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Michael Karanicolas is a writer, traveler, photographer, and roving buccaneer. His legendary exploits include running with the bulls in Pamplona, wrestling with anacondas in the Amazon, and swimming in the septic waters of the Ganges. At the age of 26 he has established himself as one of the premiere fashion icons of his generation, and is idolized by women the world over.
- Hometown
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Location now
Wherever, I, am
- Work published
Landmark, English Digest, Hispanic, Plastic Drifter, Viva Travel!
Mike Karanicolas's Guide Book Entries
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Boating to Colombia
Jul 19, 2008 - Panama City, PanamaAs Colombia opens up as a tourism destination, boat trips from Panama to Cartagena (including a stop on the San ......
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Jul 17, 2008 - Panama City, PanamaPanama City is serviced by two airports. Albrook Airport, for domestic flights, is located inside the city. Airport Tocumen, for ......
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Jul 17, 2008 - Panama City, PanamaPanama City has no shortage of taxis, operating according to a fixed-price system. Never ask the cost of a trip ......
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Nightlife Summary
Jul 17, 2008 - Panama City, PanamaPanama City's raging nightlife will not disappoint club-loving travleres. The center of the action is Calle Uruguay in the Bella ......
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Jul 17, 2008 - Panama City, PanamaAs a capital, Panama City has no shortage of places to access the internet or make a phone call. Chances ......
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Jul 17, 2008 - Panama City, PanamaCompared to war zones like Guatemala City or Tegucigalpa, Panama City is relatively safe. That being said, you still need ......
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Jul 17, 2008 - Panama City, PanamaPanama City's biggest festival is their annual Carnival, held on Mardi Gras. Santa Semana is also celebrated enthusiastically. Mid-December to mid-April ......
Read MoreGetting Around
Jul 11, 2008 - Isla de Ometepe, NicaraguaThe paved road on Ometepe only extends between Altagracia, Moyagalpa, Playa Santo Domingo and Merida. If you're biking or driving, ......
Read MoreGetting To and Away
Jul 11, 2008 - Isla de Ometepe, NicaraguaThe easiest way to get to Ometepe is to catch a boat from San Jorge, a small town just outside ......
Read MoreWhen To Go
Jul 11, 2008 - Isla de Ometepe, NicaraguaOmetepe puts on a pretty good show for Nicaragua's Independence Day on September 15, but the best festival to catch ......
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Jul 10, 2008 - Bocas del Toro, PanamaAlthough there have been reports of pickpocketing, Bocas del Toro is generally pretty safe. There are some strong currents to watch ......
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Jul 10, 2008 - Bocas del Toro, PanamaBocas del Toro gets a lot of rain all year. It's really a matter of luck whether or not the ......
Read MoreGetting To and Away
Jul 10, 2008 - Bocas del Toro, PanamaThe main port of entry to Bocas del Toro is through the city of Changuinola. Small lanchas depart frequently for ......
Read MoreGetting Around
Jul 10, 2008 - Bocas del Toro, PanamaBus service in Bocas is somewhat irregular, but there is a daily shuttle that will take you to Drago Beach ......
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Jun 23, 2008 - NicaraguaFrom Granada, get on any Nandaime or Rivas-bound bus and ask the driver to let you off at Guanacaste. From ......
Read MoreShopping
Jun 23, 2008 - Granada, NicaraguaMost travelers who have serious shopping to do head to Masaya. This city's just a half-hour away by bus and ......
Read MoreGetting to and away
Jun 23, 2008 - NicaraguaTaxis in Granada will know where boats leave for La Isletas, simply tell them you want to go there and ......
Read MoreGranada and Around History
Jun 22, 2008 - NicaraguaGranada was founded in 1524 by the conquistador Francisco Hernández de Córdoba, making it the oldest colonial city in the ......
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Jun 22, 2008 - Masaya, NicaraguaMost of the visitors to Masaya come to shop. The city has a range of excellent goods, from the beautiful ......
Read MoreHolidays and Fiestas
Jun 22, 2008 - Masaya, NicaraguaMasaya is famous for its festivals, and the grand-daddy of them all is in honor of San Jeronimo, the city's ......
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Jun 22, 2008 - NicaraguaFrom Masaya, there are two daily buses that will take you to the waterfront of Laguna de Apoyo. These usually ......
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Jun 21, 2008 - Masaya, NicaraguaMasaya's intra-city buses are centered at the main bus terminal next to the municipal markets. If you want to get ......
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Jun 21, 2008 - Masaya, NicaraguaBecause it is right on the road between Granada and Managua, Masaya gets a fair amount of traffic from both ......
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Jun 21, 2008 - Masaya, NicaraguaIn terms of climate, the weather here generally echoes the rest of the region. High season runs from September to ......
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Jun 21, 2008 - Masaya, NicaraguaMasaya is a very safe city. Violent crime is not a serious threat. Use common sense: don't brandish valuables if ......
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Jun 20, 2008 - Granada, NicaraguaSeveral stations around the city offer bus service to Managua. The most convenient is located half a block south of ......
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Jun 20, 2008 - Granada, NicaraguaTaxis in Granada are relatively inexpensive, but they go by the Nicaraguan custom of charging per person. Expect to pay ......
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Jun 19, 2008 - Granada, NicaraguaHigh season for Granada tourism generally extends from mid-December through May. The months of January, February and March generally have ......
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Jun 17, 2008 - Bluefields, NicaraguaFrustratingly, Bluefields has nothing that even remotely resembles a tourist information office. If you need information about boat departures, there's ......
Read MoreGetting around
Jun 17, 2008 - Bluefields, NicaraguaBluefields is quite a small place, and taxis just about anywhere shouldn't cost more than 20 C or so. The ......
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Jun 17, 2008 - Bluefields, NicaraguaBluefields' lack of a road connection makes it an infernally difficult place to visit. By far the easiest option is ......
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Jun 17, 2008 - Bluefields, NicaraguaBy far the best time to visit Bluefields is during the Palo Mayo celebrations. These run throughout May, but reach ......
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Jun 17, 2008 - Bluefields, NicaraguaBluefields is fairly safe by day, but gets quite sketchy at night. It's a poor community, so the standard precautions ......
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Jun 16, 2008 - Granada, NicaraguaGenerally speaking, Granada is quite a safe town provided you stick to the tourist areas. The city's historic center is ......
Read MoreWhale Sharks
Jun 16, 2008 - HondurasThese gentle giants are by far the most popular attraction on Utila. People come from all over the world to ......
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Jun 16, 2008 - HondurasThe importance of the tourist trade has made the Bay Islands relatively crime free. The influx of cash has left ......
Read MoreGetting Around Bay Islands
Jun 16, 2008 - HondurasIsland hopping is, unfortunately, not a possibility unless you've got the cash to charter your own boat. The prices for ......
Read MoreWhen to Go to the Bay Islands
Jun 16, 2008 - HondurasThe rainy season on the islands generally runs from September to February, so sunbathers might want to reconsider taking a ......
Read MoreThe Bay Islands History
Jun 16, 2008 - HondurasThe Bay Islands were known as an untouched paradise long before any European laid eyes on them. The Mayans were ......
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Jun 14, 2008 - Leon, NicaraguaLike many Central American cities, Leon puts on a blockbuster show for Semana Santa including sawdust street-paintings and re-entactments of ......
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Jun 14, 2008 - Leon, NicaraguaMost regional transportation goes from Leon's main bus terminal, a few blocks east of San Juan park. A taxi from ......
Read MoreHiking
Jun 13, 2008 - NicaraguaBesides wandering through the uninhabited northwest of the island, a popular hike is to head up to the lighthouse that ......
Read MoreBaseball
Jun 13, 2008 - NicaraguaBaseball is serious business in Nicaragua, and Little Corn is no exception. There are games every Sunday at the field ......
Read MoreHorseback Riding
Jun 13, 2008 - NicaraguaFarm Peace and Love offers horseback riding tours along trails in the uninhabited north of the island. This should be ......
Read MoreSnorkeling
Jun 13, 2008 - NicaraguaSnorkeling is excellent in the waters around Little Corn. Both dive centers and many hotels will rent out a mask ......
Read MoreDiving
Jun 13, 2008 - NicaraguaMany people come to Little Corn to get their Open Water certification ($305). It's hard to think of a more ......
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Jun 13, 2008 - NicaraguaGenerally speaking, Little Corn is quite safe and has almost no violent crime. Visitors to the budget hostels on the ......
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Jun 13, 2008 - NicaraguaOne of the drawbacks of an "unspoiled paradise" is an almost total lack of modern amenities. Few hotels have 24-hour ......
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Jun 13, 2008 - NicaraguaLittle Corn used to have predictable wet and dry seasons, but recently the weather seems to have grown more unpredictable. ......
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Jun 13, 2008 - NicaraguaThe only transportation to or away from Little Corn is via pangas (mid-sized motorboats) that depart twice daily from the ......
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Jun 13, 2008 - NicaraguaPublic transportation on Little Corn is nonexistent and unnecessary. Everything is in walking distance. The walk from the dock to ......
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Jun 11, 2008 - Leon, NicaraguaGenerally speaking, Leon is quite safe for such a large city. The downtown area is heavily policed during the daytime. ......
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Jun 11, 2008 - Leon, NicaraguaMost of the attractions in Leon will be located within walking distance of your accommodations, but a taxi just about ......
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May 31, 2008 - Valle De Angeles, HondurasAs a small town and a tourist center, Valle de Angeles is generally quite safe. Crime is not a major ......
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May 31, 2008 - Valle De Angeles, HondurasBuses to Valle de Angeles depart regularly from a curbside stop opposite the Hospital San Felipe in Tegucigalpa. There are ......
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May 30, 2008 - Tegucigalpa, HondurasThe area around centro is dotted with internet cafes, but the biggest and probably fastest is located at the corner ......
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May 24, 2008 - Tegucigalpa, HondurasTegucigalpa's two main festivals are Semana Santa, the week before Easter, and the National Day on September 15. Both of ......
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May 24, 2008 - Tegucigalpa, HondurasWhen Viva's writer first visited Tegucigalpa a few years ago, automatic weapons could be seen ubiquitously throughout the city. Today, ......
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May 24, 2008 - Tegucigalpa, HondurasLike many Honduran cities, overland transit in and out of Tegucigalpa is made infernally complicated by the existence of multiple ......
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May 24, 2008 - Tegucigalpa, HondurasTegucigalpa's traffic problems are easy to understand when one considers the abysmal lack of public transportation. Although bus routes do ......
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May 23, 2008 - La Ceiba, HondurasMost buses leaving La Ceiba pass through the central station at Mercado San Jose. Here you can find direct buses ......
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May 23, 2008 - La Ceiba, HondurasBus service in La Ceiba is somewhat unreliable and, given the city's small size, it's probably quicker to just walk ......
Read MoreWhen to go
May 23, 2008 - La Ceiba, HondurasProbably the best time to visit La Ceiba is during their massive annual carnival, reported to be the largest in ......
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May 23, 2008 - La Ceiba, HondurasLa Ceiba is not an overly dangerous town, but we'd hesitate to call it safe. The downtown area gets a ......
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May 20, 2008 - Utila, HondurasUtila Town is exceedingly small. Getting around is even further simplified by the fact that nearly all restaurants, hotels and ......
