Caye Caulker

Belize

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October 5th 2011
The next day, with reluctance, we left the island, but we knew we were going to another island so we weren’t sad. The Mexican border was mad as the army were there with sniffer dogs & machine guns, checking our bags. After 6 hours on a bus followed by 3 boats, we got to Caye Caulker Island, off Belize. Full of rasta men, selling jewellery. On the way there, we passed a house in the middle of the ... read more

Central America Caribbean » Belize

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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