The most surprising thing about Belize, for me at least, was trying to figure out how the country managed to stay off my radar for the first nearly five decades of my life. Packed within its tiny territory is a plethora of land and water-based activities that could keep one busy for weeks. I based my stay on Ambergris Caye, the largest of Belize's offshore islands, but even from there it is very easy to island hop to other atolls and take in the highlights of the mainland as well.
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This is a school in San Pedro. What a heavenly looking place to learn!
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Lots of pastel colors decorate the local houses and condo complexes.
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Playground in central San Pedro. I wonder if the kids playing on the swings have any idea how lucky they are to live there?
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Colorful hammocks.
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San Pedro had several lovely little art stores and street vendors selling unusual handicrafts. Dia de los Muertos souvenirs were also omnipresent.
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Life imitating art. Nearly every little back alley ended in a view like this!
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Resting on tiny Half Moon Caye in between scuba dives in the Blue Hole area.
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Ten miles south of Ambergris is tiny Caye Caulker, a pleasant way to spend a day.
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