I visited San Pedro and Ramon’s in 1984 as a teenager. What a magical trip. Our first big wow was seeing guys walking around the island with AK47s and M-16s just being chill. Next I came way too close to a nurse shark and two of her children about 12 off the shore in about 6 feet of water. I noticed a nice yacht start to first smolder then catch fire and sink within about 10 minutes from the shore at Ramon’s. Years later I learned that the Escobar cartel was using San Pedro as a refueling hub for loads headed north. The 80s were wild. I was so upset to hear about the fire and damage. I wish I could return one day.
@3fingersupdive766Ай бұрын
@PattMcCrotch holy crap! That's a lot. No guns or cartels now. Just layed back island life. Lots of ex-pats living there. Ramons is good as new. Thanks for the comment!
@shondadeneve25892 ай бұрын
I love the resort but did not notice beaches, did I miss them?
@3fingersupdive766Ай бұрын
@shondadeneve2589 if you are referring to the board walk, it's only on the right side if you're facing the ocean. On the left of the dock is unobstructed beach. It is a dive resort, but they do a great job catering to everyone. It's not like Sandals that does jet skis, parasailing, etc. It's laid back, mostly adults. I would refer you to their website for full layout pictures. Hope that helps.
@brandonjohnson14206 ай бұрын
Sooooo much sargassum
@bigredlittlered24769 ай бұрын
Thanks
@ZYXWVUQ992Q9 ай бұрын
Where was the drop off ?
@3fingersupdive7669 ай бұрын
It rolls off steadily. We stopped and turned at 104'. Can't go any further at altitude unless you're tech.
@ZYXWVUQ992Q9 ай бұрын
@@3fingersupdive766 gotcha. Great video 👍🏻👍🏻
@melissagillespie331 Жыл бұрын
The constant roar of golf carts fades away once you’re in the resort. Such a relaxing place to stay. Loved it!
@3fingersupdive766 Жыл бұрын
This is so true. Once you enter the gates of the resort, it's like the town behind you is gone. Like being on your own Island paradise. Well, you still are. Absolutely loved it there.
@blakefriar Жыл бұрын
What a great video, Thanks for sharing! looks like such a beautiful place. My family and I are headed here at the end of July and are super excited! Is there anything special that you would recommend that we do, go or see while in Belize?
@3fingersupdive766 Жыл бұрын
If you are divers, you will not be disappointed. Even if you're not, it's such a beautiful place. The people are awesome, and the food is amazing. Lots of really cool places to explore like Secret Beach. All the local restaurants we ate at we're all good. Rent a golf cart from the resort and explore the island. You can also book a trip to see the ancient ruines. Say hi to Rayo and the guys for us. Have fun!
@JoeLLacelle Жыл бұрын
It seems so empty, not much life?
@3fingersupdive766 Жыл бұрын
It's actually a pretty happening place. The walk through was done early in the morning before we flew home. As soon as the dive boats get going its busy. We were so well taken care of that we will definitely be going again. Love it there, the people are so nice!
@SeattleRingHunter Жыл бұрын
@@3fingersupdive766 with diving all day every day I'm sure everyone is getting as much shuteye as they can in the morning before first splash 🤙🤿❤ Cheers, #SeattleRingHunter
@3fingersupdive766 Жыл бұрын
@SeattleRingHunter , yes after night dives! Lol We did get extra rest before the Blue Hole to help avoid DCS. There was a guy who got bent on the boat after us. Which brings up another subject about Ramons. There is a decompression chamber across the street from the resort! Thanks for the comment!
@marktweet7395 Жыл бұрын
Never anything down there. A boring dive
@williamsorg24732 жыл бұрын
Going to stay there in December of this year!
@3fingersupdive7662 жыл бұрын
We know you'll have a great time! Tell Rayo and the gang hi for us! Enjoy!!!
@jeeveswinston25452 жыл бұрын
Looks like a great dive shop / hotel. Can you give us a ball park of the cost for a week or ten days? Two or three tank days? Whats the packages look like for cost?
@3fingersupdive7662 жыл бұрын
Based on a double occupancy, May 1st - Dec 18th are standard rates, that's when we went. About $215 US per night. We recommend staying in the jungle side if you want quiet at night. Two tank dives run about $90 US and Triple run about $120 US, Boat, Guide, Tanks and weights. They also have a full rental shop and meal plans as well. All the food is amazing! Or, you can wander into town and eat at some of the local spots which was fun too. We never found a bad spot. For triple dive days for 2 and room for 7 days would run about $3200 + tax and food. The meal plans on site are great and local restaurants are pretty inexpensive. Great seafood everywhere! Hope this helps!
@dewaynewestmoreland37732 жыл бұрын
Looks like a great place. Beautiful area.
@3fingersupdive7662 жыл бұрын
It is. One of our favorites. Everyone speaks English, you can use American money, the food is great along with the people.
@flanikent2 жыл бұрын
Feels like ten years ago
@3fingersupdive7662 жыл бұрын
Took a year to post them all. Still feels fresh. Miss it.
@coleswoodworks56962 жыл бұрын
Someone please tell me where I can get those diver skull shorts……….
@3fingersupdive7662 жыл бұрын
Not sure where he got those but they're pretty awesome
@flanikent2 жыл бұрын
Great Dive! Wish we cold go again.
@3fingersupdive7662 жыл бұрын
Me too, it was an amazing trip.
