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The two sides of charter cities

By Suemedha Sood
The fishing and farming town of Trujillo, Honduras

Could charter cities -- semi-autonomous cities built in developing countries -- be the answer to countries that are otherwise racked by violent crime, poverty and political turmoil?
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A glimpse of El Salvador's guerrilla past

By Paula Dear
Perquín, El Salvador

The country's brutal 12-year civil conflict is on display in and around Perquín’s inspiring Museo de la Revolución Salvadoreña.
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Panama’s highlights, beyond the canal

By Carolyn McCarthy, Lonely Planet
Bocas del Toro, Panama

Unfettered by tourist crowds, Panama’s pristine beaches, lush rainforest and big city nightlife are coming to define this off-the-beaten-track Central American gem.
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War and now peace in Nicaragua

By Amy Mulcair
Leon, Nicaragua

In the city of Leon there are physical reminders of the revolution in the ‘70s but a newfound opportunity for reflection and fun.
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Central America’s language tourism

By Amy Mulcair
Isla Juan Venado

Increasingly, those looking to master Spanish are combining it with an immersive adventure in Guatemala and Nicaragua.
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