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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.

5 Days in Mexico City Itinerary

Backpacking Guides, Mexico, Travel Guides Last Updated · Mar 17th, 2022

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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 Ocho Rios

Jamaica, Travel Guides Last Updated · Mar 29th, 2022

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Are you in Jamaica and looking for things to do in Ocho Rios? The port town of Ocho Rios which lies on Jamaica's north …

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Things to do in Negril

Jamaica, Travel Guides Last Updated · Mar 29th, 2022

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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

Jamaica, Travel Guides Last Updated · Mar 29th, 2022

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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

Mexico, Travel Guides Last Updated · Mar 20th, 2022

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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 …

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Visiting The Hidalgo State Mexico

Mexico, Travel Guides Last Updated · Mar 8th, 2022

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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 …

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Things to do in Puerto Escondido

Mexico, Travel Guides Last Updated · Feb 22nd, 2022

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Welcome to this guide on things to do in Puerto Escondido, Mexico. The paradise town full of pristine beaches, a rising …

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Mexico City Travel Blog

Backpacking Guides, Mexico, Travel Guides, Travel Tips Last Updated · Jan 5th, 2022

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Welcome to this Mexico City travel blog! This page is full of tips, tricks, and extremely useful travel advice for anyone …

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Things to do in Santa Clara, Cuba

Travel Guides Last Updated · Mar 30th, 2022

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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 …

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Day Trip to Tijuana: Things to do

Mexico, Travel Guides Last Updated · Mar 8th, 2022

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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

Colombia, Travel Guides Last Updated · Mar 14th, 2022

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

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Things to do in Flores, Guatemala

Central America, Travel Guides Last Updated · Mar 8th, 2022

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Welcome to this guide on things to do in Flores, Guatemala. Located in the northern Petén region of Guatemala, Flores is a …

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Things to do in Cozumel, Mexico

Mexico, Travel Guides Last Updated · Mar 8th, 2022

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Are you soon to be traveling to Cozumel, Mexico? Famed for its stunning beaches and crystal clear waters, this paradise is …

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Things to do in Creel, Mexico

Mexico, Travel Guides Last Updated · Mar 8th, 2022

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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 …

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Safest Places in Mexico

Mexico, Travel Guides, Travel Safety Last Updated · Mar 8th, 2022

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Were you wondering where all the safest places in Mexico are? It can be difficult to know your way around Mexico. It’s a …

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Things to do in Puebla, Mexico

Mexico, Travel Guides Last Updated · Mar 14th, 2022

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Welcome to this travel guide on things to do in Puebla, Mexico. Located roughly 2 hours east of Mexico City, Puebla City is …

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Bacalar, Mexico Travel Guide

Mexico, Travel Guides Last Updated · Mar 16th, 2022

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Welcome to this Bacalar, Mexico travel guide. Did you know Bacalar is a small town located on the southern tip of Mexico, …

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Maricao, Puerto Rico Travel Guide

Travel Guides Last Updated · Mar 22nd, 2022

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Welcome to this guide on travel to Maricao, Puerto Rico. The Maricao Jungle is seldom visited by travelers that head to …

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Palenque Travel Guide

Mexico, Travel Guides Last Updated · Mar 16th, 2022

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Welcome to this Palenque, Mexico travel guide. Located deep in the jungle in the state of Chiapas, Palenque is becoming a …

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Pipa Beach Brazil

Brazil, South America, Travel Guides Last Updated · Apr 12th, 2022

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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 …

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Coffee Tours From Medellin

Colombia, Travel Guides Last Updated · Mar 17th, 2022

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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 …

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Things to do in Riviera Maya

Mexico, Travel Guides Last Updated · Mar 7th, 2022

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Welcome to this guide on things to do in Riviera Maya, Mexico. Famed for bustling parties in Cancún and Playa del Carmen, …

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Things to do in Akumal, Mexico

Mexico, Travel Guides Last Updated · Mar 14th, 2022

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Are you looking for things to do in Akumal, Mexico? Akumal is a small town on the beach just north of Tulum, located in the …

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Things to do in Jerico, Colombia

Colombia, South America, Travel Guides Last Updated · Mar 12th, 2022

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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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Bolivia Itinerary

