Be it for the world-class beachfront resorts and pristine coastline, or all the tacos and tamales that just taste a lot better when assembled by native hands, Mexico remains the number one destination for Americans flying abroad this year. We love a little carefree sunny getaway ourselves, but we don’t know about you, lately we’ve …

Latin America is not the first geographical region that pops to mind when you think of a ‘safe’ destination abroad: Although it is important not to generalize, and not everyone’s experience is the same, Latin America is often plagued by higher crime levels, including violence and corruption, than more developed countries in the Northern Hemisphere. That’s …

It’s the end of an era, you guys: starting July 1, you will no longer have to request a pink card flying from the United States to Cuba. It’s not like the small Caribbean nation is doing away with visas, either, but from this summer, you will be able to apply for an electronic visa, …

If you love Mexico, but you’ve had enough of Cancun, Cabo, Puerto Vallarta, and basically anywhere else that’s been overrun with your fellow gringos in recent years, this one’s for you: As part of one of the biggest single-airline expansions, the U.S. flag carrier is launching nonstop flights to Puerto Escondido, a fast-growing leisure destination …

Dreaming of a south-of-the-border getaway, but you can’t be bothered any longer with the ultra-luxurious Caribbean resort spots that cater primarily to affluent beach bums, and barely feel like Mexico? In other words, have you been craving some of that Latin American authenticity, with the beautiful old towns, just a little rough around the edges, …

When I visited El Salvador in 2020, I was constantly side-eyed when sharing my travel plans. This was not only due to the risk of becoming stranded due to rampant pandemic-related flight cancellations but also because El Salvador was notoriously ‘dangerous’. 5 years later, that has all changed, and not without its well-documented share of …

Mexico is the most popular destination for Americans going abroad any time of the year. Whether it’s January, when the beaches in Cancun are at their most attractive, or the peak of summer, an ideal time for exploring the balmy Mexican hinterlands, our southerly neighbor is full of wonders. As much as you might think you know …

If you asked an American some decades ago what their first option for a Mexico vacation was, it’s likely they would answer Acapulco. Before Cancun was even built, Acapulco was a thriving resort town on the Pacific Coast. With wide, sandy beaches backed by towering high-rises and the scenic Sierra Madre del Sur mountains, it …

In a drastic change of policy, Brazil will start requiring visas of U.S. passport holders starting April 10. This means that, unless you have obtained authorization to fly to Brazil, from Brazilian authorities themselves, you will be barred from boarding your flight. The same rule applies now to Canadians and Australians, and it’s part of …

Handling over 32 million passengers last year, Cancun Airport is one of the busiest hubs in Mexico, only behind Mexico City’s Benito Juárez. That’s hardly surprising news, considering it serves both the city of Cancun, the number one resort destination for Americans flying abroad, and the wider Mexican Caribbean, which comprises secondary destinations like Isla …

After decades of constant defunding and even deactivation of historic routes, train travel is back with a vengeance. All around the world, from East to West, multiple countries are launching new railway services, and despite having relied heavily on buses as a means of intercity transportation, Mexico is now no exception. Back in 2023, the …

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 …