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World Heritage Belize site in danger

By Alain at 03/30/07 09:52

One of Belize's prime nature sites, the prized World Heritage Site known as Bacalar Chico National Park/Marine Reserve, is in danger due to planned building.

Original source: San Pedro Sun. [404 Check: was link to http:/ / www. sanpedrosun. net/ 07 -131. html, anchor: Development jeopardizes Bacalar Chico]

Citizens to be fined for littering

The San Pedro town council has launched a vigorous campaign to dissuade residents from littering the streets and parks of the city. After a grace period expired officials started writing tickets to offenders.

Original source: San Pedro Sun. [404 Check: was link to http:/ / www. sanpedrosun. net/ 07 -121. html, anchor: Littering will cost you!]

The reef gets a scrubbing

The largest coral reef in the Western Hemisphere stretches from the tip of the Yucatán Peninsula down to the Bay Islands of Honduras. Known as the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef System, it is the second largest coral reef in the world.

Original source: San Pedro Daily. Bacalar Chico gets cleaned up!

Can one promote tourism and protect the environment?

The debate continues around an ancient Maya ruin, highlighting the modern day dilemma: can tourism be adequately promoted while still maintaining the proper preservation of the local natural environment?

Original source: Channel5 Belize. El Pilar management plan officially endorsed in Cayo

Touring Mayan Ruins

Exploring this fascinating culture can be achieved through both historical and contemporary touring. There are the classic Mayan sites such as Lamanai, Altun Ha and Xunantunich - as well as exciting and little-known caves such as the Actun Tunichil Muknal cave system and Mayan Pottery Caves.

Original source: Islandexpeditions.com. Mayan ruins tour and pictures