Articles related to "Central America"
Livin´ La Pura Vida, Costa Rican Style
Hola from Centro Americano! I´m writing from Costa Rica, the home of some of the richest biodiversity in the world. Come alone with me as I backpack through "la jungla" of this gem of a country. Viva Costa Rica!
travel • central america • biodiversity
Hola from Centro Americano! I´m writing from Costa Rica, the home of some of the richest biodiversity in the world. Come alone with me as I backpack through "la jungla" of this gem of a country. Viva Costa Rica!
travel • central america • biodiversity
Rafael Carrera and the Independence of Guatemala
The life of Rafael Carrera contains enough drama to fuel a gripping novel or epic movie. In a few years, this unlikely leader went from pig-keeper to President.
guatemala history • central american history • central america independence • guatemala independence • francisco morazan
The life of Rafael Carrera contains enough drama to fuel a gripping novel or epic movie. In a few years, this unlikely leader went from pig-keeper to President.
guatemala history • central american history • central america independence • guatemala independence • francisco morazan
The Viking-Maya Connection
The legend of Quetzalcoatl is known throughout Latin America, although he is called by many different names.
vikings • quetzalcoatl • kukulkan • mayas • incas
The legend of Quetzalcoatl is known throughout Latin America, although he is called by many different names.
vikings • quetzalcoatl • kukulkan • mayas • incas
Vaccinations for Central America
Find out what vaccinations you and your family need before heading off to Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua or Panama.
vaccinations for central america • hepititis a vaccine • hepititis b vaccine • malaria vaccine • what vaccinations do i need
Find out what vaccinations you and your family need before heading off to Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua or Panama.
vaccinations for central america • hepititis a vaccine • hepititis b vaccine • malaria vaccine • what vaccinations do i need
Little Corn Island, Nicaragua
A hidden gem in Central America, Little Corn Island, Nicaragua is a surprisingly affordable white-sand beach vacation in a laid-back paradise.
little corn island nicaragua • corn islands • big corn island nicaragua • caribbean beach vacation • cheap beach vacation
A hidden gem in Central America, Little Corn Island, Nicaragua is a surprisingly affordable white-sand beach vacation in a laid-back paradise.
little corn island nicaragua • corn islands • big corn island nicaragua • caribbean beach vacation • cheap beach vacation
Recipes For Honduran Pupusas
Now you can make traditional pupusas at home, without traveling to Honduras.
pupusas • honduran recipes • recipes for pupusas • latin america recipes • latin american recipes
Now you can make traditional pupusas at home, without traveling to Honduras.
pupusas • honduran recipes • recipes for pupusas • latin america recipes • latin american recipes
What In The World Are Pupusas?
The name may sound funny but these Honduran masa harina cakes are nothing short of delicious.
pupusas • honduran recipes • recipes for pupusas • latin america recipes • latin american recipes
The name may sound funny but these Honduran masa harina cakes are nothing short of delicious.
pupusas • honduran recipes • recipes for pupusas • latin america recipes • latin american recipes
An Overview of Belize
Belize is a small-fry English-speaking country in Central America with an attractive barrier reef as well as a surprising number of mahogany trees and Maya temples.
belize • mayas • british honduras • barrier reef • caves
Belize is a small-fry English-speaking country in Central America with an attractive barrier reef as well as a surprising number of mahogany trees and Maya temples.
belize • mayas • british honduras • barrier reef • caves
Coffee Plantation Tours in Costa Rica
Costa Rica, while not the world´s largest coffee producer, has a reputation for fine quality coffee according to the National Coffee Association of USA Inc.
coffee tours • inorganic farming • coffee production central america • culinary tours costa rica • food tours costa rica
Costa Rica, while not the world´s largest coffee producer, has a reputation for fine quality coffee according to the National Coffee Association of USA Inc.
coffee tours • inorganic farming • coffee production central america • culinary tours costa rica • food tours costa rica
Discussion on CAFTA
Passed by the US Congress in the middle of the night by just one vote, CAFTA raised many questions about the intention of the Government. The trade agreement is slowly wi
cafta • cafta-dr • nafta • trade agreements • wto
Passed by the US Congress in the middle of the night by just one vote, CAFTA raised many questions about the intention of the Government. The trade agreement is slowly wi
cafta • cafta-dr • nafta • trade agreements • wto
Kava
Kava is a part of Melanesian cultures such as those of Fiji, Vanuatu and the Solomon Islands as well as being integral to Polynesian cultures from Hawaii south to Tahiti and Tonga.
