Masaya volcano

Lava lake of Masaya Volcano

Very active and unusual volcano (635 m) with several active craters. Santiago crater emits large amounts of sulfur dioxide that created acid rain and eliminated vegetation around the volcano. Masaya crater contains intermittent lava lakes – in 1670 in Nindiri crater it was up to 1 km large, by far the largest known lava lake.

Possible Maya bridge at Yaxchilan

Possible remnant of Mayan bridge in Usumacinta River at Yaxchilan

Structures at the banks of Usumacinta River and in the middle of it hint at the existence of the longest bridge of the ancient world. The bridge was approximately 200 m long and had two pylons in the river.

Wonders of Guatemala

Antigua Guatemala and Agua volcano

Wondermondo 🢖 World 🢖 Wonders of North America 🢖 Wonders of Central America 🢖 Wonders of Guatemala Territory Wonders of Guatemala   Highlights The number of exciting landmarks in Guatemala is very high. By far the most important landmarks in Guatemala are Maya archaeological monuments and heritage of other Pre-Columbian cultures. Guatemala together with the nearby Mexican states were the cradle of the Mesoamerican […]

Wonders of Central America

Ruins of Tikal in the endless forests of Petén, Guatemala

Wondermondo 🢖 World 🢖 Wonders of North America 🢖 Wonders of Central America Territory Wonders of Central America   Highlights Central American is a transition: a land bridge between the enormous North American and South American continents, a narrow divide between Atlantic and Pacific oceans, and a meeting point of the mysterious, grand civilizations of the past and the rich European heritage. […]

El Mirador – ancient Maya metropolis

La Danta pyramid in El Mirador - one of the largest pyramids in the world. El Tigre pyramid is seen in the background, to the left

Ruins of Maya city that flourished around the 9th century AD. At times here were living more than 100 000 people – thus it was one of the largest cities in the world then. The central part of the city takes some 26 km². The tallest pyramids are more than 70 m tall (La Danta) and belong to the largest constructions in the ancient world. There are other enormous pyramids: El Tigre is 55 m tall, Los Monos – 48 m tall.

Leon Cathedral of the Assumption

Cathedral of the Assumption, León in Nicaragua

Beautiful cathedral in Baroque – Neo-Classicism style, constructed in 1747 – 1814. The largest church building in Central America that forms a part of the identity of Nicaragua. Numerous tunnels connect this cathedral to other buildings in the city.

Wonders of Nicaragua

The amazing nature of Nicaragua

Wondermondo 🢖 World 🢖 Wonders of North America 🢖 Wonders of Central America 🢖 Wonders of Nicaragua Territory Wonders of Nicaragua   Highlights This beautiful Central American country is not a popular destination for international tourism. Not yet – the memories of comparatively recent civil war and minefields still are there. But things are changing for the best now. Highlights of Nicaragua are: Volcanic […]

Joya de Cerén (Joya de Ceren)

Joya de Cerén. Structure 12 in the forefront, with lattice detail - possible workplace of female shaman. Traces of mural reainin on its walls

Maya settlement, buried under 4 – 8 m thick layer of volcanic ash that was erupted by Loma crater sometimes around 610 – 670 AD. Buildings and home utensils have been preserved in exceptionally good condition and provide valuable information about the daily lives of people in this community. Even cultivated fields of maize, agave, and other herbs have been preserved.

Wonders of El Salvador

Volcan Izalco, El Salvador

Wondermondo 🢖 World 🢖 Wonders of North America 🢖 Wonders of Central America 🢖 Wonders of El Salvador Territory Wonders of El Salvador   Highlights The most interesting wonders of El Salvador are the numerous prehistoric cities (ruins of cities) scattered all over the country. Nearly unique is Joya de Cerén – a prehistoric city buried under a thick layer of volcanic ash, not […]