Belize City Finish

Canoes, Cops, and Crocodiles- The Untold Adventures of La Ruta Maya

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March 19th 2007
I once had a friend that began each story with the heading, " So there I was, Oh Shit..." In any case I feel that that is an appropriate lead to this story, so here it is my beguiled readers: So there I was, oh shit! spending the past 4 day weekend frolicking around Belize following a nationwide canoe race that begins in San Ignacio (where I live) and ends in Belize City. They paddle 180 mile ... read more

Central America Caribbean » Belize » Cayo District » San Ignacio

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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