kava • yangona • taveuni • somosomo strait • travelodge
Kava is a part of Melanesian cultures such as those of Fiji, Vanuatu and the Solomon Islands as well as being integral to Polynesian cultures from Hawaii south to Tahiti and Tonga.
kava • yangona • taveuni • somosomo strait • travelodge
La Cascada Restaurant, Panama City
The most interesting restaurant in Panama City, Panama, La Cascada offers large portions of fresh seafood in a unique atmosphere.
panama city restaurant • la cascada seafood • where to eat in panama • food experience central america • interesting menu for purchase
The most interesting restaurant in Panama City, Panama, La Cascada offers large portions of fresh seafood in a unique atmosphere.
panama city restaurant • la cascada seafood • where to eat in panama • food experience central america • interesting menu for purchase
A Parasite in the Blood Supply
American sleeping sickness, or Chagas disease, is caused by a parasite, and it can be transmitted through organ or blood donation.
parasite in the blood supply • trypanosoma cruzi • chagas disease • american sleeping sickness • south america
American sleeping sickness, or Chagas disease, is caused by a parasite, and it can be transmitted through organ or blood donation.
parasite in the blood supply • trypanosoma cruzi • chagas disease • american sleeping sickness • south america
Bay Islands Diving
The Bay Islands of Honduras are waiting for you to discover their underwater magic.
scuba diving • scuba diving • scuba • scuba • skin diving
The Bay Islands of Honduras are waiting for you to discover their underwater magic.
scuba diving • scuba diving • scuba • scuba • skin diving
La Virgen de Suyapa, Honduras
Celebrations of the Feria de la Virgen de Suyapa begin on February 2nd, at the Basilica de Suyapa outside Tegucigalpa, capital of Honduras.
virgen de suyapa • patron saint of honduras • patron saint of central america • honduran festivals • saint day celebrations
Celebrations of the Feria de la Virgen de Suyapa begin on February 2nd, at the Basilica de Suyapa outside Tegucigalpa, capital of Honduras.
virgen de suyapa • patron saint of honduras • patron saint of central america • honduran festivals • saint day celebrations
Sailing from Panama to Colombia
For the same price as flying, you can travel from Portobelo, Panama to Cartagena, Colombia by sailboat and visit the incredible San Blas Islands in the bargain.
sailing panama to colombia • overland panama to colombia • crossing darian gap • visit san blas islands • travel to comarca kuna yala
For the same price as flying, you can travel from Portobelo, Panama to Cartagena, Colombia by sailboat and visit the incredible San Blas Islands in the bargain.
sailing panama to colombia • overland panama to colombia • crossing darian gap • visit san blas islands • travel to comarca kuna yala
Shopping in Guatemala's Markets
Whether you're looking for souvenirs, mementos, handicrafts, textiles, or artesanías, the markets of Guatemala are a great place to shop for them.
guatemala market days • where to shop in guatemala • traveling to guatemala • central america souvenirs • latin america handicrafts
Whether you're looking for souvenirs, mementos, handicrafts, textiles, or artesanías, the markets of Guatemala are a great place to shop for them.
guatemala market days • where to shop in guatemala • traveling to guatemala • central america souvenirs • latin america handicrafts
Stock Up And Give Back
I’ve found a place to stock up on a few pounds of coffee AND give to my favorite cause at the same time!
coffee connoisseurs • austinson • tullys • gourmetgiving.com • espresso
I’ve found a place to stock up on a few pounds of coffee AND give to my favorite cause at the same time!
coffee connoisseurs • austinson • tullys • gourmetgiving.com • espresso
T-Shirt Sweatshops
An assembly-line of 15 workers has to make 15 t-shirts every 3 minutes, producing 3,400 shirts each day for US$7 per worker - a paltry 3 cents per shirt.
