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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 Insaroo
July 4th 2009

San Jose to La Fortuna! Central America Caribbean » Costa Rica » Alajuela » Arenal

Buenos Dias Chicas and Señoirs! Well, I joined my group in a really posh hotel in San Jose last week. Everyone seems really cool, there are 15 of us. There are 3 Scots, 2 Londonish, 3 Californians, 2 Canadians, an Aussi, a Dutch, a guy from Liverpool and a guy from Birmingham. Everyone seems to be getting on really well, apart from one really annoying guy called Peter (one of the Canadians, so from now on I shall call him Canada.) I want to scream at him sometimes, and everyone else does too! Anyway. We left the shit hole that is [View Full Entry]

By soultuosa
July 4th 2009

Scary Mary 2 Central America Caribbean

Arriving in Manhattan in the early hours of a freezing December morning - yes, that was my first and last time

Well, here I am , back again working on cruise ships. But, before I go any further, I would like to make clear that the album title above is only a common joke shared with those whom had the pleasure of working onboard this cruiseliner. And, even though ghost stories were quite popular amongst crew members, I can guarantee you all that this ship is as stable and firm as a rock and that its Atlantic crossing (from Southampton to New York) is a great way of remember the glamorous old days of sailing. Now, with that clarified, I can move [View Full Entry]

Trying to keep myself warm while going for a walk in Central Park

Lovely choice of an ice-skating rink - right at the Rockfeller Center

By crowman
July 4th 2009

Granada - Nicaragua gets touristy while staying colonial Central America Caribbean » Nicaragua » Granada

Laguna de Apoyo

We were able to take a collectivo bus from the ferry dock to a junction about 5 kilometers from Granada. From there it was a short moto taxi ride from the junction to Granada. Our driver cracked me up. He didn't know where our hostel was, and didn't want to look at the map we were holding to find out. He insisted the central park was his destination. Whatever, the hostel was two blocks off the park. Hostel Oasis is a great place to stay in the city. It has a small dipping pool, hammocks, clean dorms and good decor. Its [View Full Entry]

Our moto taxi outside the Italian Consulate

By CostaRicaBlogger
July 3rd 2009

Paradise on Earth: Costa Rica Ranked Happiest Nation Central America Caribbean » Costa Rica

Playa Manuel Antonio - Costa Rica
Playa Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica ... one of 2009 "World's Sexiest Beaches" per Concierge.com

Reuters (London) - published July 02, 2009 Costa Rica is very nearly paradise, not just for holiday-makers lounging on its beaches, but for its citizens who are extremely satisfied with their lot and also have a tiny carbon footprint. The combination has earned the central American country first place in a new Happy Planet Index (HPI) published on Monday. While leaders of the developed world attending G8 talks in Italy worry away at economic indicators like Gross Domestic Product (GDP), deflation and their implications for economic recovery, the second edition of the HPI lauds alter [View Full Entry]

By Toni Lynn
July 3rd 2009

Playa Nosara, Pelada, y Guiones, Costa Rica Central America Caribbean » Costa Rica » Guanacaste » Nicoya Peninsula

Hola, Sorry for the near week delay in contact, but i´m still adjusting to my shift from Nicaragua to Costa Rica. I made my way down South and crossed the border using the chicken bus system, which proved to be painless, cheap, and of course entertaining! I met mi amiga, Darcie, at the Liberia airport and have been staying at an upscale 2-bed, 2-bath condo that she rented. Needless to say, i am still in culture shock. What a stark contrast to sleeping in a 8-person dorm with a shared bathroom that often times didnt work! All of the peeps i [View Full Entry]

By puppylover22
July 3rd 2009

In Costa Rica, but without my boys Central America Caribbean » Costa Rica » San José » San José

I can't tell you how bizarre it feels to be fending my way through the familiar hostel life all by myself, without Derek and Mark (my travel companions from my big round-the-world trip in 2006/7). Gingerly making my bed while checking for signs of bed bugs without Derek by my side just doesn't feel right, and checking out a bathroom without Mark laughing at me just is not the same. I'm on my own, now. Not that it's been terrible. I've only been here in San José a few hours but I've been holding my own and catching a few breaks. [View Full Entry]

By crowman
July 3rd 2009

The volcanic island in the middle of the lake Central America Caribbean » Nicaragua » Isla de Ometepe

crossing the island by minibus

Knowing that we were going to be heading toward a country that was not as developed as Costa Rica or Panama did nothing to prepare us for the utter incompetence of the Nicaraguan border authorities. Note: the ones we encountered were not corrupt. They were simply not up to the task of running a border crossing. Costa Rican immigration was polished and efficient. We then walked for a few minutes to get to the Nicaraguan side. We were instructed to walk through a chain link fence lined walkway, only to emerge right next to the road we were alongside before entering. [View Full Entry]

By Hunis ja Paste
July 3rd 2009

Liian pieni vene, liian suuri allas Central America Caribbean » Nicaragua » Corn Islands

Mielestani tama on liian pieni vene Atlantille. Ihanaa olla takaisin maissa!

Eraana aamuna saimme houkuttelevan tarjouksen: snorklausta ja kalastelua ja edullinen hinta. Mikas siina! Lopputuloksena oli, etta nelja turistia ja yksi opas istuivat puisessa kanootissa melat kasissaan ja meloivat kohti ulappaa. Mulla menivat hermot heti, kun ranta oli 10 metrin paassa. Laitoin melan syliin, puristin veneen reunoja ja yritin olla itkematta. Jos joku hievahtaisikin varomattomasti, koko onneton paatti kaatuisi. Ranta alkoi jaada aina vain kauemmas ja ylitimme saarta ymparoivien korallien rajan, johon suuret aallot rikkoutuvat. En todella halunnut kauemmaksi ja kuulut [View Full Entry]

By Hunis ja Paste
July 3rd 2009

Surf's up, dudes! Central America Caribbean » Nicaragua » San Juan Del Sur

Surffihemmo
Huomatkaa ketteran oloinen harrastusvaline.

Isla de Ometepelta jatkoimme Antin ja Marian kanssa Tyynen valtameren rannalle surffausparatiisiin nimelta San Juan Del Sur. Olemmehan kuitenkin kovan luokan laineratsastajia. Ensimmaisena paivana suuntasimme nelivetojeepilla kuulemiemme vihjeiden perusteella etsimaan The Rantaa eli taydellista biitsia jolla ei muita turisteja nay, jossa vesi on kirkasta ja hiekka lumenvalkeaa(vahan Lapin lisaa sallittakoon). Kolmen vartin pomppuisen kyydin jalkeen kuskimme ilmoitti, etta olemme perilla. Viela n. puolen tunnin kavely rantaviivaa pitkin ja tulimme omalle pikku privaattibiitsillemme karistymaan [View Full Entry]

By carpe feline
July 3rd 2009

on Leaving Honduras Central America Caribbean » Honduras » Bay Islands » Roatan

Current troubles and Central American passions during coups being well known for exploding, my tour group decided to skip going to Copan and get the heck out of Honduras. We were on Utila enjoying some diving and relaxing after sneaking out of the capital, Tegucigalpa, only about an hour before the roads were blockaded. Our tour leader thought he could get us back onto the mainland and to San Pedro Sula and out via a flight to Guatemala City. As the previous night he had stated going to the mainland was NOT a good idea, Corinne and I (a tour member [View Full Entry]

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