BelizeBelize DistrictBelize CityBelize City Municipal Airport17°30’18” N 88°11’17” W
March 15, 2019 in Belize ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C
Main city of Belize, located on the sea. The second pic looks across the harbor to town, while the 3rd looks at a marina. The 4th looks along the main canal that was built to float logs from theRead more
BelizeBelize DistrictLa DemocraciaCraig Creek17°21’9” N 88°33’9” W
March 17, 2019 in Belize ⋅ ⛅ 29 °C
I hadn't expected to post about this, but I was pleasantly surprised. All the animals here are native to Belize, and the whole facility is designed as a jungle. First is a jaguar, next is a harpyRead more
BelizeCayo DistrictSayab Camp17°5’50” N 88°58’28” W
March 18, 2019 in Belize ⋅ ⛅ 24 °C
Here's another place I hadn't expected to post. This really is a farm. They export pupae (about 6 species currently) to several countries. They have a couple dozen species flying around the enclosure.Read more
BelizeCayo DistrictSeven Miles El Progresso17°6’43” N 88°55’44” W
March 18, 2019 in Belize ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
All cave systems on Belize are designated as archaeological sites as the Mayan culture considered them access to the underworld. This cave is no exception.
This is the first cave I've visited by boatRead more
BelizeCayo DistrictSan Jose Soccoths17°5’21” N 89°8’21” W
March 19, 2019 in Belize ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C
My first Mayan ruins. Near the border with Guatemala. The name refers to a ghost still occasionally seen: a woman who fades into the stonework if someone gets too close.
The first pic looks at theRead more
GuatemalaDepartamento del PeténMunicipio de FloresTikalTikal National Park17°13’24” N 89°37’21” W
GuatemalaDepartamento del PeténMunicipio de FloresTikalGran Plaza17°13’19” N 89°37’25” W
March 20, 2019 in Guatemala ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
Here's the heart of the heart of the Mayan empire. First is a view from the top of one pyramids/temples overlooking the plaza. Second is the palace on one side while the next is a cemetery on theRead more
GuatemalaDepartamento de GuatemalaGuatemala City14°38’26” N 90°30’45” W
March 21, 2019 in Guatemala ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
Capital of Guatemala. Pics are of the main square with the main government building and cathedral on 2 sides. The government building is 18th century and is known as the Green House. The green colorRead more
GuatemalaDepartamento de SacatepéquezAntiguaParque Central Antigua Guatemala14°33’24” N 90°44’2” W
March 21, 2019 in Guatemala ⋅ 🌧 21 °C
Former capital of Guatemala and capital of the confederation of Central American nations that existed for a few years. This is a really nice place with lots to see. There will be multiple posts.
TheRead more
GuatemalaDepartamento de SacatepéquezAntiguaParque Central Antigua Guatemala14°33’23” N 90°43’57” W
March 22, 2019 in Guatemala ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
Antigua was destroyed by an earthquake in 1773. Many buildings are still ruins, and now that this is a UNESCO world heritage site, most everything that is original is being kept that way.
A small partRead more