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May 20, 2008 - HondurasThe Bay Islanders are as diverse a group as you can imagine, from the light-skinned and blond who trace their ......
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May 20, 2008 - HondurasBetween the three major islands, Guanaja is the most untouched and, consequently, by far the most expensive. Budget travel is ......
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May 19, 2008 - Utila, HondurasThe party really doesn't ever stop on Utila. Peak season in February and August coincides with the dry season and ......
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May 19, 2008 - Point, Utila, HondurasUtila is a small town, but the massive flow of tourists has left it better provisioned than many of Honduras' ......
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May 15, 2008 - Utila, HondurasThe town of Utilaitself is quite a small place. Most amenities, restaurants, dive shops and bars should be within an ......
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May 15, 2008 - Utila, HondurasThe main safety concern on Utila has to do with the traffic. Streets are narrow and many motorcyclists drive recklessly ......
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May 15, 2008 - Utila, HondurasThe majority of visitors to Utila arrive via the ferry from La Ceiba. The boat departs daily from Utila at ......
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May 09, 2008 - San Pedro Sula, HondurasSan Pedro Sula is not a place particularly known for festivals or celebrations. It's culture is modern and businesslike, lacking ......
Read MoreEl Florido Border Crossing
May 08, 2008 - Copan Ruinas, HondurasOne of the most popular ways to enter Honduras is via the town of El Florido, due to its proximity ......
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May 08, 2008 - San Pedro Sula, HondurasSan Pedro Sula is an extremely safe city in the daytime, but transforms into a rather dodgy one at night. ......
Read MoreGetting around
May 08, 2008 - San Pedro Sula, HondurasA range of different private bus companies operate in San Pedro Sula, plying a labyrinth of different routes around the ......
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May 08, 2008 - San Pedro Sula, HondurasThis city is a major regional transportation hub, and if your travels involve the north or west of the country ......
Read MoreThings to do
Apr 30, 2008 - Copan Ruinas, HondurasCopan Ruinas is a small town, but it has enough activities to keep you busy for days. The ruins are ......
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Apr 28, 2008 - Copan Ruinas, HondurasHigh season for tourists in Copan is between mid-June and mid-August, though this has more to do with North American ......
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Apr 28, 2008 - Copan Ruinas, HondurasCopan has several terminals for buses heading in different directions. Travelers bound for Guatemala have the option of catching a ......
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Apr 28, 2008 - Copan Ruinas, HondurasCopan is a small town, and just about everything is within walking distance. If you're feeling lazy, there are tuk-tuks ......
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Apr 23, 2008 - La Entrada, HondurasBeing a crossroads town, La Entrada has a reputation as a hub of narco-trafficking. While this doesn't necessarily mean there ......
Read MoreGetting There and Away
Apr 23, 2008 - La Entrada, HondurasFor a transport hub, La Entrada's bus station is surprisingly sparce. In fact, calling it a bus station at all ......
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Apr 22, 2008 - Copan Ruinas, HondurasCopan is a relatively safe town, though certain precautions should be taken. It's not a good idea for women to ......
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Destinations
Antiguo Club Union
Jul 16, 2008 - Casco Viejo , Panama City, PanamaThis ruin was once an elegant neoclassical building. It was constructed in 1917 as the posh Union Club. It was ......
Read MoreArco Chato (the flat arch)
Jul 16, 2008 - Casco, Panama City, PanamaSomething of an archaeological curiosity, the Arco Chato is a long, flat arch that sits inside the crumbling remains of ......
Read MoreTiger's Hand Bastion (Mano de Tigre)
Jul 16, 2008 - Casco Viejo , Panama City, PanamaThis crumbling ruin is one of the last remaining sections of Panama's 17th-century fortifications. As a historical site, it's not ......
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Granada and Around
Jun 25, 2008 - NicaraguaGranada is Nicaragua's most popular tourist destination, and the area offers everything a traveler could want. Beautiful architecture? This is ......
Read MoreForteleza la Pólvora
Jun 22, 2008 - Granada, NicaraguaThis 250-year-old fort was built by the Spanish. It was later used as a torture and interrogation center during the ......
Read MoreCoyotepe
Jun 21, 2008 - Masaya, NicaraguaAlthough the historical ambience of this old fortress is largely ruined by the prodigious graffiti covering its walls, it's still ......
Read MoreMasaya
Jun 20, 2008 - Masaya, NicaraguaWith a nickname like “The City of Flowers,” you'd expect Masaya to be a pleasant place. And generally, it doesn't ......
Read MoreBluefields
Jun 17, 2008 - Bluefields, NicaraguaA few years ago a European NGO decided to build Bluefields a badly-needed road connection to the outside world. But ......
Read MoreRuins of Saint Sebastien
Jun 15, 2008 - Leon, NicaraguaThis once-beautiful church was destroyed by the government's bombing of the city in 1979. A new building was hastily constructed ......
Read MoreLittle Corn Island
Jun 13, 2008 - NicaraguaThe words unspoiled paradise have never been so appropriately applied as to when used in reference to Little Corn Island. ......
Read MoreRuinas de Santiago
Jun 11, 2008 - Barrio Sutiava, Leon, NicaraguaThese are the least impressive of Leon's ruins. Only a single bell tower and a pockmarked wall remain of the ......
Read MoreRuinas Veracruz
Jun 11, 2008 - Barrio Sutiava, Leon, NicaraguaAnother casualty of the 1979 bombardment, these are probably the most impressive, intact ruins in Leon. The most likely reason ......
Read MoreValle De Angeles
May 31, 2008 - Valle De Angeles, HondurasValle de Angeles is a small, quaint colonial town located about an hour outside of Tegucigalpa. Its popularity as a ......
Read MoreEl Puente
Apr 23, 2008 - La Entrada, HondurasLa Entrada's lone attraction is the El Puente archaeological park. The site is located along a side-road and is around ......
Read MoreLa Entrada
Apr 23, 2008 - La Entrada, HondurasLa Entrada is a dusty, dreary and dangerous crossroads town. The vast majority of travelers who visit do so in ......
Read MoreSan Pedro Sula
Mar 20, 2006 - San Pedro Sula, HondurasSan Pedro Sula is Honduras' economic and commercial hub, and for most travelers it's just a stopping point on the ......
Read MoreLa Ceiba
Mar 02, 2005 - La Ceiba, HondurasLike so many of Honduras' major cities, La Ceiba's history is intricately tied to the banana trade. Now Honduras' third-largest ......
Read MoreUtila
Mar 01, 2005 - Utila, HondurasUtila Town is backpacker central among the Bay Islands, where dreadlocked divemasters are just as common a sight as Garifuna ......
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Hotels
Hotel La Omaja
Jul 22, 2008 - Isla de Ometepe, NicaraguaThis could be the most gorgeous place on the island. A spectacular hilltop lookout over the lake. The location is ......
Read MoreHotel Finca Santo Domingo
Jul 22, 2008 - Isla de Ometepe, NicaraguaRooms here are breezy and offer a lovely view out on the lake, although the building itself isn't as new ......
Read MoreHospedaje Buena Vista
Jul 22, 2008 - Isla de Ometepe, NicaraguaThe is the budget option on Playa Santo Domingo. There is an even cheaper place next door, but it is ......
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Villa Paraiso
Jul 22, 2008 - Isla de Ometepe, NicaraguaVilla Paraiso is the priciest option on Playa Santo Domingo and definitely has a more resort-type feel. The cabins are ......
Read MoreHotal Posada Cabrera
Jul 22, 2008 - Isla de Ometepe, NicaraguaAn old hotel, but a well-kept one and a pleasant enough place for the price. Staff are friendly and washrooms ......
Read MoreAltagracia Hotels
Jul 22, 2008 - Isla de Ometepe, NicaraguaViva's choice for accommodations in Altagracia. The $4 rooms are a bit grimy, but $6 buys you an excellent place. ......
Read MoreHospidaje Sinai
Jul 22, 2008 - Isla de Ometepe, NicaraguaThe cheapest place in town to get a single room. Unfortunately, in this case you do get what you pay ......
Read MoreHotel Escuela Teosintal
Jul 22, 2008 - Isla de Ometepe, NicaraguaVery clean, pleasant rooms coming off of a lovely backyard garden. Quite a nice place to stay all-around. Rooms are ......
Read MoreCasa Familiar
Jul 22, 2008 - Isla de Ometepe, NicaraguaThe corridors of this place are dark and dank, but rooms are clean. Extremely clean. But despite their enthusiasm for ......
Read MoreHotelito Aly
Jul 22, 2008 - Isla de Ometepe, NicaraguaIf you wanted to put a positive spin on this place, you'd call it rustic. Or, you could just be ......
Read MoreHostal Balboa Bay
Jul 21, 2008 - Bella Vista, Panama City, PanamaA reasonable hostel in the Bella Vista neighborhood with a common room, kitchen and internet access. Not the best hostel ......
Read MoreHotel Caribe
Jul 19, 2008 - La Exposicion, Panama City, PanamaA reasonable but unexceptional midrange hotel. The place is a little run-down, but has a funky color scheme and some ......
Read MoreLuna's Castle
Jul 19, 2008 - Casco Viejo , Panama City, PanamaLuna's Castle is, without question, one of the best backpacker hostels in Latin America. Beds are new and comfy. Amenities ......
Read MoreFlor de Angel
Jul 18, 2008 - Isla de Ometepe, NicaraguaRooms here are basically the same as those in Arenas Negras, but at a higher price. There's a disco under ......
Read MoreHotel Ometepetl
Jul 18, 2008 - Isla de Ometepe, NicaraguaOnce billed as Moyogalpa's finest hotel, the glory has faded and now only the high prices remain. The staff makes ......
Read MoreVoyager International Hostel
Jul 17, 2008 - El Cangrejo, Panama City, PanamaPopular with Israeli travelers, Voyager International offers barracks-style dormitories. The hostel features a television and free internet, and includes a ......
Read MoreWyndham Grand Veneto Hotel
Jul 17, 2008 - El Cangrejo, Panama City, PanamaFor those who truly have cash to throw around, their $800 presidential suite was the priciest hotel room we were ......
Read MoreHotel Riande Continental
Jul 17, 2008 - El Cangrejo, Panama City, PanamaAn excellent five-star hotel with all the predictable features, including a casino. Centrally located and efficiently staffed, it's what you'd ......
Read MoreArenas Negras
Jul 16, 2008 - Isla de Ometepe, NicaraguaA clean, comfortable, reasonably priced hotel. The extra hundred cordobas buys you a room with a television. Also features a ......
Read MoreHospedaje Central
Jul 16, 2008 - Isla de Ometepe, NicaraguaWhat's not to love about a hostel that has a pet deer? Minta, as the fawn is known, can be ......
Read MoreHospedaje Casco Viejo
Jul 15, 2008 - Casco Viejo , Panama City, PanamaWhile it's tough for them to compete with the glitz and glamor of Luna Castle, Hospedaje Casco Viejo offers decent ......
Read MoreHotel El Panama
Jul 15, 2008 - El Cangrejo, Panama City, PanamaThis is one of the swankiest hotels in Panama. El Panama is located within a sprawling complex that includes shops, ......
Read MoreZuly's Backpackers
Jul 15, 2008 - El Cangrejo, Panama City, PanamaWhen we visited Zuly's in July of 2008, they were in the process of moving to new digs down the ......
