San Pedro Cool is the first and only visitor guide to Ambergris Caye, Belize. The author, a Belize expert who has done five other books on Belize, rates and reviews every hotel on the island and covers the best beaches, dive and snorkel spots, restaurants, tours, clubs and activities. This candid, up-to-date guidebook has maps of the island, info on how to get there and many photos. Plus, if you’re also thinking about visiting nearby Caye Caulker, this book includes a “miniguide” to Caye Caulker, including recommendations on hotels, restaurants and dive shops. Another bonus is a section on how to buy property, live or retire in Belize.
Jim Rogers, 150 Countries, 150000 Miles in three years – Belize City! Copyright Jim Rogers, all rights reserved Belize, 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 country is bordered to the south and west by Guatemala, to the north by Mexico, and to the east by the Caribbean Sea. Belize has a diverse society, composed of many cultures and speaking many languages. It is the only country in Central America where English is an official language, although Creole and Spanish are also widely spoken. With 8867 square miles (22960 km²) of territory and 320000 people (2008 est.),[2] the population density is the lowest in the Central American region and one of the lowest in the world. The country’s population growth rate, 2.21% (2008 est.),[3] is the highest in the region and one of the highest in the western hemisphere. It remains a Commonwealth realm. Culturally, Belize associates primarily with the English-speaking Caribbean countries such as Jamaica, or Trinidad and Tobago. The origin of the name Belize is unclear, but one idea is that the name is from the Maya word belix, meaning “muddy water,” applied to the Belize River. Before the arrival of Europeans, Belize was part of the territory of the Maya. The Mopan Maya were the original inhabitants of Belize. The Maya civilization spread itself over …
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“The Rough Guide to Belize” is the ultimate travel guide to this unique country, with clear maps and detailed coverage of all the best attractions, from the beautiful, sun-washed cayes to the soaring Mayan pyramids. Discover Belize’s highlights with stunning photography and extensive information on everything from the country’s magnificent Barrier Reef – the longest in the Western Hemisphere – to its mist-shrouded jungles. Find detailed practical advice on what to see and do in Belize, relying on up-to-date descriptions of the best resorts, hotels, spas, and restaurants for all budgets. “The Rough Guide to Belize” also features two full-colour sections featuring Belize’s splendid underwater life, plus its ancient Mayan pyramids and sites. Explore every corner of Belize with more user-friendly maps than any other guidebook. Make the most of your time on Earth with “The Rough Guide to Belize”.
I ride and I record. There’s no editing of video’s when I’m back at home, my video’s are all edited on the road because I want to share my experiences as they happen, so… Follow my journey through North, Central and South America. I’ve jacked in the job, packed my life into a pair of panniers and a roll bag and tied them down to a BMW F650 Dakar. Now it’s time for some fun! America Belize El Salvador Guatemala Antigua Lake Atitlan Patzun Perquin Juayua Panajachel Rio Dulce Santa Tecla …
