Central America

Resources in this category:

Belize: Country Studies
http://lcweb2.loc.gov/frd/cs/bztoc.html

This page from the Library of Congress has a lot of facts about Belize.

Brooklyn Expedition: Latin America
http://www.brooklynexpedition.org/latin/

This fun, colorful site from the Brooklyn Children’s Museum introduces children (and adults!) to Latin American culture and history. You can choose from topics as diverse as holidays, animals, ancient beliefs and rituals, and many more. Also features interactive pictures, maps, and feedback from kids. Good for a quick introduction to the region, or just to browse!

El Salvador: Country Studies
http://lcweb2.loc.gov/frd/cs/svtoc.html

This page from the Library of Congress has a lot of facts about El Salvador.

Embassy of Belize Kids Page
http://www.embassyofbelize.org/kids.htm

Learn all about Belize at this page; color the flag, listen to the national anthem and learn about the national animal, bird, flower and tree!

Embassy of Honduras
http://www.hondurasemb.org/abouthonduras.htm

Learn all about the country of Honduras at this site.

Honduras: Country Studies
http://lcweb2.loc.gov/frd/cs/hntoc.html

This page from the Library of Congress has a lot of facts about Honduras.

Inside Chiquibul
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/chiquibul/

"Interested in checking out the 'real' underground scene? By logging on to this site you can join a team of National Geographic explorers who spent days underground (even underwater)exploring and photographing Chiquibul - the longest cave in Central America. With maps, breathtaking photos and six 360-degree IPIX images, this site promises to take Web-wanderers to the depths of the earth and back without wasting any flashlight batteries."

Maya Adventure
http://www.smm.org/sln/ma/

Includes a virutal tour of famous Maya sites and related activities.

Nicaragua: Country Studies
http://lcweb2.loc.gov/frd/cs/nitoc.html

This page from the Library of Congress has a lot of facts about Nicaragua.

Panama: Country Studies
http://lcweb2.loc.gov/frd/cs/patoc.html

This page from the Library of Congress has a lot of facts about Panama.

Peace Corps Kids World – Guatemala
http://www.peacecorps.gov/kids/world/iac/guatemala.html

This is a good site to learn more about Guatemala. You can also read what some Peace Corps Volunteers have to say about working in Guatemala.