New country souvenir, the Philippines, with Geocache of the Week: Hugs and Kisses

EarthCache
GC69MEA
by neoren
Difficulty:
2
Terrain:
4.5
Location:
Philippines
N 09° 47.884′ E 124° 10.114′

Today, we released a new country/regional souvenir for the Philippines. If you have found a geocache in the Philippines, you automatically receive the souvenir on your profile.

The Philippines is a country as well as an archipelago in Southeast Asia. It is located in the western Pacific Ocean and consists of about 7,640 islands. The Philippines is defined by its secluded white beaches, emerald rice fields, and turquoise waters. You can also find colorful graffiti-splashed jeepneys, the most common form of transportation throughout the larger cities. The rolling chocolate hills in the Bohol province are some of the Philippines’ most famous landscapes. Legends of how the hills came to be are told throughout the country. 

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New country souvenir, Belize, with Geocache of the Week: The Blue Hole – Half Moon Caye

Traditional Cache
GC2KFB8
by Sandra_und_Marc
Difficulty:
1.5
Terrain:
4.5
Location:
Belize
N 17° 12.332 W 087° 32.027

Today, we release a new country/regional souvenir for Belize. If you have found a geocache in Belize, you automatically receive the souvenir on your profile.

Image by Prying Pandora
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New country souvenir, Cabo Verde, with Geocache of the Week: Pico Grande – Ilha do Fogo

EarthCache
GC6B8GE
by Twi’lekBug
Difficulty:
3
Terrain:
4.5
Location:
Cabo Verde
N 14° 56.963 W 024° 20.415

Today, we released a new country/regional souvenir for Cabo Verde. If you have found a geocache in Cabo Verde, you automatically receive the souvenir on your profile.

Cabo Verde is a remote archipelago that lies to the east of West Africa in the Atlantic Ocean. The ten islands are home to an awe-inspiring blend of environments. The country features towering volcanoes, deep canyons, rippling sand dunes, forested mountains, golden beaches, and dry salt flats. The music is just as enchanting as its natural attractions. Cabo Verde is famous for Morna, its national music that beautifully incorporates dance, voice, and poetry.

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New country souvenir, Jamaica, with Geocache of the Week: Oyster Bay Jamaica!

EarthCache
GC5KZW6
by Team Mollymap
Difficulty:
2.5
Terrain:
2
Location:
Jamaica
N 18° 29.326 W 077° 38.964

Today, we released a new country/regional souvenir for Jamaica. If you have found a geocache in Jamaica, you automatically receive the souvenir on your profile.

Jamaica, an island located in the Caribbean Sea, delights all five of the senses. Reggae, folk, and dancehall music provide an unforgettable soundtrack as the smell of spices and taste of fresh tropical fruits highlight Jamaica’s incredible musical and culinary traditions. The warm blue waters and famous beaches contrast with the Blue Mountains to the east. From the distance, a blue haze lingers over these mountains well-known for the coffee beans that grow there and the highest peak in Jamaica, Blue Mountain Peak.

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