Here's my just-published post on Frommers.com:
When you think of the tiny Central American country of El Salvador – which I’m betting is rarely if ever – chances are that nothing particularly pleasant comes to mind. Throughout the 1980s there was a br
Arenal, Poás, Irazú...for a tiny country, Costa Rica sure is bursting with lots of volcanoes. And with Arenal, its most famous, in a 'resting phase' since 2010, this Central American eco-mecca's most spectacular show is now being put on by Rincón de
Even as the tourism business in this wee small country (slightly larger than New Jersey or Wales) south of Mexico's Yucatan peninsula continues to grow apace, many still have only a dim if any notion of what it's about and the amazing attractions f
Costa Rica’s “green season” May through November means prime whitewater rafting time, as rainwater flows into its tropical rivers, making the rapids bigger and more exciting. What could be more fun than splashing down a warm-water tropical river on
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My journey began in Guatemala City at the Otelito Hotel. This small boutique hotel located in the renowned “Zona Viva” district is within walking distance of excellent dining and nightlife. I recommend one day in Guatemala City, its historical centre
One day in Bocas del Toro a local dropped by with a parrot to sell me, and while he was there, I decided to ask him about the indigenous culture, their history and traditions. I also asked about their mythologies. "Oh," he replied, "you mean the red
Towering above rainforest and lovely Lake Arenal, the most famous of Costa Rica's volcanoes has not only for years been a lava-spewing star in its own right but has given rise to a slew of lodges, resorts, and a thriving eco- and adventure travel sce
I have this kinda funny (as in funky, not ha-ha) tree growing right smack in the middle of my front yard in Miami. It’s admittedly not a particularly cuddly or friendly looking bit of botany, its trunk prickling all over as it is with conical thorns
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A historic number of 417 different bird species, and 12,665 individual birds, were identified in a 24-hour period – the highest number registered in Central America for the annual bird count. Beginning at 12:00 a.m. on December 5 and finishing at mid
A day later an indigenous dropped by with a parrot to sell me. I knew I wasn't here long enough to buy pets, but I had owned a parrot when I lived in South America as a kid, and I always wanted another. I figured that when I left Bocas I would let hi
After settling in at the lush 'n' lovely hillside resort whimsically called Pelican Eyes (aka Piedras y Olas), I strolled down into town, and I've gotta say, as much as I love Nicaragua, I found this ramshackle beach town (pop. 18,000) on the country
Sometimes called the “Hawaii of Latin American surfing,” Costa Rica is positively one of the world’s top surfing destinations.Add up warm water, consistent surf year-round, over 700 miles of coastline between both the Pacific and Caribbean coasts, li
The Belize Zoo houses only native animals of Belize. The zoo sits on 29 acres of land, located 40 miles outside of Belize City, home to around 170 animals, mostly injured animals brought in to heal and rehabilitate from injuries, orphaned or donated
When it comes to what Honduras has to offer to the vacationer, as I discovered firsthand not long ago, while still poor and rough around the edges, this country delivers riches in terms of ecotourism, beaches, and ancient history...
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The best means of transport in a small to medium-size nation is to drive it. There is nothing is nothing like quenching your thirst for wanderlust than by taking a road trip. With 1,000 miles of coastline, 1,500 islands, close to 1,000 different spec
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This weekend the port city of Limón kicked off its annual Carnival festivities, a 12-day Caribbean street partycelebrating the kaleidoscope of cultures on Costa Rica’s Caribbean coast.
Limón and the southern Caribbean towns of Cahuita, Puerto Viejo an
