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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.
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By bridgeterin
December 2nd 2009

Goings on through pictures Central America Caribbean

Tropical Tgiving

Since my posts have been lacking in pictures, I added a good amount from the past couple of weeks. A. Molly and I had a romantic Tropical Tgiving without an oven. The cake was an interesting debacle but turned out delicious. B. Some pictures from the Nim Li Punit trip. C. Big Falls, a local village, had a Bizarre (fun fair school fundraiser). We stood out like sore thumbs as two of the only four white people there and were therefore the entertainment for 79% of the children there. At first I thought they were hanging all over us because they [View Full Entry]

By Claudine Masson
December 2nd 2009

Life in Technicolour Central America Caribbean » Honduras » Bay Islands » Roatan

The last few weeks have been rather eventful since my last entry. I learnt to love Roatan. The latin american experience I was looking for (whatever that is anyway) I discovered would never be found. The history and culture of the island are more routed in Garifuna traditions than Latin American ones. In fact the locals I met and spoke with did not see themselves as Hondurans at all. The Garifunas are descendents of African slaves that were left on the islands in the 1600s. The people of Roatan were warm and friendly. I was constantly invited to have dinner at [View Full Entry]

By topspinwilly
December 1st 2009

Dec 01 La Vista is your oficina. Central America Caribbean » Costa Rica » Puntarenas » Manuel Antonio » Vista Serena Hotel

Great Restaraunt

Last Morning in SJ found a great typical restaurant with a gracious waiter. Prices weren't too bad I think 2 large coffee ($2) and breakfast ($5) was ok for a very nice place. If the photos arent too well 'placed I think I need time to learn the set up here better. Also for those of you who clicked the Subscribe Button you may get a notice that a new report is posted when it is only me editing and learning how to set my photos correctly. I am sitting on the veranda overlooking the Pacific and the dense greenery ever [View Full Entry]

By stuffo
December 1st 2009

Panama - boid hamas! Central America Caribbean » Panama » Coclé » El Valle de Anton

stranger in the sky

Und wieder einmal sag ich Hola, diesmal aus El Valle de Anton (Im Tonital sozusagen), Panama! Costa Rica haben wir gut ueberstanden, sind jedoch nur 10 Tage oder so dort gewesen weils doch etwas teurer ist als der Rest Mittelamerikas. Im Hostel in San Jose haben wir den Ed, einen Ami, kennengelernt und mit dem sind wir an die Karibikseite nach Puerto Viejo de Talamanca gefahren. KARIBIK: Weisser Strand, blauer Himmel und Reggea feeling.....auf der Postkarte. Das Wetter dort war nicht gerade einladend zum baden. Wollten dort eigentlich eine Fahradtour machen und Schnorcheln gehen; anstatt dese [View Full Entry]

By swills82
November 30th 2009

Ignorance Is NOT Bliss Central America Caribbean » Honduras » Tegucigalpa

It's funny how much different life in Honduras has been from what I read in the news before coming down here. Ever since June 28th, when Honduran president Manuel (Mel) Zelaya was removed by force from power. They called it a "military coup" but the truth is, the military never did take control. The order came from the Supreme Court and a de facto government took over. Everything I read in the news made me scared to come down here. Once I was here, I couldn't believe how DIFFERENT it was from what I was reading. I never felt scared in [View Full Entry]

By ChrisiS
November 29th 2009

Oktoberfest in the El Mundo Bar at the Playa Las Lajas in Panama Central America Caribbean » Panama » Chiriquí » Las Lajas

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The first Oktoberfest in the region Chiriqui of Panama was held 2009. I couldn´t believe what I found at my travel through Panama in the region Chiriqui. I found an original copy of the Oktoberfest in Germany. It took place at the amazing Las Lajas Beach (Playa Las Lajas) inside the El Mundo Bar (http://www.elmundobar.com ). The Owners are German and they told me that this was the first Oktoberfest in Chiriqui and they want to repeat it every year. They played German Party music and offered “Schweinebraten”, “Bretzel”, “Weisswürste” and as well original Ok [View Full Entry]

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By topspinwilly
November 29th 2009

San Jose Day 2 Time to go. Central America Caribbean » Costa Rica » San José » San José

Nice day today (cloudy, tiny bit of sun and warm), didn't do much... would have liked a tour of the city. I decided to wait on Fredrico, who was busy today. He said 2 or 3 hours should be enough and he would charge $20, I said can we cover the city so quick and he said (as is getting to be a theme) a lot of the city we wouldn't return from if we went there. Prices here are like back home for processed type food (vegetables by big contrast are $1 for a Kilo of tomatoes and maybe a [View Full Entry]

By topspinwilly
November 28th 2009

Day 1 Lesson learned, look before you book Central America Caribbean » Costa Rica » San José » tranquilo backpackers

Bar Girls Costa Rica

Trip log. Vancouver to Costa Rica with 2 hr. layover Dallas flying time 7 hrs. $1085 round trip, return mid Feb from San Jose. Taxis airport to downtown $20. I walked a block and got a bus within a min. for 500 colones = $1 CND. The bus went within 3 blocks of the hotel and a very friendly beautiful CR lady on the bus told me about CR during the 30 min. ride. She suggested I get a taxi for the 3 blocks. A number of people were interacting (offering dubious services) with me as I looked for a cab. [View Full Entry]

By Mandaz
November 27th 2009

Spain continued (Cordoba-Seville-Madrid) Europe » Spain

FRIDAY 20 NOVEMBER 2009 - CORDOBA Missed by 9am bus this morning so figured I had plenty of time before I got the next one to Cordoba. Grabbed breakfast just after 10pm and then realised that the next bus was 11am - and the one after that wasn’t until 4:30pm. Despite rushing, I got to the bus station five minutes too late. So I headed across to the train station and while it ended up costing slightly more - managed to get an express train at 2:30pm which got me in an hour later. Spent a few hours at the train [View Full Entry]

By Absaroque
November 26th 2009

C’est reparti!! Central America Caribbean » Saint Vincent & Grenadines » Grenadines

Calivigny Harbor

Nous sommes le 29 octobre. Toujours en préparation du départ, nous avons passé trois jours à la marina de Clarkes Court Bay pour faire l’entretien du dessalinisateur. Ça tombait bien puisqu’il y avait des vents de plus de 20n et j’en ai profité pour terminer le pare-soleil avant. Il reste l’antenne VHF. JP en a conclu que l’on doit changer le câble entre la radio et l’antenne pour un plus gros. Pour ce faire, JP doit remonter au mât et nous décidons donc d’explorer une dernière baie plus à l’Est : Calivigny Harbor. Pour y aller, la mer est légèr [View Full Entry]

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