Author: Johanna Lee

This year a few days ago this week, came the Pope Francisco to Ecuador, arrived in Quito where he was received by the authorities of Ecuador and gave a speech referring to the good things that we teach young people as is characteristic of him.

After several weeks of being announced his arrival in Ecuador the respective arrangements that would serve later for places where Catholic people would come to hear the Mass with a very important message would focus were made.

They bequeathed to people from other countries and other cities, as the Pope Francisco came to give his message in Guayaquil and Quito. At Mass he gave in Guayaquil attended at least one million and a half people in the Park which was Samanes equipping with screens and tracks by which would later in the Pope-mobile on arrival before Mass, all channels TV made this report with joy and great expectations because during the transfer of Pope Francisco Airport were waiting in the streets of both cities full of people waiting to see him at least a few seconds to greet him, in that way you could see people screaming for greet and threw flowers or gifts which the received with great pleasure and even when they got out of the vehicle pedal colleagues to help him carry gifts, which I think is a very nice part of the show that affection by the people and give importance to such a simple way.

It is the second time a Pope comes to Ecuador and the first Latin country you visit and can give a Mass in Spanish.

In Ecuador these days determined as a holiday so all the families were able to attend this meeting and it was interesting that as the Mass went directly to the families, encouraged dialogue affection and respect for the people with whom we live, It indicated that our home is the best hospital, is the best school because here come all of our values.

I really appreciated that during this visit very much felt a little peace of mind in the atmosphere had the opportunity to see the pope on his way to the Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport in Guayaquil, where you could see as receiving flowers and all flocked to to greet him, even they had people with stairs to see him, but before, during and after Mass the streets of most of the city were closed which made it difficult to reach us quite see it and take a picture to keep as a souvenir.

I believe that this visit will leave a positive thing for all those who attended the Mass and those who were not also as you could track all the events on television, but I think that was very nice and I really like the way he runs always their messages to young people and families.

1. Coba

La ciudad antigua de Coba es hogar de la gran Pirámide Maya en Yucatán, cuyos turistas todavía pueden subirla y observar la increíble vista de la Jungla Maya. Hay algunas excursiones a la ciudad de Coba y a la real vida del pueblo Maya que permite a los visitantes conocer a los mayas, ver como viven y probar sus comidas típicas para un almuerzo exquisito!

2. Bucea o Snorkelea en el museo subacuático.

El museo subacuático de Cancun es hogar para 500 esculturas hechas de material ecológico seguro para permanecer debajo del agua y hacer su vida ahi. Debido a últimos huracanes y el impacto que han tenido en los arrecifes de coral, este museo permite a los visitantes del museo y snorkel en los arrecifes dan un descanso para recuperarse y florecer una vez más.

3. Lanzate de una tirolesa hacia los cenotes en Xplor.

Para aquellas personas que aman la aventura y quieren volar atravez de la jungla definitivamente deben de ir al Parque Xplor! Una de las mejores actividades y recomendadas es lanzarse de una tirolesa hacia los cenotes para una refrescante parte de su excursion!

4. Río subterraneo de Xcaret.

Cancún y Yucatán pertenecen al rió subterráneo mas grande del mundo, el cual está hecho perfectamente para una atracción inspiradora. Observa las stalagmitas dentro de estas cuevas y snorkelea junto con un compañero o familiar.

5. Visita el Aquario de Cancún.

Nadar con delfines e incluso conocer a los tiburones cara a cara se puede realizar en uno de los aquarios de Cancun. Incluso explorar la pared de arrecife debajo del mar en Xcaret. El Aquario lo encontrarás en Plaza La Isla, Zona Hotelera KM 16.5. Incluso podrás disfrutar de un buen dia de compras en la mejor plaza de Cancún!

6. Visita Isla Mujeres.

Ubicada en el lado opuerto de la costa de Cancun, y solo a 7.5 km lejos, Isla Mujeres es una combinacion de la belleza del Caribe, una exótica isla tropical y un toque unico de la civilizacion maya a la punta de tus dedos. Esta ubicada a 20 minutos tomando el Ferry desde Cancun, siendo casa de exquisitos restaurantes de mariscos, discotecas a la orilla del mar y excelentes actividades ecológicas como snorkel y visitar las antiguas ruinas mayas de la Isla.

7. Visita el Museo Maya de Cancún.

El museo de Maya de Cancun es hogar de 250 artefactos arqueológicos que tomaron 30 años para obtener, reliquias que no habian sido nunca mostradas como otras que recientemente fueron encontradas en unas excavaciones.

8. Toma un paseo en Xoximilco.

Una nueva excursion en Cancun y de las mejores, Xoximilco ofrece framosas trajineras que representan cada estado de Mexico, los visitantes pueden tomar un paseo disfrutando la tipica comida mexicana, música, mariachis y la vista de los canales!

9. Visita el Zoológico de Crococun.

Crococun era originalmente una granda de cocodrilos dedicada a alimentar a estas especies. En 1988, Hurricane Gilbert destruyó la granja, que incitó a la conservación de ésta. La granja es ahora parte de un programa sustentable que proteje a estas especies. En adicion a estos cocodrilos, Crococun es hoy en día hogar de una gran variedad de especies como arañas, coatis, mariposas, monos, pericos, serpientes, gatos salvajes, tortugas, ciervos y xolos.

