Spider

--Xunantunich

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November 19th 2009
Hi everyone After a very early start from Caye Caulker we were picked up by our tour guide in Belize City and driven for a couple of hours to Santa Elena to see the Xunantunich ruins. We had picked a Lonely Planet recommended guide and although expensive we were lucky to be by ourselves. Vitalino started his tours in 95 so took us first t the ruins which we reached via a pull bridge. Expecti ... 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