Archive for May, 2010

  • Base of the Mayas Ruins – San Pedro Sula Base of the Mayas Ruins – San Pedro Sula
    Honduras’ unendorsed industrial center as well as second biggest city is the San Pedro Sula. It is believed to be as economic heartland of Honduras, situated in the country’s northwest corner. San Pedro Sula has head offices of many well-known business, factories and plantations organizations. Most of the tourists who come to Honduras to discover Mayan remains in western moorland, select San Pedro Sula as their base to start the Mayan ruins exploration. History: In 1536, the city was established by Pedro de Alvarado as well as his fellow Spanish Conquistadors. Originally, the town was located on the swampland, amidst tropical forests where farming was inadequate. However, it did not matter much as the town was used as the Spanish Conquistador’s  [...]
    May 28th, 2010
  • The Jewel of Panama: Soberania National Park The Jewel of Panama: Soberania National Park
    Soberania National Park is situated to the north of Panama City, around 15 miles away and approximately 48,287 acres of rainforest land is protected. The park is not only close to the Panama City, which has many outdoor frivolous activities, plus this national park offers several chances to see wildlife as well as also plays an important role in the purpose of the Panama Canal and to protect habitat and wildlife around it. In 1980, long stretch of land including Soberania, Parque Natural Metropolitano and Parque Camino de Cruces along to the Canal’s eastern border, it was announced protected areas. Soberania National Park is a part of this foundation which guarantees continuous water supply from the canal and plus sure to find wildlife movement. The  [...]
    May 26th, 2010
  • Panama City – Home to Kuna Panama City – Home to Kuna
    The ‘Country of Abundance’, Central America, florida, is an impressive tourists’ destination. Being a central hub of the country, the Spanish colonial remnants, world-class museums, eye-catching parks, and spectacular skyline all this allures travelers from all around the globe. Old Panama: The ruins of the former capital called Old Panama or Panama La Vieja that dates back to 1519, is just about two miles away from the center of the Panama City. Evidence of Spaniard’s earliest colony on the Pacific Ocean can be seen standing remnants of arches and walls in an open park. From here, voyage, to surmount the South America’s Inca Empire, was started. Through Old Panama, all of the prosperity and riches from Chile, California and Peru  [...]
    May 24th, 2010
  • The Tropical Research Island of Barro Colorado The Tropical Research Island of Barro Colorado
    When talked about the Barro Colorado Island the first thing comes to mind is 3,600 acres of land resting in Lake Gatun.  It’s a biological reserve and research centre where experiments, research and observations are done in perfect environment by the scientists. Most of the isthmian locals are also not aware of this island. In 1914, during the period of building the Canal, a dam was build on the Chagres River which became a water reservoir now known as Lake Gatun. As the water level rose, in the water huge measure of rainforest hill was submerged and what remained out of the water was the hill top in the middle of the river. On April 17, 1923, the U.S. Government announced the island as natural reserve. Formerly the Panama Canal Company’s  [...]
    May 21st, 2010
  • Adventure at its best : Anton Valley Adventure at its best : Anton Valley
    The Anton Valley is the pride of Panama. This valley is also known as the El Valle and is located within the bounds of a crater of the second largest inhabited and dormant volcano the world has seen till date. This is a very popular destination for the local residents as well as tourists from around the world. One of the major reasons for the success of the Anton Valley as a prominent tourist hot spot is owing to the fact of its proximity to Panama City. Secondly, the temperatures of the valley are ideal for a visit as unlike the city, which is known for its humid temperatures, the valley provides much cooler temperatures and what else does one require when you have pleasant temperatures. The crater is some 600m above the sea level and there  [...]
    May 19th, 2010
  • Taboga Island, Means Flower Island Taboga Island, Means Flower Island
    As I was standing at the Amador Causeway, for my turn to get on board on a boat to reach Taboga Island, in my head all the pirate stories, hidden treasure and the scenery of the island was circling. I just could not wait to reach Taboga Island. The boat ticket cost me eight dollars but had to wait forty minutes for my turn, it seemed like ages. Though the island is small in size, but it is still secluded from the outer world. Number of tourists does come and visit this island, but as the sunset starts to melt in horizon, the last ferryboat at 6 o’clock takes back all the tourists to the city. Thus, the island becomes great place to live amidst of peace and serenity. Finally when I reached the shore of the island, an Argentinean named Luis,  [...]
    May 17th, 2010