Wednesday 13 March. An early start to get by van to the Volcan Pacaya. We go slow on the track and after an hour we’re at the viewpoint. We see and hear lava blocks tumbling down the volcano. Impressive sight.…
A taste of Mayan culture
Sunday 10 March. First stop of today is in Chichicastenango. Walk through the centre. Basically it’s one big market. See the very colourful cemetery and the white church. Locals come form the cities around to shop here. The ladies and…
Exploring Mayan temples in the jungle
Thursday 28 February. Early rise, 6:30 am the taxi is at the hotel. Julius, Sarah, Franziska and I go with the taxi driver to Chichen Itza. It’s a long drive, about 2,5 hour, to get to the ruins. Our guide…
Exploring the Panama Canal
Saturday 23 February. Today we’re going to explore the Panama Canal. First breakfast at the old administration centre of the Canal. To escape the traffic jams of Panama City. Old American style buildings of a century ago. Palms and grass…
Snorkelling at Coiba
Thursday 21 February. Get on the boat and sail for Coiba National Park. First stop is at a small rocky island with a sandy beach and some palm trees. We follow the guide and snorkel around the island. See many…
Beauty of the forest
Monday 18 February. This afternoon the Hidden Waterfalls trail is on the menu of the Dutchies, after a mini canyon this morning. The path is steep and quite a climb. Three waterfalls along the track and all beautiful. Good to…
Pristine Panama
Friday 15 February. A short trip to the border. Fill in some forms and get some stamps. Walk over the bridge and see the old worn out rail bridge next to it. The landscape is a road through the jungle.…
Fortunate in La Fortuna
Sunday 10 February. Yesterday we got by bus and a small boat to La Fortuna. On the lake Volcano Arenal’s top is in the clouds. Still an amazing sight. The evening we spend in the Baldi hotsprings. What a treat.…
Amazing birds of Monteverde
Friday 8 February. In the morning we visit the cloud forest for a canopy tour. But first a bumpy ride. Entering the park hummingbird paradise is there. Many species of hummingbirds come to the sugar water and are totally not…
Jumping whales at Manuel Antonio
Tuesday 5 February. At Manuel Antonio National Park a big cue at the entrance. A short track leads us and another thousand people through the park. With the telescope we see three-toed sloths, an anteater, Howler monkeys, a Cool Helmeted…