Category: Central America

  • Central America: Lamanai

    Central America: Lamanai

    The Lamanai Archaeological Reserve is a fascinating place in Belize, a country in Central America. It’s actually the site of an old Mayan city, and the name “Lamanai” means “submerged crocodile” in Mayan language. Here, you can see ancient ruins like temples and pyramids, some of which are more than a thousand years old. Nestled…

  • Costa Rica: Strawberry Poison-Dart Frog

    Costa Rica: Strawberry Poison-Dart Frog

    The strawberry poison dart frog is a tiny, brightly colored frog that you can find in countries like Costa Rica, Nicaragua, and Panama in Central America. We found this little creature in a night jungle tour in the Arenal area of Costa Rica. It was the size of the tip of my thumb! These frogs…