[razorback-bert]

I have been to close to 40 Mayan ruins and am going to a newly opened one in Belize in two weeks. They keep finding them faster than I can visit.

I use to drive off the beaten path to see things, but no more and I use to wander all over the tourist towns, now I stick to the main streets. I probaly won’t even leave the tourist trap in Cozmuel this time.

[freedumb2003]

>>I probaly won’t even leave the tourist trap in Cozmuel this time.<<

Unless you are a dive-jockey, may I suggest the cheaper tourist trap of Playa del Carmen? Cozumel has nothing to offer you can’t get for 2/3 the price in PdC.

Even a ferry-supplied island economy is still an island economy. I love visiting Cozumel, but the cheaper ferry from the mainland way.

I see you, too, have seen you just can’t tramp in Mexico anymore.

Damn sad. Maybe the new President can do something. The last 2 failed MISERABLY on controlling the gangs control outside of populated areas (and Mexico City and Monterrey are fighting to hang in there).

The new guy is PRI — maybe he can just buy them off like the last PRItista did...

If you get a few minutes can you please post here (if appropriate since we have hijacked this to “Travel in Mexico and Central America!” thread) or PM me about Belize? Mrs. FD and I are planning that for next year and have been talking about it for years.

[blam]

"I use to drive off the beaten path to see things, but no more and I use to wander all over the tourist towns, now I stick to the main streets. I probaly won’t even leave the tourist trap in Cozmuel this time."

I haven't been in over 20 years.

[caveat emptor]

Check out COCKSCOMB BASIN WILDLIFE SANCTUARY & JAGUAR PRESERVE if you get the chance:
The park area is rich in beauty, wildlife and even Maya culture; a well concealed minor Maya ceremonial site known as Chucil Baluum is typical of the Classic Period The Cockscomb Mountain Range towers over the basin to the north. The highest mountain in Belize, Victoria Peak at 3,675 feet presides over the range and offers, in its largely unexplored reaches, chances for unrivaled exploration and adventure. The fine and abundant stands of mahogany and cedar have historically been in demand throughout this area and logging here provided a staple of Belize's economy for many years. Not likely to see one of these though.