Articles related to "Central America"
Traveling to Central America
Before you plan your next trip to Central America, you'll need information on travel requirements and important contact information.
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Before you plan your next trip to Central America, you'll need information on travel requirements and important contact information.
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Articles on Central America
The following are articles on Central America and its countries.
articles on central america • articles on belize • articles on costa rica • articles on el salvador • articles on guatemala
The following are articles on Central America and its countries.
articles on central america • articles on belize • articles on costa rica • articles on el salvador • articles on guatemala
Backpack Security for Bus Travel
Buses in Central America are safer than their reputation implies, but it's still worth internalizing some tips on how to keep valuables out of the hands of thieves.
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Buses in Central America are safer than their reputation implies, but it's still worth internalizing some tips on how to keep valuables out of the hands of thieves.
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Central America Fact Sheets
The following are Country Fact Sheets of Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama.
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The following are Country Fact Sheets of Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama.
belize country fact sheet • costa rica country fact sheet • el salvador country fact sheet • guatemala country fact sheet • honduras country fact sheet
Central America Flights
This article outlines the airlines that fly in and around Central America from major international carriers to small regional jets with just a few seats.
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This article outlines the airlines that fly in and around Central America from major international carriers to small regional jets with just a few seats.
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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!
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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
Musings at Hammock Time: San Blas III
My last San Blas installment doesn't account all of my amazing experiences on these islands (I have to keep some secrets, right?) but reveals why I will hold this Caribbean idyll close to my heart. Read on ...
san blas • panama • central america • caribbean • islands
My last San Blas installment doesn't account all of my amazing experiences on these islands (I have to keep some secrets, right?) but reveals why I will hold this Caribbean idyll close to my heart. Read on ...
san blas • panama • central america • caribbean • islands
On the Road: La Frontera and Beyond
Budget travel isn't for the faint-hearted, as I learned over two days of multiple buses that took me from the misty jungle mountains of Panama to the hot, arid grasslands in northwest Costa Rica.
costa rica • panama • central america • budget • travel
Budget travel isn't for the faint-hearted, as I learned over two days of multiple buses that took me from the misty jungle mountains of Panama to the hot, arid grasslands in northwest Costa Rica.
costa rica • panama • central america • budget • travel
Panama Canal
The Panama Canal is over 80 years old and needs updating and expansion. The people of Panama have voted to fund this remodeling.
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The Panama Canal is over 80 years old and needs updating and expansion. The people of Panama have voted to fund this remodeling.
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The Viking-Maya Connection
The legend of Quetzalcoatl is known throughout Latin America, although he is called by many different names.
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The legend of Quetzalcoatl is known throughout Latin America, although he is called by many different names.
vikings • quetzalcoatl • kukulkan • mayas • incas
Toucans, Part I, Tropical Rainforest Dwellers
Who can resist those colorful toucans? This tropical bird has real character! From its brightly colored bill, and entertaining habits, to its mystic legends, the toucan is truly an awesome sight to see. Whether raised in the jungle or in captivity, this bird will win your heart.
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Who can resist those colorful toucans? This tropical bird has real character! From its brightly colored bill, and entertaining habits, to its mystic legends, the toucan is truly an awesome sight to see. Whether raised in the jungle or in captivity, this bird will win your heart.
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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.
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Find out what vaccinations you and your family need before heading off to Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua or Panama.
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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.
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A hidden gem in Central America, Little Corn Island, Nicaragua is a surprisingly affordable white-sand beach vacation in a laid-back paradise.
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Recipes For Honduran Pupusas
Now you can make traditional pupusas at home, without traveling to Honduras.
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Now you can make traditional pupusas at home, without traveling to Honduras.
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The Butterfly Farm - Costa Rica
One butterfly farm in Costa Rica, interestingly enough called The Butterfly Farm, attempts to educate and entertain visitors year-round with their tours.
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One butterfly farm in Costa Rica, interestingly enough called The Butterfly Farm, attempts to educate and entertain visitors year-round with their tours.
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What In The World Are Pupusas?
The name may sound funny but these Honduran masa harina cakes are nothing short of delicious.
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The name may sound funny but these Honduran masa harina cakes are nothing short of delicious.
