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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 Omar19762022
December 28th 2009

Tegucigalpa, HONDURAS. Central America Caribbean » Honduras » Tegucigalpa

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Puerto Barrios, Guatemala, a 28 de septiembre del 2009. Muchos saludes a todos y todas: Entre rayos y centellas caribeños (espero no me caiga encima ninguno a mi regreso al hotel) ahì les mando algunas fotos de Tegucigalpa, la capital de Honduras, donde pasè 2 noches, para despuès pasarme a San Pedro Sula, escala en mi camino hacia Guatemala. Actualmente el paìs es el centro de atenciòn internacional por la controvertida separaciòn del anterior presidente Josè Manuel "Mel" Zelaya (el del bigote de revolucionario con inseparable sombrero), quien acaba de regresar al paìs y se refugiò [View Full Entry]

By Yoshi B
December 27th 2009

Hello Paradise...it's been way too long! Central America Caribbean

first sunset

Just a few pics to get us started... [View Full Entry]

By Shay
December 27th 2009

Day 24 Tegus to Granada Central America Caribbean » Nicaragua » Granada

Adios Honduras

I got up at 6am & went out to have a look around the city. At 8am I returned to the hotel we checked out of the hotel & walked to the Tica Bus Station to get our tickets to Managua. We were driving most of the day. The border crossing into Nicaragua was painless. Volcan San CHristobal loomed large as we approached it. It was quite a sight. We passed lake Managua & arrived in Managua city around 6pm. We flagged down 2 taxis & 40 minutes later we were in Granada on the shores of Lake Nicaragua. We checked [View Full Entry]

By Jenn in Belize
December 27th 2009

We’ve made it! Central America Caribbean » Belize » Corozal District

Well, first impressions of this place - it is incredibly breathtaking. I honestly don’t think I have sat and look at one lot of scenery for so long and not felt like I had taken enough in. We arrived into Belize City at 12pm local time and headed off to the water taxi to take us to San Pedro and onwards to Sarteneja in the Corozal district where we are now. It was beautiful down by the dock, the boat coming in and out, children jumping off buildings into the refreshing water, me and Chad in jeans from near freezing [View Full Entry]

By monicalynn
December 26th 2009

Feliz Navidad!! Merry Christmas!! Central America Caribbean » Guatemala » Chiquimula » Esquipulas

Black Christ

We are in a small town called Esquipulas for Christmas! It is a popular religious pilgrimage site because of the crucifix in the basilica which has a black Christ. Took 4 buses and about 10 hours to get here but we made it in time to find our hotel, clean up, and go to 10 pm mass on Christmas Eve. The church is beautiful and much larger than most other churches we've seen in Central America. History of Esquipulas - the town was founded by the Spaniards in mid 1500s. We've heard different things about why it is a black Christ [View Full Entry]

By Rilla
December 26th 2009

Navidad en Honduras =) Central America Caribbean » Honduras » Copan

¡¡¡¡¡FELIZ NAVIDAD!!!!!! MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It doesn't feel a bit like December with the gorgeous sunshine and heat, but it's been a fabulous Christmas celebration!!!!! It's also hard to beleive that I've already been here for TWO WEEKS! Crazy! And only "3 days and a wake-up" left (as my dad says ... although I hadn't been keeping track until I talked to him on Thursday and he gave me the count-down). Here are the last few days in review ... Tuesday, December 22 I left La Joya on the 7am bus. It was so sad to leave! I wanted to stay for [View Full Entry]

By esadventures
December 25th 2009

Holidays at Arenal Central America Caribbean

Arenal Volcano from Fortuna

Merry Christmas everyone!!! <Hope everyone is having a great holiday We left Alajuela on Wednesday morning and took the ´Gringo´´ bus to Fortuna. The bus is a shuttle service and it’s a bit more comfortable than the other bus options. The ride was about 3 ½-4 hours. We bumped into some folks we met in Alajuela who took the local bus option, it’s cheaper - but they had to stand for the entire ride (which is through mountains and valleys on curvy windy roads). We were glad we went the route we did. Fortuna is a small city at the base [View Full Entry]

By fauxDharmaBum
December 25th 2009

Christmas Eve Central America Caribbean

It's Christmas eve, the first without the dad who reared me. I've always been very close with my dad, so it's a tough one. He and I had discussed life and death at length, so there's some consolation in this with regards to his passing, though I don't expect anyone is ever truly, totally prepared to lose those closest to them. Anyway, I'm putting off the last minute details to wrap up loose ends before I leave for a cruise with my other dad and our crew. Stirring up motivation to get things going lately has been a problem for obvious [View Full Entry]

By Robedge
December 24th 2009

First Dives Central America Caribbean

After a long sleep James and I woke up at 7:30am, ready to get started. The course starts at 9am and already it is really hot out with not a cloud in the sky. It begins with the set up of our scuba gear, getting everything hooked up and on then taking it all off and repeating the process. Once we are all proficient at it, we step off the dock one at a time. Two hours of underwater time later and we can all do all the safe diving skills such as go with alternate regs, swim without masks, give [View Full Entry]

By swills82
December 23rd 2009

Volcan Arenal Central America Caribbean » Costa Rica » Alajuela » Arenal

Arenal Volcano

Yesterday's trip to the volcano was great. We left the hostel at 3:30 and drove 20 minutes to a hiking point. Our tour guide was a local who lived close to the town where the 1968 eruption of the volcano shoked everyone because it had been dormant for 500 years and they all thought it was a mountain. He had TONS of pictures to show how much the volcano and town of La Fortuna has changed in the last 40 years. He also told us stories of illegally hiking the volcano many times and being arrested for it as well. lol. [View Full Entry]

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