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Gallon Jug Agro-industry Ltd., #1 King Street, 227-7031, has many items for sale that are grown and produced on the Chan Chich estate. The most popular is their Mango Tango Gourmet Coffee, grown without the spraying of pesticides or herbicides. Also for sale are Lissette s Sweet Mango Jam and Secret Sauce of Spicy Mango that would taste good on any dish at home. Try the jam on your morning toast to remind you of your stay in Belize. watchdog airfare

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Chocolate s Guest House, 226-2151, $$$, at the north end of the island, has one room with private bathroom and hot water, tile floors, fan and a coffee maker. The property features a porch with a hammock. Chocolate is famous from the early 1980s when he was recommended by Lonely watchdog airfare Planet as the boat man to hire. He s still around, but is now more interested in preservation of the environment. Even if you are not interested in renting his place, you may want to drop in and get some stories from the old days while checking out his tours. He is one of the best boatmen around.

The Costa Maya Festival (formerly the International Sea & Air Festival) is held in San Pedro in mid-August to celebrate the friendship of all neighboring countries. watchdog airfare There is music, dance and food. San Pedro likes a party.