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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.
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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.
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Belize a Family and Dive Destination
Enjoy all the adventure Belize offers, above and below the sea
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Enjoy all the adventure Belize offers, above and below the sea
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Bird Watching in Copan
5 minutes away from downtown Copan, Macaw Mountain allows visitors a view into the world of exotic birds amidst a natural botanical garden.
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5 minutes away from downtown Copan, Macaw Mountain allows visitors a view into the world of exotic birds amidst a natural botanical garden.
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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.
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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.
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Fire and Rain, Part 3
Wildscaping and Costa Rica -- Rainforest Preserve. Part three of the Costa Rican tour.
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Wildscaping and Costa Rica -- Rainforest Preserve. Part three of the Costa Rican tour.
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Howler Monkeys of Costa Rica
Just before dawn the Howlers begin their chorus. If you haven't heard it before you might think King Kong himself was there.
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Just before dawn the Howlers begin their chorus. If you haven't heard it before you might think King Kong himself was there.
howler monkeys • costa rican mammals • loud animals • rainforest species • primates of central america
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.
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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.
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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.
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The most interesting restaurant in Panama City, Panama, La Cascada offers large portions of fresh seafood in a unique atmosphere.
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Meijer Gardens Butterfly Exhibit
The Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park brings in butterflies from around the world each spring. Enjoy watching them and participate in fun family activities.
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The Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park brings in butterflies from around the world each spring. Enjoy watching them and participate in fun family activities.
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Ruby Throated Hummingbird pt.3,Migration and Habitats
The last in a series of three articles that covers the migration and breeding grounds of the ruby throated hummingbird. There are thirty-eight states and seven Canadian provinces that become summer homes for the ruby throated hummingbird. When migration begins, there is an amazing amount of flight miles to cover before reaching the wintering grounds in Central America, and Panama.
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The last in a series of three articles that covers the migration and breeding grounds of the ruby throated hummingbird. There are thirty-eight states and seven Canadian provinces that become summer homes for the ruby throated hummingbird. When migration begins, there is an amazing amount of flight miles to cover before reaching the wintering grounds in Central America, and Panama.
ruby • throated • hummingbird • migration • breeding
Spider Monkeys of Costa Rica
If you're lucky enough to see this endangered monkey species swinging through the canopy, you'll be treated to an acrobatic display of flying leaps and reaching limbs.
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If you're lucky enough to see this endangered monkey species swinging through the canopy, you'll be treated to an acrobatic display of flying leaps and reaching limbs.
spider monkeys • new world primates • visiting costa rica • mammals of central america • rainforest inhabitants
THE PRESIDENT'S LADY: HELLEN HERNDON ARTHUR
Hellen Herndon Arthur helped her husband become President, but never lived to enjoy the success. From all indications, she would have been an excellent and effective First Lady. Learn of her effect on her husband's career, and his amazing and tender dedication to her memory.
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Hellen Herndon Arthur helped her husband become President, but never lived to enjoy the success. From all indications, she would have been an excellent and effective First Lady. Learn of her effect on her husband's career, and his amazing and tender dedication to her memory.
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The Songbird Foundation Part 1
Part 1 in a 2-part series on the Songbird Foundation. This organization helps to preserve the forests of South and Central America by promoting organically and environmentally sound products. Do you drink coffee?
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Part 1 in a 2-part series on the Songbird Foundation. This organization helps to preserve the forests of South and Central America by promoting organically and environmentally sound products. Do you drink coffee?
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Things to Do in Costa Rica
There's a lot to do in the capital of Costa Rica. Find out about the best restaurants, museums and theaters to frequent while there.
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There's a lot to do in the capital of Costa Rica. Find out about the best restaurants, museums and theaters to frequent while there.
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Visiting Livingston, Guatemala
Caribbean in feel, Livingston is unique among Guatemala's towns and cities, and the food is a true Guatemalan highlight.
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Caribbean in feel, Livingston is unique among Guatemala's towns and cities, and the food is a true Guatemalan highlight.
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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.
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American sleeping sickness, or Chagas disease, is caused by a parasite, and it can be transmitted through organ or blood donation.
