Gourmet products local specialties and wines Belize

Tiburon is an excellent rum from Belize, bottled in sublime bottles that are worth the effort alone. When the bottle is full, all you see is amber rum, but as the tasting progresses, a superb shark silk-screened on the back of the bottle is revealed. Here, you can sample the full range of Tiburon rums (in moderation, of course, especially on hot days) and perhaps take home two of Belize's emblems in one! Prices are the same everywhere, but the ambience of the tasting room is an undeniable plus.

If it's a little too hot in San Ignacio, or if you're just a little peckish, head for this ice cream parlour. The ice creams are delicious and the flavors enchanting: oreo, rum raisin, coconut and the more classic chocolate, vanilla... Milkshakes are also served, and for those with a sweet tooth, you can even order excellent homemade banana splits dripping with melted chocolate. The sundae menu also features a delicious campfire with marshmallows and hot chocolate. Yummy!

The "Cake Lady", as she's known on the island, takes her cart full of sweet treats to Front Street every afternoon. These include her famous chocolate coconut tart, lemon tart and moist chocolate cake. Thecinnamon rolls are a sweet delight. If you can't spot her, ask the shopkeepers on Front Street, many of whom know her. Her cart isn't luxurious, of course, but her creations are top-notch. A real nugget!