1. a) What are some animals that can be seen at La Muralla National Park? b) Name some birds that live in this protected area. c) What are some of its typical plants?
   
   
   
   
2. What are the main characteristics that define a cloud forest?
   
   
   
   
3. What is La Mosquitia? Name five of its ecosystems. What did you learn about this place that you find most interesting?
   
   
   
   
4. Now, head towards Río Plátano Biosphere Reserve, a UNESCO World Heritage site. a) Why is it a source of national pride? b) What are the three main ethnic groups that live there? c) What is the Pech legend of La Ciudad Blanca in the jungles of the Río Plátano about?
   
   
   
   
5. What are your thoughts after learning about these places? Would you like to plan a trip and go? If so, which places would you enjoy visiting the most and why? If none interest you, explain why.
   
   
   

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