Tenam Puente is a Mayan ruin very close to Comitan. Though the ruin itself dates to the classical era 300ad to 600ad, the place was more inhabited during the early post classic time frame 900ad to 1200ad. So far in Mexico and Central America I have been to four different mayan ruins. To get to […]

Probably one of the greatest things about being in Comitan is that your close to this iconic waterfall El Chiflon. The waterfall or ( la cascadia) can be a day trip from here or from San Cristobal de la casas. Of course you can also make it an overnight and explore both the trail heads. […]

Go slow is the Caye Caulker motto; it means chill out, take it easy, and I loved it!  As a traveler I’m always rushing around; planning while I’m doing things, making reservations, finding out where to go and what to do. “Go slow” was just what I needed to hear. I went to the island […]

  If you ever find yourself flying into the Cancun, plan to visit the Isla Mujeres. I was there in January, but March is peak season. Spring is when the whale sharks come and add even more magic to the island! I almost skipped it, being the off season and was very glad I didn’t. […]

In Semuc Champey, Guatemala you can book a tour through a cave by candlelight. The tour is led by a native tribe and the cost was 90 Quitzales or $12 usd. You will be walking and swimming with a lit candle in the cave. Which is harder for some people. Remembering also this is Guatemala […]

During my travels I saw a couple of pictures of this place and was completely amazed. It was very much like Havasu falls without the huge hike. Also the entry fee was a fraction of the cost 50$ quetzales or 7$usd. If you get to Guatemala, go here! From Antigua I booked a shuttle through […]

Traveling in Central America is a fairly easy task to accomplish. Everywhere you visit you hear of another place you want to go. I had seen a couple of posters at various kiosks for surfing on the Pacific coast of Guatemala. I booked into the Driftwood surfer hostel along with a shuttle. Again this is one […]

When talking to others about traveling in Guatemala you will often hear that ” you have to go to the lake”. They are of course referencing the beautiful lake Atitlan. Lake Atitlan where the water is gorgeously colored and is surrounded by massive volcanoes. Along with the various spreads of small towns, and magnificently tiered […]

A good reason to visit Antigua, Guatemala is to climb a volcano. There are two very different possibilities one is Pacaya which is a day hike. The other is  Acatenango which is an over night back-packing trip. This trip all I had time for was Pacaya. I booked our bus and guide online for $20usd […]