The sidewalk in Placencia

Placencia - Days 22-24

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July 30th 2008
Placencia We caught the 7am boat to Belize yesterday morning. It was around an hour and a half across the bay, mostly through open water with the land off in the distance. It was another pretty trip, and a big change to be in open water with the hills around just blue rises along the western horizon and water as far off as you could see toward the east. Unfortunately, we had to slow d ... read more

Central America Caribbean » Belize » Stann Creek District » Placencia Village

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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