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Culture Shock Belize

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December 2nd 2006
Quick, name 3 ways to get your adrenaline rushing in Belize: 1)Dive amongst sting rays, green moral eels, barracudas, and nurse sharks, 2)Hear the sound of howler monkeys at dawn just yards from your tent, 3)Get a knife pulled on you in the streets of belize city. I have already blogged a bit about the first 2 and I'll put the last one off for later. Belize is set apart from the rest of ce ... 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