Living In San Pedro
editOver the centuries San Pedro has become one of the most popular tourist destinations with various protected areas such as Hol Chan Marine Reserve,Shark Rey Alley, Bacalarchico and many more. One of San Pedro's most priced possession is the Barrier Reef. The San Pedro Barrier Reef is the 'second largest' in the world, the first being the Great Barrier Reef. And is a home to a diverse amount of species. San Pedro is said to be one of the liveliest of many islands that celebrates festivals all year round.From the regular holidays to El Gran Carnaval de San Pedro. The carnaval fiesta being one of the main foundation and traditioin of the island is still today celebrated and many have come to participate and as they say Vibe with it.
Carnaval Festival
editEl Gran Carnaval de San Pedro goes back to the 1870’s a tradition that is centered around “ Juan Carnaval”. A legend that states “Juan was an island goddess,that had sex with over a thousand women from eight different countries and had several children. It is said that he was stabbed to death by his hurt and jealous wife leaving behind nothing but a will that is traditionally read on Ash Wednesday. A stuffed doll like idol of Juan Carnaval is burnt every year as symbol of cleansing the community's sins. This tradition started out with use of power and has now expanded into water paint and the breaking of eggs. However there are rules to this festival they include: first day restricted for only children between the time of 6pm-7pm from Ruby’s Hotel beachfront to the cemetery area and also the Barrier Reef Drive, they are not allowed to paint individuals that are not participating as well as public signs, buildings and the Comparsa participants and lastly they are not allowed to use rotten eggs,, spray paint or oil paints.