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The Big City

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March 17th 2013
Happy St. Patty's Day! We didn't take in any celebrations last night. Yesterday we decided to visit the big city of San Pedro on the island of Ambergris Caye. After almost being run over a hundred time by golf carts, bicycles and Smart Cars we were more than happy to return to Caye Caulker. Ambergris Caye is actually more of a peninsula than an island. In the ancient Mayan times the May ... read more

Central America Caribbean » Belize » Belize Barrier Reef » Ambergris Caye

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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