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BELIZE ''Main article: Music Of Belize '' Aside from having the most active Garifuna Music scene, especially the field of Punta , Belize is also known for Brukdown , a popular genre that developed in the mining camps in the interior of the country. COSTA RICA ''Main article: Music Of Costa Rica '' The Punto Guanacaste is the official national dance of Costa Rica, a country perhaps best known for its own distinct variety of popular Calypso Music . EL SALVADOR ''Main article: Music Of El Salvador '' El Salvador has participated in many Latin musical trends, such as Cumbia , a genre more closely associated with Colombia but which has a unique sound in El Salvador. The Xuc was decreed the national dance in the 1950s , though it was not found throughout the country at the time. GUATEMALA ''Main article: Music Of Guatemala '' Guatemala, like its neighbors, is well-known for the national instrument, the marimba. Guatemalan traditions are much more closely based on the instrument, and on ancient Maya n music, than other Central American countries. HONDURAS ''Main article: Music Of Honduras '' Honduras is known for Garifuna Music as well as the well-preserved traditions of the Lenca people. NICARAGUA ''Main article: Music Of Nicaragua '' Nicaraguan music is traditionally marimba-based, and includes the well-known dance music of the Palo De Mayo festival, which is held every May. PANAMA ''Main article: Music Of Panama '' The Mejorana , an instrument similar to a Guitar , is a popular instrument unique to Panama. The country is also known for the Tamborito folk dance and the many international stars of Panamanian Salsa and Panamanian Cumbia . |