Archive for the ‘Central America’ Category
Nature’s Calling Turtles in Panama
Three species of turtles in extinction danger annually arrive at Panamanian coasts to fulfill the cycle of life. Every year they meet in Panamanian beaches. They arrive quiet with an objective and they do not leave until to have fulfilled its task of laying thousands of eggs that, between 45 and 60 days later will become [...]
June 3, 2009
Posted in: Central America
Between Fire ants and Jaguars in Panama City
A dense rainforest is the perfect environment for endless species of animals and plants in a protected reserve located a few miles from Panama City: Barro Colorado Island, that along to five adjoining peninsulas, forms the Barro Colorado Natural Monument.
June 2, 2009
Posted in: Central America
Mitchel Bleier – Yoga Guru Comes to Morgan’s Rock in Nicaragua
OCOTAL BEACH, NICARAGUA – Morgan’s Rock Hacienda & Ecolodge in Nicaragua, one of Latin America’s most recognized and respected eco-tourism operations, will host Mitchel Bleier, one of Fairfield County’s most established and well-regarded Yoga Instructors, from July 5 to 11, 2009.
May 19, 2009
Posted in: Central America
A fight against poverty and vandalism in Panamá
The program called “Tourist Assistants”, is an idea the Minister of Tourism of Panama, Rubén Blades had at the end of the year 2004. He met with a group of younsters, all of them former gang members from popular areas of Panamá in the Washington Hotel in Colon City. In this meeting he explained his [...]
May 18, 2009
Posted in: Central America
Modest and Unforgettable – Paraguay in the Spotlight
Paraguay, still considered rather remote, is now luring tourists with a powerful variety of rare wildlife as well as the increasingly popular rural tourism – forget five star facilities and discover the ecofriendly paradise in the heart of South America.
May 12, 2009
Posted in: Central America, South America
Piedras y Olas Funds Foundation in Nicaragua
 SAN JUAN del SUR, Nicaragua—How wonderful to know that a stay at Piedras y Olas, a one-of-a-kind luxury hotel, resort and residential community set in the unspoiled country of Nicaragua, will help so many local residents in need.
April 17, 2009
Posted in: Central America
The Ying and Yang of Yoga, a Heart-Centered Journey at Morgan’s Rock in Nicaragua
OCOTAL BEACH, NICARAGUA–Morgan's Rock Hacienda & Ecolodge in Nicaragua, one of Latin America's most recognized and respected eco-tourism operations, will host Rebekka Walker, one of Vancouver's most established and well-regarded Yoga Instructors, from May 25 to 31, 2009.
March 5, 2009
Posted in: Central America
Retirees Renewing Interest in Nicaragua’s Low Cost of Living
SAN JUAN del SUR, Nicaragua–The southern Pacific Coast has seen a growing flood of retirees fleeing the rising cost of living in the US. The current credit crunch has given many retirees a big incentive to travel to Nicaragua to learn more about life in the slow lane.
February 13, 2009
Posted in: Central America
A FESTIVE AND COLORFUL FOLKLORIC EXTRAVAGANCE FROM PANAMA INVADES NORTHERN EUROPE
During the month of February, the cold airs of Holland, Norway, Finland and Sweden will be filled with the warmth and flamboyancy of Panama´s rich syncretism. The Danza de los Diablicos or “Dance of the Little Devils” will be performed by a colorful group of Panamanian dancers and musicians in the streets of these cities.
February 9, 2009
Posted in: Central America
Belize Unveils $13.5 Million Sustainable Tourism Plan Set to Begin Mid-2009
The Government of Belize (GOB) has committed to a four-year, $13.5 million dollar plan to promote and practice responsible tourism development in the country. The new sustainable tourism initiative outlines infrastructural projects that focus on the long-term preservation of Belize's stunning natural resources, as well as developments in four of the country's more popular tourism [...]
January 29, 2009
Posted in: Central America