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Travel Guides

A list of helpful guides for travel in and around Mexico, Central America, South America and the Caribbean. See my Travel Bible for more help.

Best Places to Learn Spanish

Travel Guides Last Updated · Jan 20th, 2023 · Daniel James

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Where are all the best places to learn Spanish abroad? As you may well know, one of the best ways to learn Spanish is to …

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Chichen Itza vs Tulum Ruins

Travel Guides Last Updated · Dec 9th, 2022 · Daniel James

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When comparing Chichen Itza vs Tulum ruins - which do you visit? After all, they are the two most popular Mayan ruins in the …

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Acapulco vs Puerto Vallarta

Travel Guides Last Updated · Dec 9th, 2022 · Layer Culture

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Are you deciding whether to visit Acapulco vs Puerto Vallarta for a trip? Acapulco and Puerto Vallarta are two of the most …

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Things to do in Purmamarca

Travel Guides Last Updated · Dec 11th, 2022 · Daniel James

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Welcome to this guide on things to do in Purmamarca, Argentina. Have you made the decision to travel to the north of Argentina …

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Punta Cana vs Riviera Maya

Travel Guides Last Updated · Dec 16th, 2022 · Layer Culture

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When comparing Punta Cana vs Riviera Maya which do you visit? When considering where to visit in the Caribbean, most tourists …

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How to Get to Tolantongo Caves

Travel Guides Last Updated · Dec 9th, 2022 · Daniel James

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Are you in Mexico and wondering how to get to Tolantongo caves? As you may well probably know, Tolantongo is a popular Mexican …

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5 Days in Mexico City Itinerary

Travel Guides Last Updated · Dec 11th, 2022 · Daniel James

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Below I am going to cover my easy 5 days in Mexico City itinerary. With seemingly endless things to do and see in this …

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Things to do in Negril

Travel Guides Last Updated · Dec 9th, 2022 · Daniel James

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This guide covers some of the best things to do in Negril, Jamaica! Did you know Negril is one of the most visited travel …

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Things to do in Montego Bay

Travel Guides Last Updated · Dec 10th, 2022 · Daniel James

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Are you looking for things to do in Montego Bay, Jamaica? Montego Bay is easily one of the most exciting places in the …

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Things to do in Veracruz

Travel Guides Last Updated · Dec 11th, 2022 · Daniel James

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See these things to do in Veracruz in this handy travel guide. Veracruz is the third most-populated state in Mexico and is one …

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Visiting The Hidalgo State Mexico

Travel Guides Last Updated · Dec 10th, 2022 · Daniel James

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This is my itinerary for visiting the Hidalgo state in Mexico. Despite it only taking two hours to arrive from Mexico City the …

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Things to do in Santa Clara, Cuba

Travel Guides Last Updated · Dec 11th, 2022 · Daniel James

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Welcome to this guide on the best things to do in Santa Clara. Nestled in the middle of Cuba, this imperial town has massive …

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Day Trip to Tijuana: Things to do

Travel Guides Last Updated · Dec 9th, 2022 · Daniel James

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Are you on the lookout for things to do in Tijuana, Mexico? Since 1542, Europeans have visited this historic city on the …

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Zipaquira From Bogota Colombia Guide

Travel Guides Last Updated · Dec 11th, 2022 · Daniel James

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Welcome to this Zipaquira, Colombia travel guide. Located just a few hours from Bogotá, Zipaquira is relatively unknown as a …

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Where to Stay in Buenos Aires

Travel Guides Last Updated · Aug 25th, 2022 · Layer Culture

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Are you wondering where to stay in Buenos Aires? Argentina is the second largest country on the South American continent …

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Things to do in Creel, Mexico

Travel Guides Last Updated · Dec 9th, 2022 · Daniel James

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Welcome to this Creel, Mexico travel guide. Nestled up in the highlands of Chihuahua, Creel is a highlight for those doing the …

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Safest Countries in Central America

