The city of Managua is the capital of Nicaragua and has been the capital of Nicaragua since 1852. With a population estimated in a million inhabitants, it was originally a small indigenous city. On the shores of Lake Managua, the city offers many interesting sites: La Fuente Musical (The Musical Fountain) is a modern innovation…
The colonial city of Granada was founded by Captain Francisco Hernandez de Cordoba in the year 1524. Located 27 miles from Managua it was built next to the Mombacho volcano and the great lake of Nicaragua; the biggest lake in Central America where you can find fresh water sharks. Named after the city of Granada…
Portobelo, which means beautiful port, was discovered and named by Christopher Columbus in 1502. Portobelo can be reached by car from Panama City through the Transisthmic Highway in approximately one hour and 30 minutes. Visiting the historical monuments is a must in Portobelo; in 1980 the whole colonial structure, including the sea fort, was declared…
David is the third largest city in Panama and the capital of the Chiriqui province. It is a very convenient stop over point for several important destinations within Chiriqui, such as the flower and coffee highlands of Boquete and Cerro Punta. It is a market town and center for the thriving farming industry that is…
Boquete (bow-keh-tay) is located in the northern highlands of Panama, not far from the border with Costa Rica (and at the opposite end of the country from Panama City and the Panama Canal). At an elevation of 3200′ the climate is much cooler, and less humid, than the coastal areas of the country. Boquete offers…
Besides being the central hub for tours going anywhere in the country, Panama City is a fascinating tourist destination in itself. It is also Central America’s most attractive Capital City and a curious blend of old Spain, modern America and the bazaar atmosphere of the East. Best known for the Panama Canal -“The Eighth Wonder…
Colón is a sea port city on the Caribbean Sea coast of Panama. In 2000 it had a population of about 204,000 people. It is near the Atlantic entrance to the Panama Canal. The city is the capital of Panama’s Colón Province. The city was founded in 1850 as one end of the Panama Railroad…
The archipelago of Bocas del Toro in Panama is situated on the northwestern coast of Panama in and around the Lagoon of Chiriqui. Bocas del Toro offers the perfect combination of Caribbean charm, nature and history with cultural traditions. Due to its variety of aquatic species, coral reefs, mangroves, tropical forest, beaches with crystal clear…
Robert’s Grove is a comfortable, gracious, beautifully appointed hideaway nestled on 22 lush acres. The luxurious Hacienda-style Inn is situated on the finest white sand beach of Placencia and is in a unique position for offering its guests a vast array of Belize’s most sought after activities, tours and adventures. From beautifully appointed Standard Rooms…
Kanantik is an all inclusive caribbean resort built within the natural environment on the southern coast of Belize. This luxurious caribbean resort makes every attempt to preserve the pristine setting established by nature. A one-of-a-kind blend of luxury and seclusion. From the interior design, styled in the Mayan tradition, and the hand crafted furnishing to…