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Bay Islands Diving
The Bay Islands of Honduras are waiting for you to discover their underwater magic.
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The Bay Islands of Honduras are waiting for you to discover their underwater magic.
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Chigoe Flea – Tunga penetrans
Chigoe Fleas (Tunga penetrans) are unlike other familiar fleas because they burrow into the skin, causing pain and sometimes serious infection.
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Chigoe Fleas (Tunga penetrans) are unlike other familiar fleas because they burrow into the skin, causing pain and sometimes serious infection.
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Garifuna Settlement Day - Belize
On November 19, Belize will celebrate the arrival of 500 Garifunas to the country in 1823. But who exactly are the Garifunas?
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On November 19, Belize will celebrate the arrival of 500 Garifunas to the country in 1823. But who exactly are the Garifunas?
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Getting to and Around Honduras
This article outlines the airlines, ferries, and leading bus companies for getting to and around the Central American nation of Honduras.
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This article outlines the airlines, ferries, and leading bus companies for getting to and around the Central American nation of Honduras.
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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.
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Celebrations of the Feria de la Virgen de Suyapa begin on February 2nd, at the Basilica de Suyapa outside Tegucigalpa, capital of Honduras.
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Learn Spanish in Guatemala
Clear Spanish, low costs, and dozens of schools to choose from make Antigua, Guatemala one of the best places in Central America for learning to speak Spanish.
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Clear Spanish, low costs, and dozens of schools to choose from make Antigua, Guatemala one of the best places in Central America for learning to speak Spanish.
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Mosquito-Borne Illnesses
Besides being pests, mosquitoes can carry and transmit numerous diseases. This article will discuss some of the more common ailments that can be transmitted.
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Besides being pests, mosquitoes can carry and transmit numerous diseases. This article will discuss some of the more common ailments that can be transmitted.
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New Passport Regulations
Do you have a passport? If not, better get one. Immediately. Or you might not be able to travel after January 23, 2007.
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Do you have a passport? If not, better get one. Immediately. Or you might not be able to travel after January 23, 2007.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Whether you're looking for souvenirs, mementos, handicrafts, textiles, or artesanías, the markets of Guatemala are a great place to shop for them.
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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.
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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.
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Tobacco Caye, Belize
A slice of heaven is to be found at this hidden Central American Caribbean island paradise.
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A slice of heaven is to be found at this hidden Central American Caribbean island paradise.
belize • tobacco caye • caribbean • snorkeling • diving
Top Ten Banana Countries
After rice, wheat, and corn, bananas are the fourth most widely consumed food for humans. Bananas are grown in 130 countries worldwide - more than any other fruit crop.
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After rice, wheat, and corn, bananas are the fourth most widely consumed food for humans. Bananas are grown in 130 countries worldwide - more than any other fruit crop.
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What To Do In Antigua, Guatemala
With plenty of activities, food, and shopping, this lovely UNESCO World Heritage Site is a highlight of any trip to Guatemala.
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With plenty of activities, food, and shopping, this lovely UNESCO World Heritage Site is a highlight of any trip to Guatemala.
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Wild and Fancy Guppies
Guppies are prolific breeders and are able to live in a wide range of aquarium conditions.
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Guppies are prolific breeders and are able to live in a wide range of aquarium conditions.
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Wildlife Volunteer Work in Costa Rica
If you would enjoy walking around with an anteater on your shoulder or cuddling a loveable kinkajou then volunteering in the Nicoya Peninsula´s dry forest is for you.
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If you would enjoy walking around with an anteater on your shoulder or cuddling a loveable kinkajou then volunteering in the Nicoya Peninsula´s dry forest is for you.
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Storm of the Century 1993
The Storm of the Century, also known as the Superstorm of 1993, Great Blizzard of 1993, the White Hurricane or No-Name Hurricane, hit Eastern U.S. and Canada.
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The Storm of the Century, also known as the Superstorm of 1993, Great Blizzard of 1993, the White Hurricane or No-Name Hurricane, hit Eastern U.S. and Canada.
storm of the century 1993 • late winter super storm crippled eastern north ame • superstorm of 1993 • great blizzard of 1993 white hurricane no-name hur • hit eastern u.s. and canada