The 48 miles long international waterway, which is known as the Panama Canal permits various ships to pass between the Atlantic Ocean and Pacific Ocean. This saves nearly 8000 miles of journey around the southern tip of South America, which is Cape Horn. Focusing on the history of the Panama Canal, it has been a part of the federation and the country of Colombia from the year 1819. Earlier, Colombia was rejected the plans of United States to build a canal across Isthmus of Panama, but then the United States supported a revolution leading to the independence of Panama in the year 1903. The Panama Canal was successfully constructed from 1904-1914 even though the French had attempted to built it during 1880s. After the completion of the canal,  [...]

Puerto Rico is a self-governing unincorporated territory of the United States. It lies in the northeastern direction of the Caribbean Sea, eastern side of Dominican Republic, and west of the Virgin Islands. This territory is composed of an archipelago that contains the main island of Puerto Rico and many other smaller islands. The largest of them are Vieques, Culebra, and Mona. The main island of this territory is the smallest as per land area and is the second smallest as per population. Puerto Rico offers breathtaking attractions right from the beautiful beaches, to the spectacular mountains. So whenever you visit this place, plan for a vacation so that you can explore the islands easily. You will get sparkling clear green-blue waters and  [...]

Bordering the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea, the coastline of Panama is comprised of an overabundance of lagoons and innumerable islands. Extended along the Caribbean coast, the archipelago of San Blas can be seen. It is a cluster of more than 300 islands of outstanding beauty. Out of these, forty-nine of the islands are occupied by the Kuna Indians. To reach to this amazing destination, you need to take a plane ride of just fifteen minutes from Panama City. A trip to the beautiful San Blas Islands will take you to the past prior to twenty centuries where you will feel as if you are in another world. Even today, the Kuna Indians has maintained their language, customs, and culture. Their communities are comprised of modern hospitals, basketball  [...]

Have you ever planned to visit a travel destination which is very different and unique? Natural beauty, architectural structures, beaches, and others are very common. Normally people visit to such places repeatedly. However, this time I have planned something that is uncommon to millions of people. I started surfing internet and made all the arrangements to fulfill my wishes, and that wish is to visit and explore the Santa Ana Volcano. The Santa Ana Volcano is also called as Ilamatepec and is a large stratovolcano that lies in the Santa Ana department of El Salvador. As I was not the national of El Salvador, the visa was a compulsion for me. So let me tell you that if you are visiting this location then visa is needed and nationals of El Salvador  [...]

It’s weird to digest that a volcanic area can be a tourist hotspot. Isn’t it? But is true. The Santa Ana Volcano is actually a tourist destination that draws most of the attentions of visitors in the country. The Santa Ana Volcano is also called as Ilamatepec and is a large stratovolcano that lies in the Santa Ana department of El Salvador. This volcano has a height of 2,381 metres above the sea level and is the highest volcano in the country. El Salvador is the smallest and most densely populated country in Central America. El Salvador has a magnificent attraction, which is Santa Ana Volcano and lies just west of the Coatepeque Caldera. The Santa Ana summit features four nested calderas and volcanic craters. Along with this, the innermost  [...]

Tulum is the place of a Pre-Colombian Maya walled city that serves as a key port for Coba. The ruins are located on 12-metre cliffs along the east coast of the Yucantan Peninsula. The site lies on Caribbean Sea in the state of Quintana Roo, Mexico. It is among the best well-preserved coastal Maya sites. What is more fascinating about this attraction is that Tulum is a popular tourist destination. Tourists love to visit and explore the Mayan ruins of Tulum, as it not only offers amazing ruins, but the setting on the beach as well and can be declared as Heaven. The turquoise water and black cliffs meet together and forms an inspiring picture. This archaeological site is among the fascinating exploration. The ruins of Tulum were once recognized  [...]

San José, the capital of Costa Rica, is situated in the country’s Central valley. It serves as the hub for political and economic decisions. It serves as a connecting point to various destinations within Costa Rica. The laid-back attitude of the people contrasts well with the hustle and bustle of city events. Walking tours are famous in the city. Some of the hotspots of the city include the National Theater, the cathedral, Gold Museum, Jade Museum, and National Museum. The Simon Bolivar Zoo has diverse species of animals. The rainforests that lie outside the capital abounds in different animal species. The city is a haven for shopping and gives travelers the opportunity to tickle their taste buds. The true spirit of San José is seen in public  [...]

The greatest attraction of Tulum is its location. It is location on a bluff by facing the mounting sun and looks out towards the Caribbean. These views are simply more than spectacular. The meaning of Tulum in Mayan is Wall and the city was nicknamed as a walled city, which is a must visiting historical site. It is among the very few attractions that the ancients had ever built. Tulum earlier was the major link in the Maya’s widespread trade network. If you are a history fanatic, then visit this well-known tourist destination and explore the Mayan ruins in Tulum. Whenever visitors arrive to this ancient pre-hispanic site, they get the views of the buildings that were earlier the main center of the city. It was monumentally surrounded by the  [...]

Costa Rica, though small in size, is a dream-come-true for every traveler. The white sand beaches offer great opportunities for surfing and scuba diving. Also abundant in number are active volcanoes and humungous rain forests. The country promotes eco-tourism. If you want to travel within the country, there are several options. Car rentals and public buses are the most common. Air travel is also popular. The hospitality of the local people makes travel fun and safe. Most of the mountain ranges in the country are volcanic and can be easily accessed. The province of Cartago – near San José – comprises of Irazú volcano that erupted in the 1960s. The volcano of Poás, located in Alajuela, is home to the largest crater in the world. The northwest  [...]

The city of Hamilton is the capital of the wonderful country of Bermuda. Besides, being the administrative capital, the city also houses the nation’s premier port and various other tourist hot spots. However, despite the fact of the city being the only incorporated one in the country, the city’s population is relatively on the lower side. At just 969 permanent residents, the city is very sparsely populated. Nevertheless, the city is famous the world over for its highly developed international business economy. Hamilton is a hub for financial services and specializes in insurance, investment funds and reinsurance processes. The city goes a long way in bringing the rich foreign exchange reserves to the country. Today, international business  [...]