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Guatemala’s Top 3 Destinations for Backpackers Most traveler’s bypass Guatemala for other tourist destinations in Central America such as Mexico or Costa Rica. However this beautiful country shouldn’t be overlooked and has so much to offer whether you’re a short-term traveler or a long-term backpacker. Lush, green and bio-diverse jungles; clear, cool lake waters surrounded…
5 Reasons to Visit Lake Atitlán in Guatemala There are few places left in the world today that will envelop you in as much splendor and natural beauty – without crowds and tour buses – as Lake Atitlán in Guatemala. Below are five reasons why you should make every effort to see this stunning region…
5 ways to stay healthy while traveling Central America We all know it’s difficult to stay healthy while traveling. You’re off your routine, eating new foods, skipping time zones, losing precious sleep, eating foods contaminated with microorganisms you’re not used to, not following your exercise routine, and so on. Especially for long-term travelers it can…
Mayan Ruins of the Yucatan The Yucatan Peninsula has a lot to offer; beaches, cities, colonial towns, adventure tours, and of course the Mayan ruins. There are numerous different sites preserved all over the Yucatan, stretching from Mexico and into Belize and Guatemala as well. This guide will introduce you to the major sites that…
Izamal Mexico in 15 Photographs Reading a travel blog for information before you go is great, but sometimes you just need to see a place in pictures only to decide if it’s the right place for you. We felt that way about Izamal, Mexico the first time we saw pictures of ‘the yellow city’. Pictures…
Chetumal, Mexico to Flores, Guatemala by Bus There are only a few options for transport between Mexico and Guatemala. One is to fly, this can be done from any of the major airports in the Yucatan such as Cancun, Merida, or even Chetumal. The cost is much higher than traveling overland however, with the lowest…
How to Visit Izamal in One Day Izamal is a small, sacred city about 70 kilometers from Merida and 110 kilometers from Valladolid. Most people visiting the state of Yucatan in Mexico opt for tours taking them to Cancun, Tulum, Chichen Itza, cenotes, adventure parks, etc. Izamal is not a city to be overlooked on…
Valladolid Mexico Travel Guide Typically this town is off the main tourist path when visiting Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula, but if you’re looking for an authentic Mexican town, then be sure to add it to your trip to Mexico. Check out my previous article on the ‘5 Reasons to Visit Valladolid, Mexico’ here. This ‘Valladolid Mexico…
How to Beat the Crowds at the Coba Ruins The ruins of Coba are from the pre-columbian Mayan civilization, estimated to have about 50,000 inhabitants at the time, and are characterized by large limestone structures built in a similar fashion to other Mayan ruins, with stone-faced carvings, and large staircases leading to the top. What…
5 Reasons to Visit Valladolid Mexico Unfortunately most people skip over this majestic town in Mexico’s Yucatan peninsula on their way to more popular destinations such as Cancun or Merida. Valladolid is the perfect image of a picturesque town, and was named after the capital of Spain at the time. Its location puts it directly…