You might be interested to know that Orangewalk Promotions adopted its name from the town of Orange Walk; a colourful colonial settlement in the tiny Caribbean Republic of Belize (take a look at www.belize.com)
Located on the Central American mainland south of Mexico and east of Guatemala, the history of Belize begins with the Mayan civilisation, was virtually overlooked by the Conquistadors and went on to become a major base for pirates during the 16th and 17th centuries. In 1798 the country became British Honduras and finally gained independence from the UK in 1981.
Belize has become a major destination for the more adventurous traveller offering tours of Mayan temples, diving excursions and rainforest treks. |