We consider the retrieval and conservation of the cultural heritage of our forefathers to be an endeavor worthy of applause and praise. In this issue of AGENDA DEL TURISMO – The Central America Travel Planner- has gathered three valuable examples that comprise three distinct eras of a trio of nations in Central America.
In an engaging chronicle, Grettel Prendas draws together the euphoria and color of the carnivals of Masaya, a concise celebration of costumes and parades that illustrates the devotion of the Nicaraguan people to Saint Geronimo.
In ‘Panama la Vieja’ Juan Vargas Villaseñor recounts the cultural contribution and conservation efforts endorsed by the Spanish Institute for International Cooperation, geared towards the preservation of the ruins of this colonial capital and the tower of its original church.
Mercedes G. Soria contributes with an account of the publicly acclaimed opening of the Miraflores Museum in the capital of Guatemala, as it provides us with a window into the millenarian Mayan culture as well as into the conflict between urban development and the preservation of historical heritage.
Costa Rica rounds out this issue with a unique and contemporary vision: the joy and optimism of Costa Ricans evidenced in an intriguing study performed by the University of Leicester.
This issue also unveils a new work tool: Costa Rican Travel Agenda, a supplement of Costa Rican tour operators that have catered their services to the idiosyncrasies of diverse outbound markets in Europe and the United States.
As always, we hope to have fulfilled the mission of broadcasting the unique significance and allure of Central America as a destination for international tourism.