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Placencia Day #3

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January 25th 2011
Today we decided to get up at the crack of dawn & attempt our own self guided tour to Red Bank where supposedly there is a large concentration of Scarlet Macaws. The local tour groups wanted $120 US for a half day trip, too much$$$. So we caught the 6 am bus out of town & began our adventure. We had to transfer busses at the junction on the highway & then we were dropped off at the end of the dirt ... read more

Central America Caribbean » Belize » Stann Creek District » Placencia

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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