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When it comes to Mayan archeological sites, most people are familiar with  Tikal Guatemala, one of the largest Mayan sites in South America.    But just east of Tikal, in the small country of Belize, are a number of Mayan temple sites that are worth a look.  Three of the most popular sites are located in Northern Belize.

Canaa at Caracol, Belize

The Cayo district is home to two of Belize’s favorite  Mayan archeological sites.  Caracol and Xunantunich.  Caracol is the largest of the Mayan sites in Belize. And despite being difficult to get to, it is also one of the most popular. Excavation is continuing at Caracol and it is common to see archeologists at work while you visit the site. Caracol is also home to the tallest man made structure in Belize,  the Maya temple Canaa. Climbing 140 feet to the top of Canaa you are treated to fantastic views of the Chiquibul forest.

Honduras means in Spanish approximately depths. The depths of the Caribbean Sea and of Pacific Ocean near the Honduras shores are not so amazing big, but Columbus, when discovered America, said something about the depths in the area, and the name remained.

Honduras location

A few hundreds years Honduras was a Spanish colony. The Spaniards were specially interested in silver, and brought even black slaves to work in the mines.  Even today, you can find in Honduras silver craftsmanships at very good prices on the local markets and festivals.

Rain of Fishes in Districto del Yoro

Another thing to buy from Honduras is the leather items. Very nice, very special, bargain prices. Besides, in Honduras there is a difficult, but not impossible to explain phenomena, which you can see live if you are lucky enough: La Lluvia de Pesces del districto Yoro. It means the rain of fishes from Yoro District, which is really a miracle. Yoro district is not on the shore, making an explanation of this phenomena even more difficult. You shall see the Rain of Fishes with your own eyes, otherwise you could say I am joking.

If you’re thinking about taking a trip to Central America, a Nicaragua vacation might be just what you’re looking for.

Going on vacation. A Santo Domingo vacation. What better place to visit? Santo Domingo is in the Dominican Republic. Just the sound of that sound romantic and mysterious.

And while a Santo Domingo vacation can be romantic and offer some mysterious tours that take you through historical sights, there is more to a Santo Domingo vacation than romance and mystery. Well, and casinos.

One place to check out when taking a Santo Domingo vacation is the Zonas Colonial where you can travel back to the 16th century. Old castles are converted into museums, while other historical buildings are now working cafes and hotels. If you want a romantic Santo Domingo vacation, this is the place to go.