Read MoreResedencial Texas
Jul 15, 2008 - La Exposicion, Panama City, PanamaHotel Texas is the cheapest option in the area. Furniture and bedding are definitely older, but all in all the ......
Read MoreHotel San Remo
Jul 15, 2008 - La Exposicion, Panama City, PanamaRooms are not spectacular, but they are reasonable for the price. A little bit extra gets you a larger room ......
Read MoreHotel Bahias Suites
Jul 15, 2008 - La Exposicion, Panama City, PanamaThis is the flashiest hotel in the area, though their staff are startlingly inefficient. Bahias Suites features WiFi, a restaurant ......
Read MoreHotel CentroAmericano
Jul 15, 2008 - La Exposicion, Panama City, PanamaCentroAmericano offers no-frills rooms with a desk, television, mirror and closet. While it's not the best mid-range, it's a perfectly ......
Read MoreHotel Discovery
Jul 15, 2008 - La Exposicion, Panama City, PanamaAt $25, Hotel Discovery offers one of the cheapest private rooms in the city, though the rate probably jumps in ......
Read MoreHotel Bella Vista
Jul 15, 2008 - Bella Vista, Panama City, PanamaThis basic, somewhat dingy hotel has a problem with mosquitoes. It also has a problem with rude receptionists. Not the ......
Read MoreHotel California
Jul 15, 2008 - Bella Vista, Panama City, PanamaThis lovely place is the best hotel in its price range. Similar to others in the area, it features WiFi, ......
Read MoreHotel Via España
Jul 15, 2008 - Bella Vista, Panama City, PanamaVery secure and organized, Via España is a solid mid-range option, though the pricier rooms are not worth the difference. There's ......
Read MoreHotel Costa Azul
Jul 15, 2008 - Bella Vista, Panama City, PanamaHotel Costa Azul is a clean and safe mid-range option with an on-site restaurant and free parking. The hotel features ......
Read MoreHotel Tower House Suites
Jul 15, 2008 - Bella Vista, Panama City, PanamaA mid-range option conveniently located near the bars of Calle Uruguay. The place is nothing flashy, but rooms are clean, new ......
Read MoreThe Executive Hotel
Jul 15, 2008 - Bella Vista, Panama City, PanamaThe Executive is definitely the least impressive of Panama City's top-tier hotels. Other spots in the area offer a far ......
Read MoreHostel Ibesa
Jul 14, 2008 - Isla de Ometepe, NicaraguaAt only $4, this is one of the cheapest private rooms to be found in town, but we'd hesitate to ......
Read MoreHotel Zapatilla
Jul 10, 2008 - Bocas del Toro, PanamaThis hotel is one of several standard, mid-range places that offer clean rooms for $15-$25. The one thing that sets ......
Read MoreHostel Hansi
Jul 10, 2008 - Bocas del Toro, PanamaThis is the cheapest private room in Boca del Toro. Hostel Hansi is a clean, safe place to get some ......
Read MoreGran Kahuna
Jul 10, 2008 - Bocas del Toro, PanamaThis hotel provokes a mix of feelings. There's no question that it has an excellent environment. There are plenty of ......
Read MoreHospedaje la Calzada
Jun 24, 2008 - Granada, NicaraguaThe Hospedaje la Calzada might not win any awards for cleanliness, however the ten large rooms with private bathrooms offer ......
Read MoreHostal Santa Maria
Jun 21, 2008 - Masaya, NicaraguaThe owners of Santa Maria seem to think that by adding lace curtains and a few dried flowers, they can ......
Read MoreHotel Masaya
Jun 21, 2008 - Masaya, NicaraguaHotel Masaya is interestingly designed following a Harley-Davidson theme. The friendly staff are obviously biker fans and are welcoming to ......
Read MoreMadera's Inn
Jun 21, 2008 - Masaya, NicaraguaThe family-run Madera’s Inn is a pleasant hotel with 14 spotlessly clean and very well-maintained rooms. The homey common area ......
Read MoreHotel Regis
Jun 21, 2008 - Masaya, NicaraguaThe safe and relatively clean Hotel Regis is another good budget option if you find Hostal Mi Casa full. This ......
Read MoreMi Casa Hostal
Jun 21, 2008 - Masaya, NicaraguaConveniently located inside the Fruti Fruti restaurant (see listing), Mi Casa Hostal is a good value budget option. A relatively ......
Read MoreHostal Amigo
Jun 18, 2008 - Granada, NicaraguaSome of the dorms at Hostal Amigo are a little shabby, however the rest of the Hostel is quite clean. ......
Read MoreHotel Terrasol
Jun 18, 2008 - Granada, NicaraguaHotel Terrasol is a small bed-and-breakfast with a lot of character. The 10 double rooms are fresh and immaculately clean. ......
Read MoreMini Hotel y Cafetin Central
Jun 18, 2008 - Bluefields, NicaraguaA clean, smart and friendly hotel. Their three-person room for 550 C is a particularly good deal if you can ......
Read MoreCaribbean Dreams
Jun 17, 2008 - Bluefields, NicaraguaCaribbean Dreams is a hotel located in a handsome blue and white building. The hotel occupies a great location and ......
Read MoreLobster Pot Guesthouse
Jun 17, 2008 - Bluefields, NicaraguaThe Lobster Pot Guesthouse is one of Bluefields' cheapest places to stay. However most of the rooms are a bit ......
Read MoreHotel el Dorado
Jun 17, 2008 - Bluefields, NicaraguaSome have rated this Bluefields' best budget option, but during our stay there were some serious problems involving water and ......
Read MoreHotel Nuestra Casa
Jun 17, 2008 - Granada, NicaraguaRun by the same affable Floridian behind the Alabama Rib Shack, this hotel is particularly popular among Peace Corps visitors. ......
Read MoreHotel Dario
Jun 16, 2008 - Granada, NicaraguaLocated in a charming 19th century neoclassical building, the Hotel Dario blends seamlessly with the beautiful architecture of Granada's downtown ......
Read MoreHostal Dorado
Jun 16, 2008 - Granada, NicaraguaCharming and central, Hostal Dorado offers clean and new dorms as well as cosy private rooms. Comfy hammocks are set ......
Read MoreHosp. Ruiz
Jun 16, 2008 - Granada, NicaraguaThe Hospedaje Ruiz is a cozy and comfortable comfortable hotel that has great cheap private rooms. The place is spotless ......
Read MoreHotel La Posada del Doctor
Jun 14, 2008 - Leon, NicaraguaCharmingly laid-out and sparklingly clean, La Posada del Doctor is a comfortable way to explore Leon's colonial past. The hotel ......
Read MoreHotel La Perla
Jun 14, 2008 - Leon, NicaraguaWho would have expected a place of such opulence in the heart of Sandinista territory? From the Italian marble staircases ......
Read MorePosada Dona Blanca
Jun 14, 2008 - Leon, NicaraguaOne of several bed and breakfasts in the area that offers television, hot water, and air conditioning. Other places have ......
Read MoreHotel Casa Leonesa
Jun 14, 2008 - Leon, NicaraguaCasa Leonesa is located in an old, but well-maintained building. Of the three bed and breakfasts in the area, Leonesa ......
Read MoreHotel Enrique 3
Jun 14, 2008 - Leon, NicaraguaSet around a pleasant, quiet courtyard, Enrique 3 offers clean rooms with air conditioning, TVs, hot water and big comfortable ......
Read MoreHotel America
Jun 14, 2008 - Leon, NicaraguaThe America generally has nicer rooms than the Colibri, all of which feature a private bathroom. However the steeply differing ......
Read MoreHostal Colibri
Jun 14, 2008 - Leon, NicaraguaA budget option for those seeking private rooms. The Colibri's rooms are dark and rather unimpressive, partly because the windows ......
Read MoreFarm Peace and Love
Jun 13, 2008 - NicaraguaFarm Peace and Love is one of the most romantic getaways on the island. Prices are high, but well worth ......
Read MoreDerek's Place
Jun 13, 2008 - NicaraguaDerek's offers small rustic cabins on the island's secluded northern coast. Cabins are remarkably clean, considering they're made of palm ......
Read MoreCasa Iguana
Jun 13, 2008 - NicaraguaOne of the few hotels where your room doesn't step directly onto the beach, they make up by offering a ......
Read MoreCarlito's Sunrise Paradise
Jun 13, 2008 - NicaraguaCarlito's is the most expensive of the budget places. It's definitely the nicest of the three, but for $40 you ......
Read MoreGracie's Cool Spot
Jun 13, 2008 - NicaraguaGracie's is the only budget hotel that does not raise its rates based on the number of people in a ......
Read MoreHotel Posada del Angel
May 31, 2008 - Valle De Angeles, HondurasA calm, peaceful and luxurious place to stay away from the hustle and bustle of Tegucigalpa. Rooms feature 24-hour hot ......
Read MoreHotel Iberia
May 30, 2008 - Tegucigalpa, HondurasProbably the most popular backpacker lodging in Barrio Centro, the Hotel Iberia is an excellent value. Rooms are clean, safe ......
Read MoreReal Intercontinental Hotel
May 30, 2008 - Tegucigalpa, HondurasOne of Tegucigalpa's finest hotels, the Intercontinental also is conveniently located right next to Multiplaza Mall, so shopping and movie ......
Read MoreTegucigalpa Marriott Hotel
May 30, 2008 - Tegucigalpa, HondurasThe Marriott has a location in Tegucigalpa, with all the usual features (wireless internet, gym, business center, etc...). Staff here ......
Read MoreHotel Excelsior
May 30, 2008 - Tegucigalpa, HondurasThis is an excellent luxury option, which offerins all the amenities you'd expect from a four-star hotel and a few ......
Read MoreHotelito Sureno
May 30, 2008 - Tegucigalpa, HondurasOne of several hotelitos around centro. This is probably the cheapest one that we'd recommend, though you will feel the ......
Read MoreHotel K(C)aribean
May 29, 2008 - Tegucigalpa, HondurasProbably the best value for a room near the bus station, particularly for their double rooms that sleep up to ......
Read MoreHotel Granada
May 29, 2008 - Tegucigalpa, HondurasThere are three Hotel Granadas all located within a couple blocks. They all provide basically the same quality of room ......
Read MoreHotel Prado
May 29, 2008 - Tegucigalpa, HondurasThe dark décor of Hotel Prado's lobby gives way to surprisingly bright and airy rooms. Unfortunately, this hotel has definitely ......
Read MoreHotel Maria Jose
May 29, 2008 - Tegucigalpa, HondurasA slightly more upscale hotel near the bus stations, the extra cash buys you a nicer room with cable TV. ......
Read MoreGran Hotel Krystal
May 29, 2008 - Tegucigalpa, HondurasThe Krystal offers a wide range of rooms at different prices. The place is safe enough, but it smells cleaner ......
Read MorePlaza Hotel
May 29, 2008 - Tegucigalpa, HondurasAn excellent choice for anyone who's nostalgic for the '70s. The boxy couches and the wall paintings —even the hairstyles ......
Read MoreHotel Hedman Alas
May 29, 2008 - Tegucigalpa, HondurasAttractive, newly furnished rooms make this place an excellent value for your money. Rooms come with cable television and hot ......
