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Bordering Guatemala and Mexico in Central America, Belize was British Honduras before its comparatively recent independence in 1981. Prior to its British and earlier Spanish colonisation, Belize was part of the fabled Maya civilization that once ruled this part of Latin America. This Mayan connection is one of Belize's major draw cards, with tourists trekking into the rainforest to discover ancient Maya temples and imagine themselves witnessing a gory ritual sacrifice. The other main reason for a holiday in Belize is the spectacular diving. Belize has a fantastic barrier reef, which is world famous for the quality and range of its dive sites. If you fancy scuba diving in clear, warm ocean and seeing an astonishing array of marine life, make Belize your holiday destination.
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