I love innovation, and find it always refreshing. I just got back from a unique tour: A picnic to Cacao Lagoon. And the picnic at Cacao Lagoon was on the lagoon, not its shores! It turns out that a local entrepreneur has built a floating picnic table and is offering tours in the lagoon that include a picnic. Talk about …
Continue reading
Tourism with Social Distancing? It’s Possible in Atlantida!
It has been three weeks since Honduras went into a lockdown to arrest the spread of Covid 19. It is easier said than done! These are truly stressful times. As the songs says: “even lovers need a time far away from each other”. Our family relations are stressed, and we are growing desperate. Regardless of whether we can afford a …
Continue reading
National Parks in Tela
The city of Tela is right on a lovely bay on the western end of Atlantida. Half of the protected areas in Atlantida are to be found within or around Tela. As such, it is a perfect hub to plan visits to the different National Parks in Tela. Without doubt, the most visited national parks in Tela are the Jeannette …
Continue reading
La Ceiba’s National Parks
La Ceiba is the largest city in Atlantida and is also the capital of the department. Among its many assets as a tourist destination are La Ceiba’s National Parks. La Ceiba has four protected areas in or around its municipal limits. Without doubt, the most famous of La Ceiba’s National Parks is Pico Bonito National Park. This is the …
Continue reading
Los Olingos Lodge at Los Micos Lagoon
A small, magical lodge can be found in the remote shores of the lagoons within Punta Sal National Park. I am talking about los Olingos Lodge at Los Micos Lagoon. This is the largest coastal lagoon in Atlantida and offers a unique window into this national park. The easiest way of getting to Los Olingos Lodge at Los Micos Lagoon …
Continue reading
Atlantida Travel Advisory 2020
It seems that as the World gets smaller, we tend to worry more about travel. It is understandable. With so many terror attacks around the World, is there any place where you are safe? The answer is a definite yes! There are many safe destinations around the World. We tend to think of destinations in Latin America and Africa as …
Continue reading
Visiting Cuero y Salado
Today I am off to the Cuero y Salado Wildlife Refuge! This is one of the oldest protected areas in Honduras. It is also the site where the Vacaro Brothers Company began operations in mainland Honduras. The area is an estuary formed by the Cuero y Salado rivers. Most of this wildlife refuge is quite inaccessible. The main entrance to …
Continue reading
A Unique Train Ride in Atlantida!
In the past, railroads where the reliable form of transportation along the north coast of Honduras. They were the backbone of the economy and developed the Caribbean Coast in Honduras. Cities like San Pedro Sula and La Ceiba grew and become economically active thanks to the railroads. Sadly, today there is not much left of them other than photographs. There …
Continue reading
The Cacao Lagoon, a Jewel in Nombre de Dios National Park
Morning was spectacular at Villa Helens hotel in Sambo Creek. I slept like a baby after my visit to the jungle hot springs yesterday. Since I am within the Nombre de Dios National Park, I decided that I should take advantage and visit the Cacao Lagoon. This body of water is a Jewel in Nombre de Dios National Park. It …
Continue reading