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San Pedro is by far one of the easiest places I have checked into outside of the US. The small island's reef is a bit tough to get over and there have been several boats lost to the reef. When it comes to provisioning you can find anything you need in San Pedro at a price. Belize City is just a bit dangerous. There is a marina south of Belize city called cucumber beach marina that has full services complete with a travel lift. The prices are once again outragious but that is par for Belize. Be aware that the marina has severe insect issues so be prepared to wear repellent at all times.
The water around Belize is pretty amazing, if you are on a Catamaran or a boat that does not need a lot of water anchor off of the main beach in San Pedro go into town and find Sharky's this is a marine supply store that is better sticked than most west marines, ask to get a piolot and have your boat brought around to the back of the island. THere is a very fancy resteraunt on the bay with a dock. Docking is exceptionally inexpensive and the water is always calm. Get lost on this safe little island I have used it as a home base for exploring many times. I have never been charged for anchoring anywhere in Belize.
If your draft is very low you can also shoot through the mayan rivers north up to XCALAT Mexico avoiding the ruff Gulf
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