Archive for the ‘Honduras’

  • Visiting La Mosquitia, Honduras Visiting La Mosquitia, Honduras
    La Mosquitia can be described as the biggest territory of the virgin tropical rainforest of Central America as well as Northern Hemisphere. Often, people, especially the tourists coming to this part of the world refer to this region as the mini Amazon. La Mosquitia covers a large part of northeastern territories of Honduras and is mainly home to several rural settlements. La Mosquitia is not an extremely populated part of Central America; the villages of this region are sparsely populated by indigenous groups such as Miskitos, Pech, Garifuna and Tawahka. La Mosquitia houses 5 separate natural zones; they are: Tawahka Anthropological and Río Plátano Biosphere Reserves, Cruta Caratasca Wildlife Refuge, Patuca National Park and Rus Rus Biological  [...]
    January 4th, 2012
  • National Parks of Honduras National Parks of Honduras
    The Central American nation of Honduras is a land of spectacular biodiversity. The country is home to over 700 avian species, which includes names like harpy eagles. Here, you will come across rare ocelots, tapirs, mantled howler monkey, giant anteaters, pumas and jaguars. Honduras is the country having the densest and the most extensive cloud forest of the region. Moskitia region of Honduras is regarded as one among very few undisturbed wildernesses present on earth. If you are a true nature lover, you should not miss visiting Moskitia. Honduras has several reserves and parks protecting its 8 chief life zones. This place is an ideal destination for people looking to be a part of ecotourism, which include both business houses and vacationers.  [...]
    November 23rd, 2011
  • Roatan Island, Honduras Roatan Island, Honduras
    The island of Roatan if you look at it in terms of proximity to the United States is relatively close. In fact, it is one of the nearest Caribbean Islands to the States. However, if you look at things with respect to culture, good looks and values, Roatan Island is a world apart. Roatan is forty miles in length. The island is popular with all manner of travelers, from the budget backpacking tourists to the luxury cruise shipper. All of them are attracted by one common passion, scuba diving. Roatan has the second largest barrier reef in the entire world just bordering it. Roatan is part of the Bay islands part of Honduras, along with Guanaja and Utila. The island has been played passing – the – parcel with for some hundred years by the  [...]
    June 29th, 2011
  • Central American Backpacker Destinations Central American Backpacker Destinations
    Utila – Bay Islands, Honduras Get thrilled with the most amazing and internationally recognized cheapest place for scuba dive. Here, the whale shark and many marine lives add immense joy in your adventure. The Central America bag packers lay down the street that shows the inner beauty and closeness to nature. Antiqua – Guatemala Guatemala is a very well maintained colonial city that has plenty of things on its ground. Guatemala, an equatorial Europe is occupied by Pubs, Spanish schools & Hostels, Coffee shops, International restaurants. Santa Elena – Costa Rica Costa Rica is one of the most astonishing, charming, blended with the bless of nature, trees on the streets, howler monkeys and a small canopy tour with the very less  [...]
    April 13th, 2011
  • Guanaja, Honduras – Simply magical Guanaja, Honduras – Simply magical
    The name Guanaja itself has a magical and intriguing ring to it. The island by the name is very much magical and intriguing. In fact it is one of the most wonderful places you could go to in the Honduras. The island is certainly a notable Central American destination. It is situated close to 40 mi from the north of Honduras. The crystal clear waters of the Caribbean surround the island, and the considerable length of the coast here simply abounds in the best beaches. Guanaja enjoys a warm and pleasant climate the whole year round. The temperature stays a warmish seventy almost all year round, and rarely goes above the eighties, so the climate is always clement. The sun shines here a major part of the year, and there is no dearth to quality  [...]
    March 1st, 2011
  • Bananarama Roatan Bananarama Roatan
    Bananarama Roatan is the latest craze with dive enthusiasts world wide. The island of Roatan is a famous destination that has been getting increasing number of visitors from all over the world. The diving here is what makes the island so popular, and Bananarama Roatan Dive Resort is the finest dive resort in the entire island. The island of Roatan is located at the western part of the Caribbean. It is off the north coast of Honduras. The Bananarama Dive Resort is a P A D I Certified Palm Dive Resort. There are a huge number of deals and discounts on offer. There are fat discounts on offer on rooms for those who have booked a scuba diving course. There are a huge number of top notch facilities and amenities all of which are tailor designed so  [...]
    February 23rd, 2011