10. Visita el Parque Garrafón en Isla Mujeres.

El parque natural de Garrafón ofrece a sus turistas un paraíso de arrecifes y acantilados que dan a las aguas turquesas del Caribe mexicano. Este parque es conocido mundialmente por su belleza y divertidas actividades recreativas como buceo, kayak y senderismo.

The Punta Cana region lies on the easternmost part of the Dominican Republic and is a popular tourist destination due to its 32 km of scenic coastline. Consequently, much of Punta Cana revolves around tourism with a variety of large seaside resorts and scores of guided tours to view its natural beauty and attractions.

With just a cursory look, the area can seem like just another hyped-up tourist trap full of ways to spend your hard-earned dollars, but there is a softer side that few visitors get the opportunity to experience.

Playa el Cortecito is one of those areas that has not succumbed completely to the allure of making a quick buck off of tourists. It still retains its old-time local feel and holds fast to its fishing village roots in the wake of growing development all around it. You won’t find a plethora of out-of-towners (or international visitors) here, although the locals are generally friendly and welcoming. Like the rest of Punta Cana’s coastline, there’s no shortage of fine sand and warm, clear water to delight the senses. There just isn’t the same type or size of crowds in Playa el Cortecito.

That doesn’t mean you can’t find a resort that offers the luxurious amenities you want while vacationing far from home. A few of those do exist in the area, but they don’t take up the entire coastline of Playa el Cortecito. That leaves plenty of public stretches of sand and surf to explore at will with far fewer people fanned out on beach towels to dodge. Without as much bustling activity, the coast here is largely pristine. Consequently, when you decide to spend the day lounging in the sand and watching the waves roll in, try to leave the beach in the same condition you found it, taking any trash you brought in out with you when you move on to other things.

If you hit the beach early in the morning, you can watch the local fisherman bring in their catch the way they have done for generations, and this is a scene you would likely miss in other parts of Punta Cana. Playa el Cortecito, however, isn’t just another stop to tick off on your itinerary; it’s a place you want to savor and remember for many days to come. It will also inspire the photographer within to snap shots of everything you see, but don’t forget to set the camera and your other electronic devices aside long enough to truly experience and appreciate what’s right in front of you.

While in Punta Cana’s Playa el Cortecito, there is one restaurant you won’t want to miss that draws both the locals and visitors to sample its local flavors. Capitan Cook’s is one of the village’s few restaurants that is situated right on the beach and has the reputation of being a bit crazy. What makes it unusual and such a treat is how you can peer into a barrel of the fishermen’s freshest catch and choose exactly what you want to eat. The staff of Capitan Cook’s will be happy to prepare your choice precisely how you wish, and you’ll know your fish or other seafood is top-rate.

You can find most of your essential items in the various stores within Cortecito village. After all, its residents usually live and work there, so there’s no shortage of markets, pharmacies, and banks to pick up what you need. There are even a fair amount of watering holes for quenching your thirst after a long day in the heat. If, however, you want to shop for souvenirs or be in a faster-paced scene for a spell, you’re not far from more populated spots in Punta Cana. When you’re done, just return to relax in Playa el Cortecito until it’s time to bring your holiday to an end, arranging airport transfer service to go home.

In my country the end of the year is a time of peace, but it is a different kind of peace is where they come new opportunities, it is a new beginning. It is common to see children playing with artificial lights in all parts of the country, young people of all ages use fireworks, I do not share at all and that disturbs many animals that live in cities and even in our homes, there are dogs and cats, but gradually combating these issues. It is common to spend these times with family and friends also meet to drink and discuss stories from the past, see families dancing, eating together, playing several activities are occurring in Ecuador. Many people have different ways of celebrating the New Year, for example eating twelve grapes and representation of each of the months of the year and make a wish for each grape, wear yellow underwear also say this because it attracts good luck and and there are several examples that we currently do not remember exactly.

 Most families are in their homes and organize parties but there are other families traveling to celebrate the long-awaited dates to escape from stress and everyday routine. It is normal to burn effigies of all kinds, there are puppets cartoon medieval gladiators, athletes, politicians, all these can be found in all sizes. There is a street in the city of Guayaquil where you can tour and see all varieties seem endless, this is March 6th Avenue where all the characters are so fashion and are no longer in fashion is seen, puppets for Children are the most excited to visit this place, you can also make the purchase of fireworks at this time are those that adorn the sky Ecuador with its lights and colors, but certainly pleasant this date is that you feel an atmosphere of joy everywhere, because it is held in the same week of Christmas where you can also see a sky with fireworks in smaller amounts. On the beach it is not so different than in cities like Guayaquil and Quito, on the beach families and friends gather to burn puppets a little before 12 pm in the sand so you can see a large species of fire and sky bathed in fireworks would not hesitate a second to spend New Year here with our loved ones and I think that Ecuador is one of those countries where being in family is very important not only at this time but always, what feels most comfortable in that atmosphere of family, usually at this time is normal eating pork or turkey with various salads, various kinds of rice, drinks, nibbling. In Ecuador is difficult to hold a specific date without food, it is almost impossible and I think that’s what I like about my country. Whenever I write about my country because I think seriously nice to be living here and I hope that people who read this also feel attracted as I am.