Why is Mesoamerica so biodiverse?

Mesoamerica’s diversity is a result of good soil, ample water, a wonderful climate and being introduced to fauna and flora by the Spanish, English, French and Portuguese cultures. Very little does not thrive in Mesoamerica with but a little attention. read more

These included the Maya, who developed a unique writing system and a sophisticated calendar, and the Aztec. Crops that feed billions today, such as maize (corn), tomatoes, peppers, avocados, and many beans, were first domesticated in Mesoamerica. read more

That’s what I call a biodiverse powerhouse! Another reason for such a biodiverse region was actually man-made. In the 1970’s, the Costa Rican government encouraged the local farmers in the Southern Pacific Zone to cut down all the primary rain forest. read more