http://gocentralamerica.about.com/ Get the latest headlines from the About.com http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hh http://www.about.com/ 118 20 en-us 2012-02-19T15:51:10Z Sun, 19 Feb 2012 15:51:10 +0000 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://gocentralamerica.about.com/b/2012/02/22/be-polite-in-spanish-2.htm <p>Planning on traveling to Central America, or to any other Spanish-speaking country? For those who don't know any Spanish at all, Gerald Erichsen, our Guide to Spanish Language, has compiled a short, sweet list of some <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://spanish.about.com/cs/culture/ht/polite.htm">Spanish words and phrases</a> you'll need to know to engage in polite conversation.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://gocentralamerica.about.com/b/2012/02/22/be-polite-in-spanish-2.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://gocentralamerica.about.com/b/2012/02/22/be-polite-in-spanish-2.htm Wed, 22 Feb 2012 15:58:06 +0000 2012-02-22T15:58:06Z http://gocentralamerica.about.com/b/2012/02/19/health-tips-for-central-america-travel.htm <p>Central America travel is incredible, but it can also wreak havoc on your immune system. Just being in close quarters with dozens or hundreds of people on an airplane can affect your vacation -- not to mention trying new foods, enduring a tropical climates, and pushing your self physically through outdoor activities. Luckily, there are many precautions you can take before and during your trip.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://gocentralamerica.about.com/b/2012/02/19/health-tips-for-central-america-travel.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://gocentralamerica.about.com/b/2012/02/19/health-tips-for-central-america-travel.htm Sun, 19 Feb 2012 15:51:10 +0000 2012-02-19T15:51:10Z http://gocentralamerica.about.com/b/2012/02/13/central-america-photo-for-february-puerto-viejo.htm <p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter" src="http://0.tqn.com/d/gocentralamerica/1/0/s/R/-/-/PaulPuertoViejo.jpg" alt="puerto viejo costa rica" /></p> <p>Our Central America photo for February features Puerto Viejo, a destination on Costa Rica's Caribbean coast. I'll be heading there in early March, following 9 days Nicaragua. Hooray! In particular, I'm excited about visiting the <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://www.jaguarrescue.com/jag_site/Home.html">Jaguar Centre de Rescate</a>, or the Jaguar Rescue.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://gocentralamerica.about.com/b/2012/02/13/central-america-photo-for-february-puerto-viejo.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://gocentralamerica.about.com/b/2012/02/13/central-america-photo-for-february-puerto-viejo.htm Mon, 13 Feb 2012 20:16:12 +0000 2012-02-13T20:16:12Z http://gocentralamerica.about.com/b/2012/02/09/the-xunantunich-ruins-in-belize.htm <p><img class="alignright" src="http://0.tqn.com/d/gocentralamerica/1/0/h/R/-/-/xunantunich0small.jpg" alt="xunantunich" width="138" height="184" /></p> <p>The Xunantunich ruins, in western Belize's Cayo District, are some of the country's best-preserved. The temple El Castillo (pictured) is the second-tallest structure in Belize. (The tallest is another temple at the Mayan ruins of Caracol. That's right -- Belize's ancient buildings are taller than any modern ones!) The name Xunantunich means "Stone Woman" in a Mayan language, and refers to a ghost woman spotted climbing the steps of El Castillo. Creepy!</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://gocentralamerica.about.com/b/2012/02/09/the-xunantunich-ruins-in-belize.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://gocentralamerica.about.com/b/2012/02/09/the-xunantunich-ruins-in-belize.htm Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:25:53 +0000 2012-02-09T12:25:53Z http://gocentralamerica.about.com/b/2012/02/06/private-island-resorts-in-central-america.htm <p>Central America's islands are diverse and gorgeous, and so are <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://gocentralamerica.about.com/od/forthebeachbum/tp/Central-Americas-Private-Island-Resorts.htm">Central America's private island resorts</a>. They're perfect for travelers seeking respite and romance, away from the crowds and chaos of well-touristed destinations.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://gocentralamerica.about.com/b/2012/02/06/private-island-resorts-in-central-america.