@flanikent2 жыл бұрын
Great dive! mixed with a little Latin trip hop :)
@3fingersupdive7662 жыл бұрын
It was one of my favorites there. Tough to beat water in the 80's.
@flanikent2 жыл бұрын
Miss diving yet :) New Years Day!!
@3fingersupdive7662 жыл бұрын
Oh yea
@flanikent3 жыл бұрын
It felt warmer than it looks ;})
@3fingersupdive7663 жыл бұрын
True, as soon as we passed that lip to the caves it got down to the friged 70's, lol
@flanikent3 жыл бұрын
@@3fingersupdive766 It pretty bad when you call Monterey warm water lol
@3fingersupdive7663 жыл бұрын
@@flanikent Tahoe divers anything is warm water...
@flanikent3 жыл бұрын
wish I was there now!
@3fingersupdive7663 жыл бұрын
Me too my man, me too...
@scottmonfort3 жыл бұрын
What is the large structure? Did they have a sign?
@3fingersupdive7663 жыл бұрын
It is one of the giant barges they used to move supplies around the lake. Such as wood, cars, horses etc. They were massive and there are more down there. Slightly to the east of this one there is a smaller one with a plaque in between the two.
@SHEREENDAWN273 жыл бұрын
Great video. We were there with you - our first day was the same rainy day. But the sun came out for the rest of the trip! Great diving! Thanks for the video.
@3fingersupdive7663 жыл бұрын
That's awesome! Were you on our boat with the other group? Yes, short rain then beautiful. The diving was amazing. Thanks for the comment! We did 3 to 4 dives a day so lots more to come.
@SHEREENDAWN273 жыл бұрын
@@3fingersupdive766 We were not on the boat in this video - but we did do one dive with you all. I subscribed so I will keep up with your travels and use for research to explore new places. Thanks again!
@3fingersupdive7663 жыл бұрын
@@SHEREENDAWN27 thank you so much for subscribing and supporting the channel!
@171bdogg3 жыл бұрын
Hey! I’m an I’m an instructor in the Reno area me and some of my Divemasters just recently heard about this place I was wondering if you could let me know which location of the lake where the structures are located? Love your content by the way
@3fingersupdive7663 жыл бұрын
Awesome, thanks for the feedback! South side of the lake. Take the dirt road up to the top, vear to the left. There is what is left of a concrete pad, (looks like a small parking area). From there, head straight down to the water. There is a make shift pallet ramp to enter the water. Swim out about 30° to the right. Drop down about 12-15 feet if you want to see the path to the structures or surface swim to 37' and drop down on the silo. Also, if you head due east from the ovens there are trees down there. Hope that helps. We just got back from Belize, when I find it I'll send you the map. P.S. bring a fresh water barrel for your gear.
@leohorishny95613 жыл бұрын
I never knew that!
@3fingersupdive7663 жыл бұрын
The curse is, every time we dive there we have some sort of equipment failure. Lol
@leohorishny95613 жыл бұрын
Despite my unpleasant study links, I'm still fascinated ny this location. I need to look up geology researches here...the description that the lake is 60' deeper than before the Newlands Project occurring suggests to me there may be interesting geology features visible along that pre-sunken "shore" surface. Granted, debris and sediment since then may make the underwater lakeside all equally sediment covered.🤷♂️
@flanikent3 жыл бұрын
What a Magical Mysterical dive site how ever did you find it !!
@3fingersupdive7663 жыл бұрын
We know a guy who knows a guy who's sisters brothers cousin knew somebody in the mob who "didn't see nothin'" when 3 finger Tony went boating one night... "allegedly"
@BlueHorizonDiving3 жыл бұрын
Wicked find and decent visibility
@3fingersupdive7663 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Yea, was really surprised on visibility, ocean green.
@leohorishny95613 жыл бұрын
Finally came across a video like yours!! I recently learned about the history and geology of Soda Lake, I'm tickled to see others recently interested in exploring what's there. There seem to be few underwater videos posted, though there are several references to this being a known local dive target. I would love to share more about your impressions and experience of this dive and any future dives you do there. Please reach out if you do not mind me asking questions.
@3fingersupdive7663 жыл бұрын
@@leohorishny9561 absolutely! We have dove it 4 times now. Any questions you have we would be happy to answer to the best of our ability. We spend most of our time diving Tahoe. We were exploring new spots to dive, mountain lakes etc. when we found this desert lake in Fallon. Google it and found the history of it, contacted the local museum and were told about the buildings. They sent pictures of the locations where the buildings were before the flooding which was very helpful. We were amazed that most was still there!
@leohorishny95613 жыл бұрын
@@3fingersupdive766 , thanks! I'm curious if you chose November because it might be safer, that the bacteria and critters that are in the water might be less potent/active? I ask only because I don't know any better. Also, did you do anything to your equipment different post dive because of the water quality, ie alkalinity and chemical makeup? I get the sense reading some of the research papers from Soda Lake that it's quite the brew.😳 I'm not trying to trip you up, sincerely just curious. Did it taste/react with your senses in any way you noticed?🤔
@leohorishny95613 жыл бұрын
@@3fingersupdive766 , now that you've been there, where are your next dive targets? For the record, I barely swim, and don't dive, so I unfortunately can't join you, but all the more reason your dive videos are fascinating. I don't know if you've bothered to search, but there are only a few on KZbin, and they took several pages of googling to see what's been posted...best as I can tell.