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“Hmmm. Costa Rica VS. Belize.... 4 kids, 2 adults, 2 grandparents 2 spanish speakers must: kayak, bird watch, snorkel, no fancy resort want: a treehouse! ”   1 cheer 5 answers	txestrella Galveston
“My family and friends are planning a trip for the Spring, I am the planner and still debating where to go. Belize is a front runner.” 2 answers	txestrella Galveston
“I'll be pack backing through central america this summer and this is a stop. What would you recommend? Beaches? Adventures? Locals? Diving?” 7 answers	Ksalus Evanston
“what would be an example of a very low budget?? including camping etc. like 15 USdollars a day?” 1 answer	TravelingCroissant France
“So from what i got from your answers, i could go to san ignacio ask around for someone to guide me in the jungle and camp overnight in tents in the jungle? If this is possible that would be great, also, how much do local guides cost per day? In US$..” Be first to answer	TravelingCroissant France
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Belize (pronounced /bəˈliːz/), formerly British Honduras, is a country in Central America. Once part of the Mayan, and very briefly the Spanish Empire, it was most recently affiliated with the British Empire, prior to gaining its independence in 1981. The http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Belize

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