Last night in Flores

Seriously chilled out

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January 10th 2008
Our last night in Guatemala was lovely, as we started with drinks at a bar by the lake, and then had a lovely dinner in a gorgeous restaurant. Sadly our time in Guatemala had come to an end though as we then had another early start, this time to head to Belize. While Belize is by no means a rich country, there is a stark contrast between Belize and Guatemala, as illustrated by the border crossing ... read more

Central America Caribbean » Belize » Belize Barrier Reef » Caye Caulker

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Territorial disputes between the UK and Guatemala delayed the independence of Belize (formerly British Honduras) until 1981. Guatemala refused to recognize the new nation until 1992. Tourism has become the mainstay of the economy. The country remains... ... read more