![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/OI000403-1038x576.jpg "Tikal")
On my first full day in Guatemala I already had my first highlight: a visit to Tikal. Continue reading Indiana Jones and the Temple of Star Wars
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![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/OI000357-1038x576.jpg "Xunantunich")
Mayan traces above and below ground
My last stop in Belize, in the town of San Ignacio, was dedicated to the Mayans again: Today, I visited the ruins of Xunantunich. The day before, I went on a caving tour to Actun Tunuchil Muknal to see the Mayan artifacts there. Continue reading Mayan traces above and below ground
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/OI000350-1038x576.jpg "Jaguar")
Visiting the jaguars
Today, I made a detour to Belize Zoo to get to know the animals that can be found in Belize – above all tucans and jaguars! Continue reading Visiting the jaguars
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/OI000332-1038x576.jpg "Monkey River")
Monkey (River) and Manatee
After almost a week at the Caribbean, it is soon time to say good bye to the coast – but not quite yet: Today, I went on a boat trip to and on Monkey River. Continue reading Monkey (River) and Manatee
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/OI000277-1038x576.jpg "Goff's Caye")
Sailing the Caribbean
When visiting a Caribbean island, I can also leave it in style: on a three-days-long sailboat trip along the Belize Barrier Reef. Continue reading Sailing the Caribbean
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/OI000270-1038x576.jpg "Coral Garden")
Caribbean life
Caye Caulker, my first stop in Belize, was a very Caribbean destination. Continue reading Caribbean life
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/OI000213-1038x576.jpg "Laguna de Bacalar")
Bacalar, the better version of Tulum
Bacalar with its laguna (also called "Laguna de las Siete Colores", i.e. "Laguna of the Seven Colors") has been as I expected Tulum to be: very relaxing. Continue reading Bacalar, the better version of Tulum
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/OI000195-1038x576.jpg "Ojo Uno")
What beautiful eyes!
From Tulum, I visited another cenote which was simply spectacular: Dos Ojos.
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/OI000179-1038x576.jpg "Tulum")
The best from three worlds
I spent less time in Tulum than originally planned – it was just too cold for relaxing on the beach. Continue reading The best from three worlds
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/OI000139-1038x576.jpg "Santa Ana")
Colonial town with holes in the ground
Slowly, I have the feeling that I have seen enough of colonial towns. Fortunately, Valladolid also has something else to offer (apart from Chichén Itzá close by): holes in the ground – or, in other words: cenotes. Continue reading Colonial town with holes in the ground