The ancient temple complex of Tikal is my favorite site in the ancient Mayan world. I went for the first time in 2003 during a multiple month overland trip from Panama City, Panama to Mexico through all of Central America. I was super excited to take a day trip to Tikal, Guatemala from San Ignacio, […]
The 30 Best Cities in Latin America
April 6, 2015 by 53 Comments
I love Latin America. I love Central America, South America and the Spanish speaking Caribbean. In fact, I just booked a trip for May to Cuba. So for my latest 30 best list it had to be the 30 best cities in Latin America. Picking favorites in such a varied area was not easy, these […]
Cruising for Wildlife in Costa Rica
November 20, 2012 by 18 Comments
A lot of people associate Costa Rica with wildlife. They would be correct. Costa Rica has some of the best and most accessible wildlife of any country in the Americas. You can go on a variety of wildlife viewing tours or even a canopy tour but for my money, the best way to see wildlife […]
Costa Rica’s Rincon de la Vieja National Park
November 19, 2012 by 28 Comments
Guanacaste has changed a lot since I was last in Northern Costa Rica in 2003. The main city of Liberia has grown exponentially in that time. A brand spanking new airport has just opened up. Bringing with it more flights and more tourists from the United States and beyond. Tourism is big business in Costa […]
Ambergris Caye
March 30, 2012 by 8 Comments
Ambergris Caye is one of those types of places that are just timeless. I first visited in 2003 and spent 3 awesome days there. Fast forward 9 years and I spent another 3 awesome days. A lot had changed but most still remains the same. Ambergris retains its charm and stunning natural beauty while only […]
Placencia, Belize
March 25, 2012 by 8 Comments
Placencia is essentially a 27 mile peninsula off the southern highway in South Central Belize. It is perhaps the best known resort area in Belize after Ambergris Caye. It is home to the best beaches, restaurants and nightlife in Southern Belize and possibly the whole country (non cayes). It contains more speed humps per mile […]
