If you ever considered visiting a trendy El Salvador for its lush jungle, unspoiled Pacific beaches and vibrant capital city, but you’ve always been taken aback by how dangerous it is––was?––as a destination, we’ve got great news for you. For the first time since records began, the U.S. State Department has added the Central American …
Not that long ago, you’d probably laugh at the prospect of gang-dominated El Salvador, where corruption is supposedly endemic and violent crime is rampant, ever featuring on a mainstream list of the world’s safest countries. We probably would ourselves at one point, too, but as unlikely as it sounds, especially if you’ve grown used to …
Long gone are the days when Colombia stole the limelight as the fastest-rising destination in Latin America. As the novelty factor expires and crime across the country surges back to the 1990s levels, impacting demand, growth seems to be slowing down. Colombia has been hit with a series of travel warnings since 2022, owing to …
The Mayans may be an extinct civilization, but they continue to inspire awe well into the 21st century, with their pyramids, richly-decorated temples, monumental burial chambers and sprawling abandoned cities drawing in millions of travelers from all over the world. Contrary to popular belief, however, Mayan culture is not restricted to one country in particular: …
Central America is a fascinating region of the world brimming with wonders that are often too overlooked. Given how mainstream and easily accessible Mexico is compared to some Central American countries, our southern neighbor casts a big shadow that is difficult to escape. While Costa Rica, and even Belize, have become popular secondary beach escapes, …
All across Latin America, there are amazing places to venture to in search of culture, affordability, and incredible natural wonders. Geographically speaking, and for convenience’s sake, Mexico is the easiest to reach, given that they’re our neighbors. They have countless flight options to amazing destinations of concrete jungles and stunning beaches. But those seeking even …
Still not got your spring travel confirmed yet? It’s okay, sometimes the sheer amount of choice can be overwhelming. If you have a few places in mind but still can’t decide, then some new data provided by Airbnb might be able to give you a gentle push in the right direction. The company has collated a list …
Central America is home to many destinations that can easily be labeled as “paradise”. You have Costa Rica, which is always popular for travelers with so many awesome sites to see and a laid-back lifestyle. Then there’s the natural wonders of Nicaragua, the otherworldly blue waters of Belize, the beautiful culture of Panama and Guatemala, …
Travel has exploded in the last year and shows no signs of stopping. People are constantly on the lookout for the next trendy spot to visit so they can experience it before it’s too mainstream. Luckily for travelers, the world is a big place! There will always be places to go that are more off-path, …
Now that Latin American getaways are more popular than ever, airlines are either resuming or adding new services to several Latin American destinations. From the upcoming inaugural Tulum route beginning this December to strengthened air connectivity between the U.S. and countries like Colombia and Brazil, including direct flights to this gorgeous off-path state in the …
El Salvador was one of the biggest surprises when I spent around 4 months traveling around Latin America this spring. The country is so often skipped because of bad media coverage and misconceptions, but I never felt unsafe and was really blown away by this beautiful, misunderstood country. It’s been said that the country of …
Latin America is one of the top destinations for Americans looking to immerse themselves in a completely different culture, sample a colorful cuisine, and bear witness to a jaw-dropping nature. Be that as it may, a majority of tourists still refuse to go off the main path as a result of misleading travel alerts or …