Time Zone |
America/Port_of_Spain |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC-4 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Time Zone |
America/Tegucigalpa |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC-6 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
St. Augustine is located in the northwestern part of the island of Trinidad, Trinidad and Tobago, and is an important satellite town of the Port-of-Spain metropolitan area, only about 15 minutes from the capital city of Port-of-Spain. The educational and cultural heart of the country is home to the University of the West Indies St. Augustine, one of the Caribbean's leading institutions of higher learning, attracting students and scholars from the Caribbean and around the globe. St. Augustine combines urban convenience and community vibrancy with a multicultural atmosphere, a mix of local markets, shopping centers and green spaces, and a reputation for friendly, welcoming residents. Each year during Carnival, the city becomes a hotspot for traditional music "steel drum" culture and street performances, bringing to life Trinidad and Tobago's unique Caribbean flavor.
Mapulaca is a small, quiet town in the Valle department of western Honduras, about 120 kilometers southwest of the capital city of Tegucigalpa, in the transition zone between the volcanic belt of Central America and the lowlands of the Pacific coast. Surrounded by fertile arable land, this small, agriculturally based town is home to residents who grow corn, beans, and sugarcane, where the traditional farming culture lives on. Despite its small size, Maplaca is becoming a hidden destination for backpackers looking to explore the Honduran countryside, thanks to its simple people and untouched, untouched landscape. The surrounding savanna and scattered hilly landscapes provide natural delights for bird watching and hiking, and are one of the windows to experience Honduras' native culture.