CAYE CAULKER

ADAPTING TO BAREFOOT, HAMMOCK SWINGING LIFESTYLE

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January 14th 2009
Yet another very early morning pick up by a shuttle bus to get me to Belize from Flores. The dilapidated bus is full of backpackers, took about 3 hours to get to the border, we were asked to carry all our belongings and walk accross the border after immigration and we hopped on the same bus into Belize City, I have to pay 20 quetzals to leave Guatemala but none in to Belize. Anotehr 2 or 3 hours l ... 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