Pangea Park Blog

 Many cultural holidays, including Lunar New Year, El Dia de los Muertos, Diwali, Carnival, and others, are celebrated throughout the year. Also going on is this..... WONDERS QUEST Guests go on a scavenger hunt to find the Seven Wonders of the world throughout the park. Here, they must look in China, Italy, Jordan, Mexico, Peru, India, and Brazil to find the wonders of the world, which are..... Chichen Itza Macchu Picchu Christ the Redeemer The Roman Colosseum Petra Taj Mahal Great Wall of China

  This area, recreating the city of Rio de Janeiro, is a tribute to the culture of Brazil. Here, guests will see a large recreation of the Brazilian highlands in the distance and several references to the diverse culture, a fusion of Portuguese, native, and African influence. Around town, guests can eat Brazilian food and shop for Brazilian merchandise. There is also a museum containing Brazilian history and culture, telling of both native cultures of the Amazon and the European and African cultures that added to the nation's diversity.

  In this Spanish colonial area recreating the city of Lima, guests will find several experiences inspired by this Andean country. This includes a recreation of the Lima Cathedral and many more things. Guests eat Peruvian food at restaurants and shop for Peruvian merchandise at the gift shops. Also here is a museum inside the cathedral, which tells the country's story, from its Inca origins to the Spanish conquest to its war of independence.

  This Caribbean-themed area has some authentic Jamaican buildings done in British Colonial style. Here, guests can see several great opportunities to immerse themselves in the culture of this sunny Caribbean island. In a building is a museum about the history and culture of Jamaica. This traces its colonial roots and its African influence that made it the nation it is today. Also in the area are restaurants and shops with Jamaican food and cuisine.

  In a Spanish-style area resembling Mexico City is a tribute to this country. Here guests can see a giant replica of the Mexico City opera house. Around the square, guests can find shopping and dining themed to the country. They can also go inside the opera house, where two museums are found. One is about Hispanic Mexico, going from Spanish Conquest to the Revolution to modern day. The other is about the Indigenous peoples of Mexico, such as the Maya, Olmec, and Aztecs.

  In a Quebec-style area is a place recreating Canada. Here, guests can see a giant replica of the Fairmont Chateau du Frontenac and engage in many experiences, including dining and shopping. The museums inside the Chateau honor two things. One is about the Native Americans living in Canada. The other is about the British and French colonizers and their influence on the country.

In this area that combines colonial architecture with that of the early 20th Century, this is a salute to one of the greatest nations in the world. In the back of the area is a large recreation of Independence hall, where four museums can be found. This includes one on immigration and heritage, one on Native Americans, one on American History, and one on the nation's diverse landscape. Also found in this area are regular shops and restaurants of American style.

  This Polynesian village area is where guests can learn about this culture. In the back of the "island" is a large, rocky bluff, from where guests can see a great view. In the village are several experiences. This includes dining, shopping, and a gallery on Fijian culture and history.

  In this tropical area, guests will feel like they're in Auckland. Here, they can celebrate the culture of New Zealand. A giant recreation of the Sky Tower looms over the town. When entering the area, guests can eat food and buy merchandise from the country. They can also visit a museum about the Polynesian culture of the indigenous peoples who live in the country.

  G'Day Mate. Hop on over to this harbor-inspired area to learn about Australia. This features a big recreation of the Sydney Opera House. Here, guests can eat food and buy merchandise from Australia. Inside the opera house is a museum of Australian history. This tells of its indigenous people and the British colonizers.

  In this other African area, with a more colonial influence, this celebrates South African culture. Here, guests can see a recreation of the Cape Town City Hall in the back of the area. Going around the town, guests can find dining and shopping themed to South Africa. Inside the City Hall is a history museum of the nation, telling of tribal years, the times as a British colony, and Nelson Mandela's fight for freedom in the nation.

