Partial answer:

These sound like places in Middle America.

Reason:

West:

Hawaii, an island full of tropical trees (and tourists)?

South:

Mayan god-king tomb in Guatemala.

Partial answer:

These sound like places in Middle America.

Reason:

West:

Hawaii, an island full of tropical trees (and tourists)?

South:

Mayan god-king tomb in Guatemala.

East:

Sounds very like something made by the Aztecs, in Mexico and were able to make iron

Partial answer:

These sound like places in South America. Reason: instinct

Partial answer:

These sound like places in Middle America.

Reason:

West:

Hawaii, an island full of tropical trees (and tourists)?

South:

Mayan god-king tomb in Guatemala.