Maya Stella & Alter

La Milpa

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January 31st 2007
This weekend we found ourselves at the La Milpa Field Research station. The station is part of a large conservation trust, and run by The Program for Belize (partnered with the Mass Audobon Society). The site is run off of the power grid through solar pv panels, and all the sewage is composted. The bus ride was about 5 hours as we had to drive all the way to Belize City before we could head north, ... read more

Central America Caribbean » Belize » Orange Walk District » Orange Walk

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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