Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “North and Central America”
Beautiful Lake Atitlan is one of the most popular places to visit in Guatemala and for good reason. This lake in the Guatemalan Highlands of the Sierra Madre mountain is volcanic in origin, filling a caldera and has three volcanoes rising up out of the lake. Lake Atitlan is a great destination for families because of the relaxing pace of life, …
Nicaragua is just emerging as one of the hottest destinations in Central America. Word is now out on the country that is coined the land of volcanoes and lakes. Just a short flight from Canada and the USA, Nicaragua is one of the cheapest and safest destinations in the region. And unlike its neighbour Costa Rica where development has exploded, …
One of our favourite experiences and memories from our time in Guatemala was our 3-day trek from Xela to Lake Atitlan with Quetzaltrekkers. Lake Atitlan is must-see place for any visitor in Guatemala and trekking to the Lake allowed us to get off the beaten path and an incredibly rewarding feeling of getting there on our own two feet. But, …
Antigua, Lake Atitlan and the Mayan site Tikal are the most popular places for visitors to Guatemala and for good reason. They all have good tourism infrastructure, are easy on the eyes and give you the opportunity to experience Mayan culture. Antigua is located 41 km from Guatemala City, the capital, making it an easy destination to access. You have …
Guatemala is home to 37 volcanoes and one of the biggest attractions to this Central American country. The tourist hot spots of Antigua and Lake Atitlan offer a plethora of volcanoes to explore nearby and most travellers will visit at least one. From the colonial city of Antigua, the two most common ones to visit are Acatenango and Pacaya, although …
Halifax is the largest city in Atlantic Canada and a city that is easy to love. It’s large, natural harbour is the centre of the city and comes alive during the summer months. It was the first stop on our East Coast road trip and a great place to learn about the history of the Maritimes. The warmth of the …
