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Originally Posted by Moose in Belize
There must be a technique that I haven't learned yet, nor do I want to.


I negotiated a great rate at Mayan Princess when I decided to move from The Conch Shell on my last visit. I already had a room and was going to lose out on the prepay. They gave me a great rate.

All other deals I've negotiated was over the phone.

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That makes sense DS, at least you had a place when you arrived in SP and decided to move when you weren't happy at Conch Shell.


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It is slow season right now. I'm sure Geraldo would take just you and your wife out.

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When we go to San Pedro, I usually walk the beach and ask around at the boats on the piers. I have always gone with just the 2 of us and spent roughly $200.00 US a day for a full day of fishing/snorkling with the Beach BBQ.


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Also, do you guys tip the tourguides? I'm assuming tipping is standard at restaurants as well, correct?

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Yes, I always tip the tour guides and have found the service has always deserved it. mspencer has a point about walking around and asking at the piers but I would suggest walking along the lagoon side. You get to see a little more of San Pedro and I have found some very good deals for fishing trips there.

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This can potentially lead to problems as anyone with a boat might decide to take you. Ensure your Guide is an Official Tour Guide by asking to see their license. These guys do a lot of work and pay a fair bit of money to complete a three month course and it ensures you get a knowledgeable captain that is licensed, insured, has the required safety equipment on his boat and you are much more likely to have a great trip. If a price is too good to be true it's just that!

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Phil you are so right .get a local capatin with a license.do not use any guy off the street .watch out for a pick up guy with junk tackel and a small boat .In my humble opion $200 for a full day is not a real deal licensed guide who know his stuff ..$300 is the going price for a old time capt with a wide two eng boat and first aid kit and good tackel ..and thats a steal when you look at $$ us prices they are two to three times more .cheap things are not good good things are not cheap .i fish here a lot and always use a local guide with a safe boat who knows the waters ..You will have a great day enjoy .


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