San José, Costa Rica
Founded in the first half of the 18th century, San José has a history that is reflected in the faces of the diverse range of people who live there.
Central America
An Introduction to the Arenal Volcano
DrFumblefinger visits La Fortuna in Costa Rica, where the active Arenal volcano looms over the town.
Monteverde, Costa Rica
On a clear day in Monteverde, you can see over the surrounding forests to the Arenal Volcano in one direction and the Gulf of Nicoya in the other.
Avianca plans big return to U.S.
As it prepares to emerge from bankruptcy, the Colombia-based Star Alliance carrier is mapping out its new North American footprint.
Tamarindo, Costa Rica: Winter Heat and Beautiful Beaches
Jonathan L took a trip to Tamarindo, in Costa Rica, and enjoyed a wonderful beach vacation.
There's nothing like a road trip
Travel writer Marilyn Jones takes us along on a road trip, and test-drives a new car.
Belize chooses coral reef over oil
Belize has halted all oil exploration operations to safeguard its coral reefs, second in size only to Australia's.
Endangered rays get Belize sanctuary
Working with researchers from Florida International University, Belize has set out to safeguard rays from extinction and sees them in a tourism future.
Panama's new canal open to more cruises
The opening of the Panama Canal's new, larger locks means cruise lines can use larger ships for cruises through the canal. But issues remain.
Following the Nesting Turtles, Monterrico, Guatemala
On a beach in Guatemala, Lestertheinvestor and his wife watch turtles lay eggs and then help collect them for hatching at a conservation site.
Tikal National Park (Guatemala)
Tikal National Park is one of the best preserved Mayan complexes anywhere, and certainly in Guatemala. It's a 575-square kilometer preserve in Peten, about a 6-7 hour drive (or 30 minute flight) from Guatemala City. It's actually a small...
Visiting Cuba pt 3. + more cars - bikes - taxi - bus and some nice pix too.
Today we look at Cuba and some of the things you can expect to see. A flavour of how your neighbours live. And maybe you'll want to visit Cuba before this "bubble" of 1950s memorabilia disappears .
Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Nov. 16, 2014: American Golden Plover
The American Golden Plover is a stunning bird. The face and belly are jet black with a pure white strip running from the forehead, around the back of the face and down the neck.
The Do's & Don'ts of Traveling to a Third World Country
The term “third world country” is an ominous term for some people. But even though the world is not all cookie-cutter friendly, there’s a lot to learn by stepping out of your comfort zone.
Best Place To Retire ?
Panama tops the list by InternationalLiving.com of best countries for Americans to retire. New visas for pensioners were sighted as a main reason. Latin America took 12 of the first 24 spots. See the rest of the ...