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    Central America
    Costa Rica
  • The city of Granada and the landmark Cathedral of Granada in Nicaragua with Lake Nicaragua in the background.
    Central America
    Nicaragua
  • Freighter off Panama’s Caribbean coast waiting to enter Panama Canal.
    Central America
    Panama
  • Tourist looking at old mayan ruins from high lookout (Temple IV and temple of the Lost World), Tikal National Park, Peten, Guatemala
    Central America
    Guatemala
  • The forest on the side of Hummingbird Highway from Hopkins to Belize City.
    Central America
    Belize
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    Central America
    Honduras
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    Central America
    El Salvador
  • Zaculeu, old capital of the Mam people, Guatemala, Central America
    Guatemala
    The Highlands
  • Palm trees lining beach at Playa Carillo.
    Costa Rica
    Península de Nicoya
  • Playa Dominical, Marino Ballena national park, Pacific coast, Costa Rica.
    Costa Rica
    Central Pacific Coast
  • Los Santos Forest Reserve. Costa Rica
    Costa Rica
    Southern Costa Rica & Península de Osa
  • Nicaragua, Indigenous island of Rama Cay on Caribbean coast
    Nicaragua
    Caribbean Coast
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