Read MoreHotelito Goascoran
May 29, 2008 - Tegucigalpa, HondurasGrimy and wholly without character, the Goascoras has an atmosphere that's neither clean nor particularly safe. Still, it's cheap. ......
Read MoreHotel Nan Kin
May 29, 2008 - Tegucigalpa, HondurasAlthough the overwhelming majority of Chinese migrants to Honduras have opened restaurants, the Chong family boldly bucked this trend by ......
Read MoreHotel Las Palmas
May 29, 2008 - Tegucigalpa, HondurasLas Palmas is a slightly nicer budget option in centro. Rooms here are clean, quiet and secure. A reasonably good ......
Read MoreAmsterdam 2001
May 24, 2008 - La Ceiba, HondurasRun by an affable Dutch ex-pat, Amsterdam 2001 is a longtime backpacker's hangout. Rooms are hit and miss when it ......
Read MoreGran Hotel Paris
May 24, 2008 - La Ceiba, HondurasWith beautiful rooms, a central location and a bright poolside patio, the Gran Hotel Paris is one of Honduras' best ......
Read MoreHotel Olas del Mar
May 24, 2008 - La Ceiba, HondurasFor whatever reason, La Ceiba has very few hotels that offer a seaside view. Hotel Olas del Mar does, which ......
Read MoreHotel La Fuente
May 24, 2008 - La Ceiba, HondurasThis hotel offers a beach view, though sadly not from the rooms themselves, which were perplexingly designed facing the other ......
Read MoreHotel Alvarez
May 24, 2008 - La Ceiba, HondurasHotel Alvarez is pleasant, bright, clean and quiet. Rooms come with televisions and either AC or a fan, depending on ......
Read MoreHotel Principe
May 23, 2008 - La Ceiba, HondurasDue to the impressive range of wildlife observed in the corridors and rooms of the Hotel Principe, we would hesitate ......
Read MoreHotel Granada
May 23, 2008 - La Ceiba, HondurasAlthough the décor of this place hardly inspires, its friendly service more than makes up for this shortcoming. In fact, ......
Read MoreBanana Republic
May 23, 2008 - La Ceiba, HondurasViva Travel strongly warns readers to avoid this hostel due to serious problems with security. At time of review (May ......
Read MoreSlumberland Villas
May 20, 2008 - Utila, HondurasIf you're looking for a more luxurious experience while on Utila, there are several outfits that rent out private villas. ......
Read MoreMango Inn
May 19, 2008 - Utila, HondurasWalk through Mango Inn's swinging, saloon-style gates and you've entered a different world. Trees hang heavily over peaceful gardens, and ......
Read MoreThe Relax Inn
May 19, 2008 - Utila, HondurasA good midrange option. These rooms have air conditioning, a refrigerator and hot water. Rooms are clean, with a new ......
Read MoreHotel Rose
May 19, 2008 - Utila, HondurasCentrally located and reasonably priced, the Rose is a good choice for any traveler looking to get away from the ......
Read MoreHotel Trudy
May 19, 2008 - Utila, HondurasThis charming wooden complex is part of Underwater Vision's dive center. A view of the ocean and frequent activity around ......
Read MoreCaribbean Dreams
May 19, 2008 - Utila, HondurasAnother good option for long-term stays, Caribbean Dreams, offers fully furnished rooms with AC, cable television and internet access. Apartments ......
Read MorePalms Hotel
May 19, 2008 - Utila, HondurasThis very quiet hotel is affiliated with Utila Watersports, though non-divers are just as welcome. The location and view of ......
Read MoreLagoon View Apartments
May 19, 2008 - Utila, HondurasThese apartments are an excellent choice for long-term visitors. Although, they generally discourage short-term visitors, which is evident by the ......
Read MoreHotel Loma Vista
May 19, 2008 - Utila, HondurasThese rooms are basic and bare, but cheap. The place has no view and little character, but receives good reviews ......
Read MoreHotel Bavaria
May 19, 2008 - Utila, HondurasThe Hotel Bavaria is a quiet, well-kept and neat hotel that's maintained with a classic German efficiency. Rooms have fans ......
Read MoreAlton's
May 19, 2008 - Utila, HondurasDorm accommodations, though not remarkable, are not particularly awful. Some rooms open onto a wonderful seaside view. Their showcase “balcony ......
Read MoreCooper's Inn
May 19, 2008 - Utila, HondurasCooper's is run by the same friendly women as neighboring Delany's Island Kitchen. The Inn offers impeccably clean, furnished apartments ......
Read MoreGran Hotal Sula
May 11, 2008 - Downtown, San Pedro Sula, HondurasThe Gran Hotel towers grandly over the main square, offering luxury and unmatched convenience. Given the opulence of the place, ......
Read MoreCrowne Plaza Hotel
May 09, 2008 - Downtown, San Pedro Sula, HondurasThe Crowne Plaza is the most expensive of San Pedro's central hotels, and offers all the amenities that you'd expect ......
Read MoreLos Jicaros Hotel
May 08, 2008 - Downtown, San Pedro Sula, HondurasTucked away in a small side street near San Pedro's main plaza, Los Jicaros is a pleasant, friendly and well-kept ......
Read MoreGran Hotel Conquistador
May 08, 2008 - Downtown, San Pedro Sula, HondurasThe Gran Hotel Conquistador would be best described as a budget hotel posing as a midrange. While rooms are reasonably ......
Read MoreHotel Palma Comfort
May 08, 2008 - Downtown, San Pedro Sula, HondurasThe hotel's bright, pleasant reception area gives way to rooms that are dull and somewhat disappointing. While we wouldn't call ......
Read MoreHotel San Jose
May 08, 2008 - Downtown, San Pedro Sula, HondurasJust down the street from Hotel San Juan is another, somewhat scuzzier budget option. Rooms are basic: a fan, a ......
Read MoreHotel San Juan
May 02, 2008 - Downtown, San Pedro Sula, HondurasAlthough this hotel doesn't rate very highly on the charm scale, it's probably the best option for the pure budget ......
Read MoreHostal Tamarindo
May 02, 2008 - San Pedro Sula, HondurasThe Hostal Tamarindo features comfortable beds, clean bathrooms and a friendly atmosphere. Unfortunately, since dorm beds costing 200L a night ......
Read MorePlaza Copan Hotel
Apr 28, 2008 - Copan Ruinas, HondurasPlaza Copan is far and away the nicest midrange option in the city. Rooms are big and well-lit, and each ......
Read MoreHotel Yaragua
Apr 28, 2008 - Copan Ruinas, HondurasAlthough not quite as clean as the other hotels in the area, Hotel Yaragua's towering greenery gives it a far ......
Read MoreHotel Popol-Noh
Apr 28, 2008 - Copan Ruinas, HondurasThis hotel offers basic, somewhat spartan rooms. Location is central, and staff are friendly and accommodating, but visitors may feel ......
Read MoreHotel Acropolis “Maya”
Apr 28, 2008 - Copan Ruinas, HondurasHotel Acropolis is an upscale place offering purified water, air conditioning and centrally heated water. Second floor rooms are much ......
Read MoreDon Moises Guesthouse
Apr 28, 2008 - Copan Ruinas, HondurasDon Moises is a small, neat, family-run hostel with a friendly atmosphere. Beds are comfortable, and all dorm rooms come ......
Read MoreHostal en la Manzana Verde
Apr 28, 2008 - Copan Ruinas, HondurasProbably the most popular hostel in town, The Green Apple offers friendly staff and comfortable beds, though not much else. ......
Read MoreHotel Central
Apr 23, 2008 - La Entrada, HondurasLocated 5-10 minutes walk down the street from the bus station, on the right-hand side. It is by far the ......
Read MoreEl San Carlos
Apr 23, 2008 - La Entrada, HondurasThose with a little more cash in their pocket will prefer this quiet, clean and conservative hotel across the street ......
Read MoreHotel Marina Copan
Apr 22, 2008 - Copan Ruinas, HondurasFrom its artificial streams to its impeccably dressed staff, Marina Copan absolutely drips luxury. Rooms are situated on pleasant private ......
Read MorePasada Macanudo
Apr 18, 2008 - Copan Ruinas, HondurasA tidy, if slightly drab alternative a few blocks off of the main square. Rooms are $15 flat rate, but ......
Read MoreHotel Maya Copan
Mar 08, 2008 - Downtown, San Pedro Sula, HondurasThe Hotel Maya Copan is an excellent place to stay. Spotlessly clean and richly decorated, the hotel features a bar, ......
Read MoreHostal Sunrise
Nov 26, 2007 - La Mariscal, Quito, EcuadorBright, clean, and friendly, Hostal Sunrise presents an extremely welcoming face. However, this place is not for everyone. A large ......
Read MoreHostal Calama
Nov 26, 2007 - La Mariscal, Quito, EcuadorAlthough it’s far cleaner than Residencial Calama, its sister hotel, Hostel Calama is still far from your best choice for ......
Read MoreBlacksheep Hostel
Nov 14, 2007 - Barrio Patio Bonito, Medellín, ColombiaWith cheerful, outgoing staff and a party-hard atmosphere, it's no wonder that Blacksheep has become Medellín's most popular backpacker hangout. ......
Read MorePrincesa Maria Hotel
Nov 14, 2007 - Baños, EcuadorWith big clean rooms and piping hot showers, Princesa Maria is your best budget option in Baños. It's a bit ......
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Restaurants
Comedor Gloriana
Jul 23, 2008 - Isla de Ometepe, NicaraguaA budget, comida típica establishment. The place to go for the cheap eats on the beach. The usual plates of ......
Read MoreLas Mariscas
Jul 23, 2008 - Isla de Ometepe, NicaraguaThere are few things more annoying than paying a lot of money for a bad meal, which is exactly what ......
Read MoreLinda Vista
Jul 23, 2008 - Isla de Ometepe, NicaraguaThis restaurant offers wonderful meals at a great value. The menu is not particularly creative, just your typical choice of ......
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The American Cafe
Jul 23, 2008 - Isla de Ometepe, NicaraguaConnected with The American Hotel, this charming little eatery offers a range of tasty breakfast and lunch specials. The western ......
Read MoreRestaurante Bahia
Jul 23, 2008 - Isla de Ometepe, NicaraguaConnected to the Hotel Bahía, this restaurant offers a range of soups, pastas and sandwiches, along with comida típica. A ......
Read MoreDel Timbo al Tambo
Jul 23, 2008 - Isla de Ometepe, NicaraguaMostly a bar, this place also serves comida típica. Food entrees are typical Nicaraguan fare. It's quite a popular place ......
Read MoreChido's Pizza
Jul 22, 2008 - Isla de Ometepe, NicaraguaPizza here is delicious, well-priced and portions are big. A great place to eat in Moyogalpa. They don't skimp on ......
Read MoreLos Ranchitos
Jul 22, 2008 - Isla de Ometepe, NicaraguaA popular restaurant serving the standard variety of local dishes for at reasonable prices. Fish filets are heartily recommended, freshly ......
Read MoreYogi's Cafe and Bar
Jul 22, 2008 - Isla de Ometepe, NicaraguaNamed after the lovable black dog that greets arrivals, Yogi's is a friendly ex-pat run bar that serves breakfast and ......
Read MoreMadame Chang
Jul 17, 2008 - Bella Vista, Panama City, PanamaJust off of Calle Uruguay, Madame Chang is said to offer Panama's best Chinese food. Definitely not your typical Chifa, ......
