How to Celebrate Easter in Costa Rica
All about Easter in Costa Rica: Semana Santa myths, seafood feasts, and why San José shines when the beaches pack out.
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How to Celebrate Easter in Belize
Planning to spend Easter in Belize? This peak travel season offers the perfect glimpse into Belizean culture through Good Friday processions, family gatherings, horse races, hot cross buns, and more!
The Strong Costa Rican Colón: Pros and Cons
How the Costa Rican colón’s ongoing strengthening against the dollar affects tourism, imports, and everyday life. Who wins and who loses?
A Community Guide to Lake Atitlán, Guatemala
A Lake Atitlán, Guatemala town guide: See what San Pedro, Panajachel, and more offer, with tips on stays and local highlights.
Fighting Gentrification in Costa Rica: Some Possible Solutions From Around the World
Costa Rica’s beach communities face a gentrification crisis as rents skyrocket, pricing out locals. We look at how other countries tackle similar struggles with innovative policies to balance tourism’s boom with the soul of ‘pura vida.’
Some Wellness Travel Tips for Solo Women Travelers in Central America
Are you planning on traveling Central America solo? These wellness travel tips for women blend safety, relaxation, and real experiences.
A Homage to the Guatemala Chicken Bus
The Guatemala chicken bus is the cheapest way to get around the Land of Eternal Spring. Today, we take you on a typical journey from Antigua to Chimaltenango.
How Five AI Platforms Compare Central American Countries for Travelers
What’s the best Central American country for travel? We asked AI platforms ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, Gemini, and Grok what they thought.
Five Small Towns in El Salvador for Real Estate Investment and Relocation Opportunities
Five small towns in El Salvador with strong community connections, natural beauty, and attractive real estate markets.
Is Perpetual Tourism Really Destroying Costa Rica? Unpacking Social Media Reactions to Costa Rica’s Proposed Visa Run Bill
We examine the facts about perpetual tourism in Costa Rica, taxes, jobs, and why they’re being scapegoated for deeper economic issues.