62 days Quito – Belize: Belize May 19 – 25

Xunantunich

Xunantunich

The Blue Hole

The Blue Hole

Belize, a small and peaceful country has more similarities with the Caribbean than Central America. I spent six nights in San Ignacio and Caye Caulker enjoying caving, tubing, snorkeling and a scenic flight over the world’s second largest barrier reef and the Blue Hole.   Read more »

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62 days Quito – Belize: Guatemala (2) May 9 – 19

 May 13 – 19: Itzapa, Rio Dulce, Poptun & Tikal

Temple of Jaguar, Tikal

Temple of the Grand Jaguar, Tikal

Temple II, Tikal

Temple II, Tikal

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62 days Quito – Belize: Guatemala (1) May 9 – 19

Antigua

Antigua

Guatemala with its rich history and abundant biologically significant and unique ecosystems has been on my wish-list for two decades. My plan to visit Guatemala and Copan, Honduras in 10 days fell through a decade ago. Being a lady of leisure without a job, I am able to spend more time to discover the country. Read more »

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62 days Quito – Belize: El Salvador May 5 – 9

El Salvador with nice people and beautiful scenery

El Salvador with nice people and beautiful scenery

Ignorance can be a blessing. I know nothing about El Salvador and have no expectation at all. After having spent four days in Suchitoto, a lovely and tranquil colonial city and Los Cabanos, an authentic fishing village on the Pacific Ocean El Salvador has made a great impression on me and I love to return to find out more about the country one day. Read more »

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62 days Quito-Belize: Honduras April 29 – May 5

 

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Copan, a World Heritage Site

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62 days Quito – Belize: Nicaragua April 24 – 29

Leon Cathedral, a World Heritage Site

Leon Cathedral, a World Heritage Site

Nicaragua known as a land of lakes and volcanoes, remains one of the least visited country. I knew nothing about it except the US’s involvement in the Contra War. My brief stay in Isla Ometepe, Granada and León has given me a glimpse of life in Nicaragua today. Read more »

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62 days Quito – Belize: Costa Rica April 17 – 24

Hummingbird

Hummingbird

 


White-face monkey

White-face monkey

Quetzal

Quetzal

I was in San Jose, capital of Costa Rica for a weekend in 2005. Costa Rica has positioned itself as one of the world’s green countries with well-developed eco-tourism industry. I spent my time in the Manuel Antonio National Park, Monteverde Cloud Forest and Arenal National Park during my 6-day stay in the country. Read more »

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62 days Quito – Belize: Panama April 13 – 17

Bessy, a converted school bus making a trip from Panama City to Alaska

We are all anxious to step into Bessy, a converted school bus making a trip from Panama City to Alaska

My father was a seaman and I first heard about the Panama Canal when I was a kid. I was fascinated by the canal which has been regarded as one of the most remarkable engineering projects in the 20th century. I finally had a chance to see it on the eve of its centennial. Read more »

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62 days Quito – Belize: Colombia 3 – April 8 – 13

April 8 – 13: Mompox & Cartagena

Iglesia de la Immaculada Concepcion, Mompox

Iglesia de la Immaculada Concepcion, Mompox

Former slave market

Former slave market, Cartagena

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62 days Quito – Belize: Colombia 2- March 31 – April 7

April 1 – 7, Manizales, Guatapé & Medellín

Death of Escobar by Botero

Death of Escobar by Botero

Impressive and modern metrocable system in Medellin

Modern metrocable system in Medellin

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