Read MoreTaj Mahal
Jul 17, 2008 - Bella Vista, Panama City, PanamaTaj Majal boasts excellent Indian food. Samosas are delicious and their vindaloo is a true test of courage. Expensive, but ......
Read MoreAli Baba
Jul 17, 2008 - La Exposicion, Panama City, PanamaSome hummus with your paella? An interesting blend of Middle Eastern and Spanish cuisines makes Ali Baba a worthwhile visit. ......
Read MoreRestaurante Marbella
Jul 17, 2008 - La Exposicion, Panama City, PanamaPanama City's best seafood restaurant. Marbella's view overlooks the Pacific ocean and offers a wonderful ambiance. Expect a very expensive ......
Read MorePio Pio
Jul 17, 2008 - Panama City, PanamaGreasy, cheap and tasty, this is Panama's answer to KFC. Don't come expecting a gourmet menu, but the food is ......
Read MoreCrepes and Waffles
Jul 17, 2008 - Panama City, PanamaAs you might infer from the name, this restaurant specializes in crepes and waffles. Everything from asparagus and cheese to ......
Read MoreThe Wine Bar
Jul 17, 2008 - El Cangrejo, Panama City, PanamaThe name pretty much says it all. This is a good Italian-style bar with more than 300 wines to choose from. ......
Read MoreIstmo Beer Pub
Jul 17, 2008 - El Cangrejo, Panama City, PanamaThis is Panama City's only microbrew bar. It's a good place to chill, chat and converse. They have a wide selection ......
Read MoreThe Londoner
Jul 17, 2008 - Bella Vista, Panama City, PanamaThis is in English-style pub, complete with darts, fish n' chips and rugby on the telly. It's a popular place ......
Read MorePeople
Jul 17, 2008 - Bella Vista, Panama City, PanamaA stylish club that's popular with Panama City's young and beautiful. Expect to pay about $8 to get in. Drinks ......
Read MoreBar Bamboleo
Jul 17, 2008 - Bella Vista, Panama City, PanamaThis is one of the few places in Calle Uruguay with no cover charge. Drinks are still expensive though, so ......
Read MoreMoods
Jul 17, 2008 - Bella Vista, Panama City, PanamaThis dance club features salsa, reggaeton and electronica. Recently renovated, it's become a very popular spot, though it can get ......
Read MoreLa Casona de las Brujas
Jul 16, 2008 - Casco Viejo , Panama City, PanamaOpen Wednesday through Saturday, this is the best bar in Casco Viejo. With lively music, cheap drinks, and a festive ......
Read MoreEl Hombre de la Mancha
Jul 16, 2008 - Bella Vista, Panama City, PanamaAlthough the books in this cafe are mostly in Spanish, they nonetheless contribute to a healthy, cultured atmosphere. El Hombre ......
Read MoreRestaurante Jenny
Jul 16, 2008 - Casco Viejo , Panama City, PanamaProbably the best Chinese in the area, Jenny's offers typically heaping portions at a very cheap price. One plate will ......
Read MoreCafe Coca Cola
Jul 16, 2008 - Casco Viejo , Panama City, PanamaA diner-style restaurant offering basic entrees that are cheap and tasty. Most plates are of the meat-fries-salad variety, as well ......
Read MoreMe Gusta Comida Vegeteriana
Jul 15, 2008 - El Cangrejo, Panama City, PanamaA mix of Western, Latin and Asian cooking styles, this is one of the finest places to get veggie food ......
Read MoreCosta Azul
Jul 15, 2008 - El Cangrejo, Panama City, PanamaThis diner-style restaurant provides tasty and cheap meals. Open 24 hours, it's the place to quell your late-night cravings for ......
Read MoreRestaurante El Rincon de Meche
Jul 15, 2008 - Panama City, PanamaWhile the price here is listed as high-end, the cost is rather reasonable considering the location inside a tourist attraction. ......
Read MoreYolata
Jul 15, 2008 - Casco Viejo , Panama City, PanamaYolata offers buffet-style Chinese food at rock-bottom prices. The food isn't spectacular, but it's not a bad value. Noodles or rice ......
Read MorePizzeria Sorrento
Jul 15, 2008 - El Cangrejo, Panama City, PanamaThis charming Italian bistro has a pricey ambiance, but shockingly reasonable prices. A personal pizza is a bargain at $6-8, ......
Read MoreNew York Bagel
Jul 15, 2008 - El Cangrejo, Panama City, PanamaTasty bagels and bottomless cups of coffee. This is a popular ex-pat hangout. The free and speedy WiFi service make ......
Read MorePlaneta Pasta
Jul 15, 2008 - El Cangrejo, Panama City, PanamaThis excellent Italian restaurant offers pastas and pizzas at a reasonable price. Portions are generous and service is speedy and ......
Read MoreCaffe Per Due
Jul 15, 2008 - Casco Viejo , Panama City, PanamaCaffe Per Due has excellent, reasonably priced food in the heart of Casco Viejo. Their daily lunch special is highly ......
Read MoreAqua Lounge
Jul 10, 2008 - Bocas del Toro, PanamaThis hostel is one of Bocas' best parties, and a popular stop for after-hours drinking. The only downside is their ......
Read MoreMondo Taitu Bar
Jul 10, 2008 - Bocas del Toro, PanamaThis is definitely one of Bocas' crazier parties, with frequent theme nights and a non-stop partying atmosphere. It's also a ......
Read MoreBarco Lounge
Jul 10, 2008 - Bocas del Toro, PanamaOne of the most popular after-hours joints, it's not a proper party here until someone plunges into the Caribbean Sea. ......
Read MoreIguana Bar
Jul 10, 2008 - Bocas del Toro, PanamaAlways a rockin' party, Iguana Bar usually features a DJ to blast out island tunes. Expect lots of reggae and ......
Read MoreLemongrass
Jul 10, 2008 - Bocas del Toro, PanamaThis Asian-fusion restaurant isn't a place to come on a budget, but it's worth every penny. Their menu is short ......
Read MoreGolden Grill
Jul 10, 2008 - Bocas del Toro, PanamaThis fifties-style American diner offers a tasty, if slightly pricey, all-day breakfast. From pancakes to wholesome bacon n' eggs, they'll ......
Read MoreDon Pepe
Jun 21, 2008 - Masaya, NicaraguaDon Pepes is a wonderfully ambient Italian restaurant. The tables are well arranged around a very handsome garden. The impeccably ......
Read MoreLa Ronda
Jun 21, 2008 - Masaya, NicaraguaAlthough this place does not look like much, the food is actually quite excellent. At $1.30, the filet mignon can ......
Read MorePizza Gold
Jun 21, 2008 - Masaya, NicaraguaPizza Gold is a convenient place to grab a quick bite, and an extremely cheap way to satisfy your hunger. ......
Read MoreFruti Fruti
Jun 21, 2008 - Masaya, NicaraguaFruti Fruti is primarily known for their range of fruit smoothies, which are excellent. To accompany your smoothie this restaurant ......
Read MoreLa Jarochita
Jun 21, 2008 - Masaya, NicaraguaLa Jarochita is a well-known mexican restaurant with a great reputation. There is no doubt that the food lives up ......
Read MoreEl Kayak
Jun 18, 2008 - Granada, NicaraguaGranada's after-hours clubs are located on a strip down by the waterfront, and El Kayak is the best of them. ......
Read MoreCafe Nuit
Jun 18, 2008 - Granada, NicaraguaViva's reviewer visited Cafe Nuit on a Monday night and still found live music with salsa dancing until the wee ......
Read More4 Hermanos
Jun 18, 2008 - Bluefields, NicaraguaA swinging reggae joint, 4 Hermanos is where Bluefields comes to party. Don't show up expecting disco balls and bouncers, ......
Read MoreComido Tipico
Jun 18, 2008 - Bluefields, NicaraguaThere are several set-piece comido tipico restaurants around Bluefields, but this one is the best. Food is very cheap, tasty, ......
Read MoreTwins Restaurant and Bar
Jun 18, 2008 - Bluefields, NicaraguaTwins Restaurant is an excellent option for seafood in Bluefields. Prices are very reasonable, with fish dishes starting from 100 ......
Read MoreRestaurante la Ola
Jun 18, 2008 - Bluefields, NicaraguaRestaurante la Ola is a bizarre cross between an ice cream parlor and a bar. Even stranger, it's also the ......
Read MoreJimmy "Three FIngers" Alabama Rib Shack Bar and Grill
Jun 17, 2008 - Granada, NicaraguaIt's a bold statement to lay claim to the world's finest ribs, but Jimmy's backs it up. Dishes here are ......
Read MoreCentralito
Jun 17, 2008 - Granada, NicaraguaCentralito is a popular, centrally located, restaurant and late-night bar. During the day the lunch specials are well within the ......
Read MoreEl Quijote
Jun 16, 2008 - Granada, NicaraguaEl Quijote is a popular karaoke bar that attracts a healthy mix of Nicaraguans and foreigners. The atmosphere is always ......
Read MoreRoadhouse Grill
Jun 16, 2008 - Granada, NicaraguaRoadhouse Grill offers a range of fine dining options, from filet mignon to cordon bleu. The atmosphere of this place ......
Read MoreRainbow Juice Bar
Jun 16, 2008 - Granada, NicaraguaRainbow Juice Bar is Viva's choice for breakfast in Granada's historic center. Western-style fried eggs and bacon are excellent, as ......
Read MoreStreet food
Jun 16, 2008 - Granada, NicaraguaIf the bar is closed and you're still hungry, stumble on over to Parque Central. You'll usually find the asado ......
Read MoreHospedaje Ruiz
Jun 16, 2008 - Granada, NicaraguaAlthough not generally known as a restaurant, Hospedaje Ruiz offers mouthwatering asado at rock-bottom prices. Expect to pay $.55-75 for ......
Read MoreGarden Café
Jun 16, 2008 - Granada, NicaraguaSet around a delightful garden, this open air restaurant offers a wide range of tasty sandwiches and salads. Perfect for ......
Read MoreThe Club
Jun 15, 2008 - Granada, NicaraguaEl Club has established itself as one of Granada's most happening clubs. The live DJ's and great atmosphere attracts a ......
Read MorePizzeria Don Luca
Jun 15, 2008 - Granada, NicaraguaPizza is generally a luxury food in Latin America, but the pies on offer here are a reasonable deal if ......
Read MoreZoom Bar
Jun 15, 2008 - Granada, NicaraguaYour friendly neighborhood sports bar, this place fills up whenever there's a big event, but it nearly always draws a ......
Read MoreDon Senor
Jun 15, 2008 - Leon, NicaraguaWith a restaurant-pub, a bar, and a disco as part of the same establishment, Don Senor's can cater to any ......
Read MoreBohemias
Jun 15, 2008 - Leon, NicaraguaAnother disco that lights up on the weekends, Bohemias is popular with a younger student crowd. Food is also offered. ......
Read MoreLa Olla Quemada
Jun 15, 2008 - Leon, NicaraguaThis bar is the place to go on Wednesdays, when their karaoke night always draws a crowd. The cover charge ......
Read MoreMediterraneo
Jun 15, 2008 - Leon, NicaraguaJust across the street from Lazybones, this Italian restaurant is between a high-end and a mid-range place, and offers excellent ......
