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Xunantunich and Cahal Pech

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April 12th 2010
you can take the bus for 75 cents from San Ignacio to the ferry that crosses the Mopan river and then walk a mile uphill to reach the Xunantunich ruins. so i did. i sat down on the grass to wait for the ferry to come to my side, and this kid came over and said "hey miss, did you see the iguanas over there?" i hadn't. I walk over with him, looking where he is pointing, and I see a big brow ... read more

Central America Caribbean » Belize » Cayo District

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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