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trucks & suvs

97 ford F150 – Extended cab automatic, 5.4 V8, 2 wheel drive with 4 brand new tires, new starter fly wheel , ac compressor along with new front upper and lower ball joint and tie rod ends, new radiator, modem transmission has 56,000 miles, radio/cd player and working AC, motivated seller, $18,000 (501)622-2468 or 624-8514

power tools

Makita Jigsaw – Like brand new...only used three times, with original case, $225 obo (501)602-9912

ipads

Ipad 2 – 32 gb, screen broke but touch works fine, $450 obo (501)670-7296


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2010 Dodge Avenger SXT – 79,000 miles, 2.4L 4 cyl, body is in mint cond, Power win, seats & mirrors, Sirius XM radio, mp3 Disc player, Aux port, Custom 18 inch Pacer rims, built in beer/soda cooler, $20,600

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obo (501)653-0166 2005 Saturn Vue – 4 cyl Automatic, power lock/ windows, only 87,000 miles $13,500 obo (501) 610-0180 did you know? – Castor oil is used as a lubricant in jet planes!

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2005 Lexus IS300 – Auto trans, black lthr int, 17” alloy wheels, cross-drilled & slotted brake rotors, 3.0L, RWD, $16,000 obo (501)636-6567 2004 Buick Rendezvous – 6 Cyl Auto, Lthr Int, Spacious 7 Seater, 107K miles, $16,000 (501)610-0180

2004 Mitsubishi Galant – Black, mileage 120,000, 2.4 Auto, 4Cyl, Gas Economic, 18 inch Chrome Rims, Cruise control, ABS Breaks system, Fully loaded, Clean & Spacious Interior, Air Bags, Price dropped to $14,000 (501)605-5709

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2002 VW Jetta – 4 Cylinder, Automatic, $9500 or best offer (501)623-8246 2000 Ford Focus – Black, 4 cylinders, 123K miles, standard transmission, serious inquiries only, more info (501)623-1531 99 KIA sportage – 4 cylinder, $5000 (501)630-9990

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91 Toyota Carina – Diesel car, motor in good condition, body needs work, $1500 (501)621-4038

TRUCKS & SUVs

2012 Isuzu D-max LS – 4X4 Manual Transmission, Mint Cond, perf for off road (501)629-7524

2008 Isuzu D-max – 4 cyl 3.0 diesel Manual Trans, 42k miles, mint condition, (501)629-7524 for more info 2005 Ford Escape – Limited Edition, 4Cyl, 4X4, Leather Interior, $17,000 (501)610-0180 2005 Kia Sorento – 6 Cyl Automatic, 4X4, Power Locks/Windows, Good Working Condition, $15,500 obo (501)610-0180 2004 CHEVY SILVERADO 2500 HD – 4x4, 80,000 miles, original owner, crew cab w /8’bed, cap included, new tires, parts, 10 disc CD Player, excellent cond, duty paid, $45,000 (501)621-4191 did you know? – 1st cousin marriages are legal in Utah, so long as both parties are 65 or older!

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2001 Mazda Tribute – Has a great engine, Now $13,500, clean int, located in belize city (501)624-9999 99 KIA sportage – 4 Cylinder, $5000 (501)630-9990 1998 toyota rav 4 – Very clean, 2.0 engine, $12,000 (501)621- 1469

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1997 Toyota 4 runner – 4x4, Fully Loaded, xlnt cond, (501)668-5357 or 664-6089 1994 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO – 6 Cylinder, $9000 OBO (501) 630-4512 did you know? – Women shoplift more often than men; the stats are 4 to 1!

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91 Toyota 4 Runner – 4 cylinder 4x4, $6000 obo (501)670-7296

motorcycles

2012 Honda Elite 125 Scooter – Extremely economical on gas & easy to operate since its fully auto, $2500 (501)622-5086

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2006 HARLEY DAVIDSON SPORTSTER – 5000 miles, saddlebags, windshield, blue, $17,000 (501)621-4191 1993 Suzuki intruder – 800cc, gd condition, $5000 (501)668-8013 did you know? – 1 in every 9000 people is an albino!