Travel Guides Last Updated · Jan 20th, 2023 · Layer Culture

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Are you looking at the safest countries in Central America? When you have the itch to travel to Central America, it’s difficult …

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Pipa Beach Brazil

Travel Guides Last Updated · Jan 20th, 2023 · Daniel James

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Welcome to this traveler's guide to Pipa beach, Brazil! If you find yourself in the northern part of Brazil, Pipa is a place …

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Coffee Tours From Medellin

Travel Guides Last Updated · Jan 20th, 2023 · Daniel James

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Are you on the lookout for the best coffee tours from Medellin? Colombia is among the coffee capitals of the world. Given the …

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Things to do in Jerico, Colombia

Travel Guides Last Updated · Dec 9th, 2022 · Daniel James

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Hello and welcome to this Jerico, Colombia travel guide. Did you know Jericó is one of the unexplored towns in …

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Brazil Itinerary

Travel Guides Last Updated · Jan 20th, 2023 · Daniel James

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Welcome to this Brazil Itinerary that I've planned out for you. Are you in the planning stages of a trip to Brazil? Maybe …

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Uruguay Itinerary

Travel Guides Last Updated · Dec 9th, 2022 · Daniel James

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Welcome to this Uruguay itinerary that I've carefully planned out! Are you planning a trip to Uruguay and looking for ideas? …

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Things to do in Jardin, Colombia

Travel Guides Last Updated · Dec 11th, 2022 · Daniel James

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Welcome to this Jardin, Colombia travel guide. Did you know Jardín is one of the key towns you can visit in …

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Things to do in Mazatlan

Travel Guides Last Updated · Dec 9th, 2022 · Daniel James

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Welcome to this guide on things to do in Mazatlán. Did you know Mazatlán has around 21km of sandy beaches? Mazatlán is a …

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La Guajira, Colombia Travel Guide

Travel Guides Last Updated · Dec 9th, 2022 · Daniel James

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Welcome to this travel guide on La Guajira, Colombia. The Guajira Desert is a vast wilderness located up in the northernmost …

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Things to do in Cabo de la Vela

Travel Guides Last Updated · Dec 10th, 2022 · Daniel James

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Welcome to this guide on travel to Cabo de la Vela, Colombia. Below we'll explore Cabo de la Vela, a sleepy beachside town …

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Things to do in Capurgana, Colombia

Travel Guides Last Updated · Dec 9th, 2022 · Daniel James

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Are you heading over to Capurgana and wondering what to do? After hearing about this mini paradise located in the Choco …

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Backpacking Central America

Travel Guides Last Updated · Jan 20th, 2023 · Daniel James

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Welcome to this backpacking Central America itinerary. Lush rainforests, picturesque beaches, ancient temples, and more, …

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Things to do in Santa Marta

Travel Guides Last Updated · Dec 11th, 2022 · Daniel James

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Welcome to this Santa Marta, Colombia travel guide! Whilst looking for some of the best places to visit in Colombia, Santa …

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Things to do in Baja California

Travel Guides Last Updated · Dec 9th, 2022 · Daniel James

Welcome to this Baja California travel guide. Famous for its romantic sunsets and great surfing, Baja California is a region …

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Things to do in Cabo San Lucas

Travel Guides Last Updated · Dec 8th, 2022 · Daniel James

Are you looking for things to do in Cabo San Lucas? “There are no bad days in Cabo”. The unofficial slogan certainly does ring …

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Things to do in Chiapas, Mexico

Travel Guides Last Updated · Dec 9th, 2022 · Daniel James

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Are you looking for things to do in Chiapas, Mexico? This guide will provide you with a variety of cool things to do and …

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Things to do in Riohacha: La Guajira

Travel Guides Last Updated · Dec 9th, 2022 · Daniel James

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Are you looking for things to do in Riohacha, La Guajira in Colombia? Read about its grand beach, palm trees, and lively but …

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Backpacking Puerto Rico Guide

