You can combine any number of mouthwatering ingredients into a pupusa, from barbequed pork with chayote to roasted vegetables with cheese, or even something on the sweet side, like shredded coconut and chicken. For this recipe, we’re keeping it simpl

Pineapples are a great source of Vitamin C. Joya de Ceren was buried under ash in 600 C.E. 4. quetzal; 6. Blue Zones; 8. Tikal; 9. Guatemala; 10. El Salvador 1. Belmopan; 2.pupusas; 3. Panama; 5. tapir; 7. Lake Nicaragua ■

Most people would like to live as long a life as possible. No one really knows why some people live longer than others, but did you know that where you live can play a big part in how many years you’ll be alive? If you live in a Blue Zone, chances ar

Why is Nicoya one of the world’s five Blue Zones? People there spend much less on health care than people in the United States and are more than twice as likely to reach age 90. They have very strong family groups, as well as a strong religious faith

1 Regular, natural physical activity that comes from everyday tasks, not from going to the gym or special exercises like running. 2 Having a sense of purpose in life, a feeling of knowing why you are here. 3 Less stress. 4 Eating a moderate amount

» Some alfombras measure more than 1,000 yards, more than 10 football fields laid out end-to-end. » Volunteers spray water in a fine mist over the alfombras to keep the sand and sawdust from blowing in the breeze. » Many andas are so tall that they

In Greek, Mesoamerica means “middle America” and refers to the geographical and cultural area from central Mexico down through Central America. “World Heritage is the designation for places on Earth that are of outstanding universal value to humanity

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Kylie made two new friends in Central America. They shared what makes their part of the world special. Dear Natalia and Alejandro, Hi! My name is Kylie. I am 15 years old. I live in New Hampshire. Thank you so much for pen paling with me. I am exci

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Kylie had fun chatting with New Zealand pals Declan and Moana. Kylie learned that in New Zealand the seasons are opposite of ours, so while she was heading into summer her pen pals were getting ready for winter. She also learned that Ngā mihi is a cu