Mil­lion­aire Baron Bliss came to Belize and was so inspired by nature that he bequeathed all his sav­ings to give to the devel­op­ment of the coun­try. In his hon­or, a light­house was installed on the embank­ment, where every year on March 9, a sail­ing regat­ta departs in mem­o­ry of the patron.