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Central America

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

Flores to Tikal Guatemala Guide

Central America, Travel Tips Last Updated · Jan 9th, 2021

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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 …

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Where to Stay in Belize

Central America, Travel Tips Last Updated · Dec 26th, 2020

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Are you looking for ideas on where to stay in Belize? As you may already know, Belize is one of the more popular tourist …

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Things to do in Flores, Guatemala

Central America, Travel Guides Last Updated · Dec 26th, 2020

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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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Where to Stay in Panama

Central America, Hostels, Travel Tips Last Updated · Dec 31st, 2020

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Are you looking for ideas on where to stay in Panama? Panama, also known as the Republic of Panama is located exactly between …

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Is Costa Rica Safe?

Central America, Travel Safety, Travel Tips Last Updated · Dec 26th, 2020

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Is Costa Rica Safe for new travelers? Costa Rica is one of the most popular tourist destinations in not just Central America …

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Safest Countries in Central America

Backpacking Guides, Central America, Travel Safety, Travel Tips Last Updated · Jan 4th, 2021

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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 …

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Central America Travel Route

Backpacking Guides, Central America, Travel Tips Last Updated · Jan 4th, 2021

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Welcome to my Central America travel route. Are you planning a trip to Central America at any time soon? If so, you’re in the …

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Is Belize Safe? Travelers Guide

Central America, Travel Safety, Travel Tips Last Updated · Dec 26th, 2020

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Were you wondering: is Belize Safe? Welcome to Belize a tiny nation that is one of the most laid-back countries in the Americas …

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Is Guatemala Safe For Travelers?

Central America, Travel Safety, Travel Tips Last Updated · Dec 26th, 2020

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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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Is Nicaragua Safe For Travel?

Central America, Travel Safety, Travel Tips Last Updated · Dec 26th, 2020

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Were you asking the question: Is Nicaragua safe to travel in 2020? Nicaragua is one of the most beautiful countries in Central …

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Backpacking Central America

Backpacking Guides, Central America, Travel Guides Last Updated · Jan 4th, 2021

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

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Books About Belize

Central America, Latin Culture Last Updated · Dec 26th, 2020

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Interested in learning about the history of Belize? Then the best place to start is with some of the following books about …

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Best Beaches in Nicaragua

Central America, Travel Tips Last Updated · Dec 26th, 2020

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Were you wondering where are the best beaches in Nicaragua are? With over 900-kilometers of coastline, Nicaragua boasts a …

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Books about Guatemala

Central America, Latin Culture Last Updated · Dec 26th, 2020

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Looking for books about Guatemala? As a truly special nation, visiting Guatemala is a privilege. However, how do you go about …

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Is El Salvador Safe for Travelers?

Central America, Travel Safety, Travel Tips Last Updated · Dec 26th, 2020

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So, is El Salvador safe to travel to or not? El Salvador, known as the ‘Tom Thumb’ of the Americas (Pulgarcito de America), is …

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Is Honduras Safe for Travelers?

Central America, Travel Safety, Travel Tips Last Updated · Dec 26th, 2020

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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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Things to do on Ometepe Island, Nicaragua

Central America, Travel Guides Last Updated · Dec 26th, 2020

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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 should …

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Things to do in Managua, Nicaragua

Central America, Travel Guides Last Updated · Dec 26th, 2020

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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 the …

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Things to do in Granada, Nicaragua

Central America, Travel Guides Last Updated · Dec 26th, 2020

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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 would …

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Things to do in San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua

Central America, Travel Guides Last Updated · Dec 26th, 2020

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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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Is Antigua, Guatemala Safe?

Central America, Travel Safety, Travel Tips Last Updated · Dec 26th, 2020

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Are you wondering is Antigua, Guatemala safe or not? For anyone considering a trip to Antigua, Guatemala, you’ll be all too …

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Guatemala City to Antigua

Central America, Travel Tips Last Updated · Jan 4th, 2021

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Are you looking for ways to travel from Guatemala City to Antigua? If so you're in the right place, in this article we are …

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Chichi Market Guatemala

Central America, Travel Guides Last Updated · Dec 26th, 2020

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Are you traveling to Chichicastenango, Guatemala and looking for ideas? It’s a rich little region that should make it very easy …

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Xela, Guatemala: Things to do