Read MoreLa Perla
Jun 15, 2008 - Leon, NicaraguaAttached to the hotel of the same name, the La Perla is an excellent fine dining option. With an atmosphere ......
Read MoreItalian Pizza Lebanese Food
Jun 15, 2008 - Leon, NicaraguaThis is the place to go to satisfy your cravings for hummus and baba ghanouj, though we're not sure that ......
Read MoreShark Pit
Jun 15, 2008 - Leon, NicaraguaThis restaurant offers a range of styles, from Western to Nicaraguan to Chinese, at cheap prices. Portions are absolutely gigantic, ......
Read MoreMalibu
Jun 14, 2008 - Leon, NicaraguaMalibu is a restaurant and bar which offers your standard meat, rice and salad dishes. The menu might be a ......
Read MoreRestaurante Sacuanjoche
Jun 14, 2008 - Leon, NicaraguaSacuanjoche is an excellent vegetarian option, specializing in soy-based meals of all stripes. However meat-lovers need not be disappointed, their ......
Read MoreBenjamin Linder Cafe
Jun 14, 2008 - Leon, NicaraguaA breezy, streetside cafe that's popular for their all-day breakfast. Food is fairly typical Western-fare, eggs, sandwiches, oatmeal etc. It's ......
Read MoreMercado
Jun 14, 2008 - Leon, NicaraguaLeon's main market is located behind the cathedral, and is host to a range of food stalls offering everything from ......
Read MoreLa Terraza M
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Read MoreCasa Iguana
Jun 13, 2008 - NicaraguaCasa Iguana provides some of the best food on the island, but the delicious meals don't come cheap. Expect to ......
Read MoreBarra Intel Habana Libre
Jun 13, 2008 - NicaraguaOne of the best restaurants on the island, and certainly one of the best bargains. For just a couple of ......
Read MoreSweet Oasis
Jun 13, 2008 - NicaraguaAlthough getting service here is like pulling teeth, the food is quite good. Icy cold, fresh-blended juices are extremely refreshing. ......
Read MoreLobster Inn
Jun 13, 2008 - NicaraguaOne of several similar and rather unremarkable restaurants in the village. Lobster Inn offers basic fish, meat and chicken dishes. ......
Read MoreVista al Mar
Jun 13, 2008 - NicaraguaAlthough it's better known for cocktails and rum-filled coconuts, this place has far and away the best breakfast on the ......
Read MoreJake the Patty Man
Jun 13, 2008 - NicaraguaJake can be found wandering the island selling his wares just about every day. At 5 cents each, his tiny ......
Read MoreRestaurante la Tasca de Manolo
May 31, 2008 - Valle De Angeles, HondurasLa Tasca offers a fusion of Spanish and campesino styles in the hearty parrilla meals served on a pleasant, outdoor ......
Read MoreJalapenos
May 31, 2008 - Valle De Angeles, HondurasThere are a few restaurants around Parque Central, but Jalapenos is the cheapest and the best. It offers a good ......
Read MoreEl Puerto
May 30, 2008 - Tegucigalpa, HondurasA high-priced cevicheria with a short menu, but they excel at what they offer. Most seafoods are available and are ......
Read MoreAsado's El Gordo
May 30, 2008 - Tegucigalpa, HondurasAn extremely popular and extremely large family-friendly restaurant with a ranchero flavor. Gordo's specializes in asado and features the usual ......
Read MoreEl Patio
May 30, 2008 - Tegucigalpa, HondurasThis is an excellent place for travelers in search of a “Honduran experience”, featuring excellent asado, traditionally dressed waiters and, ......
Read MoreDuncan Mayan
May 30, 2008 - Tegucigalpa, HondurasDuncan Mayan is something of a local landmark. If you ask a local in centro for a dining recommendation, you'll ......
Read MoreLas Reses
May 29, 2008 - Tegucigalpa, HondurasA soccer-themed establishment that bills itself as a “Steakhouse, Karaoke Lounge and Bar.” They offer a good range of wines ......
Read MoreYack
May 29, 2008 - Tegucigalpa, HondurasOther than Burger King, this is the cheapest dinner you'll find in the Morazan area. The menu is mainly dominated ......
Read MoreRestaurante Nan Kin
May 29, 2008 - Tegucigalpa, HondurasAttached to the Nan Kin Hotel, this is one of several quality Chinese restaurants in the downtown area. Portions are ......
Read MoreEl Candil
May 29, 2008 - Tegucigalpa, HondurasEl Candil is open from 7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m., but really only specializes in lunch. The menu is limited ......
Read MorePollo Supremo
May 29, 2008 - Tegucigalpa, HondurasPollo Supremo is one of the most popular chicken joints in the city. Although it's certainly more upscale than Pollo ......
Read MoreRestaurante Asia
May 29, 2008 - Tegucigalpa, HondurasThis towering restaurant offers delicious Chinese food in generous portions. It also warrants a mention because it stays open later ......
Read MoreDelicias de Argentina
May 29, 2008 - Tegucigalpa, HondurasNobody does asado like the Argentinians, this is one of the premiere places in Tegucigalpa for Argentinian barbecue. Delicias de ......
Read MoreAsados Los Toros
May 29, 2008 - Tegucigalpa, HondurasA carnivore's heaven and a vegetarian's hell, Asados Los Toros roasts up every kind of meat imaginable. Mouthwatering cuts are ......
Read MoreCafémania
May 29, 2008 - Tegucigalpa, HondurasCafémania is billed as a coffee shop, but is really more of a snack bar. It offers a variety of ......
Read MoreLa Baguette
May 29, 2008 - Tegucigalpa, HondurasThere are several bakeries along Calle Peatonal, but this one is the biggest and the best. Sandwiches and croissants are ......
Read MoreLe Petit Cafe
May 29, 2008 - Tegucigalpa, HondurasLe Petit Cafe is an excellent place to grab a comido tipico breakfast. It also offers several cheap lunch deals. ......
Read MoreMercado Mayoreo
May 29, 2008 - Tegucigalpa, HondurasJust a 15 minute walk from the centro, this open-air market offers a range of cheap food stands. An extensive ......
Read MoreAntojitos
May 29, 2008 - Tegucigalpa, HondurasThe area around centro is dotted with Mexican restaurants. Antojitos is one of the more popular. Tacos and fajitas are ......
Read MoreLicuados Zas
May 29, 2008 - Tegucigalpa, HondurasThis is one of several licuado stands around centro. All are pretty much the same, offering cheap and tastyu blended ......
Read MorePrestige
May 24, 2008 - La Ceiba, HondurasPrestige is a smart looking nightclub that doesn't get busy until quite late. On our visit, the dance floor remained ......
Read MoreLa Palapa
May 24, 2008 - La Ceiba, HondurasA large, popular bar that fills up quickly on weekends with locals as well as Peace Corps workers. The big ......
Read MoreRicardo's Restaurant
May 24, 2008 - La Ceiba, HondurasProbably Ceiba's best restaurant outside of the Zona Viva area, Ricardo's offers an excellent range of fresh seafood and an ......
Read MoreComidas Rapidas Royal
May 24, 2008 - La Ceiba, HondurasThis buffet-style restaurant is extremely popular among locals, offering food in a range of different styles from comido tipico to ......
Read MoreEspresso Americano
May 24, 2008 - La Ceiba, HondurasHonduras' answer to Starbucks, this chain can be found throughout the city. It's granitas (an iced-coffee beverage) are a gift ......
Read MorePizza Hut
May 24, 2008 - La Ceiba, HondurasO.K. –so you're probably familiar with this chain. But this Pizza Hut gets special mention because it provides free wifi ......
Read MoreMasapan
May 24, 2008 - La Ceiba, HondurasThis bustling local bakery offers La Ceiba's finest selection of delectable desserts. Donuts and eclaires are enthusiastically recommended, their sandwiches ......
Read MoreLa Champa
May 19, 2008 - Utila, HondurasJust off of Chepas Beach, this thatched-roof bar and restaurant is a great place to satisfy your beachside margarita cravings. ......
Read MoreDelany's Island Kitchen (AKA Cooper's)
May 19, 2008 - Utila, HondurasRun by a friendly local family, Delany's is probably best known for their tasty pizzas. Hearty veggie burgers are also ......
Read MoreRJ's BBQ
May 19, 2008 - Utila, HondurasAlthough this grillhouse is only open three times a week, we recommend you fit it in your schedule to check ......
Read MoreZanzibar Cafe
May 19, 2008 - Utila, HondurasOpen from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., this cafe mainly specializes in breakfasts, though there are some other offerings. The ......
Read MoreIsland Cafe (AKA Dave's)
May 19, 2008 - Utila, HondurasThis restaurant is run by a world-class saucier who, in a previous life, cooked for dignitaries, including Bill Clinton. Now ......
Read MoreThe Bakery
May 19, 2008 - Utila, HondurasFood here is hit and miss. V!VA wholeheartedly endorses their foccacia, though the carrot bagels should be avoided. The Bakery ......
Read MoreBig Mamma's Cafe
May 19, 2008 - Utila, HondurasA cool, open-air restaurant that mainly warrants mention for its range of breakfast options, something that's surprisingly hard to find ......
Read MoreMermaid's
May 19, 2008 - Utila, HondurasThis bustling, set-piece buffet is an excellent value. It's also the fastest place to grab a meal. Their 90 L ......
Read MoreThe Almond Tree
May 19, 2008 - Utila, HondurasReferred to as such because of the spreading tree that shades its customers. This tiny, nameless food stand is Utila's ......
Read MoreSeven Seas Restaurant
May 19, 2008 - Utila, HondurasSeven Seas offers decent food in a basic, diner-type atmosphere. One of the chief advantages of this place is that ......
Read MoreCoco Loco's
May 15, 2008 - Utila, HondurasThis bar is best known for its foosball tables and its excellent pizza. Utila's drinking crowd generally fluctuates between here ......
Read MoreTranquila Bar
May 15, 2008 - Utila, HondurasSomething of a misnomer, this bar gets downright raging on the weekends. Utila's nightlife is fickle on weeknights, but this ......
Read MorePirate Bar
May 15, 2008 - Utila, HondurasDespite recent attempts to promote themselves among the tourist crowd, Pirate Bar remains very much a local haunt. It's a ......
Read MoreBar in the Bush
May 15, 2008 - Utila, HondurasBar in the Bush is by far the craziest party on the island. This after-hours joint is only open Wednesdays ......
Read MoreArte Marino
May 13, 2008 - Zona Viva, San Pedro Sula, HondurasThis seafood restaurant is one of San Pedro's top-dining establishments, a fact reflected in the prices. This is definitely not ......
Read MoreChef's Buffet
May 13, 2008 - Downtown, San Pedro Sula, HondurasChef's Buffet offers ready-made plates at reasonable prices. Menus are set-price and revolve around your standard rice-meat-and-vegetable dishes. Still, portions ......
Read MoreLa Pelotita
May 13, 2008 - Zona Viva, San Pedro Sula, HondurasLa Pelotita is an Uruguayan-run sports bar that doubles as a barbecue joint. Known for a festive atmosphere and regulars ......
Read MorePepe's
May 13, 2008 - Zona Viva, San Pedro Sula, HondurasPepe's is a lively karaoke joint that fills up on the weekends, but stays empty on most other days. Beers ......