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90 Harley Davidson FATBOY – 25000 miles, grey ghost classic, saddlebags, windshield chromed out, original owner, $35,000 (501)621-4191 did you know? – One of the largest carriers of hepitius B is diner mints!

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houses for rent

hillview, santa elena – Furn 2 bdrm house, Fully Fenced with burglar bars, on large parcel, $700 Bzd mo plus utils (501)669-6689 did you know? – Snakes are immune to their own poison!

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San Ignacio – 2 bed /1.5 bath villa, furnishings optional, private lot, wifi, medium or long-term (501)834-4015 santa elena – Upper 2 bedroom concrete house, first & last months rent, $400 mo - (501)668-0619

belmopan – 1 bdrm, 1 ba, kitch & lvng rm, central hot wtr htr, tile flr, tinted wins,. foundation & floor for 2nd & 3rd bdrm is compl, covered carport, 24’x26’ & fenced yard is 50’ x 100’, lots fruit trees. $44,000 USD (501)669-9529

houses for sale

lots FOR SALE

hillview, santa elena – 2 bedroom house with mountain view, Fully Fenced with burglar bars and located on a large parcel. $110,000 BZ (501)669-6689 did you know? – Snakes have two sex organs... in case one drops off in their fervent attempt to trick females into mating!

Belize River – 23 Acre parcel w frontage on Belize River, w elec, cleared w large orchard of mangoes, more, reduced to $199,000 USD (501)824-4050 belmopan – 25 Acre parcel, 7 miles out of Belmopan & 3.5 miles into Never Delay road on left hand side (501)822-3065

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stoves /ovens

wanted – Stoves / ovens, needs to be in good working condition, will pay cash (501)604-4187 did you know? – MacDonalds fries are made with beef flavoring. mmmmmmm!

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livestock

free-range blue/green eggs, laying hens & Muscovy ducks – Email contact only: wildsidebz@hughes.net

dogs

Pekinese puppies – In Belmopan, 3 males and 1 female (501)629-7933

tools

CENTRAL MACHINERY 6’ BENCH GRINDER – San Ignacio, $160 (501)626-8381 PITTSBURGH 5PC MASON TOOL SET – San Ignacio, $30 (501)626-8381 did you know? – Some cultures kiss by biting off each other’s eyelashes!

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computer hardware

3 tb external hard drive – works good, $300 (501)670-7296

lighting

DESIGNER SERIES VANITY FIXTURE INDOOR LIGHTING –, San Ignacio, 2 available, $100 (501)626-8381


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est cleansing experience your should set an intention for your juice cleanse and allow yourself plenty of time to reflect and rest. An intention is a commitment to changing a part of your life that no longer serves you. What do you want to create during your juice cleanse? What do you need to heal (such as relationships,

Start Juicing to stay Juicy!

3-day juice cleanse

Doing a juice cleanse can activate your body’s natural healing powers and rid it of built up toxins. Juicing floods your system with powerful nutrients and antioxidants. A juice cleanse will help you take control of your health, prevent and heal degenerative diseases, increase your energy, help you look and feel better from the inside out, heal digestive issues, help with weight loss routine by retrain-

ing your taste buds and psychological relationship with food and detoxify mind/ body and soul! 3~days before you start your juice cleanse prepare your body by avoiding sugar, alcohol, caffeine, processed foods, dairy, meat and gluten. Eat light meals with fruits, vegetables, whole grains (brown rice instead of white) and eggs. And drink at least 8 glasses of water each day. It’s not the best time to start a cleanse in the middle of major life transitions or severe emotional crisis. Set yourself up to succeed! Ask family and friends to support your or even join you. For the deep-

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illnesses, thought patterns)? Write down the answers to these questions to reveal the intention for your cleanse. During your 3~day juice cleanse it is recommended to avoid eating solid foods because eating slows down the cleansing process and won’t give your digestive system its well deserved break. If you feel


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From chef-designed dishes to streetside food vendors, the dining options in Cayo are wide and varied. Listings below are sorted alphabetically by neighborhood /type.

