Central America – Page 2

Why scuba diving in Utila was a let down

Utila is a small island off the Caribbean coast of Honduras. It’s a beautiful place to spend a week or two relaxing on the beach, swimming in the sea or…
White Water Rafting in La Ceiba

When you think about white water rafting in Central America most people think of Costa Rica, and there are some great rivers to raft there, but why not save yourself…
Surf and sunsets in El Tunco

The perfect waves, the sunsets and the chilled out vibe are the three things that stand out most about El Tunco. This small beach town on the coast of El…
The towns of Lake Atitlan and the Chichi Market

Lake Atitlan has been described as one of the most beautiful lakes in the world. It’s surrounded by steep hills and the peaks of three active volcanoes; Volcán San Pedro,…
Roasting marshmallows on a volcano in Antigua

The colonial city of Antigua should be on everybody’s bucket list for Guatemala. It’s the perfect place to spend a week or even more if you have the time. It’s…
Caving by candlelight in Semuc Champey

Getting to Semuc Champey After a very early start we left the tiny island of Flores and travelled south in a tourist minibus that cost Q120 (£10) and can definitely…
The island of Flores and the ruins of Tikal

Flores is a small town crammed onto a tiny island in Lago Peten Itza, connected to the mainland by a causeway in the south. It’s one of my favourite spots…
Temples and caves in San Ignacio

After a few days on Caye Caulker of amazing Caribbean food and swimming with a variety of marine life we packed up our bags, hopped on the water taxi and…
Snorkelling with sharks on Caye Caulker

This tiny island off the coast of Belize is a backpacker’s paradise, which means it’s basically ‘the cheap one’. Just because it’s budget-friendly, doesn’t mean it’s rubbish. Spend your time…
Essential tips for a Central America adventure

The typical backpacker route takes you through all 7 countries of Central America: Belize, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama, with southern Mexico being a perfect addition…