This article may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase through these links, I will earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks!To help fellow overlanders as they pass through Central America, I wanted to publish my notes about the Belize Guatemala Border Crossing (from Benque Viejo Del Carmen, Belize to Melchor de Mencos, Guatemala). This was …
10 Best Playa del Carmen Tours and Activities You Should Experience Now
Playa del Carmen is one of the most popular destinations for travelers to the Yucatan Peninsula (right after Cancun) — and for good reason… This is one of the coolest destinations in the area, offering tons to see and loads of things to do in Playa del Carmen. In order to get the most out of your time in the …
National Museum of Anthropology Mexico: Most Important Museum in Mexico City
When you think of Mexico, you might think more of gorgeous white sand beaches and the ruins of ancient civilizations hidden in the jungles. But Mexico is so much more than that. For instance, did you know that Mexico City is second to Paris as the city with the most number of museums? Yes, it is a cultural hotspot with …
The Mayan Ruins of Chichen Itza: Everything You Need to Know
If you are planning a trip to Tulum, Cancun, Merida, or any of the cities of the Yucatan Peninsula, then visiting the Mayan ruins of Chichen Itza is probably high up on your list of things to do in the Yucatan. In this guide, I will give you everything you need to know about visiting Chichen Itza, what to bring, …
The 15 Best Places to Visit in Belize
When most people think of visiting the Caribbean, they imagine a tropical island like Jamaica or the Cayman Islands. However, to get a taste of that tropical paradise, you might want to consider a trip to the small coastal country of Belize in Central America… As a few plusses, the country uses the dollar, English is the official language, and …
18 Incredible Places to Visit in Nicaragua
When most people think of Nicaragua, they associate this Central American country with political unrest, usually centering around the U.S. involvement in fighting Communists in the 80s. Because of that, Nicaragua isn’t on most people’s must-travel list. But it should be because there are truly some incredible places to visit in Nicaragua. Yes, the country might not be quite as …
Overland Tips: Mexico Belize Border Crossing
In an effort to help fellow overlanders with the sometimes complicated border crossing procedures, I wanted to share my notes and experiences regarding the Mexico Belize border crossing since we were driving to Belize (and beyond) on our Central America road trip. This information pertains to the Chetumal border crossing, although the Mexican town where the border actually lies is …
12 Incredible Places to Visit in El Salvador
If you’re like most people, the idea of visiting El Salvador probably seems a bit sketchy at first. After all, isn’t the area unsafe for tourists? While the country may not be the world’s top spot for safety and stability, it’s far from the crime-ridden landscape that the media makes it out to be. Indeed, that’s one of the biggest …