The Other Side of San Pedro Belize, What The Tourists Don’t See (EXPLORE WITH A LOCAL) 🇧🇿

[@greatcondor8678]

Wealth comes in many forms. These 'poor' people live a simple life in paradise with few worries. That is real wealth.

[@milehighfelix]

that’s an interesting take i hadn’t previously thought of it from that perspective

[@tbrooks5015]

💯

[@rchristhomas]

I agree stay humble.

[@kinkybizxxx]

Yes, I’m in Belize now beautiful people so friendly.

[@lvxxviii]

Actually, there is a building code in Belize but it's not legally enforced. We don't discuss the wealth gap, get in where you fit in and make the most out of you're situation. Plus all the things you are paying for with the right connections Belizeans can do for free or much less. In Belize its who you know.

[@milehighfelix]

thank you for the insight it definitely feels like the attitude in belize. this kind of says it all

[@upyourglass]

I first stepped foot on Belizean sand 20 years ago To this day, that sand in my heart Made friends with the locals, and cannot think of a better place to live out my day’s watching sunsets from . 👵🏼🇨🇦

[@lvxxviii]

@@upyourglass Love your story

[@Syne111]

You should talk more about the wealth gap, because you have a small population and could distribute your GDP efficiently to ensure all citizens are comfortable. This is done properly in countries like Iceland.. and nothing changes if you don't speak up. Greed is indefensible.

[@lvxxviii]

@@Syne111 The wealth gap is based on access to US capital; that's the only reason Belizeans like me leave Belize. Money in Belize once you are 50 and have a C-level government job; otherwise, you get paid dimes on the dollar.

[@chazzlevin931]

the resorts like to keep the guest on the property. any outdoor activities (mostly water). they pick them up by boat. mainland tours they pick up by boat. they try and cater to the guests so they dont leave the property. if they want to explore they have deals with bigger resorts etc to send them too. so they never end up going in to the 3 lower end neighbor hoods.

[@curtisthomas-eg4th]

Can't see , can't hear. What's the point?

[@milehighfelix]

i mean i can’t see or hear you either so i see what you mean 😪

[@come2idlewild]

Kinda hard to hear…too much wind…a wind screen would’ve helped…Thanks for Sharing…

[@milehighfelix]

haha i had a wind screen but it was apparently useless

[@8ahau279]

Compared to some areas in Guatemala i saw, this really didn't look too bad.

[@milehighfelix]

it definitely didn’t have that feeling that everyone was watching you either like in guate

[@commonman2178]

Same everywhere dude

[@milehighfelix]

sad but true

[@charlespartrick528]

My wife and I took a vacation to the Bahamas many years ago with another couple. We rented a car and one of the things we wanted to do was bonefish fishing. We had researched the spots and one of them that could be fished from shore was the opposite end of the island. The map indicated that the road turned to gravel after a while. We headed out there with our fishing gear and once we were on the gravel portion I noticed some interesting things. There were a couple of small planes that had crashed and burned. and there were a couple of really expensive cigarette boats placed between really poor houses. I knew exactly what that was - drug smugglers. As we drove along, we also got a lot of strange looks from the locals. We arrived at our destination and had a good day fishing. When we returned to the hotel, the manager asked us how our day was and what we did. When we told, he was aghast. No, no, don't go out there. Not safe. Drug dealers, criminals. I told him I had figured that out but since we were driving a ratty looking VW Beetle and didn't appear to be a threat, we were probably okay. Luckily nothing happened.

[@milehighfelix]

it’s stories like this that make travel so worth it. glad you came out unscathed!!!

[@come2idlewild]

Enjoyed the tour…very hard to hear what Mario was saying…and, the wind noise was terrible…a wind screen would help cut the noise & a lapel microphone for the guest speaker would help us to hear what’s being said…But,Thanks for sharing…

[@kenmar._pandy4471]

All good in the video! Go inland to San Ignacio for more of an adventure vibe!