Wanna get Listed? Dining establishments are encouraged to e-mail their listings to buyandsellbelize@yahoo.com ...it’s FREE! Send us your restaurant name, location, cuisine and menu price range. Also include Happy Hours, etc. It’s FREE!

B ELMOP AN restaurants

A & R Belizean Food| Belizean cuisine, Market Square| 620-3189 Al Rustico Bar & Grill| Humming Bird Hwy, Cor Ramirez St & Las Flores| Alwin Restaurant| Mountain View Blvd| Arch Seafood| Belizean cuisine, 46.5 Miles Western Hwy| 822-3258 Brown’s Deli| Belizean cuisine, 24 Stann Creek St |

607-8900 Caladium Restaurant| Belizean cuisine| 822-2754 Carimbou’s Diner| Belizean cuisine, Market Square |604-6703/668-4190 Chon Saan Palace| Chinese, 7069 George Price Blvd| 822-3388 Corkers Restaurant & wine bar| Belizean / American cuisine, Top Floor Hibiscus Plaza| Del Norte Ceviche Place| Cevecheria /Belizean cuisine, 6 San Martin / Saint Paul Road| Diamond Restaurant| Chinese cuisine, 1900

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Cinnamon~ Increases circulation and open breathing, reduces fatigue and acts as an aphrodisiac. Parsley~ High in Vitamin C&A, calcium, magnesium, iron and is excellent for urinary issues. Cucumbers~ Diuretics that clean the blood, purify the skin and cool excess heat from the body. It is highly beneficial to do introspective Apples~ reduce heat in body and may reactivities while cleansing such as writduce cholesterol, lead and mercury levels. ing in a journal, meditation and walks in Cayenne Pepper~ Increases metabolism, nature. Avoid loud and hectic places as reduces inflammation, boost immunity cleansing can affect your sensivity levels. and lowers pain Make sure to honor your own unique indi- Ginger~ Supports digestion, lowers invidual experience and take care of you! flammation, reduces gas, nausea and improves circulation. After cleansing gradually begin eating sol- Celery~ Good for bones, joints, arteries id foods. Eat a diet similar to the 3~days and connective tissue. Calms liver and before the 3~day cleanse. The first day af- nervous system. ter the cleanse eat fruits and veggies. The Chaya~ Super food with 4 times the nutrisecond day implement brown rice, eggs, ents present in spinach. Builds and cleans and yogurt. Use your juice cleanse to the blood. create new healthy eating habits that will Stevia~ Natural Sweetener free of carbs, last! For best results it is recommended calories and caffeine. to do a 3~day juice cleanse once a month. Experiment with combinations and other favorite fruits and Veggies! Start off your Here are a few ideas to mix and create morning with ionized warm water with for your juicing pleasure. honey and lime/lemon. Then cleanse Carrots~ Support liver function and diges- about every two hours during the day tion. High in Vitamin A which benefits with lots of water in between. immune system and skin. Enjoy your Juicy Juice Cleanse! Its time to Chia Seeds~ Super food with healthy Shine! omega oils, easily digestible protein and Namaste! antioxidants which may help with diabeFor more information or assistance with tes and hypoglycemia. a cleanse that’s right for you contact Beets~ Clean the blood and benefit the thevisionexchange@gmail.com www. liver thevisionexchange.com l

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you absolutely need to eat food during the cleanse choose fruits, vegies, soaked nuts and seeds. Listen to your body’s wisdom when it comes to exercise. Light exercise such as walking and stretching at minimum to keep fluids moving. Your body will tell you what it needs if you listen.


