Belize's 2007 La Ruta Maya River Challenge, Third Place Won by the Fruta Bomba Team

The 10th annual La Ruta Maya River Challenge - the longest canoe race in Central America - took to the river March 8th - 11th. Hundreds of paddlers and avid canoe enthusiasts came from all over the world to take part in Belize's most recognized sports event, an energy-packed four day race that covered 180 miles of the country's most scenic waterways.

Congratulations to the Fruta Bomba team for coming in third place in this test of endurance for mind, body and spirit.