I have both had experiences with the doctors here and you can see from our older blogs just how happy we are with them. Doctors

5. Services / Infrastructure
Electric: (BEL) We have constant power unless of course routine maintenance needs to be done. Our power comes from Mexico. San Pedro is hooked to the Central American Interconnection System, the power runs through the country and then under water to the island.
Water: (BWS)
Telephone/Internet : (BTL)
Trash pickup:
Delivery: Most all hardware stores deliver materials to your door. Beer, water, soda, (Belize brewing Company) and chicken (Quality Poultry) can be ordered and delivered right to you.
Cable: over 100 stations for US$22
Propane or Butane:
Mail: Mail is not delivered. You have to go to the post office. If you do not have a P.O. Box you will most likely have you mail marked as “general delivery” and placed in a slot. This is part of the charm of the island. Once the Postmaster knows you he will have your mail waiting for you once he sees you coming. Gotta love it.  There is a pickup and delivery service on island that will take care of your mail for you. We also have Fed-Ex,  Post Office Ect. and others

6. Schools – (The Belizean school system is a loose aggregate of education subsystems. The system is based on British education and is broken into three levels: primary, secondary, and tertiary. Belizean children begin their eight years of primary education with two years of “infant” classes, followed by six “standards.” Secondary education is divided into four “forms.” Sixth form is a two-year post-secondary course, originally intended to prepare students for the Cambridge Advanced or “A-Level” examinations. Since the early 1970s, sixth-form institutions have also bestowed Associate of Arts degrees sanctioned by the United States Association of Junior Colleges.^{[1]  ) FOR MORE INFORMATION FROM WIKIPEDIA CLICK HERE}

There are plenty of schools on the island. The Belize literacy rate is over 90 per cent, one of the highest in this area.

List of Schools in San Pedro.

7. The Barrier Reef: The largest barrier reef in the North-Western Hemisphere runs 190 miles long. It touches the Northern tip of the island of San Pedro somewhere around Rocky Point. It ends at the most southern point of Belize close to the Guatemalan boarder, and is about 1/2 mile off the windward side of town. It’s the second largest in the world. Without this Ambergris Caye would not be here. It’s a perfect place to snorkel.

8. Water Sports:
Fishing- Reef, Fly and Bone Fishing. There are some great business that offer fishing around the island. But I would try to find a local fisherman (word of mouth) because they have their own spots and know the waters well. I have friends that use the same guy every time they come down and always bring back tons of fish and have a great time fishing.
(If people concentrated on the really important things in life, there’d be a shortage of fishing poles.  ~Doug Larson)
Sailing- Our favorite way to go sailing is on a catamaran with friends. You can go snorkeling or go for a sunset cruise.
Kite surfing- If your a surfer this is not Hawaii so our way to surf is with a kite. I have never tried it, but it looks fun and a lot of work. There are several places along the beach that offer Kite Surfing and will also give you lessons.
Jet Skies.
Sea Kayaks

Hobbie Cats- Aquatic Sports
Snorkeling/diving – Hol Chan Marine Reserve, Shark-Ray Alley, Mexico Rocks, most spots inside the reef are shallow enough just to snorkel.
Pedal Boats
Hobie Wave Catamaran Sailboats -
Water Bikes
Paddleboards
Checkout -Aquatic Sports Belize for a lot of the above
Parasailing
Catamaran – Seaduced

9. Music – There is plenty to do on the island. You can find live music every night of the week.
Tina’s Favorite Picks
Sunday afternoon -
Crazy Canucks – Jam Session, Horseshoes and BBQ! starts at 2:30
Monday Music -
Fido’s - Dennis Wolfe & the Usual Suspects
Tuesday -
Legend’s, – Tuesday night Jam Fest, 8pm
Captain Morgans – Live Music with Barrington & the Islanders (Belizean Reggae)
Wednesday -
Red Ginger – Live Music & Tapas 6-9pm
Lola’s – Gino
Thursday -
Captain Morgans – Dennis Wolfe & the Usual Suspects
Friday -
Captain Morgans  Casino – Dennis Wolfe & the Usual Suspects
Saturday-
Wet Willy’s – Dennis Wolfe & the Usual Suspects at
Average Joe’s – Live music
Elvi’s Kitchen – Live Music Maikel Garcia, 6:30pm
Fido’s has live music every night of the week. Karaoke on Tuesday

10. Entertainment -
Sunday -
Palapa Bar and Grill – Bloody Mary’s and Blue’s Sundays
Crazy Canuck’s Beach Bar- Horseshoes and Live Music
Monday -                      
El Divino’s located at Banana Beach -Martini Monday (2 for 1)
Tuesday -
Fitness Club, Aquafit Classes 10am.
Wednesday-
Average Joes – Hot wing eating contest

Thursday -
Wahoo’s Lounge, Chicken Drop, 6pm
Friday -
Lion’s Den, Bingo & BBQ, 6pm
BC’S – Trivia
Wine De Vine, 6pm, Wine Social
Saturday -
Wahoo Lounge, Music Countdown & Trivia, 5pm to Close
Monday - Saturday  -
Yoga at Akbol  9 AM  US$15

11. Food/ Restaurants – Specials
Sunday -              
BC’S  – Afternoon BBQ
Monday -
Red Ginger – 50% off wine list
Fido’s  – Taco Night
Wet Willy’s  – Sloppy Joe Buffet and happy hour drinks with SIN card 5-10PM
Tuesday -
Blue Water Grill, Sushi Night, 6pm and USDA Steaks
Pinocchio’s  – Buffet Night 5PM
Wednesday -
Mickey’s for Burrito Day
Celi’s on the Beach – Beach BBQ 
Thursday -        
Blue Water Grill, – Sushi Night, 6pm and USDA Steaks
Captain Morgans – Mexican Night
Fido’s  – Wing night
Friday -                
Caliente Restaurant- Taco & Half Price Margaritas
Crave Restaurant- Indian Food, Reservations please, 6pm
Elvi’s Kitchen – Grand Mayan Buffet, 6pm
Pinocchio’s – Buffet Night 5PM
Fido’s – Prime Rib Special

Saturday -          No Specials
Every night:Hot Wings Hot Dogs at Average Joe’s
Friday – Sunday- Lazy Croc BBQ  11:00 AM – 6PM

Pepperoni’s – Best pizza in town- Closed Monday and Tuesday

12. Nature and wildlife -The Barrier Reef, Hole Chan Marine Reserve, Mexico Rocks, Shark Ray Alley,  Bacalar Chico, Birds,

13. Location: Easy Access to the rest of the country – boats, planes. 15 minute flight to Belize City.

14. Property is still affordable - 

15. British Common Wealth - 

16. The Weather – Belize Weather

17. Transportation – walk, bikes, golf cart, taxi

18, 19, and 20. The food is cheap (and good), the water is warm and the air is clean