Central America, Travel Guides Last Updated · Dec 26th, 2020

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Searching for things to do in Xela, Guatemala? Few other parts of Guatemala can give you the same richness and ease of comfort …

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Things to do in Guatemala City

Central America, Travel Guides Last Updated · Jan 3rd, 2021

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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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Lake Atitlan, Guatemala: Things To Do

Central America, Travel Guides Last Updated · Dec 26th, 2020

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For anyone coming to Lake Atitlan, Guatemala, you might be struck by how many things you have to see. In this quick guide, …

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Things to do in Antigua, Guatemala

Central America, Travel Guides Last Updated · Dec 26th, 2020

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Are you looking for things to do in Antigua, Guatemala? Antigua is a World Heritage site and one of the main backpacker hubs …

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Interesting Facts About Honduras

Central America, Latin Culture, South America Last Updated · Dec 26th, 2020

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Eager to learn some interesting facts about Honduras? There are two things that make Honduras genuinely unique among its …

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Planning a Trip to Belize

Backpacking Guides, Central America, Travel Guides Last Updated · Jan 4th, 2021

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Heading off to a part of the world as rich and as diverse as Belize? If you're already in Central America then you should …

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Planning a Trip to Costa Rica

Backpacking Guides, Central America, Travel Guides Last Updated · Jan 4th, 2021

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Are you planning a trip to Costa Rica? Well, if you intend on coming to an amazing part of the world like Costa Rica, you’ll …

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Party Hostels Central America

Backpacking Guides, Central America, Hostels, Travel Tips Last Updated · Jan 4th, 2021

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Ever wondered where the best party hostels in Central America are? Well, you needn't look further, if you're backpacking …

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Things to do in El Salvador

Central America, Travel Guides Last Updated · Dec 31st, 2020

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Are you on the lookout for the best things to do in El Salvador? You’re not alone. It’s a rich, exciting and vibrant …

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Best Hostels in Panama

Central America, Hostels, Travel Tips Last Updated · Dec 31st, 2020

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Searching for the best hostels in Panama? Panama is a unique pitstop for anyone backpacking Central America. Especially when …

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Is Panama Safe to Travel?

Central America, Travel Safety, Travel Tips Last Updated · Dec 26th, 2020

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Did you ask yourself the question: Is Panama safe to travel? Panama is a truly beautiful country with an incredible location. …

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Best Places to Visit in Central America

Central America, Travel Guides Last Updated · Dec 26th, 2020

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So, which are the best places to visit in Central America? Here we'll look at these diverse lands that link South America to …

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Best Hostels in Costa Rica

Central America, Hostels, Travel Tips Last Updated · Dec 31st, 2020

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Are you looking for the best hostels in Costa Rica? I created this list whilst backpacking Costa Rica during my stay …

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Things to do in Honduras

Central America, Travel Guides Last Updated · Dec 26th, 2020

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Interested in learning about the best things to do in Honduras? If thinking of backpacking Honduras and have doubts on what …

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Best hostels in Nicaragua

Central America, Hostels, Travel Tips Last Updated · Dec 31st, 2020

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Are you on the lookout for the best hostels in Nicaragua? Nicaragua has so much beauty to offer and if backpacking Central …

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Backpacking Nicaragua Travel Guide

Backpacking Guides, Central America, Travel Guides Last Updated · Jan 4th, 2021

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Backpacking Nicaragua is a once in a lifetime experience. With this Nicaragua travel guide, I’d like you to get to know the …

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Antigua to Semuc Champey

Central America, Travel Tips Last Updated · Dec 26th, 2020

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Do you need help getting from Antigua to Semuc Champey? Semuc Champey is a must if you’re in Guatemala for any length of …

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Backpacking Guatemala Travel Guide

Backpacking Guides, Central America, Travel Guides Last Updated · Jan 4th, 2021

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Are you thinking of backpacking Guatemala? Here, I document the most interesting things to do in Guatemala! As you may or may …

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Nicaragua Cigar Tours

Central America, Travel Guides Last Updated · Dec 31st, 2020

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Are you thinking of doing a Nicaragua cigar tour on your travels? Backpacking Nicaragua for me started in Estelí, a quiet …

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Best Hostels in Antigua

Central America, Hostels, Travel Tips Last Updated · Dec 31st, 2020

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Are you looking for the best hostels in Antigua, Guatemala? Have you already read my travel bible? If so, you'll know I …

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