Black Howler Sanctuary

Community Baboon Sanctuary

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December 1st 2006
I needed to escape this horrible, putrid city of Belize City and find some peace and nature so I went to the "Baboon" Sanctuary about an hour west of town. It is actually a Black Howler Monkey nature preserve, but they are called baboons in the Creole language. While in Tikal, Guatemala I had only heard the wild howls of this animal, here I got to get up close and personal. These Black Howl ... read more

Central America Caribbean » Belize » Belize District » Belize City

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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