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Mexico and Central America Quiz

This is a Mexico and Central America Quiz from taste2travel!

How well do you know Mexico and Central America? 

Test your knowledge with this travel quiz from taste2travel. 

How well will you score? Your result will be displayed at the bottom of the quiz – will you get to see the legendary Marco Polo?

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01. The ancient Mayan city of Tikal is located in which country?

Mayan City of Tikal, Guatemala
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02 . The tiny island of Caye Caulker is located in which country?

Sailing near Caye Caulker, Belize
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03 . In which country would you be if you were watching 'La Danza de los Voladores' (Dance of the Flyers) at 'La Alborada' festival in San Miguel de Allende?

'La Danza de los Voladores' (Dance of the Flyers) at 'La Alborada' festival in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico
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04 . If you were shopping in Nicaragua, which currency would you be using?

Shopping Baskets in Nicaragua
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05 . In which country is the ruined ancient Mayan city of Palenque?

The Ancient Mayan City of Palenque, Mexico
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06. The Panama hat is made in which country?

Despite their name, Panama hats are actually made in Ecuador.
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07. The Mexican city of Acapulco lies on which body of water?

A View of Acapulco, Mexico
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08 . Which of these countries is more southerly?

Border Sign between Costa Rica and Panama
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09. In which country is the Manuel Antonio National Park located?

Manuel Antonio National Park, Costa Rica
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10. The historic city of Granada is the oldest city of which country?

City of Granada, Nicaragua
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11. By which name are these colourful hand-made instruments known?

Souvenir Maraca's, Mexico
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12. If you were shopping at the weekly craft market in Chichicastenango, Guatemala, which currency would you be using?

Woven Cloth at the Craft Market in Chichicastenango, Guatemala
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13. This is the flag of which country?

Panama Flag
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14. Public transportation in Guatemala is comprised of former school buses from which country?

Buses in Guatemala
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15. Founded in 1524, the historic city of Antigua is located in the central highlands of which country?

View of the Main Square of Antigua, Guatemala
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16. Which type of traditional food is being prepared by this Mayan villager?

Preparing Tortilla's in a Mayan Village, Mexico
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17. The Sea of Cortez is a body of water located between mainland Mexico and which other land mass?

Sea of Cortez, Mexico
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18. The natives of Guatemala are descendants of which ancient civilisation?

Young Mayan Girl, Guatemala
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19. Which country is famous for its canal?

The gigantic MSC Antigua entering Lake Gatun locks.
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20. This type of lizard is commonly seen on the beaches of Costa Rica. What is it?

Iguana on the beach at Manuel Antonio National Park, Costa Rica
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