t-shirts • t-shirt sweatshop • t-shirt sweatshop smells • central america • nicaragua
An assembly-line of 15 workers has to make 15 t-shirts every 3 minutes, producing 3,400 shirts each day for US$7 per worker - a paltry 3 cents per shirt.
t-shirts • t-shirt sweatshop • t-shirt sweatshop smells • central america • nicaragua
Wild and Fancy Guppies in Freshwater Aquariums
Guppies are prolific breeders and are able to live in a wide range of freshwater aquarium conditions.
wild fancy guppies • great fish for beginning fish keepers breeders • guppies prolific breeders able to live wide range • guppies name rev. j.l.guppy trinidad • wild guppy from south america found central americ
Guppies are prolific breeders and are able to live in a wide range of freshwater aquarium conditions.
wild fancy guppies • great fish for beginning fish keepers breeders • guppies prolific breeders able to live wide range • guppies name rev. j.l.guppy trinidad • wild guppy from south america found central americ
Getting to South America
By boat, by plane, or by land. In my first article I will examine the most common ways of getting to South America, as well as some of the best jumping off points.
flights to south america • international flights to south america • pan america highway • getting to south america by boat • south america travel
By boat, by plane, or by land. In my first article I will examine the most common ways of getting to South America, as well as some of the best jumping off points.
flights to south america • international flights to south america • pan america highway • getting to south america by boat • south america travel
Earthwatch Institute
Earthwatch Institute sponsors mouth watering natural history research trips all around the world. The trips offer you a chance to take a field trip of a lifetime--unless you take another one.
earthwatch • earthwatch institute • field trips • natural history • research trips
Earthwatch Institute sponsors mouth watering natural history research trips all around the world. The trips offer you a chance to take a field trip of a lifetime--unless you take another one.
earthwatch • earthwatch institute • field trips • natural history • research trips
Agaves - True Desert Plants
Agaves and Yuccas: Same order, same family; Aloes: Same order, different family.
agave • yucca • aloe • agavaceae • monocarpic
Agaves and Yuccas: Same order, same family; Aloes: Same order, different family.
agave • yucca • aloe • agavaceae • monocarpic
Cartagena to Panama
A fascinating voayge by sea from Colombia to Panama is one of the most fascinating ways to leave (or enter) the South American continent.
cartegena hotels • panama hotels • cartegena to panama • panama city hotels • cartagena hotels
A fascinating voayge by sea from Colombia to Panama is one of the most fascinating ways to leave (or enter) the South American continent.
cartegena hotels • panama hotels • cartegena to panama • panama city hotels • cartagena hotels
Crocodiles (and alligators)
There is a difference between the many reptiles people hear about and see. Find out the difference between a crocodile and an alligator, and learn some pretty interesting facts about crocodiles which very closely pertains to the same behavior as the alligator.
alligator • crocodile • kalidas • exotic • wildlife
There is a difference between the many reptiles people hear about and see. Find out the difference between a crocodile and an alligator, and learn some pretty interesting facts about crocodiles which very closely pertains to the same behavior as the alligator.
alligator • crocodile • kalidas • exotic • wildlife
Feria del Libro de Bogota
As UNESCO nominated World Book Capital City 2007, Bogota throws open its arms to all on April 19 for the city's 20th Annual Book Festival
feria del libro • bogota • book festival • candelaria • gabriel garcia marquez
As UNESCO nominated World Book Capital City 2007, Bogota throws open its arms to all on April 19 for the city's 20th Annual Book Festival
feria del libro • bogota • book festival • candelaria • gabriel garcia marquez
Health Benefits of Chillies
Recent research shows a compound in chillies may help destroy cancer cells.
cancer • chillies • chilis • prostate • health
Recent research shows a compound in chillies may help destroy cancer cells.
cancer • chillies • chilis • prostate • health
How Healthy is Dark Chocolate ?
