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.
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?
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 ones out there. In the end, we probably won…
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.
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!
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.
Central America flags from every country: Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Panama, El Salvador, Guatemala, Belize, and Honduras.
Costa Rican Words and Phrases
In celebration of Central America’s most popular destination, we’ve provided you with a short crash course of words and phrases endemic to Costa Rica.[p]
In celebration of Central America’s most popular destination, we’ve provided you with a short crash course of words and phrases endemic to Costa Rica.[p]
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.
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.
Mesoamerican Pottery - Image Gallery
Photos of Mesoamerican pottery, including Mayan pots, god and goddess figurines, a intricate "tomb tree", and many more.
Photos of Mesoamerican pottery, including Mayan pots, god and goddess figurines, a intricate "tomb tree", and many more.
El Salvador Archeology and Culture
Information on El Salvador's archeology and culture from your Guide to Archeology.
Information on El Salvador's archeology and culture from your Guide to Archeology.
Religion in Nicaragua
Information on the religion and beliefs of the Nicaraguan population.
Information on the religion and beliefs of the Nicaraguan population.
The Garifuna of Central America
Dozens of resources on the Garifuna. or the "Caribs", of Central America (mainly Belize) and the USA.
Dozens of resources on the Garifuna. or the "Caribs", of Central America (mainly Belize) and the USA.
Maya Ruins: Photographic Tour
An interactive photographic tour of Maya archaeological sites in Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras and Belize, by Barbara McKenzie.
An interactive photographic tour of Maya archaeological sites in Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras and Belize, by Barbara McKenzie.