We expected a lot from Belize and were disappointed in equal measure. The pictures of paradise we had in mind were all from the islands that are well maintained for tourists. The mainland where most people live is more reminiscent of run down slums where the local population throws out garbage out of their homes and cars, no one seems to care to clean it and the roads look passable only by off road vehicles. We focused on distilling the beauty from the rest and I think the photos show there still was plenty.