Marco Gonzalez Maya Site Project goes to a new level

Tourism and Education stakeholders were hosted by the Board of Directors of the Marco Gonzalez Maya Site Project at a reception at the Belize Yacht Club. Those in attendance were able to view artifacts from the Maya Site, plus met visiting archaeologists.


As part of her Master's thesis, Miss Nadia Glassup, University College London, England, is also conducting a four day exhibition (July 8th through of Marco Gonzalez artifacts and the importance of the island site.

A media tour of the site itself has been scheduled, pending the inclement weather. Watch for more photos as they become available.

Pedro's Poker Room

Pedro’s Hotel, located in San Pedro already offers the best price and value on the Island. Designed for the budget-minded traveler, Pedro’s affordable accommodations allow guests to enjoy all the excitement and adventure Belize has to offer. Centrally located and with its 32 standard king or twin air-conditioned rooms starting at $50 USD per night, on-site concierge desk, swimming pool, free sea kayaks,Wi-Fi, air-conditioned rooms with cable TV and more, Pedro’s Poker Room is just another “Wow!” added to your budget package.
The only poker room in town, Pedro’s Poker Room is an official poker club. There is no fee to join and the club is opened to locals as well as visitors. The only game played at the Poker Club is Texas Hold 'Em, a game that has become tremendously popular over the last ten years and generally makes up a large part of televised poker competitions. Some members of Pedro’s Poker Club have even competed in the world championship tournament held in Las Vegas. The Poker room provides dealers and chips. Cash games are available as well. The buy in price ranges from Bze$100.00 - $500.00.
One interesting aspect of the Poker Room is that the house does not take a rake out of the winning pot. There is a $20.00 charge to sit which is included in the buy in price. Contrary to other poker houses, it is okay to get up and leave the poker table at any point; whether you’re winning or losing.
The Poker Room opened its doors earlier this year and currently has a membership of approximately 200 members. Games are played Mondays – Wednesdays from 7:00pm – 12:00pm and on Saturdays and Sundays from 5:00pm – 12:00 midnight. Games may be scheduled for Thursdays and Fridays as well.
Poker tournaments are held on Sundays. Prizes are awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in the competition. Come on over to Pedro’s and enjoy the “Coldest Beers” on the island, while feasting on the #1 Pizza over a game of Poker with your buddies.
Owner, Peter Lawrence has made it very simple to become a member. Interested individuals need just visit the office and speak with Cindy or send an email to cindy@PedrosHotel.com to become a member. To learn more about Pedro’s Hotel and Pedro’s Poker Room, please visit www.PedrosHotel.com, or Phone (USA) (212) 796-4897, (Belize) (011) 501-226-3825 -or- (011) 501-206-2198

Presenting Geo Tours’ Blue Morpho Butterfly Farm

The newest attraction in San Pedro has opened its doors to the public, inviting all to come over and enjoy the beauty and colors of the fabulous Blue Morpho butterflies. Geo Tours’ Blue Morpho Butterfly Farm is now offering an educational center that teaches people of all ages the different stages of the beautiful blue butterfly, from its mating rituals to the poisonous caterpillar stage and finally, to the flashy and iridescent blue that is widely known throughout Belize. Geovanni Guerra and Alex Chan offer an informative and fun tour through the specially built cabin where the winged beauties can be observed enjoying fruits, flying and perching all over the place, including landing on observers if they’re lucky. Located next to the Belize Yacht Club on Coconut Drive, Blue Morpho Butterfly Farm welcomes you to come and take an educational tour while surrounded by the beauties.

Geo Tours offers a wide range of services that can be customized to your specifications, so you can also ask about their mainland and marine tours while you visit. Call them at 226-4502 or 610-0810/668-1548. The Blue Morpho educational tour takes approximately 45 minutes, and prices start at $25 for Adults and $15 for children.

Costa Maya Festival Presents: Miss Nicaragua!!

Hailing from the land of current Reina de La Costa Maya, Nicaragua, is the beautiful Claudia Alejandra Trejos Gadea. Standing tall at 5’9", 23-year-old Claudia is a Graduate of Business Administration, Tourism and Hotel Management. The brown-eyed brunette measures 34-24-38 and enjoys going to the beach and exercising.

Claudia believes in the strength of family, and that women are fighters by nature, having been born prepared to tackle the various stages of life with inner strength and intuition. She also believes that if all her people would unite with a positive attitude to address the political differences that directly affect the economy and culture, there can be change for her beloved Nicaragua. Claudia’s life ambition is to fulfill both personal and professional dreams by becoming a renowned chef with her own restaurant, while raising a family.

On Thursday, August 5th, 2010, watch as Claudia graces the stage alongside delegates from Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico and Panama. At the end of the night, only one will be crowned by outgoing Reina de la Costa Maya Maritza Rivas, of Nicaragua. Will Nicaragua take the crown for a consecutive year, or will a new country proudly hold the crown?

You just have to be there for the grand moment when newly confirmed Pageant Host Sandra Hoyos announces the 2010-2011 winner!! The Costa Maya Committee is pleased to welcome her as this year’s special invited Mistress of Ceremonies for La Reina de la Costa Maya Pageant.

Sandra Hoyos is the host of Siempre Contigo, shown on Sundays on America Teve/Canal 41. She is the proud mother of four who was born in Miami to Cuban parents. As a lawyer she has offered her expertise on such shows as Al Rojo Vivo. Her current TV show is very similar to one she was in when she was 14, called TV Mujer on Univision. Touching on health, beauty and social issues, her show also answers online questions and features special invited artists and guests. And on Thursday, she will be on stage herself as our invited guest hosting one of the most exciting nights in August.

Help Save Baby Daniel

Daniel Estell is a 7 month old boy who is in desperate need of a liver transplant. Born in Belize Daniel is now at Children's Hospital in Los Angeles. It is the hope that sufficient funds can be raised to make this life saving transplant possible.

To find out how to help, CLICK HERE

Baby Daniel suffers from a rare liver disease ‘Biliary Atresia’. Biliary atresia is a blockage in the tubes (ducts) that carry a liquid called bile from the liver to the gallbladder. The condition is congenital, which means it is present from birth. The only 2 treatments for this disease are the ‘Kasai Procedure’ which baby Daniel has gone through already and secondly a liver transplant, which baby Daniel is in dire need in this present time.

Nobody really knows what is the actual cause for Biliary Atresia the only thing we know is it can be treated. The encouraging news is that most of the babies who are treated in time grow up and live normal lives.

Presently in Los Angles, California, baby Daniel is being treated at Children's Hospital Los Angeles. He is in a stable condition but just for a short period of time, due to his chronic and progressive liver disease. He will need a liver transplant within the next few months. Time is very critical in his life.