Our last night in Caye Caulker

Caye Caulker - Days 25-30

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August 5th 2008
Caye Caulker We have arrived at the final destination on our trip, Caye Caulker. We got up Thursday morning, early, and caught the water taxi from Placencia to the mainland and then the 730am bus from Independance north to Belize City ($11us each). It took about four hours and we passed through dry pine forests, some swamps, over hills and ridges, through flat lowlands, areas s ... 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