Chocolate - one of the most popular and recognizable flavours in the world and it can be a healthy addition to your diet when consumed in moderation.
dark chocolate • benefits • disadvantages • popular and recognizable flavours • healthy addition
Chocolate - one of the most popular and recognizable flavours in the world and it can be a healthy addition to your diet when consumed in moderation.
dark chocolate • benefits • disadvantages • popular and recognizable flavours • healthy addition
Kermits Key Lime Pie Shoppe
All Key Lime Pie is not created equal. For a taste of the real deal, I headed to Kermit's Key Lime Pie Shoppe in Key West, Florida where I was richly rewarded.
kermit's key lime pie shoppe • kermit carpenter • key lime pie • key limes • kermit's key west key lime shoppe
All Key Lime Pie is not created equal. For a taste of the real deal, I headed to Kermit's Key Lime Pie Shoppe in Key West, Florida where I was richly rewarded.
kermit's key lime pie shoppe • kermit carpenter • key lime pie • key limes • kermit's key west key lime shoppe
Movie Review: TMNT
Imagi/Warner's TMNT has gorgeous visuals but where's the fraggin' story? It gets a 5/10.
tmnt • teenage mutant ninja turtles • imagi studios • warner bros. • the weinstein company
Imagi/Warner's TMNT has gorgeous visuals but where's the fraggin' story? It gets a 5/10.
tmnt • teenage mutant ninja turtles • imagi studios • warner bros. • the weinstein company
Parque Bolívar, Guayaquil, Ecuador
It's a city park, yet it is crawling with prehistoric-looking lizards, green, striped and knarled, ranging free to the delight of tourists and Ecuadorian children alike.
guayaquil • ecuador’s largest city • parque bolívar • green iguana • iguana iguana
It's a city park, yet it is crawling with prehistoric-looking lizards, green, striped and knarled, ranging free to the delight of tourists and Ecuadorian children alike.
guayaquil • ecuador’s largest city • parque bolívar • green iguana • iguana iguana
Traditional Colombian Food
Colombians like their food hearty and fresh. From the coast to the highlands, here are some favorite main dishes.
colombian food • colombian cuisine • colombia main dishes • colombia food • frijoles
Colombians like their food hearty and fresh. From the coast to the highlands, here are some favorite main dishes.
colombian food • colombian cuisine • colombia main dishes • colombia food • frijoles
What's New in the Green World
New Websites and programs to help people lead greener lives.
ecomall • 48-hour green home • fairmont eco-meet program • geofeat • green dimes
New Websites and programs to help people lead greener lives.
ecomall • 48-hour green home • fairmont eco-meet program • geofeat • green dimes
A Beginner's Guide to RV Caravans
Thinking about scheduling an RV caravan through a travel company, or taking a tour with a group of friends for the first time? - here are answers to beginner's questions.
rv caravan • tours rvs • motorhome caravan • wagon master • tail gunner
Thinking about scheduling an RV caravan through a travel company, or taking a tour with a group of friends for the first time? - here are answers to beginner's questions.
rv caravan • tours rvs • motorhome caravan • wagon master • tail gunner
August Romance Guide
days and ways to celebrate love through the month of August
august • romance • love • relationships • romantic
days and ways to celebrate love through the month of August
august • romance • love • relationships • romantic
Bat Facts, Myths, and Benefits
Bats are coming out of the dark. Awareness of their pest control benefits and separating fact from fiction is leading to their acceptance and desirability as yard guests.
bat facts • bat myths • benefits of bats • insect control • mosquito control
Bats are coming out of the dark. Awareness of their pest control benefits and separating fact from fiction is leading to their acceptance and desirability as yard guests.
bat facts • bat myths • benefits of bats • insect control • mosquito control
Bonding for Mothers and Daughters
Holidays for mothers and daughters are becoming popular. Teenagers, grannies and moms- all benefit from getting away together to heal rifts and forge bonds.
mother and daughter tours • holidays • sights and soul travels • maya tulum wellness resort & spa • casa ombuto
Holidays for mothers and daughters are becoming popular. Teenagers, grannies and moms- all benefit from getting away together to heal rifts and forge bonds.
mother and daughter tours • holidays • sights and soul travels • maya tulum wellness resort & spa • casa ombuto
Cut Vacation Gas Use, Costs
A guide to reducing your gas consumption during summertime getaways.
gas costs • fuel consumption • gas prices • conservation • cycing
A guide to reducing your gas consumption during summertime getaways.
