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Belize Barrier Reef

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September 30th 2008
From Orange Walk I took a bus to Belize City and then a boat to an island called Caye Caulker (Caye is pronounced 'Key'). It was a quaint little island with three streets running down the narrow strip of land making up the island. Being out of the tourist season the place was pretty dead, which added to its charm, but there were a number of travellers staying in the hostel so plenty of people to s ... read more

Central America Caribbean » Belize » Belize Barrier Reef

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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