Read MoreB412
May 13, 2008 - Zona Viva, San Pedro Sula, HondurasThe biggest, flashiest club in Zona Viva, B412 boasts multiple levels each with different musical styles. It generally attracts a ......
Read MoreJalapenos
May 13, 2008 - Zona Viva, San Pedro Sula, HondurasService in this restaurant is a bit brusque, but the place is nonetheless quite popular among the local crowd. Food ......
Read MoreScandinav Cafe
May 13, 2008 - Downtown, San Pedro Sula, HondurasA Nordic-themed eatery complete with model-longboats, the Scandinav is one of very few western-style cafes to found downtown. The baked ......
Read MoreOx Barbecue
May 11, 2008 - Zona Viva, San Pedro Sula, HondurasAlthough the atmosphere of this outdoor establishment holds more like a bar than a restaurant, they offer an absolutely phenomenal ......
Read MoreEl Fogoncito
May 11, 2008 - Zona Viva, San Pedro Sula, HondurasA classy, Mexican-themed restaurant, El Fogoncito offers mouthwatering steaks as well as an absolutely staggering range of tacos. Decorations are ......
Read MoreMercado Guamilito
May 11, 2008 - San Pedro Sula, HondurasWalk into the food section of this energetic local market and the first thing you'll notice is the cacophony of ......
Read MorePizzeria Italia
May 11, 2008 - Downtown, San Pedro Sula, HondurasThough this pizzeria is (as its name suggests) owned and operated by an Italian, it's atmosphere feels strangely American. It's ......
Read MorePulperia Belk
May 11, 2008 - Zona Viva, San Pedro Sula, HondurasThis late-night barbecue joint offers tasty, safe, and cheap dishes if you need to charge your battery before (or after) ......
Read MoreCaribbean Bar
May 08, 2008 - Zona Viva, San Pedro Sula, HondurasDespite its somewhat seamy feel, this Jamaican-themed bar is a local favorite. While it's most popular among the younger crowd, ......
Read MoreWine Bar Cito
May 02, 2008 - Copan Ruinas, HondurasThis bar is run by the Belgian owner of ViaVia and Green Apple. It is the late-night alternative to Papa ......
Read MoreThe Red Frog
May 02, 2008 - Copan Ruinas, HondurasThe Red Frog offers Copan's widest selection of beers. A range of Tsingtao and Sapporo to Hollandia is in stock ......
Read MoreVia Via
May 02, 2008 - Copan Ruinas, HondurasVia Via is probably the most popular place to drink in Copan. Cocktails are cheap, service is friendly and there's ......
Read MorePapa Chango
May 02, 2008 - Copan Ruinas, HondurasPapa Chango is Copan's after-hours party, which stays open as long as there are customers willing to drink. As far ......
Read MoreRestaurante El Meson
May 02, 2008 - Copan Ruinas, HondurasThis pleasant outdoor restaurant serves up tasty cuisine. Prices are slightly higher than other options in the area. Particularly recommended ......
Read MoreRestaurante Las Tejitas
May 02, 2008 - Copan Ruinas, HondurasAlthough a bit dingy on the outside, Las Tejitas is a safe, inexpensive dining option that features a wide range ......
Read MoreCarnitas N'Ia'Lola
May 02, 2008 - Copan Ruinas, HondurasThis festively decorated restaurant is a tourist favorite. Waiters put on an excellent show, carrying trays to your table on ......
Read MoreXibalba Restaurant and Bar
May 01, 2008 - Copan Ruinas, HondurasA cozy, candlelit atmosphere and tasty supper specials have made this place quite popular with travelers and locals alike. The ......
Read MoreTwisted Tanya's
Apr 23, 2008 - Copan Ruinas, HondurasTwisted Tanya's is a sister restaurant to Xibalba, run by the same expatriate English family. Food is expensive, but worth ......
Read MoreB'alam Cafe
Apr 23, 2008 - Copan Ruinas, HondurasTucked underneath the Yat B'alam Hotel, this is one of the only true cafes to be found in Copan. The ......
Read MoreStreet Meat
Apr 23, 2008 - Copan Ruinas, HondurasOn Calle de la Plaza just off of the main square, street vendors sell small plates of barbecued pork and ......
Read MoreEl San Carlos Restaurant
Apr 23, 2008 - La Entrada, HondurasWhether or not you're staying at the hotel, and even if you're just here on a stopover, you should definitely ......
Read MoreÀ La Bonne Franquette
Nov 26, 2007 - La Mariscal, Quito, EcuadorThe fireplace crackles, the music softly soothes, and the staff leap to attention at the sight of a customer. A ......
Read MoreMichelangelo
Nov 26, 2007 - La Mariscal, Quito, EcuadorFrom the Mona Lisa print that gazes down over the main hall, you might surmise that Michelangelo’s is an establishment ......
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Activities
Plaza Herrera
Jul 19, 2008 - Casco Viejo , Panama City, PanamaThis square of the city was cleared out by the 1781 fire. It was originally used for bull fights before ......
Read MoreMuseo de Historia de Panama
Jul 19, 2008 - Casco Viejo , Panama City, PanamaMuseo de Historia de Panama is a small museum featuring paintings, artifacts and models detailing the history of Panama City. ......
Read MoreIglesia Compania de Jesus
Jul 19, 2008 - Casco Viejo , Panama City, PanamaIglesia Companía de Jesús is a beautiful old church which, as of July 2008, was locked up for restoration. It's ......
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Iglesia Carmen
Jul 19, 2008 - El Cangrejo, Panama City, PanamaThis beautiful cathedral doesn't have the history of the cathedrals in Casco Viejo, but it is worth visiting to see ......
Read MoreBaha'i Temple
Jul 17, 2008 - Panama City, PanamaHigh atop the breezy “Montaña del Dulce Canto,” this elegant dome is one of only eight Baha'i temples in the ......
Read MoreMuseo Afro-Antillano
Jul 16, 2008 - La Exposicion, Panama City, PanamaThis small museum tells the story of the West Indian laborers that toiled to build the Panama Canal. It contains ......
Read MoreAntiguo Club Union
Jul 16, 2008 - Casco Viejo , Panama City, PanamaThis ruin was once an elegant neoclassical building. It was constructed in 1917 as the posh Union Club. It was ......
Read MoreArco Chato (the flat arch)
Jul 16, 2008 - Casco, Panama City, PanamaSomething of an archaeological curiosity, the Arco Chato is a long, flat arch that sits inside the crumbling remains of ......
Read MoreTiger's Hand Bastion (Mano de Tigre)
Jul 16, 2008 - Casco Viejo , Panama City, PanamaThis crumbling ruin is one of the last remaining sections of Panama's 17th-century fortifications. As a historical site, it's not ......
Read MoreIglesia San Jose
Jul 16, 2008 - Casco Viejo , Panama City, PanamaAlthough this church dates back to 1677, it has obviously bee restored. The interior feels quite polished and new. It's ......
Read MorePunta Culebra
Jul 16, 2008 - Panama City, PanamaAlso known as the Smithsonian Marine Exhibition Center, Punta Culebra explores Panama's geological, military and natural history. In addition to ......
Read MoreAncon Hill
Jul 16, 2008 - Panama City, PanamaA steep, 30 minute hike up from Mi Pueblito, this hill offers a commanding view over Panama City all the ......
Read MoreMi Pueblito
Jul 16, 2008 - Panama City, PanamaA recreation of historical colonial and indigenous villages, Mi Pueblito is mainly popular among cruise ship passengers and domestic tourists. ......
Read MoreIglesia la Merced
Jul 16, 2008 - Casco Viejo , Panama City, PanamaThis pretty church was constructed in 1680 after having been moved, stone by stone, from the previous site in Panama ......
Read MoreParque Natural Metropolitano
Jul 15, 2008 - Panama City, PanamaThis gorgeous, 650-acre urban park is a great place to reconnect with nature. It's home to more than 200 species ......
Read MoreParque Nacional Soberania
Jul 15, 2008 - Panama City, PanamaThis park provides some of the area's best hiking and a chance to experience the tropical rainforest. This park is ......
Read MoreBaseball Games
Jul 15, 2008 - Panama City, PanamaIf you happen to visit during the winter baseball season, head up to Rod Carew Stadium to catch a game. ......
Read MorePlaza Francia
Jul 15, 2008 - Casco Viejo , Panama City, PanamaThis plaza is part of a monument honoring France's contributions to the construction of the Panama Canal. There's often a ......
Read MoreTeatro Nacional
Jul 15, 2008 - Casco Viejo , Panama City, PanamaFronted with busts of famous writers, this cultural center hosts operas, plays, ballets and performances of all types. The building ......
Read MoreIglesia de San Francisco de Asis
Jul 15, 2008 - Casco Viejo , Panama City, PanamaThis cathedral was one of the original structures from Casco Viejo. It was ravaged by fire in 1737 and again ......
Read MorePlaza Bolívar
Jul 15, 2008 - Casco Viejo , Panama City, PanamaAway from the bustle of Lima’s downtown lies the green park of Plaza Bolívar, flanked by three of Lima’s more ......
Read MorePresidential Palace
Jul 15, 2008 - Casco Viejo , Panama City, PanamaNicknamed "Palacio de las Grazas" after the African herons that stalk its grounds, this modest but beautiful building is the ......
Read MoreCatedral Metropolitana
Jul 15, 2008 - Casco Viejo , Panama City, PanamaWith its beautifully contrasting gray-and-black facade and white bell towers, this building is an excellent example of Latin American neoclassical ......
Read MorePlaza de la Catedral (AKA Plaza de la Independencia)
Jul 15, 2008 - Casco Viejo , Panama City, PanamaA great place to start on a walking tour of Casco Viejo. This plaza marks the spot where, on November ......
Read MoreMuseo Numismatico (El Ceibo)
Jul 14, 2008 - Isla de Ometepe, NicaraguaOne of Ometepe's newest museums, and one that's rapidly expanding. The Museo Numismatico traces the history and evolution of money ......
Read MoreCircumnavigate Maderas
Jul 14, 2008 - Isla de Ometepe, NicaraguaOne fun day trip is to circumnavigate Volcan Maderas. The path around is rough, but it can be traveled easily ......
Read MorePetroglyphs
Jul 14, 2008 - Isla de Ometepe, NicaraguaThese ancient stone carvings are one of Ometepe's most famous attractions. The earliest date back over 4,000 years – some ......
Read MoreOjo del Agua thermal spring
Jul 14, 2008 - Isla de Ometepe, NicaraguaJust up from the beach on the road to Altagracia you'll see signs for this place. The Eye of the ......
Read MoreMuseo Ometepe
Jul 14, 2008 - Isla de Ometepe, NicaraguaThis small, three-room museum houses a collection of petroglyphs and ancient ceramic pots excavated on Ometepe. It's not particularly stunning ......
Read MoreAltragracia Beaches
Jul 14, 2008 - Isla de Ometepe, NicaraguaThe most popular beach near Altagracia is called Punta Taguizapa, and it's located just to the east of the city. ......
Read MorePunto Jesus María
Jul 14, 2008 - Isla de Ometepe, NicaraguaThis lookout extends to the island's west and is known as the best place on Ometepe to watch the sunset. ......
