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One Bid For 3000 Acres of Ambergris Caye: Attending the Auction in Belize City 22 Mar 9:15 AM (3 days ago)

Last week I wrote about the biggest news that no one was talking about: More than 15% of the land on Ambergris Caye was coming up for auction…and it was taking place in a parking lot on a Saturday morning in Belize City.

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Tomasita Gomez at 100: A Living History of San Pedro 20 Mar 7:19 AM (5 days ago)

I received the invitation from her youngest son, Einer. The youngest of three siblings, Ernesto, Nellie and Einer. You might know him as the General Manager of Ramon’s Village (originally opened in 1981) – he has been working there for 32 years.

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The Truck Stop Serves Up a Smash Burger for a Great Cause 17 Mar 7:04 AM (8 days ago)

It’s hard to believe that it was just over 10 years ago when I went to a tasting for a business that was just about to open…The Truck Stop.

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15% of Ambergris Caye Is About to Come Up for Auction…in a Parking Lot in Belize City 13 Mar 5:41 AM (12 days ago)

In less than two weeks, about 3,000 acres of land on Ambergris Caye, roughly 15% of the island acreage, is scheduled to go up for public auction.

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A Gorgeous Blue Day For Birria Taco Tuesday at Big Taste Restaurant 11 Mar 7:03 AM (14 days ago)

Yesterday I headed to town for my usual. Not always exactly the same but pretty reliable. Errands, a meeting and lunch. I usually grab lunch to-go…a huge plate of rice and beans for $11 or $12bzd is always wayyy more satisfying than what I can make at home…but yesterday I was joining a few friends at Big Taste Restaurant.

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Road Starts on Far North Ambergris Caye but…What’s the Plan? 8 Mar 8:25 AM (17 days ago)

Roadwork started about a month ago for the paved road on South Ambergris Caye. It’s starting just south of Mahogany Bay (where the previous paving stopped) and going all the way to the end of the island.

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A Good-Bye Party Way Up North or Nothing is Ever Easy 3 Mar 5:26 AM (22 days ago)

Life in Belize is simple but it’s never easy.

I don’t know who told me years ago…probably more than one person.

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March 2026 On Ambergris Caye: The Weather, The Sargassum, The Events and More 27 Feb 7:01 AM (26 days ago)

This is your guide to March on Ambergris Caye and some of the special events and activities around Ambergris Caye. But before diving into the calendar, let’s start with the big-picture questions.

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Is Belize Safe To Visit? 2026 Update From Someone Who Lives Here 24 Feb 4:52 AM (29 days ago)

Belize is Safe to Travel But (As Always!) There Are Some Precautions to Take

Quick note: Since I started updating this post, there has been news out of Mexico about gang violence that has understandably raised questions about safety in this part of the world.

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The Easter Winds are Here 20 Feb 11:25 AM (last month)

Sandwiched between “Winter Perfection” (January and February) and “The Heat – and Humidity- are On” (summer) are the Easter Winds.

Late winter into spring.

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