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Culture, History & Language in Central America

Explore Central America's endlessly diverse culture from Garifuna to Ancient Maya, and the region's restless and resonant history.
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  2. History (8)
  3. Language (10)
  4. Mayans & Maya Ruins (10)
  5. Statistics, Facts & Figures (10)

UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Central America

Cultural and Natural UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Central America.

2012 Predictions

The end of the Mayan calendar occurs in 2012 -- at least, the end of an important cycle in the Mayan calendar. What will happen in December 2012? Will the world end? Here's a selection of websites that go over 2012 predictions and prophecies. I attempted to include only the most informative sites -- believe me, there are some... questionable...

The Crystal Skulls of Central America

Crystal Skulls in Central America: did you know the ancient Mayan Crystal Skulls actually exist – and most of them were discovered in Central America? Read more about the Central America Crystal Skulls.

Central America Maps

An image gallery of Central America maps, including maps of every Central America country: Costa Rica maps, Guatemala maps, Nicaragua maps, Honduras maps, Belize maps, El Salvador maps and Panama maps. Whew!

Central America Flags

Central America flags from every country: Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Panama, El Salvador, Guatemala, Belize, and Honduras.

Holy Week in Antigua Guatemala

View images of the multicolored carpets, religious processions, and other images of Antigua Guatemala's Holy Week (Semana Santa) in this gallery by James Foley.

Religion in Nicaragua

Information on the religion and beliefs of the Nicaraguan population.

Costa Rica Museums

Costa Rica Museums: From the Gold Museum to the Jade Museum; the National Museum to the Children's Museum, Costa Rica museums make for a perfect rainy afternoon activity.

The Garifuna of Central America

Dozens of resources on the Garifuna. or the "Caribs", of Central America (mainly Belize) and the USA.

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