gas costs • fuel consumption • gas prices • conservation • cycing
Dracula, and His Vampire Friends
The beliefs that vampire bats will naturally seek you out and kill you is based primarily on the concept, or thought, of old Dracula movies. While vampires such as Dracula, may have been found scary and life threatening, vampire bats are hardly lethal, and rarely harmful, at least to us. In all reality they are more of a pest to cattle than humans!
dracula • vampire • bats • exotic • wildlife
The beliefs that vampire bats will naturally seek you out and kill you is based primarily on the concept, or thought, of old Dracula movies. While vampires such as Dracula, may have been found scary and life threatening, vampire bats are hardly lethal, and rarely harmful, at least to us. In all reality they are more of a pest to cattle than humans!
dracula • vampire • bats • exotic • wildlife
Gobble, Gobble - Time to Talk Turkey
About the Wild Turkey
turkey • thanksgiving • ornithology • territory • territoriality
About the Wild Turkey
turkey • thanksgiving • ornithology • territory • territoriality
Hang a Bluebird Nesting Box
Bluebirds, found throughout most of North America, need places to nest and they'll use a nesting box if it's in the right location and has the right features.
hang a bluebird nesting box • attract nest holes birdhouse • features dimensions food water • habitat location entrance drainage • ventilation shelter predators
Bluebirds, found throughout most of North America, need places to nest and they'll use a nesting box if it's in the right location and has the right features.
hang a bluebird nesting box • attract nest holes birdhouse • features dimensions food water • habitat location entrance drainage • ventilation shelter predators
Indiana Jones in Peru
The new Indiana Jones movie the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull takes us where archeologist/adventurer Indy has rarely went in movies past: Latin America.
crystal skull • indiana jones film • south america scenes • jungles of peru • amazon rainforest
The new Indiana Jones movie the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull takes us where archeologist/adventurer Indy has rarely went in movies past: Latin America.
crystal skull • indiana jones film • south america scenes • jungles of peru • amazon rainforest
Leading Rice Export Countries
In total, Thailand and the U.S. grow 6% of the global rice harvest yet account for about 45% of worldwide rice exports.
leading rice export countries • chinese rice exports • indian grain shipments • latest rice statistics • thailand leading rice exporter
In total, Thailand and the U.S. grow 6% of the global rice harvest yet account for about 45% of worldwide rice exports.
leading rice export countries • chinese rice exports • indian grain shipments • latest rice statistics • thailand leading rice exporter
Least Sandpiper
We the lovers of unspoiled nature, our grand beaches would seem empty if we didn't see flocks of Least Sandpipers scurrying gracefully along the water's edge, chased by the incoming waves.
small • shorebird • four toes • larger females • sexes similar
We the lovers of unspoiled nature, our grand beaches would seem empty if we didn't see flocks of Least Sandpipers scurrying gracefully along the water's edge, chased by the incoming waves.
small • shorebird • four toes • larger females • sexes similar
Lemon and Lime - a Double Act?
We tend to think of lemons rather than limes, yet both have a unique history and share similar uses around the kitchen. Their essence is a gift from the ancient world.
citrus fruits • lemons • limes • origin of lemons • origin of limes
We tend to think of lemons rather than limes, yet both have a unique history and share similar uses around the kitchen. Their essence is a gift from the ancient world.
citrus fruits • lemons • limes • origin of lemons • origin of limes
Living Habits of Reptiles (Part 7)
In deserts, we usually find reptiles...
reptile • desert • living • habit
In deserts, we usually find reptiles...
reptile • desert • living • habit
Mexican Independence (2)
After Hidalgo and Morelos’ death, the fire and desire for independence had not stopped burning. Another six years were needed to achieve the ultimate goal. The Plan of Iguala, drawn up by Guerrero and Iturbide and accepted by all layers of the population and Spain’s last viceroy, would prove decisive.
iguala • mexico • mina • guerrero • hidalgo
After Hidalgo and Morelos’ death, the fire and desire for independence had not stopped burning. Another six years were needed to achieve the ultimate goal. The Plan of Iguala, drawn up by Guerrero and Iturbide and accepted by all layers of the population and Spain’s last viceroy, would prove decisive.
iguala • mexico • mina • guerrero • hidalgo
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