Destinations in Central America:
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Described as "cute" even in formal scientific journals, Costa Rica's tent-making bats defy negative stereotypes by living in harmony with each other and inspiring conservation.
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Archaeologists have suspected there was more to Tikal, El Zotz and Holmul. But it wasn’t until recently that proof came – in the form of Lidar, a type of remote sensing technology.
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After archaeologists discovered an ancient city deep in the Central American rainforest, researchers found something else: it’s home to animals long presumed to be extinct.
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For hundreds of years, indigenous groups have warned that destroying the environment leads to disease and adversely affects lives and culture. Is the world now ready to listen?
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When West Africans on their way to the New World’s slave markets escaped in 1635, they intermarried with Caribbean islanders to create a new and distinct culture.
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In the small indigenous territory of Guna Yala off Panama’s eastern coast, a flourishing ‘third gender’ community is defying stereotypes – and venerating women.
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The hard-drinking, heavy-smoking deity, San Simón, brings hope to impoverished citizens and criminal gangs in Central America.
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Panama’s indigenous Guna tribe have called San Blas home for hundreds of years. But the entire idyllic archipelago is at risk of being underwater within a matter of decades.
Editors' Picks
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BBC Travel celebrates 50 Reasons to Love the World in 2021
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Celebrate slow, self-propelled travel and head outside to reconnect with the world in a safe and sustainable way.
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Get a close-up look at the natural world and go on an unexpected journey of exploration.
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While travelling is on hold, we will continue to inform and inspire readers
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Untold America celebrates the many traditions and cultures within this vast country, and highlights the stunningly diverse cities and landscapes that have shaped America and the American spirit.
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Investigate what the world might look like to travellers in the coming years and meet the people living on the frontlines of change.
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Trace the origins of trending recipes, learning the stories behind the dishes as well as easy tips on how to make them.
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Explore different ways that cultures the world over strive for a healthy lifestyle and learn through their collective wisdom.
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