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Green Alternative #2: Instead of Baja, go to Belize.
Cabo San Lucas in Baja California, Mexico had become a vacation hot-spot for California spring breakers and surfers alike. However, its small fishing-village feel is being threatened by over-development, and there are plans to allow cruise ship docking. Also, like the rest of Mexico, violence has not escaped the Baja peninsula, and news of kidnappings have surfaced even there.
For a destination that’s rustic and eco-friendly, head to Belize instead. This country, which was once British Honduras, is a mix of central American and Caribbean influences. Immediately captivating, it’ll bring out the explorer in even the most cynical (or Romantic?) Bourdain’s. Crumbling temples lie hidden in emerald jungles, and underground cave systems hold Mayan mysteries still waiting to be solved. Likewise, Belize’s coral reefs are amongst the most colourful and lively in the world. Belize remains an off-the-beaten path place, and responsible travel is essential to its survival as a tome of natural treasures. Volunteer to monitor Jewfish populations near Ambergris Caye or work with archaeologists at a Maya site. Goodbye Paris Hilton, Hello Dr. Jones.
Remember to check out Green Alternative #1: Costa Rica!
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