Globe Trekker: Central America

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The stretch of land separating North and South America is a diverse assembly of countries and cultures. While hundreds of ruined cities throughout the jungles of Central and Meso-America reveal the secrets of the ancient Maya, the ruins in Nicaragua reveal more recent atrocities. Through this contrast shines some of the most naturally beautiful landscapes in the world. Traveler Justine Shapiro starts her journey in Merida, Mexico, the capital of the Yucatan Peninsula, where she takes in the Mayan ruins of Chichen Itza and Tulum. She then travels south through Belize to Guatemala. Further south Neil Gibson begins his journey in the Costa Rican capital of San Jose traveling through the Monteverde Cloud Forest before ending in turbulent Nicaragua. Along the way... · Dance the night away in a Merengue club · Witness a bull fiesta in Liberia · Visit a cigar factory in Granada · Swim with dolphins at the idyllic beach resort of Placencia · Rejoice in the Easter celebrations in Antigua - hailed as the most spectacular in Latin America

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Review by Tiger, 2010-09-05

This really wasn't what I was expecting. Especially the part about Costa Rico. The bikers on Harleys challenging the guy to put a big hairy spider on his head. I thought there would be more factual information.

Review by C. Evaul, 2008-02-20

This DVD is interesting and shows travel through Mexican towns. It presents history without forcing it on the students. I like the part about the grasshoppers and mole from Puebla - a dish made of chocolate and peppers. The chocolate segments are enticing. The filming is well done. The host is quite comical and gives a light hearted presentation of what appears to a great deal of fun. Great for a Spanish Class, although you need to view to see if all of the parts are age appropriate for your group.