Chichén Itzá was named as one of the new seven wonders of the world and is one of the most popular destinations in the whole of Mexico. El Castillo pyramid at Chichen Itza is the most famous Mayan pyramid and one that you will no doubt have seen in photographs when doing research for your […]
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Feb
Feb
It’s been a while since I was in Mexico, and I miss the food, culture and warmth of the people. When Melanie and Marla from Grans on the Go got in touch with me about their trip to Mexico, I was excited to read what they got up to on an Ecotour excursion from Cancun. […]
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May
May
The Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico is full of incredible Mayan ruins. This was the centre of the Maya empire, which stretched all over the Peninsula, and into what is now Belize and northern Guatemala. Each of the Mayan ruins in Mexico has something special about it, and as no two are alike I would highly […]
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Jan
Jan
If you’re visiting Tulum on a budget I’ve put together this backpacking Tulum guide to help you get to know the town and its magnificent beaches, and some awesome ideas for what to do in Tulum if you’re on a backpacker’s budget! Why Visit Tulum? Tulum is a jewel in the crown of Mexico’s Caribbean […]
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Sep
Sep
Copan Ruinas was my first stop in Honduras. Just across the border with Guatemala, it was a shame not to visit another country on my way past. I didn’t expect to stay in Honduras long, but I quickly saw that there was more to Honduras than the media may tell you. Forget the warnings about […]
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Aug
Aug
Copan Ruinas, or Copán as its more commonly known, is a small, pretty town in Honduras close to the Guatemala border. It is on the tourist map due to the Mayan archaeological site 1km from the centre of town. As a first impression, it made me want to explore more of Honduras, one of the countries […]
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Jul
Jul
If you are wondering where Belize is located, it is a relatively small country, nestled to the South of the Yucatan region in Mexico, and to the East of Guatemala. The only official English-speaking country in Central America, I was intrigued to see how Belize differed from its Spanish speaking neighbours. Travelling South from Mexico, […]
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Jul
Jul
San Ignacio in Belize, close to the border with Guatemala, has plenty of things to do, from exploring caves with Mayan skeletons, to tubing, swimming and eating delicious street food! One of my favourite activities in San Ignacio was horse riding to Xunantunich. Xunantunich, also known as the Mayan ruins that no-one can pronounce, are […]
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May
May
It was pitch black. I closed my eyes, then opened them again. It made no difference, I still couldn’t see anything. The only sound was the dripping of water, and my nervous breath. Then a voice rang out in the cave…… The ATM cave tour in Belize was an experience like no other. The caves themselves […]
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May
May
One of the first activities I did in Belize was a tour to Lamanai from Orange Walk. These are Mayan ruins in the heart of northern Belize, known for impressive architecture and incredible setting on the edge of the New River Lagoon. Usually accessed by a boat tour, I was excited to get my first […]
