Florian, Florian, Florian. You are so right. I just returned last night from San Pedro. Spent 5 nights at Ramons. I must say that despite what people have said about Ramons (i.e. "it is not worth the money, etc.")--Ramons was the highlight of the trip. Very nice place, had bungalow #6 towards the back and even the early plane departures were not a problem. The bungalow had nice hardwood floors and was very spacious. The biggest problem was the island itself and old mother nature. I can't blame anyone for the 4 straight days of rain and wind that completely prevented me from diving (not even once). When it comes to bad weather on vacation you go with it, though I am sad that I flew all that way and never went diving. The island itself is another issue.

Anyone who can say that the place is "rustic" not "dirty" is in complete denial. Because the place will only see more tourists in the future, there must be a better attempt to at least place garbage cans at intervals along the beach or the street. No one wants a dirty island.

And, anyone who says that the food was "wonderful" is exagerating. I had okay food, nothing bad---but the prices were high and the quality lacking. I mean a chicken breast smothered in onions with a small helping of beans and rice for $8 is good sustenance, but not "wonderful".

Since I never did dive I cannot attest to the quality of the reef, but during the rain storms (we're talking major downpours over several hours) the run off from the street and from the beachfront structures cannot bode well for a healty reef, particularly as the island continues to grow.

I would say to anyone that they should go, I may even return to get those dives in, but don't believe that you are going to a pristine tropical island. You are going to a 3rd world country and to an island that is in its infancy in developing infrastructure for tourists.