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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 carriemcq
October 26th 2009

Matapalo- Dana's Surfing Paradise Central America Caribbean » Costa Rica » Puntarenas » Osa Peninsula

Photo 6

Surfing Paradise! Yesterday Dana was telling me his ideal vacation spot would be in a remote location with rustic living conditions and few other people to share the waves with while surfing. Today we found it! Dana met a Swiss architect who was renting out a big house by himself for a few months and invited us to stay with him. Our answer of course, was yes! To get out there you had to sit or stand in the back of a semi truck crammed full of up to 50 people for an hour drive on the worst roads in Costa [View Full Entry]

By carriemcq
October 26th 2009

Panama Central America Caribbean » Panama » Panamá » Panama City » Casco Viejo

Photo 2

We wanted to spend some more time in Panama but we had already spent way more time in Central America and we were eager to reach Colombia. In Panama City we explored the old city which was destroyed by Captain Henry Morgan in the 1600s. Some of it had been rebuilt but there were a lot of buildings with collapsed floors either filled with garbage or quite contrastingly, plants and trees. Everywhere you looked there were stark contrasts. You would see a fine dining restaurant next to an ancient abandoned building, and next to that an equally decrepit crumbling building but [View Full Entry]

By carriemcq
October 26th 2009

Sailing to Colombia Central America Caribbean » Panama » Kuna Yala » Archipielago de San Blas

Watching the sunset as we depart

We have been looking forward to this trip for a long time! The plan was to sail through the San Blas Islands for 3 days then on to Colombia through the open sea for 2 more days. The islands are inhabited by the Kuna, an independent, indigenous population living only on these islands. Every Island was owned by a family and some of the smaller ones had just one house on them. Our captain was a crazy-looking old guy from Spain. Our ship was a 50ft older boat and we had 6 other travelling companions, from France, London and the US. [View Full Entry]

By Kodama
October 26th 2009

Getting PADI qualified in Belize Central America Caribbean » Belize » Belize Barrier Reef » Caye Caulker

Arrival day in the typhoon

My Latin American odyssey began in the only English speaking country in Central America. This was an added bonus as I had yet to learn any Spanish however I chose Belize because of the great reports of diving on the second largest reef in the world. I based on the backpacker island of Caye Caulker and it proved to be an ideal place to qualify for my PADI Open Water certificate. I had managed to time my visit to the island at the height of the rainy season (mid-October) and in fact the day I landed the plane had to circle [View Full Entry]

By crista wb
October 26th 2009

Costa Rica 10/26/09 Central America Caribbean » Costa Rica » Limón » Puerto Viejo de Talamanca

before th tour

Greetings friends, Today has been my favorite day in Costa Rica so far. I woke up around 7:15 to the amazing sound of the ocean and birds. Our alarm was set for 7:40 so i knew it wouldn't be long before Myles was forced to rise as well. I was so excited about our zipline adventure that i decided to start getting ready. While living here i haven't been doing much in the mornings to get ready. Typically i get up put on some shorts and a tank top, brush my teeth and hair, grab my shoes and i am ready. [View Full Entry]

By George and Eva
October 25th 2009

The Island of Two Volcanoes Central America Caribbean » Nicaragua » Isla de Ometepe

View of Ometepe from the ferry

We 'set sail' for the Isla de Ometepe on Monday, October 19th, leaving the urban comforts of Italian-made pasta, guitar, and cable TV behind. The island slowly revealed itself over the four-hour ferry ride. Ometepe is twice crowned, formed by two volcanoes joined by a narrow strip of land. Volcan Madera is older, inactive, and flattened at the top with a lake in its crater. Volcan Concepcion is still active, 1610 m high, and as pointy-headed as you'd like. We arrived around 6 pm in the dark and rain, and caught a cab/pick-up truck to the nearest hotel. That night we [View Full Entry]

By crista wb
October 25th 2009

Costa Rica 10/24/09 Central America Caribbean » Costa Rica » Limón » Puerto Viejo de Talamanca

me being bored waiting for myles to get up

Greetings from Costa Rica! Today was a beautiful day, hot but beautiful. I woke up around 6:45am, everyday it gets earlier and earlier. Before you know it i will be up to hear the rooster crow. When i was getting out of bed i figured Myles wouldn't be up for a while so i decided to be lazy and read out side in the hammock (again!). I got bored so at one point i walked around our property (again) and took pictures. By the time we come home i will have the whole place photographed from top to bottom. FINALLY around [View Full Entry]

By Armageddon Hammock
October 25th 2009

Catching up the last week Central America Caribbean » Panama » Bocas Del Toro

floors

10/18 Wanchow and I went back to Almirante where I can use my credit card as money is flowing like water into my house. I bought a water tank, toilet, sink, inflatable mattress, mosquito net, plumbing, and some varnish. I bought Wanchow a fridge and washer/dryer in lieu of some cash. We had quite a load in our little boat. 10/20 Patty and Tim left. They're hopping a sailboat out of Pa City to San Blas, then Cartagena, Colombia. Believe it or not, Columbia is the nicest spot in Latin America these days. Tim and I got along great. They will [View Full Entry]

By chippy
October 25th 2009

First Day in Antigua Central America Caribbean » Guatemala » Antigua

Hey guys!! I'm in Antigua and it is friggin beautiful!!! Mitch and I are at the McDonald's and it is all that it was said to be... gardens, fountain and a view of ruins and a volcano! Every street here is colourful and it was hot and sunny today. The flight was alright except at the LA airport... what a mess! That place is huge and we were repeatedly told the wrong directions so after about 2 hours and a lot of walking, we finally found our flight aaaand then waited another 3 hours. That was the only difficult thing, since [View Full Entry]

By Neal F
October 24th 2009

He llegado: Estancia, El Salvador (I have arrived...) Central America Caribbean

Clothes to dry
the dryin clothes hanging out back

My life in El Salvador So i made it to Estancia, El Salvador 3 weeks ago, without problems. This blog is a bit overdue, but i hope this suffices. Unfortunately my first entry from El Campo (the countryside) is general life stuff without too many stories. But next week ill update you all on my stories, and for a preview checkout the end. Enjoy: 1) Estancia, El Salvador 2) My Life is Sweet 3) Clinic work 4) A Day in the Life 5) Highlights: Kids, Dogs, Clothes by Hand 6) The Other Couple 7) Preview for Next Time 8) Call Me [View Full Entry]

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