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Formosa| Nim Li Punit St, Gourmet Coffee, Espressos, Lattes, Machiatos, Smoothies| 822-0888 ice point | 22 Stann Creek St, Coffee, Iced Tea, Juice, Fast Food, 10% Off Smoothies on Saturdays | 822-0661

Pizzerias

Pasquale’s Pizza | Peppers Pizza |

Forest Drive | 822-4663 Off Ring Rd | 822-0666 /822-0667

Internet Cafes

Angelus Press| Constitution Dr| 822-3861 /822-3863 Cybercom Internet Center| Libertad /Santa Maria St | 822-2317 EZ Kafe| Brodies Complex| 672-0007 GS-COM Belmopan| 16 Garden City Plaza |822-2588 IntegriComp Internet Cafe & IT Training| 18 Trinity Boulevard | 665-7001 /629-0189 PC.COM| Market Square| 822-2449 Pross Computers | Constitution Drive| 822-0656

Snack Shops

Antonini’s| Garden City Plaza| The Family Corner| The Emporium Plaza| Tropical Restaurant| Belizean cuisine, Cemetario Street, San Martin|

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Benny’s Kitchen| Belizean /Mayan dishes, Internet service for kids | 823-2541 /607-1929 pizzas to go| Pizzeria, Besides Long Lucky, $18 - Large, $28 - 14”, Pizza by the slice, Open 24 hours | 651-3663

SAN IGNACiO / SANTA ELENA Restaurants

aguada hotel & restaurant| Santa Elena, Belizean /American cuisine, full service restaurant & bar, catering, event planning | 804-3609 annie’s belizean food & pizza| Savannah area, across from San Ignacio Market, Breakfast & Lunch, Mon-Sat, Cash only | cenaida’s belizean| West St, Belizean Cuisine, Lunch & Dinner | 631-2526 del carmen bar & grill| 12 Joseph Andrews Dr., 10am-8pm Tue - Sat, Meat Loafs, Kabobs, Roast Pork, Chicken Wings, Ice Cold Beers, Cash Only | 600-4294 Erva’s| 4 West Street, San Ignacio, Belizean cuisine | 824-2821 Flayva’s| Belizean/American /Vegetarian| 804-2267 fuego bar & grill| The New face of cuisine, #2 San

Ignacio Welcome Center | 824-FOOD (3663) guava limb cafe| Light fresh fusion cuisine, dessert specialties, coffees in a quaint setting overlooking the Macal Park, Credit cards, $8 - $30 | 824-4837 hams bbq| In Hot Mama’s parking lot, Mile 60 George Price Hwy | 630-8058 Hodes place| Savannah Area, Family restaurant, Belizean/American /Italian|

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Constitution Dr | 822-0373 DQ’s Fast Food| Belizean cuisine, 21 Stann Creek St | 822-3784 El Rancho Restaurant & Bar| Belizean / American, 47 Miles Western Highway| garden City Restaurant| Chinese cuisine, Mountain View Blvd| Guang Dong restaurant| Chinese, Constitution Drive | 822-3672 Jia Kang Restaurant| Chinese cuisine, 4424 Nim Li Punit Street | 604-0588 La Cabana Restaurant & Bar| Belizean cuisine, 1 Zultana St, Las Flores village | Ter’s Delights| Belizean cuisine, #2 Stann Creek Street | 620-7406 The Meating Place| Roaring River Golf Course, Mile 50 ¼ Western Hwy, Steaks, more| 820-2031/ 669-1960 Tropical Restaurant|11 Cemetario Street San Martin | 663-3969 wing stop| Garden City, Sports Bar cuisine, Delicious Wings n Things, 10am - midnight| 628-4498 Yim Saan Restaurant & Bar| Chinese cuisine, Hummingbird Hwy| 822-1263

TABU RESTAURANT| Benque Resort & Spa, Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner| | 632-0688


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The wing stop| Burns Avenue, Sports Bar cuisine, Delicious Wings n Things, 10am - midnight| 880-0048

Bar & Grill

JJ’s up the hill| Benque Rd, Belizean /American cuisine| 604-3041 Meluchis| Joseph Andrew Dr., by Graveyard, Belizean/American cuisine|

Bakeries /Pastries

the old french bakery| San Ignacio Welcome Center, Savannah area, Wide variety of pastries, breads, etc.| 804-0054 sweet ting| Joseph Andrews Dr, Cakes, Pastries, etc.|

