Day 1 at the split

Paradise! (aka Belize)

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April 18th 2009
Oh my god, we found paradise and its at Caye Caulker, Belize. This place is amazing. When we arrived it was pretty late - we were lucky enough to meet a local guy on our bus who rang the ferry company to delay the last ferry out to the island until we arrived. Needless to say we didnt see much when we arrived. The next morning we got up and decided to do a little exploring and found what they call ... 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