Central America has always been the scrappy underdog of the travel world. For years, travelers would skip over the “middle bits” to get straight to Mexico or Costa Rica. Big mistake. Right now, this is arguably the most exciting region on the map. It’s having a massive “glow up”—moving away from just cheap backpacker hostels …

Expedia just revealed some insightful nuggets sure to blow your mind. If you had to guess where travelers are flocking in Latin America, you might nail the countries on the head, but the cities they’re scoping out are full of mystery. Lucky for you, we are a seasoned group of travelers here at Travel Off …

Tired of Taco Bell and looking out the window and seeing the American suburbia reaching as far as the horizon under gray skies? It’s been a tough winter, and maybe a little Latin American getaway is all the pick me up you need this upcoming spring. But hey, we get it: enough with the Punta …

History is in the making this summer for Californians looking to escape hordes of tourists, surely to invade their iconic city. As Chinatown streets and Fisherman’s Wharf vendors become flooded with selfie-takers, that’s always San Franciscans’ cue to hop on the BART and head to SFO. Being home to one of America’s most internationally connected …

Craving culture and adventure without denting your bank account? We at Travel Off Path have some amazing options for you! Experts at Going (formerly Scott’s Cheap Flights) have compiled an insightful guide to must-visit destinations to escape the winter chills. Since not every sunny paradise meets your budget, we’ve narrowed down their extensive list to …

A seriously-underrated country in Central America, just south of Mexico, Guatemala is smashing tourism records right now with over 1.6 million international visitors registered so far in 2025, according to INGUAT, the Guatemalan Tourism Institute. It may not seem like a lot, but this is a small country roughly the size of Tennessee, with a …

How many times can we bar-hop between Hard Rock Café, Señor Frog’s, and Cabo Wabo Cantina before we realize we’re falling for a tourist trap instead of enjoying the magic of the unknown with culturally rich destinations? As far as the Caribbean goes, Cancun, Punta Cana, and Montego Bay are fabulous, but there’s a missing …

If your passport has been collecting dust, American Airlines is here to help with this week’s announcement of exciting new flights to 4 sunny international destinations. Nobody likes the headache of going through customs, but is there a better feeling than getting some fresh ink in your passport book? Okay, I can think of a …

Who said you need to fly halfway across the globe to experience some of that Old World charm? In case you weren’t aware, Europe is not the only continent hosting historic towns that look like they were frozen in time over the centuries: a short two—to four-hour flight away from the U.S., Latin America is …

The Maya Train has revolutionized travel in the Mexican Caribbean since its launch back in 2023, making it easier for tourists landing in the resort city of Cancun to visit lesser-known, more cultural destinations along the coast or inland Yucatán. In other words, it’s given travelers more autonomy to plan their own trip independently of …

No, this is not yet another copied-and-pasted article on Mexico: If you think the Southern neighbor is the only Latin American country laying claim to wondrous Mayan ruins dating back literal millennia, pristine jungle reserves, and endless miles of unspoiled coastline, you’re in for a big surprise this time. Having welcomed over 3 million visitors …

If you’re planning on going on a vacation this upcoming winter, but another all-inclusive hotel in Cancun doesn’t exactly stir the wanderlust in you, perhaps it’s time to head somewhere unexpected, where both a fascinating culture and unique experiences await. A colonial town so well-preserved it was added to UNESCO’s list of World Heritage Sites, …