the blue hole

Takin it easy in Belize!!

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August 16th 2006
Belize... official language; English... yey. No more ..gracias, por favor, hola, cervesa etc.. When we passed through the border, it was so exciting seeing all the signs in English.. and getting our Belize dollars, they even had old Lizzy on them. We went straight to Belize City and from there took a ferry to Caye Caulker.. one of the many Cayes in Belize.. and it was like paradise. A re ... 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