Archive for February, 2010

  • History of the Panama Canal: A long journey History of the Panama Canal: A long journey
    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. History of the Panama canal is really  [...]
    February 26th, 2010
  • Puerto Rico beaches: Mesmerizing Puerto Rico beaches: Mesmerizing
    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  [...]
    February 26th, 2010
  • San Blas Islands: Feel the another world San Blas Islands: Feel the another world
    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  [...]
    February 25th, 2010
  • Santa Ana Volcano Facts for you Santa Ana Volcano Facts for you
    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  [...]
    February 25th, 2010
  • Santa Ana Volcano: A crater of excitement Santa Ana Volcano: A crater of excitement
    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  [...]
    February 24th, 2010
  • Tulum ruins of Maya : Explore this historical site Tulum ruins of Maya : Explore this historical site
    Tulum ruins 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  [...]
    February 24th, 2010