Quito, considered one of the most beautiful cities in the Western Hemisphere, has an astonishing location -more than a mile sea level, nestled in the Andes Mountains beneath the sparkling snow-cone of the Pichincha Mountain, and almost directly on the equator! Among the most impressive of the capital’s architectural treasures is La Compañia Church, whose […]
Known later by the name they used to designate their leader, these Incas rose to power in Cusco. Leading them was Pachacuti a military strategist, statesman, and diplomat of enormous skill. Armies under Pachacuti and his son and successor, Topa Inca, conquered the entire mountainous area from Quito south past Lake Titicaca. Topa Inca also […]
Considered the highest navigable lake in the world at 12,500 ft, Lake Titicaca forms a natural boundary between Bolivia and Peru and is truly gigantic: 233 km long and 97 km wide. The inhabitants of its shores are mostly Aymara and Quchua Indians, descendant of both the ancient Aymara and younger Inca civilizations. Cocacabana […]
Pampas And Sierras
Pampa is a word of Quechua origin that means “a plain without trees”. Honoring its name, most of its surface is represented by a vast region of fertile land where the figure of the gaucho is still present in the mores inherited by countrymen. In this region the main city is, without any […]
The San Juan River flows 180 Km from the “Nicaragua Lake” to the Caribbean sea. This is an area of natural wonders, important natural reserves and historical importance. During the 1849 Gold Rush it served as a passageway for all the American travelers, because of its natural inter-oceanic waterway. San Carlos is the beginning town […]
Virtually untouched, the Caribbean coast is a heaven for nature lovers. It is the largest region of Nicaragua, as it covers 46% of the national territory and has about 450 Km of beaches. Barely populated, this area offers lowlands and rain forests, where rivers are the main transportation way. The Caribbean Coast was settled by […]
From the Honduras border traveling south, you will find many natural beauties that include a chain of high volcanoes, lagoons and picturesque towns, such as León, which is one of the oldest and most important cities of Nicaragua, waiting for you. Taking the Carretera Masaya from Managua, you will start a great journey starting in […]
If you are looking for the best jungle experience in Central America, visit the cloud-covered forests of the Nicaraguan North. Over 3000 ft. above sea level, these mountains offer majestic forests of mahogany, cedar and pines, covered with orchids and moss, providing an idyllic setting for hiking and eco-tourism. Mountain hotels, small trails and protected […]
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In Tegucigalpa, there are many sights designated as tourist attractions. Among them is Plaza Morazan, the city’s central park, home to a statue of a national hero: Francisco Morazan. Tegucigalpa’s cathedral is named after its patron saint, San Miguel Arcangel, or Saint Michael the Archangel. The cathedral was built in 1765, and is a proud […]
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