Macaw Mountain: Tropical Birds Galore

Red Macaw

Years ago, I saw an ad for Macaw Mountain in a travel magazine.  The short description of the place made me look for more information.  I discovered a park and reserve, full of macaws and parrots, located close to the Copan Mayan Ruins in Honduras.  I said to myself: “I would like to go there”. [...]

Rowing in Lake Yojoa, Honduras

The canal

Lakes seem to add a layer of adventure to some Central American nations. Guatemala has Lake Atitlan. Nicaragua has Cocibolca (Lake Nicaragua). Costa Rica has Lake Arenal. Honduras has … What notable lake is located Honduras? The largest natural lake in Honduras is called Yojoa. This water mirror may not be well known outside the [...]

Brazil’s Dusty Azurre: Day 9 (Scene 2)

Bird eating fruit

After visiting the Pedra Blanca Waterfall, Tarzan’s Pool and the marmosets, we moved on in order to have a taste of hacienda life.  I am referring to a hacienda involved in the cachaca production several years ago (they still make some). The place is filled with exhibitions.  You can appreciate the following: -          Remains of [...]

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