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To be completly Honest I must say that this Garden is not such a paradise, the butterflies seems to be mad at the people, the mosquitos are so hungry that they could eat you alive and the workers, well, lets just say they are not the happiers people, it must be the work enviroment, despiste that, the display of butterflies, the colours, the hummingbirds, the complete view it's pretty amazing.
Alhotugh t here are no guarantees you will see toucans, monkeys or any
other critters, nevertheless, the place is utterly alive. You are definetly going to see snakes
and a great variety of insects. There's the tram ride and a hike. Tour
guides are bilingual and friendly. It is most likely to rain at half
way through (hello! it's not called the rainforest for nothing) and
when it rains, it pours. Very nice giftshop, too.
You will love Antigua so much that I thought you will never want to leave and you will ending joining many of other foreigns who decide to never go back to
where they came from. It is highly recommend ed taking spanish classes and
staying with a Guatemalan family as an amazing experience. It is the best cultural ride ever and you will learn enough spanish in a month to carry on a
decent conversation with any spanish native speaker. The place is so quaint
and the things to do are endless ,almost a magical experience.
"Bovedas" means "dungeon," and that's exactly where this bar and
restaurant is located - in an old colonial dungeon in San Felipe. Rough
stone walls provide immediate atmosphere, and they're a perfect setting
for smooth, cool jazz and a cocktail or two. Bands play all weekend and
occasionally during the week. Great local color. Smart-casual attire.
Are you the type of climber who loves peaks that makeyour calves burn your shin splint? Are you the type of climber that enjoys feeling the pain of your big toe jamming on endless down climbs? Are you the
type of climber who camps so high that no matter what your sleeping
bag is rated you never seem to get any sleep because your freezing your butt off? Then you gotta climb Panama's majestic peak. Trek to the summit of Volcan Baru at 3,475 meters above sea level, and on a clear day, witness both the Atlantic and Pacific oceans at the
same time- the only location in the world where this is possible.
Honduras is a vibrant country, brimming with clear turquois waters, pristine beaches, lush jungles, breathtaking mountains, challenging rivers, and fascinating ancient ruins. Vast expanses of mother nature are to be found everywhere. We welcome you here to learn more about this beautiful country, explore all it's wonders, and eventually, see Honduras for yourself.
Ecotours, inexpensive scuba diving, river rafting, and mountain treks are what Honduras is known for today. Honduras is enjoying a boom in popularity, as the rich and famous have found a place where they can still travel unknown. First time visitors to Honduras are amazed by the warmth of Honduran hospitality.
Nicaragua is a developing nation. There are two faces of such a developing nation, and it is your choice how to view the experience. A blessing of its not being fully “developed” as an economy is the largely untouched natural splendor that first attracted Christopher Columbus to the region 500 years ago. There is also much less evidence of wealth as most North Americans and Europeans are accustomed to seeing in their own parts of the world. Viewed as an opportunity to learn about differences, we believe that the developing nation status of Nicaragua is a plus.
Nonetheless, if evidence of poverty makes you uncomfortable, you may need to think further about whether this is the place for you. One assurance we can make is that the poverty is not as ugly as you first might see it. Nicaraguans, who have less in their personal possession on average than other people in the Western Hemisphere, are somehow the most generous. People who appear to have nothing in this country will still find a way to offer you something. That is an experience we can all learn from
Guatemala is a highland region where most of the population lives, it cuts the country from west to
east.
In the rugged main range we will find the impressive but inactive volcano Tajumulco wich is also the highest point in all central America.
Coffee, bananas and sugar are the leading commercial export but they also have a great tourism industry :) and they treat you really well, so if you want to feel pampered grab your bags and let's go!
Panama Si, Señor! (yes Sir.), beautiful country, with a variety of landscapes from high mountains to Volcans, hills and of course beaches.
The climate is tropical in general and rains a lot!. Colón it's a major port and the second largest city.
David occupies the spot numer three of major cities and more than hlf the population is urban.
The population is primarily mestizo, although the building of the canal brought large numbers of people from the West Indies and other parts of the world, many of whom stayed and intermarried with the indigenous population.
The mother tongue it's spanish but many of them speaks english very well so communicate won't be a problem.
Great destination for summer vacations, if you travel to Panama you won't regreat it.
Nick: BaCKPackerName: Daniel Age: 26 NY - USA |
I like backpacking,
hiking, xtreme sports.
Laid back kinda guy =)
