| For over 100 years, Belize was a part of the British | | | | privacy, you can bring your yacht or boat to Roatan, |
| colony, until it became an independent country in the | | | | the most developed in the Bay Islands. It features a |
| early 1980s. Because of this, English became the | | | | very long ridge and unspoiled beach, which is great for |
| official language of its people. In 2007, there are around | | | | water sports, canoing, and kayaking. Utila, on the other |
| 297,651 inhabitants in the region. However, all year | | | | hand, is the most ideal destination for those who want |
| round, the population tends to explode, as thousands of | | | | to explore the barrier reef but aren't licensed divers |
| visitors flock the country to go sailing in Belize or | | | | yet. Getting your certification here will cost you very |
| perhaps visit Tikal and experience the Mayan culture. | | | | little. There are also several dive shops to choose |
| Sailing in Belize would not be complete if you don't visit | | | | from, so you know that you will always get the best |
| Rio Dulce, Guatemala. It runs for around 30 miles, by | | | | deal in the end. |
| which at the end of the trail, you may find El Golfete. | | | | End your sailing in Belize with a little trip down its |
| The serene waters of the river serve as your portal | | | | colorful history. The Maya ruins at Tikal give you a |
| to the Caribbean Sea and home to a number of | | | | glimpse of the culture that in many ways defined the |
| manatees and sea birds. Rio Dulce also acts as a | | | | people of Belize and of Guatemala. You can find the |
| jump-off point for backpackers who like to go to | | | | Great Plaza, which is a large structure that is |
| Honduras or even Guatemala. You can place your | | | | populated with administrative and residential palaces, |
| yacht in its boating docks, perhaps in El Relleno and | | | | ceremonial buildings, and even sculpted altars. The |
| Fronteras, and go through San Felipe, the only town | | | | temple of the Great Jaguar can also be found near |
| that has a foot path or road leading to the main towns. | | | | the plaza. Quirigua, on the other hand, is a very small |
| You also don't want to miss out going to Bay Islands, | | | | Mayan city, but is often visited because of the |
| Honduras, which is very popular not only for its friendly | | | | countless monuments of great Mayan leaders and |
| people but of the many islets that spell ultimate holiday | | | | gods that cover the entire area. |
| vacation. For instance, if you're looking for some | | | | |