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Ecotourism in Belize: Gauging the Impact

06/12/2008


Peter Kumble of the University of Massachusetts Amherst is working with the government of Belize to limit the environmental impact of ecotourism on these sensitive natural wonders.

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Mayan guide interprets ancient artifacts in limestone cavern.

<br /><span class="cap">Credit: Peter Kumble</span>
Ancient Mayan artifacts in an underground cavern.

<br /><span class="cap">Credit: Peter Kumble</span>
A Mayan ruin in Belize.<br /><span class="cap">Credit: Peter Kumble</span>
Purchasing Mayan handicrafts.<br /><span class="cap">Credit: Peter Kumble</span>

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