Some of us are adrenaline junkies and are always in search of an adventure. If you are one of us, you are surely looking for the ideal spot for the next one! I have great news, Atlantida has the perfect adventure destination hot spot to meet your adrenaline needs! I am of course referring to the Cangrejal River in La …
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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 …
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Birding in the Cangrejal River Area
The Cangrejal River is located between two national parks. Nombre de Dios and Pico Bonito National Parks. These Parks provide fantastic bird watching opportunities. Best of all, there are several outstanding lodges that are ideal for birdwatchers. The best area for birding in the Cangrejal River area is between Villas Pico Bonito and Omega Tours lodge. However, there is also …
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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 …
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El Olvido Trail in Nombre de Dios National Park
The El Olvido Trail in Nombre de Dios National Park is a treat! It affords the visitor to see the tropical rain forests of Honduras’ North Coast. But you also get to travel high across the river in a primitive cable car that is not for the weak of heart! The trip will take you high across the canyon that …
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Handicrafts from the Cangrejal River Valley
Let’s face it: We all love to buy souvenirs and handicrafts when we travel! Sometimes they are meant to be a gift for a loved one who is back home. Other times is something that we absolutely loved and want to take it home to remind us of a memorable trip. One thing is for sure: we usually buy them …
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Protected Areas in Atlantida
You can visit 8 protected areas in Atlantida! Atlantida has a total extension of 4251 square kilometers as its geographic territory, and about half of it is under protected status. Atlantida is certainly a nature lover’s paradise! With three different and distinct hubs, each complementing each other, Atlantida is a rich and diverse nature destination: Tela, on the western end …
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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 …
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Cayos Cochinos: A True Caribbean Paradise!
With a name like the Hog Cays, you might not feel attracted to visit. But believe me, Cayos Cochinos is a true Caribbean Paradise! The Hog Cays are a small archipelago at the southern end of the Mesoamerican Reef. This reef system is the second longest barrier reef in the planet, but it is also the most biodiverse! Some of …
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