  In this African-style area, guests can get a glimpse of culture from this nation. Here, guests see a recreation of the Zanzibar rock, which stands at the entrance to the village. Going into the area itself, guests feast on local cuisine and buy authentic merchandise. At the same time, they can visit a museum displaying the country's culture and history.

  This area is an interesting one designed in Middle Eastern fashion and decorated with Egyptian designs. This features a large Sphinx statue in the back of the area. Around this place, guests can eat Egyptian food and shop Egyptian merchandise. They can also visit two museums, one about Ancient Egypt and one about Egypt's modern history.

  In this Middle Eastern area, guests can take in the culture of this country. This features a stone area with a large recreation of Petra in the back. In this area, the furthest right area in the Asian section of the park, guests can eat Middle Eastern food and shop merchandise. In the Petra model is a gallery of Jordan's history and culture.

  In a traditional Indian-style city, guests can get a look at this diverse culture. This features a giant replica of the Taj Mahal in the back of the area. All around the city, guests can eat Indian food and purchase traditional souvenirs from that country. Inside the Taj Mahal replica is a museum about the culture and history of India, from ancient times to Mughal rule, to the British Raj and its independent years.

  This Southeast Asian area recreates the city of Bangkok. With a recreation of the Arun Temple rising over it, guests will feel like they've entered the land of Siam (an older name for Thailand.) When walking in, guests will find several restaurants and shops themed to the area, where the culture's food and souvenirs can be bought. They can also go to a museum exploring Thai culture and history.

  This area recreates a traditional Japanese village. Located in the back of it is a recreation of the Imperial Palace in Tokyo, which towers over the area. Here, guests can eat Japanese food and purchase Japanese souvenirs. At the same time, they can also explore a museum inside the palace, which tells of Japanese history and culture. This tells of the early ages, the Shogunates, the Japanese Empire, and the influence of Japanese pop culture in today's world.

  (I know this is the Taiwanese flag, not the Chinese flag, but with the belief of an upcoming revolution, I believe that this will become the Chinese flag in the near future.) In the part of Asia furthest to the left is a recreation of a traditional Chinese village. Marked by a recreation of the Temple of Heaven, this area educates the people on true Chinese culture devoid of Communist influence. All around are shops and restaurants with Chinese food and souvenirs. In the temple of Heaven itself is a museum about Ancient Chinese philosophers. In another museum nearby, guests can learn about the many dynasties of China, as well as the Republic. This museum also addresses the Communist rule of China and the atrocities committed within that time.

  On the furthest side to the right is a Russian area, resembling the city of St. Petersburg. Here, guests can immerse themselves in the country's culture with food and shopping. The biggest attraction here is a recreation of the Winter Palace, which houses three museums. One of them is a museum on the culture of Russia's many regions. One of them is a historical museum, telling of the Kieven Rus, the Czars, the Soviets, and modern Russians. The last museum is about Russian Space Travel, informing guests about the Cosmonauts such as Yuri Gagarin who paved the way for space exploration today.

  Guests find themselves in a Mediterranean area themed to Greece. This involves several marble structures and an Ancient Greek temple in the back of the area. Guests can dine on Greek food and shop cultural items around the marketplace. However, the biggest draw are two museums, one on Ancient Greece and one on the Independent State, from its revolution where they broke away from the Ottoman Empire to its present day.

  In this Eastern European area inspired by Prague, guests can experience the culture of the Czech Republic. This involves a recreation of the Czech cathedral, located behind the village. Guests can explore the area and shop and dine, taking on traditional Czech cultural experiences as they do. In the meantime, others can visit a Czech museum about the country's history. This includes its formation of Bohemia, Its annexation by the Austro-Hungarian Empire, its independence, its time in the Communist Bloc, and the modern day.

  In a recreation of Venice, guests will find experiences themed to this country. This includes a recreation of St. Mark's Square and its famous bell tower. Walking around, guests will see restaurants, shops, and entertainment themed to Italy. This also features two museums: one themed to the country's history, covering Romans, Renaissance artists, Fascists, and more. The other is about the culture of Italy.