Rio San Juan Costa Rica

Are you looking for a real eco destination. One without alot of tourist; a place that is really really off the beaten track? At San Carolos the Rio San Juan leaves Lake Nicaragua and begins it trip towards the Caribbean along the Costa Rican border. Villages are dotted along the river and the only way to get to your destination is to take one of the many public boats that run up and down the river. The river is so huge that it was used by boats in the same manner as the Panama Canal.

Nature reserves located along the river are

The Indio Maíz Biological Reserve is one of the most well-preserved natural areas in the country. Tropical rainforest abounds, and so do the many different animal species that can be found in this important ecological refuge.

Nearby is one of Nicaragua's Unesco world heritage sites; El Castillo a fortress built by the Spanish in 1675.

The Montecristo River Lodge is a 120 private eco lodge reserve where you can explore the river.

Brecon Jazz Festival - Mid Wales - England

Join us in Brecon this August for the 25th anniversary celebrations. This year HSBC Brecon Jazz celebrates with its traditional mix of jazz legends and new talent. To reach its 25th anniversary with an international reputation for artistic excellence is a great testimony to all those who have been involved since 1984. Awarded the 'Best Major Event' accolade in the 2007 National Tourism Awards, the Festival has become a distinctive jazz event in a stunning location with talented musicians and visitors coming to Brecon to experience its special ambience.
Many of Brecon's favourites are returning to celebrate the festival's anniversary: Jazz legends Lee Konitz, Mark Murphy, Louis Hayes and Joe Temperley as well as popular Brecon regulars, Jools Holland, Scott Hamilton and Martin Taylor. Newcomers to the festival include Neil Cowley, Joan Armatrading and Wales' own Cerys Matthews. We have a superb Stroller Programme this year, bigger than ever and great value with lots of surprises. Details will be published on the website and in the festival souvenir guide.

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