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Are you looking for travel tips and tricks? Here's a list of useful articles to help start your adventure in Latin America. See my Travel Bible for more help.

Is Iquitos worth visiting? 2023

Travel Tips Last Updated · Sep 16th, 2023 · Daniel James

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When in Peru, is Iquitos worth visiting? Located in the vast and less visited North of Peru, this stretch of the Amazon is only …

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Is Salento worth visiting? 2023

Travel Tips Last Updated · Sep 14th, 2023 · Daniel James

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Is Salento worth visiting? Located in Quindío and with nearby attractions; such as Cocora valley, Salento is one of Colombia’s …

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How many days in the Yucatan?

Travel Tips Last Updated · Sep 13th, 2023 · Daniel James

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How many days in the Yucatan are needed for a worthwhile experience? Known as one of the most popular tourist hotspot in …

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Best time to visit Medellin 2023

Travel Tips Last Updated · Sep 12th, 2023 · Daniel James

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When is the absolute best time to visit Medellin? As a matter of fact, right now, Medellin is one of the most talked about and …

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How many days in Puerto Vallarta?

Travel Tips Last Updated · Sep 8th, 2023 · Daniel James

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How many days in Puerto Vallarta are needed for a worthwhile experience? Located along the Mexican Pacific, Puerto Vallarta …

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How to avoid getting sick in Mexico

Travel Tips Last Updated · Sep 5th, 2023 · Daniel James

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As a visitor, how do you avoid getting sick in Mexico? Millons of people would agree that Mexico is a fantastic country to …

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Is Bogota worth visiting?

Travel Tips Last Updated · Aug 28th, 2023 · Daniel James

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Is Bogota worth visiting while spending time in Colombia? Bogota is the capital and largest city in Colombia and is also the …

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How many days in Buenos Aires?

Travel Tips Published on · Aug 16th, 2023 · Daniel James

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How many days in Buenos Aires are needed for a well-rounded trip? The Argentinian capital is a must-visit in this lower portion …

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How many days in Bogota?

Travel Tips Last Updated · Aug 16th, 2023 · Daniel James

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How many days in Bogota are needed for a well-rounded trip? The Colombian capital is a very underrated destination, which is …

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How many days in Cancun?

Travel Tips Last Updated · Aug 8th, 2023 · Daniel James

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How many days in Cancun? Cancun needs no real introduction. Even those who don’t travel know of this city, with many visiting …

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How many days in Lima?

Travel Tips Last Updated · Aug 16th, 2023 · Daniel James

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How many days in Lima are needed for a well-rounded trip? Lima is a melting hotpot of culture, where indigenous roots, European …

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How many days in Mexico City?

Travel Tips Last Updated · Sep 23rd, 2023 · Daniel James

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How many days in Mexico City are needed for a short trip? Mexico City (also known as D.F by the locals) is a huge city, and …

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How many days in Tulum?

Travel Tips Last Updated · Sep 15th, 2023 · Daniel James

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This informative guide looks at how many days in Tulum are needed. If you didn't already know, Tulum was once just another …

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How many days in Cartagena?

Travel Tips Last Updated · Apr 21st, 2023 · Daniel James

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How many days in Cartagena are needed for a short trip? Located along the Caribbean coast, Cartagena is Colombia's famous port …

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How to get from Kingston to Ocho Rios

Travel Tips Last Updated · Jan 3rd, 2023 · Daniel James

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Are you looking for help getting from Kingston to Ocho Rios? When arriving in Jamaica from the United States or Europe, …

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Tipping in Mexico: How Much Should you Tip?

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

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When tipping in Mexico how much should you give? This guide is here to give you the scoop on what to do when it comes to …

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Getting from Merida to Chichen Itza

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

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Are you looking for ways of how to get from Merida to Chichen Itza? Chichen Itza in the Yucatan region of Mexico is recognized …

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Getting from Cancun to Valladolid

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

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Are you looking for ways of getting from Cancun to Valladolid? Cancun is easily one of the most popular destinations in Mexico. …

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Cheapest Countries in South America To Visit in 2023

Travel Tips Last Updated · Dec 31st, 2022 · Daniel James

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What is the cheapest country in South America to visit? This is the most common question among backpackers and savvy travelers …

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Medellin to Jardin: How to Get to Jardin by Bus

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

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Are you looking for ways of getting from Medellin to Jardin? Jardin is a beautiful place and one of the more popular Antioquian …

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Montego Bay to Kingston (Travel Guide)

Travel Tips Last Updated · Apr 21st, 2023 · Daniel James

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Do you need help getting from Montego Bay to Kingston? When flying internationally, Montego Bay and Kingston are usually the …

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Best Time to Visit Cartagena

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

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When is the optimum or best time to visit Cartagena, Colombia? Cartagena is one of the most popular cities to visit in this …

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Getting from Medellin to Salento

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

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Are you going to travel from Medellin to Salento by bus? In this article, I’ll show you the most efficient way to get to …

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Best time to visit Puerto Rico

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

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When is the best time to visit Puerto Rico? This stunning island needs no real introduction, and that’s despite it being much …

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What does Bombaclaat mean?