Pizzerias

Yoli’s Pizza| San Ignacio Welcome Center, Pizza, Ice Cream, Pastries| 824-4187

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hot taco snack shack| Bullet Tree Rd, Hard Shell & Soft Tacos, Burritos, Burgers, etc., | 675-7000 Ko’-Ox Han-nah| Indian /Asian /American Cuisine, Burns Ave| martha’s kitchen| 10 West Street, Downtown San Ignacio, Belizean /American cuisine| Masabaduga| San Ignacio Welcome Center, Belizean Cuisine, We do delivery, 7am-9:30pm Mon-Sat |600-4057 & 629-4355 Maxims| Downtown San Ignacio, Chinese cuisine| mercy’s kitchen| Santa Elena, Saint Andrews St., Traditional & American Food, Ask about our Delicious Daily Specials, 6am-9pm Monday-Saturday | 635-1714 Mickey’s Snack Shop| Burns Ave., Local fast food|

Mincho’s| Burns Ave., Local fast food orange gallery guest house & cafe| Unitedville on the Western Hwy, Belizean /Continental cuisine| pops restaurant| West St, Breakfast/ Sandwiches| 824-3366 Rolson’s| Off the Benque Rd., Bar/Cantina/ Hotel, Belizean/ Mexican/ American cuisine| Roots Wraps & Smoothies | 38 West Street at Hotel Tia Maria, Healthy Lunch Bar serving raw, vegan and vegetarian food for the whole family, Mon-Fri 7am3pm Sat 9am-5pm, Free Delivery | 666-2889 Rosita’s Fast Food| Joseph Andrews, by Sacred Heart High School, Delicious Belizean cuisine, Excellent prices| Running W Steak House| Inside the San Ignacio Resort hotel sanny’s grill| 18th St, Grilled Steaks, Pork Chops, Jerk Pork | 824-2988 Serendib Restaurant| Burns Ave., Sri-Lankan/ Belizean cusine | 824-2302 Snooty Fox Grill House| Benque Viejo Road, open Thursday - Sunday, 11 am to 8:30 pm. Open-air dining, American cuisine, $10-$25. |623-9694 TAI SAN CHINESE RESTAURANT | 9 Burns Avenue, San Ignacio |824-2257


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vivian’s coffee house| Joseph Andrews Dr, Next to Sacred Heart High School, Coffees, Lattes, Smoothies, etc.| 804-4664

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Summiting Victoria Peak is the height of adventure in Belize. From Belize Audobon Society

Internet Cafes

Trade winds| Hudson St, High Speed Internet, printing, scanning, copying| 824-2396

S PANi S H L O O KO U T Restaurants

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Golden corral| Route 20 West, American cuisine, Catering| 823-0421 western dairy| Pizza, Ice Cream, etc.| wanna get listed? Place your listing with us here... it is Free! Send us your info to buyandsellbelize@ yahoo.com

MiLE 32 G E O RG E P Ri CE HiG HWA Y Restaurant & bar

AMIGOS BAR AND RESTAURANT | Happy Hours from 5 to 7 pm daily. Our menu includes delicious Belizean, American and International cuisine, PLUS a pizza Special on Fridays. FREE WI-FI too!

blue angels nightclub| San Ignacio, 11 Hudson St. $2.50 Local Beer, Happy Hour 5pm-7pm

Victoria Peak blue angels nightclub| San Ignacio, 11 Hudson Street, DJ /or Band Dance on Fridays & Saturdays, open every day, Hip Hop, Reggae, Soca, Punta, etc. jj’s up the hill| (formerly Cappello’s) San Ignacio, DJ Dance on weekends, karaoke, Cover charge on special events. 604-3041 /604-6138 La Cabana| Belmopan, just off the Southern Hwy in Las Flores, DJ Dance on weekends, Reggae, Dancehall, Hip Hop, Top 40 Meluchi’s| San Ignacio, DJ Dance on weekends, Reggae, Top 40, 80’s next lounge| San Ignacio, in Princess Casino, DJ Dance, Dancehall, Hip Hop, Euro House, Cover piache | San Ignacio, across from Princess Casino, Dance, Dancehall, Reggae, Top 40, Tuesdays to Sundays, DJs on Friday & Saturday, Cover charge on Saturdays rumors resort hotel| San Ignacio, on Benque Rd, Special events. 824-2795 wanna get listed? Place your event listing with us here... it is Free! Send us your info to buyandsellbelize@ yahoo.com

Rising abruptly from the lowlands, the jagged Cockscomb Mountains are an impressive mass of rock that is visible from the coast.

