Travel Highlights: Central America
March 1, 2016
Tag: explore
Lake Atitlan, Guatemala
February 21, 2016
Hidden within the Sierra Madre mountain range lies one of the most beautiful lakes on earth. Surrounded by majestic volcanoes and rich agriculture, the indigenous villages thrive here. Mayan culture is predominant and traditional clothing is still worn today. After traveling on long winding roads the lake began to make it’s presence from behind the … More Lake Atitlan, Guatemala
Antigua, Guatemala
February 10, 2016
After falling asleep on the shuttle, I awoke happily thinking we had made it to our destination only to be stopped in traffic in Guatemala City. It was almost 6:30pm and we still had an hour to go before reaching our final stop. Fortunately, traffic didn’t last long and we were back on the road. … More Antigua, Guatemala
Copan Ruinas, Honduras
January 25, 2016
I’m lying in bed when I begin to feel the warmth of the sun peering through the black curtains hiding us from the outside world. After rubbing tired eyes I opened the curtains to greet the sun and begin the next leg of our trip. The 2 hour journey lead us through rolling hills and … More Copan Ruinas, Honduras
Roatan, Honduras
January 7, 2016
It’s 1:30am when I begin to hear the alarm on my phone go off. I stumbled out of my bunk with my eyes half open, grabbed my packs and walked toward the hostel bar where the shuttle would pick us up. As I am awaiting the 2:00am shuttle to La Ceiba, a few people were … More Roatan, Honduras
Volcano Boarding!
January 3, 2016
You heard right! Volcano boarding in Leon, Nicaragua has become a popular past time for both traveling gringos and locals alike. Cerro Negro or “Black Hill” is the youngest volcano in all of Central America and has erupted 23 times since it’s birth in April 1850. It rests roughly 500 meters high and is very … More Volcano Boarding!
Isla Ometepe, Nicaragua
January 1, 2016
Ometepe is an island formed by two volcanoes within Nicaragua’s largest lake, Lake Nicaragua. Volcanoes Conception and Maderas are conjoined by a low isthmus and within in time created the hourglass shaped island. From San Juan del Sur, we hired direct taxi to the San Jorge dock in time to get on the 12:30pm ferry … More Isla Ometepe, Nicaragua
San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua
December 28, 2015
Traveling from Monteverde to San Juan del Sur was probably one of the more difficult transfers we’ve done on the trip thus far. In order to get into San Juan del Sur by 7:00pm, we had to catch the 4:30am bus from Monteverde to La Irma. Once arriving in La Irma, we waited on the … More San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua
Monteverde, Costa Rica
December 12, 2015
Tucked away in the high mountains of Costa Rica, you’ll find the small town of Monteverde. It’s home to famous cloud forests and adventure parks that attract thrill seekers and adventurers alike. Unfortunately, during my time in Monteverde, I caught a really bad cold and was bedridden most days. Nothing is worse than being sick … More Monteverde, Costa Rica
Tortuguero, Costa Rica
December 6, 2015
After 4 bus transfers and 1 panga ride later, we finally made it to Tortuguero Village. Tortuguero is a remote village nestled in the Northeastern most part of Costa Rica. The only way to reach the main village is by boat or plane. Cars are non existent, there are only sandy paths to lead you … More Tortuguero, Costa Rica
