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Xetulul: Guatemala’s Landmark-Filled Theme Park

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/ September 18, 2026

Xetulul is a theme park in the Retalhuleu Department of southwestern Guatemala, operated by IRTRA, the Institute for the Recreation of Guatemalan Private Industry Workers. It opened on June 29, 2002, and quickly became one of Central America’s most visited attractions, drawing on IRTRA’s long…

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Belantis: Leipzig’s Sprawling Theme Park of Lost Worlds

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/ September 18, 2026

Belantis opened in 2003 just outside Leipzig, Germany, building its identity around a sweep of themed lands inspired by lost civilizations, from ancient Egypt to the Aztec and Roman worlds. Spread across 27 hectares (67 acres), the park blends coasters, water rides, and family attractions…

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Tokyo Dome City Attractions: Rides Beside a Ballpark

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/ September 18, 2026

Tokyo Dome City Attractions is an urban amusement park in Bunkyo, Tokyo, built right alongside the Tokyo Dome baseball stadium. It traces its roots to July 9, 1955, when it opened as Korakuen Amusement Park, Japan’s first amusement park with a full-fledged roller coaster, and…

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