Colombia is one of the leading tourist destinations in the Global South, attracting millions of short-term visitors, as well as digital nomads and other categories of expats every year, especially from the United States. Sadly, the country may be backsliding in terms of urban safety and losing some of the progress it’s made since peace …
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 a broad and diverse region of the world with many incredible destinations. But before planning a trip to Latin America, you might be wondering about the safety of visiting. Fortunately, you can travel safely in the majority of countries in Latin America by exercising a standard level of caution and following travel …
There’s nothing travelers look forward to more than an upcoming trip to a sunny destination! American Airlines got the memo and decided to add even more flights to some of the best places to vacation. Later this year, the mega airline will offer its largest winter schedule ever for Latin American and Caribbean destinations, which …
Despite strong competition, both in the Caribbean world and beyond, Cancun remains the number one beach resort for Americans going abroad this summer. Having welcomed more than 30 million guests last year, it continues to eclipse all of its fellow competing sunny spots, such as Punta Cana and Jamaica. In an attempt to assert what’s …
This summer, destinations in Latin America will be so much fun. The temperature will be hot, and so will the destinations with their different attractions. Places like Puerto Rico and Panama are filled with exciting off-the-beaten-path excursions and are perfect for creating a memorable summer vacation experience. If you’re looking for the next place to …
Latin America is increasingly being hailed as a top destination for digital nomads, who come from all around the world to experience the wonders that this continent can bring. Some come for warm weather or the interesting blends of cultures, some come for stunning landscapes, while many more digital nomads come to this continent to …
Following Colombia, two more countries in Latin America have just lifted all of their pandemic-era travel restrictions, allowing foreign tourists to enter under pre-2020 guidelines. Despite having been well-reputed as one of the world’s most friendly destinations in the early days of the crisis, the geopolitical region was quick to shut down its borders once …
Ever since four Americans were kidnapped in Mexico, two of which brutally murdered, the media has embarked on a defamation campaign against the country, painting it as an ‘unsafe’ destination despite the rare nature of violent incidents involving tourists. When the Texas Government issued a warning against travel to Mexico, and U.S. Congresspeople denounced the …
You’ve probably heard about the impressive Angel Falls —featured in the Disney and Pixar Movie “Up”—, or the beautiful Andes mountains, or the gorgeous Los Roques Archipelago and other breathtaking Venezuelan beaches. And what you most definitely have heard about is the Venezuelan crisis and how dangerous it is to travel to this country. Venezuela …
As one of the top Latin American destinations for 2023, Costa Rica is in no way a secret. In fact, this lush country was also recently crowned the 2022 leading destination for Central America. Costa Rica is an ideal destination for all types of travelers, and it is definitely a country that should not be …
Once again, Mexico has come under the scrutiny of the media following the kidnapping and murder of Americans in a non-touristic border town. This has prompted U.S. authorities to issue new travel alerts, with the state of Texas going as far as warning citizens against travel to Mexico as a whole. While it’s true that …