Only a few tourists have found their way to northern Belize. If you want to travel off the beaten track, you’re in the right place. I end up in the sleepy fishing village of Sarteneja and get to know it through the stories of the inhabitants.
I have trouble characterizing Orange Walk in Belize. There is no one word or phrase to describe the city’s character. It’s a place where things that don’t belong together come together. Traditional Mennonites, a marijuana penchant, and a rich Mayan past all have a home in this dry, dusty city.
When I tell the hotel manager in Bacalar (Mexico) that Corozal (Belize) is my next stop, she looks at me questioningly. What on earth am I going to do there? This a question I ask myself a few more times in Corozal Town, where I mainly meet pensioners and potentially ‘bad’ people.
There is fantastic snorkeling to be done around Curaçao. At many spots, you can walk straight into the water and enjoy tropical fish and even turtles within a few meters. If you’re looking for something a little more unique, head to the tugboat wreck at Tugboat Beach.
