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Central America

Serving as a land bridge connecting two hemispheres, the isthmus of Central America consists of 7 countries united by their shared legacies of Spanish colonialism, rugged physical beauty and by their importance to the average North American consumer. Consisting of Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama, and bordered by the Northern Pacific Ocean to the west and the Caribbean Ocean to the east, the region is home to nearly 40 million. Because Central America is situated on the lip of the Caribbean plate the area is prone to frequent earthquakes and volcanic eruptions, which over eons of time has produced a lush mountainous landscape rich in animal life and vegetation. The eastern portion of Central America generally receives twice as much precipitation as the western side due to its warmer waters. While this also ensures that the eastern region is exposed to more hurricanes and tropical storms, the bulk of the population resides on the western portion of the land mass.

The populace of Central America reflects the region’s diverse history as an important hub of exploration and colonization during the discovery of New World. Among the people that claim Native American descent are many individuals with African or Spanish lineage including those with mixed heritage called mestizos (Spanish background) or mulattoes (African). Reflecting the centuries of western expansion, Roman Catholicism is the most predominant form of worship while Spanish is the official language of the government. Nearly all of the people reside in urban areas with three cities numbering about one million. Per capita the average citizen’s annual income is low with many employed in agriculture; this has in return served to make Central America a primary exporter of cheap food products to the United States and Canada. Socially there have been bouts of political upheaval and rapid social change within many of the nations, with end results being as far ranging as the installation of dictators or the beginnings of a democratic government. The most well-known landmark is undoubtedly the world-famous Panama Canal, a vital shipping link between North and South America.

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Tizi n'Tichka pass is the highest point (2260m) on the road from Marrakech to Ouarzazate. Stunning views as well as local berber overloaded trucks are essential components of this journey.


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A mistranslation (I think – sometimes it was just as difficult to communicate between the six of us as it was to decipher Arabic and French) led us to order way too much fish, leaving us with leftovers for a few days. But it was delicious fish, fried and served whole.


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good gemMirca ~ Guesthouse Gumonca is a great place to visit at the just off-peak times. There is a small uncrowded beach and a restaurant that serves great fish.link
When? ~ September
Contributed by ~ Guy Captain
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good gemPlaya ChacrayMar Lima Huaral ~ The Eco Truly Park looks like a fantasy place because of its architecture, A place to meditate and to think, an unforgettable experience living for a weekend or more experiencing harmony.link
When? ~ Anytime Km63 Carretera Pasamay
Contributed by ~ William Gutiérrez
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When? ~ Summer is the best time.
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