When most people think of the Maya, their minds jump immediately to Mexico, but this ancient civilization exerted profound influence throughout Central America. As a native of El Salvador and an expert in Mesoamerican anthropology and archaeology for National Geographic, I’m here to take you on the ultimate cultural journey through the Maya of Central [...]
The Maya’s Cultural Influence Extends Well Beyond Mexico, Throughout Central America
November 6, 2012 | Posted by
Belize: Find Out What Francis Ford Coppola Found, Fell in Love With
October 23, 2012 | Posted by
Francis Ford Coppola loves Belize so much, he opened two resorts there since his first visit. It took the rest of the world about three decades to catch on to the country’s allure. High on travel magazines’ lists of top destinations for 2012 and 2013, Belize is the Central American underdog travelers are quick to flock to, [...]
Earthquake Rocks Costa Rica, Central America; 2 Deaths So Far
September 5, 2012 | Posted by
A 7.6 magnitude earthquake rocked Costa Rica and a large portion of Central America today, causing damage and widespread panic but so far only two deaths—one from a heart attack, according to the Red Cross in Costa Rica. Since the narrow country has water on both sides—Caribbean Sea to the east, Pacific Ocean to the [...]