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://gocentralamerica.about.com/b/2012/02/06/private-island-resorts-in-central-america.htm Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:34:47 +0000 2012-02-06T13:34:47Z http://gocentralamerica.about.com/b/2012/01/25/belcampo-belize-lodge-and-farms.htm <p>Machaca Hill Lodge in Toledo, southern Belize is under new ownership. Now called Belcampo Belize Lodge and Farms, the eco-lodge is just as much a stunner as its predecessor, and even more dedicated to branding itself as a luxury, yet sustainable agrotourism destination.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://gocentralamerica.about.com/b/2012/01/25/belcampo-belize-lodge-and-farms.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://gocentralamerica.about.com/b/2012/01/25/belcampo-belize-lodge-and-farms.htm Wed, 25 Jan 2012 13:29:38 +0000 2012-01-25T13:29:38Z http://gocentralamerica.about.com/b/2012/01/23/interesting-facts-about-nicaragua.htm <p>Did you know Lake Nicaragua is home to the world's only freshwater sharks? Or that Ometepe, an island formed by twin volcanoes, is the largest volcanic island in a freshwater lake? Did you know that the surfing in San Juan del Sur is ranked among the world's best? Or that Nicaraguans are crazy about not just soccer (<em>futbol</em>), but baseball, too?</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://gocentralamerica.about.com/b/2012/01/23/interesting-facts-about-nicaragua.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://gocentralamerica.about.com/b/2012/01/23/interesting-facts-about-nicaragua.htm Mon, 23 Jan 2012 02:56:40 +0000 2012-01-23T02:56:40Z http://gocentralamerica.about.com/b/2012/01/20/us-withdraws-peace-corps-volunteers-from-honduras.htm <p>Due to increased violence in the region, the U.S. Peace Corps has withdrawn all 158 volunteers from Honduras while the organization reviews security, says<a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://edition.cnn.com/2012/01/17/world/americas/honduras-peace-corps/"> CNN</a> and <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://www.hondurasweekly.com/the-peace-corp-pullout-201201174751/">Honduras Weekly</a>. In addition, the Peace Corps has decided to suspend training for volunteer placement in the neighboring Central American Countries of El Salvador and Guatemala, though current volunteers aren't being withdrawn.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://gocentralamerica.about.com/b/2012/01/20/us-withdraws-peace-corps-volunteers-from-honduras.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://gocentralamerica.about.com/b/2012/01/20/us-withdraws-peace-corps-volunteers-from-honduras.htm Fri, 20 Jan 2012 18:12:58 +0000 2012-01-20T18:12:58Z http://gocentralamerica.about.com/b/2012/01/13/central-america-coffee-tours.htm <p>Mmm, coffee. No matter how hard I try, I can't stay away -- especially when I'm traveling in Central America.</p> <p>Central America is undoubtedly home to some of the world's finest coffee, due to the region's rich volcanic soil. Its forests are perfect for shade-grown coffee, and many Central America coffee plantations are devoted to ensuring their products are fair trade and environmentally friendly. Central America coffee tours are a great way to get behind the scenes of this much-beloved crop -- in fact, a third of the world's population drinks coffee. Wow!</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://gocentralamerica.about.com/b/2012/01/13/central-america-coffee-tours.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://gocentralamerica.about.com/b/2012/01/13/central-america-coffee-tours.htm Fri, 13 Jan 2012 15:56:54 +0000 2012-01-13T15:56:54Z http://gocentralamerica.about.com/b/2012/01/09/photos-of-bocas-del-toro-panama.htm <p><img class="alignright" src="http://0.tqn.com/d/gocentralamerica/1/0/f/N/-/-/bocas_bastimentos2.JPG" alt="bocas del toro" width="151" height="202" /></p> <p>Bocas del Toro is a province and an archipelago in Panama, undoubtedly one of the country's most (if not THE most) popular destinations for travelers. Its Caribbean location -- in Panama's northwest corner, just a hop, skip and a boat ride or plane ride from Costa Rica -- makes for incredibly arresting scenery.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://gocentralamerica.about.com/b/2012/01/09/photos-of-bocas-del-toro-panama.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://gocentralamerica.about.com/b/2012/01/09/photos-of-bocas-del-toro-panama.htm Mon, 09 Jan 2012 15:00:18 +0000 2012-01-09T15:00:18Z