Crosswinds: Chetumal Mexico

On Monday Nov 10 we left the resort around 6 and took the 7:30 flight to Belize City. We then caught the 9 a.m. express bus to Chetumal Mexico. It was fun to drive through Belize and see the main towns we have not seen yet. It was also neat to see all the flooding in the norther districts. We saw sugar cane fields and took note of how the homes and villages differ throughout the country. Once you cross the border to Mexico, the road turns to a 4 lane highway. We arrived in Chetumal around Noon. Chetumal is known for its great shopping. They have a mall, a Sam's Club, a smaller version of Walmart, and 2 large markets. And, yes, a McDonald's and Burger King.

We checked into the Los Cocos Hotel. It was just 2 blocks from the Old Market. We walked there and did a little shopping.

On Tuesday we spent some time at the mall and the Bodega Aurrera (Walmart's small store) we went to find a little lunch and a Margareta. This was a few block down the street form our Hotel.

The streets are nice and clean with lots of friendly people. They don't speak much English in this area, but are so helpful. We kept walking down the main street to the park at the end. Lots of beautiful things along the water front.

I don't know what the history of Chetumal is, but they have a lot of monuments.

Out on the pier.

Dinner was great! It seems like it was a very popular place as it filled up before we left. Great grilled steak Tacos!!

The grill

Everything you order seems to come with a dish or two of Salsa, beans and or guacamole.

I am not sure, But I believe this panting has to do with how Mexico got its name...

The streets of Chetumal. Very safe place! Most all the stores are open until 9. Lots of food vendors in the evening.

Yes, that is hot dogs wrapped in cheese and bacon... some then have a corn tortilla wrapped around it and deep fried. We didn't try them, too full form lunch and dinner.

OK... this is the BEST BREAKFAST I have EVER had! Its called Cazuela Vercruzana for $60 pesos. It is thin thin fried eggs layered between corn tortilla topped with a black bean sauce, white cheese and a spicy sausage. So good!!