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. Here’s how they got on learning about the Maya culture, ziplining, swimming in cenotes and exploring the magnificent Coba Ruins on a tour with AllTourNative!…
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 recommend visiting as many as you can while you are in the area. However, if you are short on time, and can only choose one…
Tulum is a jewel in the crown of Mexico’s Caribbean coast. Much less touristy, and much cheaper, than Cancun, and Playa del Carmen, Tulum used to be a hippy chilled out little town, which has now grown into a top destination for travellers who want to venture (slightly) off the beaten track of the Mexican Riviera. With picturesque Mayan ruins next to a turquoise ocean, fantastic snorkelling and diving opportunities in the sea or cenotes, gorgeous beaches and plenty of…
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 safety in Honduras, Copan was one of the safest places I visited in Central America! When looking for where to stay in Copan Honduras, I…
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 in Central America where few people seem to visit. Read on to find out more about Honduras, and Copan Ruinas. Find accommodation in Copan on…
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, past Corozal, Orange Walk is a small town but worth a short visit. In a couple of days you can explore Orange Walk town and…
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 actually closer to the Belize-Guatemala border than San Ignacio, near the town of Benque. It is easy to reach by public transport from San Ignacio,…
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 are spectacular, and to be able to see Mayan artefacts just millimetres away was truly unique. I joined Carlos the Caveman on a guided tour of…
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 real taste of Belize at the Lamanai Mayan ruins! Book accommodation in Orange Walk, Belize on hostelworld.com I arranged a tour through Casa Ricky where I…
