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Central America is a narrow isthmus of land connecting North America to South America. The North Pacific Ocean lies to the southwest, the Caribbean Sea lies to the northeast, and the Gulf of Mexico lies to the north.

Most of Central America rests atop the Caribbean Plate. The region is geologically active, with volcanic eruptions and earthquakes occurring from time to time. Fertile soils from weathered volcanic lavas have enabled highland areas to support large towns and cities.

Central America provides a stunning coastline, temperate waters, tropical forests and a rich and diverse cultural experience, with numerous archaeological sites of civilizations past.

Highlights

• Ancient Mayan ruins in Tikal, Copán and Joya de Cerén.
• Colonial towns and architecture.
• To Be Updated

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By Absaroque
November 23rd 2009

Dernier tour de Grenade Central America Caribbean » Grenada » Grenada

L’enseigne de la rhumerie

Avant de quitter « le paradis », la Grenade, il nous faut faire un dernier tour et voir encore trois des «activités typiques » de l’île : une rhumerie, un « oil down » (variante locale d’une épluchette de blé d’inde) et les Seven Sisters (les 7 chutes). Le rhum est une tradition dans les îles antillaises (en fin de compte, ici, la rhumerie c’est comme chez nous la cabane à sucre!); sur Grenade, il y a plusieurs fabriques de rhum mais une seule a gardé le mode d’opération traditionnel, c’est la rhumerie Rivers. Quand on dit traditionnel, on veut dire [View Full Entry]

Les « fagots » de cannes à sucre faits par les cueilleurs

Les fagots sont déposés sur le convoyeur

By guatemalalina
November 23rd 2009

Snart åker jag... Central America Caribbean » Guatemala » Antigua » Antigua

Halloween

Hej och hå allesammans! Nu är det så länge sedan jag har skrivit i min blogg så jag vet inte riktigt var jag skall börja. Får försöka göra det kronologiskt så skall vi se om jag lyckas komma ihåg allt. Har hänt mycket, något som också är orsaken till att jag inte har tagit mig tid att skriva min blogg. Ångrar nu förståss... Så långt bak mitt minne sträcker sig är det första interesanta som hände efter sist jag skrev Halloween. Vad jag har förstått så är inte Halloween så stort här bland barn, tror inte de går ”Trick or treat” [View Full Entry]

By Oh the Places We Go
November 22nd 2009

To Hell and back! Central America Caribbean » Cayman Islands » Grand Cayman

The Cayman Islands!

Our first day on Grand Cayman: Our trip began when we left home at 10:30 PM on Nov. 21. We had to connect through Charlotte, NC. So, we got to Charlotte at 6 AM and left for Grand Cayman at 9:45 AM. After some very long flights, we finally arrived here around 1 PM. All the traveling was worth it, though. It is beautiful here! We rented a tiny little car for our week on the island. They drive on the opposite side of the road here, so Bryan had fun learning to drive on the left. (We did spend a [View Full Entry]

By travelingangela
November 20th 2009

Iglesia la Merced bell tower: Central America Caribbean » Nicaragua » Granada

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By NeilandKirst
November 19th 2009

The road to Guatamala Central America Caribbean » Guatemala » Flores Tikal

Flores
Outside our hotel - taxis here are little three wheelers

Our first bus journey once it finally left Belize City proved to be mega easy. The driver did not believe in hanging about so we arrived in Flores in about 4.5 hours. Loved Belize but it was time to move on and by going by bus you get so see so much of the countryside along the way. It was also nice to see the war memorials just outside the city still with their poppies in place. The border was a piece of cake and as there was only four of us on the bus it meant we got through the [View Full Entry]

By Sandcastle27
November 18th 2009

Chagres RiverTrip Central America Caribbean » Panama » Colón

Trip up the river

When we left Shelter Bay Marina of Colon, Panama it was a warm, sunny day. We were full of emotions, sad and excited at leaving friends behind but with hope of seeing new sites ahead. The trip, all 2 ½ miles of it, was uneventful. The coastline is beautiful with its mixture of palm trees, very large hardwood trees and rocky, low coastline. The water was flat calm. At the entrance of the river is Fort San Lorenzo. It is mostly gone now, crumbled away with time and covered by vines. The river runs out at the mouth causing some wave [View Full Entry]

By Alexandre Oliveira
November 18th 2009

5 Swedish speakers in San Jose Central America Caribbean

Hej Well the trip is finished and I started again study at least a couple of hours in the past days to keep me busy. I’m also listening to a lot of songs on my IPod to enjoy these last days on the hammock. Yesterday I heard Swedish and I asked if it was Swedish. And it was, the Swedish group was amazed for the fact that I’m learning Swedish :-). They came from Visby (Gotland). This was the last post for this trip. A lot happens so far and I hope to be able to travel again in few months [View Full Entry]

By Alexandre Oliveira
November 17th 2009

San Jose last days Central America Caribbean

Hi all, Last day in San Jose: It’s cold and we are hanging out at the hostel. Perhaps tomorrow I can do the last day trip around San José. I finally meet two Swedish native speakers from Skåne. :-) Finally I could introduce myself and practice a little bit. I was nervous but they had patience with me :-) I also could clarify some doubts that I had. Curiosity: They’re going to Brazil for the carnival. They’re so lucky! Because at that time I’ll be on the Belgian cold winter :-( Alexandre [View Full Entry]

By stuffo
November 17th 2009

Estoy surfiando para siempre Central America Caribbean

Hola Amigos!! Jetzt hats laenger keine Neuigkeiten mehr gegeben aber der Grund ist, dass sich nicht sehr viel getan hat. San Juan del Sur ist echt einer der geilsten Plaetze wo wir bisher waren....ueberhaupt der Welt wahrscheinlich. Wir waren dort im Hostel "Casa Feliz" untergebracht --> Nomen est Omen. Kein aussergewoehnlicher Luxus aber die Leute dort waren einfach ein riesen Spass, das Surfen dort ist wahnsinn und einfach die ganze Atmosphaere dort mit dem Mix der Einheimischen und Touristen ist perfekt. Sind hingefahren mit der Absicht ein paar Tage zu bleiben und sind im Endeffekt 10 [View Full Entry]

By rick n laura
November 16th 2009

Summer travels and update Central America Caribbean » Costa Rica » Puntarenas » Jaco

Creaters of the Moon Nat. Park
Great experience and a must see. One of those places you don't think much about. This is the largest area for volcanic activitiy in the U.S.

Greetings to all of you old bloggers and to all of you new enlistees. Many of you have asked about the blog and why you haven't heard from us for so long. Well to tell you the truth I though that since we were both back in the states we would see or talk to most of you at some time durring the summer and Fall months. As it turned out, that was the case for most of you. It is now November 21 and Laura and I have returned to Costa Rica for the next 6 months. The 5th wheel [View Full Entry]

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