Gumbo’s Pic of the Day, June 23, 2014: Maracas Beach on a hot day, Trinidad
June 23, 2014
Maracas Beach is considered the jewel in the crown of Trinidad’s many beaches. Unlike many of the northern beaches of Trinidad, Maracas Beach is protected
Maracas Beach is considered the jewel in the crown of Trinidad’s many beaches. Unlike many of the northern beaches of Trinidad, Maracas Beach is protected
Maracas Beach is considered the jewel in the crown of Trinidad’s many beaches. Unlike many of the northern beaches of Trinidad, Maracas Beach is protected by a deep bay and is even more picturesque by the backdrop of mountains. It is on the…
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If you ever find yourself in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and you enjoy rum, especially Bacardi brand rum, then be sure to tour the Bacardi Distillery. At the time I took this tour, photography was not permitted inside the distillery…
Looks like yesterdays picture was harder than expected ! Try and name this amazing example of Cuban restoration :
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Maracas Beach is considered the jewel in the crown of Trinidad’s many beaches. Unlike many of the northern beaches of
Maracas Beach is considered the jewel in the crown of Trinidad’s many beaches. Unlike many of the northern beaches of Trinidad, Maracas Beach is protected by a deep bay and is even more picturesque by the backdrop of mountains. It is on the…
Cuba is a country known for its spectacular beaches and tumultuous social political history. Each year, the warm Caribbean climate and endless stretches of unspoiled beaches attract hundreds of thousands of Canadian vacationers and a large…
Museo de las Americas One of the highlights of visiting the Museo de las Americas (web site) in Old San Juan is the “Indian in America” which is a permanent exhibit. This is recognition of over 20 tribes from around the…
If you ever find yourself in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and you enjoy rum, especially Bacardi brand rum, then be sure to tour the Bacardi Distillery. At the time I took this tour, photography was not permitted inside the distillery…
Looks like yesterdays picture was harder than expected ! Try and name this amazing example of Cuban restoration :
This one should be a more difficult quest to all the eagle eyed transport historians. This really is a Taxi. As a tourist you’d never use it. But the Hotels use it to bring the workers in from the nearest town. I know it looks like a cattle truck…
After a decline from 2009’s high, U.S. travelers are leaving the country in bigger numbers again, with a 4-year high expected. UK, France and Italy all are expecting more Americans, but the big winner may be the Dominican Republic, which lately has…
Elyunque.com There is a lot that can be written about the culture wars between San Juan and Ponce in Puerto Rico. And I will describe some of that in another post. There is another cultural…