Victoria Peak is the highest mountain in the range at a height of 3,675 feet and the second highest

elevation in Belize. The Victoria Peak Trail is open during Belize’s dry season, February 1 - May 31.

The out-and-back Victoria Peak Trail, which is 24 kilometers or approximately 15 miles one-way, is a

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cayo twist| Corner of Benque Rd & Joseph Andrews Dr. Amore Mio Gelato| Burns Ave, 10am - 8pm Mon Sat| 602-8365

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camp 6 sports bar| San Ignacio, in front of the Macal Park, Tuesday $3 Beer all day, $3 Rum & Coke on Wednesdays, Pool tables Mr. Greedy’s pizzeria & bar| San Ignacio, Burns Ave., $3 Local Beer & $2.50 Local Rum, Happy Hour 3pm-6pm ice bar at midas resort| Happy Hour starts Monday to Friday 6pm to 8pm Beers $3.50 Rum & Soda $3.50, selected cocktails $7.50 jj’s up the hill| (formerly Cappello’s, San Ignacio, Happy Hour 5pm-9pm Daily except Sundays (closed)

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3-4 day hiking adventure in the great wilderness of Belize. All hikers must be accompanied by a licensed tour guide (experienced tour guides can be hired from the local communities buffering the Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary). The Victoria Peak Trail begins at the park headquarters of Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary. In

order to get an early start on the trail, an overnight stay at Cockscomb is recommended. Following an old logging track, the first stretch of trail is mostly flat. After crossing the Sittee River is the 12K camp, where you can enjoy lunch around the picnic table. A lot of hard work, by Trekforce Volunteers, has been put into developing the camping areas along the

Victoria Peak Trail. The sites have cookware, so you don’t have to carry extra weight in your backpack. A thatch palapa offers protection from the rain and is an ideal area to set up a medium-sized tent or camping hammocks. Please remember to leave no trace and pack out your garbage. And drink plenty of water; pit latrines are located at

each campsite. Most groups continue to the 19K on the first day, while their energy is still fresh. Jaguar signs and other wildlife activity are frequently seen along the way. The trail becomes more difficult, with a series of up and down grades, with no switchbacks. Among these is the infamous Heartbreak Hill. After a long day of hiking, enjoy the waterfall

Victoria Peak Natural Monument has beautiful and unique flora. As you ascend above tropical moist forest, the vegetation changes to elfin shrubland, characterized by sphagnum moss and a canopy of trees is no more than two to three meters high. At this height, the East Basin of Cockscomb looks like a green carpet of forest stretching as far as the eye can see. Whatever trees are in bloom are easily seen. And just before the summit you will encounter a humid and rich forest environment sheltered by Victoria Peak. The

fiery-colored orchid (Epidendrum ibaguense) is another botanical wonder of Victoria Peak. This rarity in Belize only grows at high elevations.

The History of Victoria Peak Natural Monument The first recorded expedition to the Cockscomb Mountains in was led by Governor Roger T. Goldworthy in 1888. The,. from 1927 to 1928, there were three more expeditions into the Cockscomb Mountains. They found that

the peak described by the Goldworthy Expedition was not the highest peak, and therefore not Victoria Peak. Clearly, whatever peak the Goldworthy Expedition climbed, the name “Victoria Peak” was given to the highest peak of the Cockscomb Range, in honor of Queen Victoria. On May 2, 1998, Victoria Peak was declared to be a natural monument. Prior to this declaration, Victoria Peak was part of the Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary. At the Launching of the 30th Anniver-

sary Celebration on February 6, 1999, an agreement between the Belize Audubon Society and the Government of Belize was signed, adding Victoria Peak and Blue Hole Natural Monuments to the list of protected areas managed by the Belize Audubon Society.

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