Going Slow on Caye Caulker

Welcome to Caye Caulker and the go slow and hammock life! Caye Caulker is a Caribbean island off the coast of Belize’s mainland. For me it was a good last stop in Central America before…

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Tikal – Guatemala’s Most Famous Ruins

My next and final stop in Guatemala, after Semuc Champey, was to the famous ruins of the ancient Mayan city, Tikal, tucked away in the jungle of north Guatemala. In its day, Tikal was a…

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The Turquoise Pools of Semuc Champey

From one Guatemalan highlight, Lake Atitlan, to another…the pools of Semuc Champey. Turquoise pools open to swim in with beautiful scenery – count me in! They’re stunning and I loved my visit there! I went…

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On Lake Atitlán’s shore

Lake Atitlán is Guatemala’s largest lake. Surrounded by volcanoes, it’s a lovely place to spend a few days or longer. I spent five nights at the lake, moving between lakeside hostels and towns. Here’s what…

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Hiking Acatenango in Guatemala

Central America and volcanoes go hand in hand. They’re everywhere! Guatemala, on its own, has thirty seven! A crazy amount!  Acatenango is one of them and has fast become one of the must do bucket…

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Volcano Boarding in León

León, another of Nicaragua’s main cities, was my next stop after Granada. It was also my last stop in Nicaragua before heading on to Guatemala!  When in León, one of the top things to do…

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Four days in Granada – Lava and Lakes

The colonial city of Granada is a usual stop on a visit to Nicaragua. The colonial streets are nice to wander and lakes and volcanoes are nearby. In addition to being one of Nicaragua’s main…

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Ometepe Island – Volcanoes & Sunsets

Ometepe on Lake Nicaragua, a figure of eight shaped island with two volcanoes, was my first stop in the country.  I really liked it and ended up staying for five nights – it’s definitely a…

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