Travel Tips Last Updated · Sep 16th, 2023 · Daniel James

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When understanding Jamaican patios, what does bombaclaat mean? So, you know that Bombaclaat is one of those words that …

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Is Medellin Worth Visiting?

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

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One question many people ask today: is Medellin worth visiting? First of all, for travelers to South America, visiting …

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Oaxaca to Puerto Escondido

Travel Tips Last Updated · Sep 26th, 2023 · Daniel James

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Are you looking to travel from Oaxaca to Puerto Escondido by bus? It turns out that if you're a backpacker and you've made it …

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San Andres Colombia (Must Knows)

Travel Tips Last Updated · Sep 26th, 2023 · Daniel James

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Here's a list of things to know about traveling to San Andres, Colombia. San Andres is a unique island located in the Caribbean …

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Is Paraguay Safe For Travelers?

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

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Is Paraguay safe for new and unsuspecting travelers? Paraguay has some of the world’s best landscapes as one of the smaller …

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Costa Rica vs Panama

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

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Let's compare Costa Rica vs Panama below to see which suits you. When backpacking one of the most popular areas to backpack in …

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Getting From Santa Marta to Minca

Travel Tips Last Updated · Apr 21st, 2023 · Daniel James

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Are you trying to get from Santa Marta to Minca in Colombia? You are not the only one who wants to get to Minca. If you are …

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Is Acapulco Safe?

Travel Tips Last Updated · Dec 8th, 2022 · Layer Culture

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Were you wondering: is Acapulco safe to travel or not? Acapulco is a Mexican city located in the region of Guerrero. It has …

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Where to Stay in Tijuana

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

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Are you looking for ideas on where to stay in Tijuana? Tijuana is not known for luxury places to stay, in fact, it is quite …

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Cheap Spanish Speaking Countries

Travel Tips Last Updated · Sep 26th, 2023 · Daniel James

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Are you on the lookout for cheap Spanish speaking countries to visit? If you’re learning Spanish, super eager to become fluent, …

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Bus Travel in Mexico Guide

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

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Welcome to this guide to bus travel in Mexico. Mexico is a vast country with many of its idolized destinations located in …

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Mazatlan vs Puerto Vallarta

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

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When comparing Mazatlan vs Puerto Vallarta, which do you go for? Mazatlan is one of Mexico’s best-kept secrets. It’s one of the …

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Jamaica vs. Puerto Rico

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

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When comparing Jamaica vs Puerto Rico, which do you go for? Two of the best-known islands in the Caribbean Sea to Americans …

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Cabo San Lucas vs Cancun

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

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When comparing Cabo San Lucas vs Cancun, which do you go for? It is no secret that Cabo San Lucas and Cancun are two of the …

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Bogota vs Medellin

Travel Tips Last Updated · Sep 1st, 2023 · Layer Culture

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When comparing Bogota vs Medellin, which is better? When visiting Colombia, it’s tough to know where to start. The country has …

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Best Time To Visit Cabo San Lucas

Travel Tips Last Updated · Dec 10th, 2022 · Layer Culture

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Welcome to this guide on the best time to visit Cabo San Lucas. Find out more information on the weather in Cabo San Lucas, …

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Montego Bay vs Negril

Travel Tips Last Updated · Sep 21st, 2023 · Layer Culture

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When comparing Montego Bay vs Negril which do you go for? So you’ve decided to visit the proud island nation of Jamaica. No …

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Puerto Vallarta vs Cabo San Lucas

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

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When comparing Puerto Vallarta vs Cabo San Lucas which do you try? Puerto Vallarta and Cabo San Lucas are two of the most …

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Puerto Vallarta vs Cancun Where to Visit?

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

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When comparing Puerto Vallarta vs Cancun which Mexico destination should you visit? With almost 1,200 hundred miles apart, two …

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Flores to Tikal Guatemala Guide

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

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Welcome to this guide for anyone traveling to Tikal from Flores. One of the most important sites of the Mayans, Tikal lies in …

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Playa del Carmen to Akumal

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

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Are you looking to get from Playa del Carmen to Akumal? In this guide, you'll learn exactly how to get to Akumal and even get …

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Is Guatemala Safe For Travelers?

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

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Did you ask yourself the question: is Guatemala Safe? Guatemala is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Central …

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Getting To Capurgana From Medellin

Travel Tips Last Updated · Sep 25th, 2023 · Daniel James

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Are you thinking of traveling to Capurgana from Medellin? With this guide, I'm going to show you exactly how to go from …

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Latin American History Books

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

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Are you on the lookout for the best Latin American history books? Quick Answer: Latin American History …

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Is Honduras Safe for Travelers?

Travel Tips Last Updated · May 25th, 2023 · Layer Culture

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Are you wondering is Honduras safe or not? A mind-altering, perspective-widening, and bucket-list-warranting method of …

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Best Party Hostels in South America

Travel Tips Last Updated · Dec 16th, 2022 · Daniel James

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Are you curious where all the best party hostels in South America are? Many backpackers seeking cultural experiences who …

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