BBpier

Belize Diving

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July 16th 2008
My buddy Steve and I enjoyed a week diving at Blackbird Cay, an island that is part of the Turneffe Atoll. We flew through Miami to Belize City where we then taxied to a local hotel where we met the resort boat that took us to the resort located about 30 miles off shore. Blackbird is a nice little resort (the only thing on the island at that time) that caters to divers and fisherman. The acco ... read more

Central America Caribbean » Belize » Belize Barrier Reef

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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