Central America

Page Updated December 2024

Belize  English-speaking, Creole-dominated and with a thoroughly coup-free history, most of this tiny country has an atmosphere so laid-back it's almost asleep. Wikipedia.

Belize WikiVoyage.

Belize Atlas Of Belize.

Costa Rica  Costa Ricans have made a real effort to preserve the country's image as ecotourism heaven, making Costa Rica one of the best places to experience the tropics naturally and with minimal impact. Wikipedia.

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Costa Rica Atlas Of Costa Rica.

El Salvador  Although now peaceful after a civil war in the 1980s, a recent earthquake has devastated many areas, and the country is now recovering. Wikipedia.

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El Salvador Atlas Of El Salvador.

Guatemala The territory of modern Guatemala once formed the core of the Maya civilization, and today it is the most populous of the Central American countries. Wikipedia.

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Guatemala Atlas Of Guatemala.

Honduras Honduras was home to several important Mesoamerican cultures, most notably the Maya, before the Spanish invaded in the sixteenth century. Wikipedia.

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Honduras Atlas Of Honduras.

Independence in Latin America  Revolt in the name of Ferdinand of Spain, Fathers Hidalgo and Morelos of Mexico, Bolivar, O'Higgens, San Martín and Artigas in South America, independence in Central America and Mexico, California, New Mexico and Texas.

Nicaragua Unfortunately, Nicaragua has been plagued by earthquakes, hurricanes, Communist inspired governments and civil wars. Wikipedia.

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Nicaragua Atlas Of Nicaragua.

Panama  Since 2010, Panama has been the second-most competitive economy in Latin America. Covering around 40% of its land area, Panama's jungles are home to an abundance of tropical plants and animals – some of them found nowhere else on the planet. Wikipedia.

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Panama Atlas Of Panama.