Chile’s pre-Columbian history goes back to the Inca Empire, when the northern and central portions of present-day Chile were part of it. While Spanish conquistadores (led by Francisco Pizarro) conquered the Inca Empire in nearby Peru and established a colonial presence there by 1534 (in the Spanish crown’s quest for gold), Chile wasn’t settled by […]
Nicaragua, located in the middle of Central America, was first discovered by Christopher Columbus in 1502 (during his fourth voyage to the Americas) – exploring the Atlantic (Caribbean) coast of that country. With Spanish conquistadors making they way into Nicaragua by the 1520s, they named the country after one of the indigenous Indian chiefs that […]
Fort Barlee (Corozal, northern Belize) — At the center of town, this fort was built in 1849 by Caste War refugees for protection from attacks by hostile Maya. Remains of the brick corner turrets are still visible on the fort site. The Caste War refugees were mestizos (mixed-race Spanish & Indian locals)
Northern Belize — Winding through a veritable paradise, the New River – an ancient Maya waterway – showcases the wildlife and beautiful scenery of Northern Belize. When you visit this region in Belize, see how the sugar cane fields line the highway that lead you to explore remnants of Maya heritage. Mystical temples and mysterious […]