[@milehighfelix]

thanks for the tip!!!

[@sheririce4257]

Lol .Rough video. Love those bumpy roads in person, love the islands there too, so beautiful. little bouncy vid tho haha

[@milehighfelix]

haha i had image stabilization but it was apparently worthless

[@MrCargoflyer]

Very interested. Wish I could understand.

[@milehighfelix]

i feel the same way

[@ronaldbcampbell]

Thank you

[@erichanson9990]

Mario is awesome!

[@catinthekitchen]

I ride my bike through here every day! this isn't bad at all!!!

[@tbrooks5015]

Did you keep this guys' contact info? I'd love the same tour when I go. ❤

[@lisamartin7764]

Can't hear a word he's saying

[@chazzlevin931]

hey also didnt take you down south to the real poor neighborhoods. he didnt take him back there cause he didnt want him to see the realside of sanpedro. that was not it. if he took him back to san mateo filming out the wind they would have robbed him quick. there is no police to help you. this rasta was beating his girl with diiferent things he found on the side of the rode. i rolled up with my girl and baby and she freaked out. i called the cops. as we were driving they never showed up didnt pass us. plus the beach combers that wake up early to go north to look for bails of whitee substance cause the carts drop bails almost everyday. i ran into some combers who were at the bar north messed up. he had just turned 20 higher than anyone ive seen irl or tv/videos on snow. he fell on the beach with his pew pew on his hip. came out to the dock with me while fished trying to dump that on me so i would owe him money. they will make sure they get theres they dont care if they gotta get to your mama first and this is over little money. back to my point that wasnt the real side of san pedro. that cab driver didnt want to expose his country and didnt want the gringo to get robbed

[@user-jn9gv9ve6e]

a lot of places in american look just as bad or worse.

[@dansauer4712]

Did you say 150.00 us for a 2 tank dive? WTF?

[@milehighfelix]

right?! i couldn’t bring myself to do it it’s definitely not Honduras lol

[@dansauer4712]

@@milehighfelix So, is the diving in Roatan a lot better then Belize? I haven't dived either place? Cheers!!

[@jasarprice7358]

Mario is the Guy..

[@mikerutherford463]

A little less sky .

[@milehighfelix]

stick with it trust me the quality only gets better but hey i was a rookie haha thanks for watching

[@1olive1olive4]

One of the rare days where the sky in Belize is actually clear n blue! It normally 'defaults' to grey, very cold wind all the time and, wet! Dont get undressed, it wont last! Lol where ever u go 'take a very thick cardy'!

[@AlexGarcia-ew2fv]

Talk n more talk..

[@milehighfelix]

that’s all i’m good at 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@aarifvhora2839]

M.i haylp

[@milehighfelix]

que?

[@spartacus895]

wow, for a local, your guide is misinformed about a few things

[@milehighfelix]

what types of things??

[@spartacus895]

@@milehighfelix well, regarding no codes, no policies....there. ARE codes and "policies", its just that locals either don't understand them, or choose not to follow them. ie, I'm sure you noticed all the "no dumping" signs on piles of dumped garbage. You guys drove through Grand Caribe and your guide told you the owner of Grand Caribe owns "the bank" - he doesn't own the bank, he owns many businesses in Belize, including Benny's, a couple of hospitals, transport / barge companies and a helicopter company as well as Grand Caribe and a ton of land in Belize. The bank he refers to is owned by Lord Ashcroft, a British billionaire that also owns ailia, and canyon bay and used to own Digital. Your guides' understanding of banks and interest is kind of hilarious as well. As far as $30 BZ a day, that is likely illegal as there is a minimum wage in Belize that was recently raised to $5 BZ an hour. A lot of locals have figured out the tourists, they are friendly and a lot will bombard you with "facts and knowledge". He did take you to a couple spots most tourists wouldn't generally see which can interesting. If I were a betting man, I would put money on your guide asking for a few bucks at the end of your ride along, no biggy if you were entertained though.