Travel Guides Last Updated · Dec 16th, 2022 · Layer Culture

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This is a guide all about backpacking Puerto Rico! Welcome to Puerto Rico. Known primarily for great surfing, it's heavily …

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Best Things to do in Tulum, Mexico

Travel Guides Last Updated · Dec 11th, 2022 · Daniel James

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Are you looking for things to do in Tulum, Mexico? For anyone thinking of going somewhere in Latin America this year, Tulum …

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Things to do in Merida, Mexico

Travel Guides Last Updated · Dec 9th, 2022 · Daniel James

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Are you looking for things to do in Merida, Mexico? One thing you'll always notice about going to a place like Merida is not …

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Things to do in San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua

Travel Guides Last Updated · Jan 20th, 2023 · Daniel James

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Are you looking for things to do in San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua? This small beach town on the southwestern coast of Nicaragua …

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Things to do in Guatemala City

Travel Guides Last Updated · Jan 20th, 2023 · Daniel James

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Are you searching for things to do in Guatemala City? Naturally, it would make sense for anyone coming to visit the truly …

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Day Trips from Cusco, Peru

Travel Guides Last Updated · Aug 24th, 2022 · Daniel James

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Are you looking to get ideas for some day trips from Cusco? Cusco rests at an altitude of roughly 11,000-feet, and once the …

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Taganga, Colombia Travel Guide

Travel Guides Last Updated · Dec 8th, 2022 · Daniel James

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Are you thinking of heading over to Taganga, Colombia? Taganga, along with Santa Marta are two of the oldest colonial …

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Day Trips from Santiago, Chile

Travel Guides Last Updated · Jun 1st, 2022 · Daniel James

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Have you seen all that there is waiting for you in Santiago? Then it might be time to look at the numerous day trips from …

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Puerto Lopez Ecuador – Travel Guide

Travel Guides Last Updated · Dec 10th, 2022 · Daniel James

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Welcome to this guide on things to do in Puerto Lopez. This small archaic fishing village of Puerto Lopez is a step back in …

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Santa Teresa, Rio De Janeiro

Travel Guides Last Updated · Dec 29th, 2022 · Daniel James

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Are you in Santa Teresa, Rio de Janeiro, and wondering what to do? Santa Teresa is a must-see place and one of the cultural …

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Peru Tourist Attractions

Travel Guides Last Updated · Dec 8th, 2022 · Daniel James

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The popular Peru tourist attractions may not be as you imagined. Let me help you enjoy life in one of South America’s gems: a …

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Colombia’s Coffee Region

Travel Guides Last Updated · Dec 9th, 2022 · Daniel James

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Are you interested in visiting Colombia’s coffee region? I know I am, and visiting the integral zones of the Colombia coffee …

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Planning a Trip to Cuba Guide

Travel Guides Last Updated · Dec 8th, 2022 · Daniel James

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Are you deciding on whether to plan a trip to Cuba or not? This guide will give you a helping hand - it's packed with useful …

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Tlaquepaque, Jalisco From Guadalajara

Travel Guides Last Updated · Dec 8th, 2022 · Daniel James

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Are you planning on taking a trip to Tlaquepaque, Jalisco? Known for its mariachis and animated street sellers why wouldn't …

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Things to do in Puerto Vallarta

Travel Guides Last Updated · Dec 8th, 2022 · Daniel James

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Are you looking for inspiration and things to do in Puerto Vallarta? As a popular Mexican holiday destination, you’ll be more …

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Backpacking Mexico Travel Guide

Travel Guides Last Updated · Dec 8th, 2022 · Daniel James

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Are you thinking about backpacking Mexico? If you’re new to Latin America, traveling through Mexico could be one of the best …

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Things to do in El Salvador

Travel Guides Last Updated · Dec 8th, 2022 · Daniel James

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Are you on the lookout for the best things to do in El Salvador? You are not alone! El Salvador is a rich, exciting and …

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