On the way to the Big Blue Hole

Latin American Johnslaught - #4, Popping to Caye Caulker, Belize 03/05/2011

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May 1st 2011
'Let your superior Spanish skills guide your way... then hopefully you'll accidentally make it to Toronto instead!' S. Lapham, 2011 I was openly dreading the journey from Tulum, Mexico, to Caye Caulker, Belize. That being said, the journey ran a lot smoother than expected though, I should hasten to add, not without hiccup. My proposed route was as follows: three hour bus ride f ... 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