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History
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Currency Exchange
A History of the Currency of Belize and Belize Exchange Rate
How did Belize dollars end up bearing the Queen of England’s portrait? Why's the Belize exchange rate fixed to the American dollar? Belize money's a conundrum....MORE
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Cultural Connections
A Coffee Farmer Every Eco-Traveler Should Meet
A memorable tour with Boquete born & bred coffee farmer Carlos provides a taste of fine Panamanian coffee and a deeper understanding of the region's history....MORE
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Archaeological Tours
Gifts from the Past in Present-Day Belize
The Maya culture lives on in Belize at spectacular ruins scattered throughout the country. Modern Mayans welcome travelers to immerse in their ancient culture....MORE
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Indigenous Cultures
Just Call it Paradise: A Day in Kuna Yala, or San Blas
The names have changed, but the lifestyle of the Kuna, a vibrant indigenous people of Panama, remains much the same out on the islands of the Guna Yala comarca....MORE
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Travel Stories
The “Average Bloke” Who Reached the Top of the World
Sir Edmund Hillary, famous explorer and mountaineer, exemplifies how one profound experience can inspire a lifetime of finding fulfillment in nature....MORE
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Unique Culture
Belize Culture: A Distinctive Blend
Historically, people from nearly every continent have settled in Belize, creating a diverse cultural mix you can't find anywhere else in Central America....MORE
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on Off the Beaten Path Travel in Panama: Boca Chica Beach Trip