South America, Travel Guides Last Updated · May 3rd, 2022

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Welcome to this Bolivia itinerary that I've carefully crafted! Maybe you're planning a trip to Bolivia? Or, need ideas on …

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Things to do in Jardin, Colombia

Colombia, South America, Travel Guides Last Updated · Feb 7th, 2022

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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 Salento, Colombia

Colombia, South America, Travel Guides Last Updated · Jan 14th, 2022

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Welcome to this guide on things to do in Salento. Did you know Salento is a popular coffee town to visit in …

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Things to do in Mazatlan

Mexico, Travel Guides Last Updated · Mar 15th, 2022

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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

Colombia, South America, Travel Guides Last Updated · Jan 14th, 2022

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

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Things to do in Cabo de la Vela

Colombia, South America, Travel Guides Last Updated · Mar 17th, 2022

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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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Ciudad Perdida Trek: Colombia

Backpacking Guides, Colombia, South America, Travel Guides Last Updated · Jan 14th, 2022

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Welcome to the infamous Ciudad Perdida trek in Colombia. If Machu Picchu and Chichén Itzá are viewed as off the beaten …

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Things to do in Minca, Colombia

Colombia, South America, Travel Guides Last Updated · Feb 7th, 2022

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Welcome to this guide on what things to do in Minca, Colombia. Did you know Minca is one of Colombia's most eco-friendly …

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Things to do in Capurgana, Colombia

Colombia, South America, Travel Guides Last Updated · Jan 14th, 2022

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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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Uruguay Tourist Attractions

South America, Travel Guides Last Updated · Mar 18th, 2022

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Are you looking to get to know the best Uruguay tourist attractions? The nation of Uruguay is, without doubt, one of the …

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Backpacking Central America

Backpacking Guides, Central America, Travel Guides Last Updated · Jan 5th, 2022

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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

Colombia, South America, Travel Guides Last Updated · Mar 29th, 2022

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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

Mexico, Travel Guides Last Updated · Jan 5th, 2022

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

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Things to do in Cabo San Lucas

Mexico, Travel Guides Last Updated · Jan 5th, 2022

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

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Things to do in Chiapas, Mexico

Mexico, Travel Guides Last Updated · Mar 16th, 2022

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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 San Juan Puerto Rico

Travel Guides Last Updated · Apr 15th, 2022

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Welcome to this guide on travel to San Juan, Puerto Rico! Located in the heart of the Caribbean. San Juan (Puerto Rico's …

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Things to do in Riohacha: La Guajira

Colombia, South America, Travel Guides Last Updated · Jan 14th, 2022

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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 …

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Backpacking Puerto Rico Guide

Backpacking Guides, Travel Guides Last Updated · Jan 5th, 2022

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

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Mexico City Travel Tips

Mexico, Travel Guides Last Updated · Mar 11th, 2022

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Welcome to this list of travel tips for Mexico City. Arriving in a city like CDMX can be overwhelming, for newcomers. The …

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Best Things to do in Tulum, Mexico

Mexico, Travel Guides Last Updated · Jan 14th, 2022

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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 Guanajuato, Mexico

Mexico, Travel Guides Last Updated · Jan 5th, 2022

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Are you searching for things to do in Guanajuato, Mexico? For anyone looking to come to Mexico, a place you should …

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Things to do in Merida, Mexico

Mexico, Travel Guides Last Updated · Mar 16th, 2022

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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 …

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Things to do on Ometepe Island, Nicaragua

Central America, Travel Guides Last Updated · Mar 28th, 2022

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Are you looking for things to do on Ometepe Island? If you intend to come to Nicaragua, then one of the first places you …

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Things to do in Leon, Nicaragua

Travel Guides Last Updated · Jan 14th, 2022

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Are you looking for things to do in Leon, Nicaragua? As one of the great places to visit in Nicaragua, a trip to Leon is …

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Things to do in Managua, Nicaragua

Central America, Travel Guides Last Updated · Jan 14th, 2022

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Are you in Nicaragua and looking for things to do in Managua? Managua is the capital city of Nicaragua. Also, It’s also …

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Things to do in Granada, Nicaragua

Central America, Travel Guides Last Updated · Jan 14th, 2022

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Are you looking for things to do in Granada? If you decide to come backpacking in Nicaragua, then missing out on Granada …

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