Read MoreVisiting San Marcos
Jul 14, 2008 - Isla de Ometepe, NicaraguaIt’s recommended to skip this town – it's not worth the rough trip. Although it does have some petroglyphs and ......
Read MoreMotorcycling
Jul 14, 2008 - Isla de Ometepe, NicaraguaMotorbikes can be rented from most hotels, and they are an excellent way to explore the island. Early risers can ......
Read MoreHorseback Riding
Jul 14, 2008 - Isla de Ometepe, NicaraguaHorseback riding is a wonderful pastime on the island. You can rent horses for between $5 and $7 an hour, ......
Read MoreKayaking
Jul 14, 2008 - Isla de Ometepe, NicaraguaOne of Ometepe's most popular activities is kayaking, particularly around the area of Charco Verde. Isla el Quiste, located just ......
Read MoreBiking
Jul 14, 2008 - Isla de Ometepe, NicaraguaOmetepe is quite a big island, and it's unreasonable to expect to conquer the whole thing by bike. It's also ......
Read MoreSan Ramón Waterfall
Jul 14, 2008 - Isla de Ometepe, NicaraguaThe San Ramón Waterfall is a spectacular natural wonder, and one of the highlights of a trip to Ometepe. In ......
Read MoreEl Tesoro del Pirata
Jul 14, 2008 - Isla de Ometepe, NicaraguaEl Tesoro del Pirata is a pirate-themed guesthouse, restaurant and tour operator that's a good place to rent kayaks and ......
Read MoreVolcán Concepción
Jul 14, 2008 - Isla de Ometepe, NicaraguaAt a towering 1,610 meters, Volcan Concepcion is the taller of Ometepe's twin volcanoes. It's also highly active, making it ......
Read MoreBeaches
Jul 10, 2008 - Bocas del Toro, PanamaGorgeous beaches are one of Bocas del Toro's main attractions. Isla Colon has several nice ones, including Drago Beach on ......
Read MoreSurfing
Jul 10, 2008 - Bocas del Toro, PanamaMake no mistake, Bocas is a surfing town. So bleach your hair and start working on that laid-back drawl. Beginners ......
Read MoreKayaking
Jul 09, 2008 - Bocas del Toro, PanamaKayaks are rented for around $3 per hour, or $18 per day. Waters are generally clear and calm, and Hospital ......
Read MoreDiving
Jul 09, 2008 - Bocas del Toro, PanamaDiving in Bocas del Toro is quite popular, though their sites aren't particularly impressive. Sediment from the nearby rivers keeps ......
Read MoreReserva Silvestre Privada Domitila
Jun 23, 2008 - NicaraguaThis is a popular ecotourism destination bordering the southwest corner of Lake Cocibalca. They offer horseback riding and trekking, specializing ......
Read MoreAguas Termales La Caldera
Jun 23, 2008 - NicaraguaThese picturesque hot-springs lie on the other side of Volcan Mombacho, but are inaccessible from the main park. If you ......
Read MorePlaza de la Independencia and Parque Central
Jun 23, 2008 - Granada, NicaraguaThese adjoining parks are a pleasant place to hangout, and the center of Granada's cultural and social scene. Parque Central ......
Read MoreForteleza la Pólvora
Jun 22, 2008 - Granada, NicaraguaThis 250-year-old fort was built by the Spanish. It was later used as a torture and interrogation center during the ......
Read MoreCemetery
Jun 22, 2008 - Granada, NicaraguaThis cemetery holds the remains of Granada's rich and powerful. Six presidents are among those interred here. Students of Nicaraguan ......
Read MoreCasa de los Tres Mundos
Jun 22, 2008 - Granada, NicaraguaHoused in a beautiful early 19th century colonial building, this international cultural center is also often known by its former ......
Read MoreMalécon
Jun 21, 2008 - Masaya, NicaraguaThe Malécon is a pleasant walkway, overlooking the lush green slopes of the Laguna de Masaya. It's a nice place ......
Read MoreChurches
Jun 21, 2008 - Masaya, NicaraguaMasaya has several attractive churches. Probably the nicest is the Iglesia de la Asuncion, a towering baroque building located in ......
Read MoreMercado de Artesanias
Jun 21, 2008 - Masaya, NicaraguaThis is Nicaragua's most famous market, located in an elegant century-old structure. Every Thursday, the “Night of Revelry” features folkloric ......
Read MoreMuseo Camilo Ortega
Jun 21, 2008 - Masaya, NicaraguaCamilo (Mundo or Ramiro) Ortega Saavedra was a Sandinista leader, revolutionary and a brother of Nicaraguan president José Daniel Ortega ......
Read MoreCoyotepe
Jun 21, 2008 - Masaya, NicaraguaAlthough the historical ambience of this old fortress is largely ruined by the prodigious graffiti covering its walls, it's still ......
Read MoreCentro Turistico
Jun 20, 2008 - Granada, NicaraguaA long park that stretches along the lakeside featuring swings, picnic areas and shady paths. There are also some nice ......
Read MoreLa Capilla María Romero Meneses
Jun 18, 2008 - Granada, NicaraguaThis tiny chapel honors a Granada-born nun, María Romero Meneses, who dedicated her life to helping the poor of Costa ......
Read MoreMi Museo
Jun 18, 2008 - Granada, NicaraguaMi Museo is a small museum that contains an interesting collection of pre-Columbian ceramic artefacts. Some of the paintings and ......
Read MoreMercado Central
Jun 18, 2008 - Granada, NicaraguaGranada's main market is located on Calle Vega two blocks south of Parque Central. While the building is quite attractive, ......
Read MoreParque Reyes
Jun 17, 2008 - Bluefields, NicaraguaBluefields' main park is called Parque Reyes, three blocks west of the sea. This is the center of the action ......
Read MoreRama Key
Jun 17, 2008 - Bluefields, NicaraguaRama Key is a small island about two hours from Bluefields that's populated by small fishing villages of the indigenous ......
Read MoreMoravian Church
Jun 17, 2008 - Bluefields, NicaraguaThis handsome, stately church was rebuilt in 1992 after Hurricane Juana flattened the original, 19th century building. It seems to ......
Read MoreIglesia la Merced
Jun 17, 2008 - Granada, NicaraguaDescribed by some as the prettiest church in Granada, Iglesia la Merced is best visited at sunset. For 20 C ......
Read MoreIglesia Xalteva
Jun 17, 2008 - Granada, NicaraguaThis elegant old church follows the usual Granada pattern: a decaying original exterior hiding a gleaming renovated interior. The frescoes ......
Read MoreAntigua Estación de Ferrocaril
Jun 16, 2008 - Granada, NicaraguaGranada's historic train station has now been restored and converted into a carpentry and metalworking school. Although this station is ......
Read MoreCathedral
Jun 16, 2008 - Granada, NicaraguaThis magnificent neoclassical cathedral is the jewel in the crown of Granada's architectural beauty. Although, like most of Granada's great ......
Read MoreBay Islands Diving
Jun 16, 2008 - HondurasThe vast majority of visitors to the Bay Islands come for the excellent diving opportunities. There is an abundance of ......
Read MoreIglesia de Guadalupe
Jun 15, 2008 - Granada, NicaraguaThe crumbling facade on this ancient building gives way to a beautifully maintained interior. Decked out in Granada's traditional yellow ......
Read MoreRuins of Saint Sebastien
Jun 15, 2008 - Leon, NicaraguaThis once-beautiful church was destroyed by the government's bombing of the city in 1979. A new building was hastily constructed ......
Read MoreVolcán Cerro Negro
Jun 15, 2008 - Leon, NicaraguaAt a mere 150 years old, Cerro Negro is the youngest volcano in Central America. It's also one of the ......
Read MoreVolcán El Viejo
Jun 15, 2008 - Leon, NicaraguaThis grueling four hour climb is said to be the hardest in Nicaragua, as well as the most dangerous. The ......
Read MoreVolcán el Hoyo
Jun 15, 2008 - Leon, NicaraguaVolcán el Hoyo offers a much easier climb than others in the area, and is popular chiefly for the outstanding view ......
Read MoreVolcán Momotombo
Jun 15, 2008 - Leon, NicaraguaLeon is one of several cities from which tours can be booked to Volcan Momotombo (Managua is closer to the ......
Read MoreVolcanoes
Jun 15, 2008 - Leon, NicaraguaNicaragua is famous for its volcanoes, and León is an excellent base from which to explore some of the best. ......
Read MoreMuseo Entomologico
Jun 14, 2008 - Leon, NicaraguaFor the past two decades, Jean-Michel Maes and his wife, Juana Téllez R. have been collecting all the many forms ......
Read MoreMuseo Ruben Dario
Jun 14, 2008 - Leon, NicaraguaConsidering about half of Leon is named after him, it's perhaps not surprising that the former home of Ruben Dario ......
Read MoreMuseum of Traditions and Legends
Jun 14, 2008 - Leon, NicaraguaFounded by Dona Carmen Toruno, who created many of the exhibits, the
Hiking
Jun 13, 2008 - NicaraguaBesides wandering through the uninhabited northwest of the island, a popular hike is to head up to the lighthouse that ......
Read MoreHorseback Riding
Jun 13, 2008 - NicaraguaFarm Peace and Love offers horseback riding tours along trails in the uninhabited north of the island. This should be ......
Read MoreDiving
Jun 13, 2008 - NicaraguaMany people come to Little Corn to get their Open Water certification ($305). It's hard to think of a more ......
Read MoreMuseo Adiact
Jun 11, 2008 - Barrio Sutiava, Leon, NicaraguaPart archaeological museum and part indigenous art gallery, the Museo Adiact is easily spotted by the ornate murals adorning its ......
Read MoreRuinas de Santiago
Jun 11, 2008 - Barrio Sutiava, Leon, NicaraguaThese are the least impressive of Leon's ruins. Only a single bell tower and a pockmarked wall remain of the ......
Read MoreMuseo de Arte Sacro
Jun 11, 2008 - Barrio Sutiava, Leon, NicaraguaThe Museo de Arte Sacro is a beautiful collection of religious art which, at time of review (May 2008), was ......
Read MoreRuinas Veracruz
Jun 11, 2008 - Barrio Sutiava, Leon, NicaraguaAnother casualty of the 1979 bombardment, these are probably the most impressive, intact ruins in Leon. The most likely reason ......
Read MoreIglesia San Juan Bautista de Subtiava
Jun 11, 2008 - Barrio Sutiava, Leon, NicaraguaIn many ways, this is a typical Central American cathedral. It's spacious, elegant, beautifully designed, and badly in need of ......
Read MoreEl Tamarindon
Jun 11, 2008 - Barrio Sutiava, Leon, NicaraguaThis ancient tamarind tree, located in the winding sidestreets of Barrio Subtiava, is said to be over 600 years old. ......
Read MoreCentro de Arte Fundacion Ortiz-Gurdian
Jun 11, 2008 - Leon, NicaraguaA small art gallery that features paintings and sculptures by local and international artists, the private collection of the foundation. ......
Read MoreParque los Poetas (AKA Parque Reuben Dario)
Jun 11, 2008 - Leon, NicaraguaDominated by a statue of Leon's favorite son, the park honors other local poets as well. It's a popular spot ......
Read MoreMuseo de la Revolucion
Jun 11, 2008 - Leon, NicaraguaStaffed by veterans of Nicaragua's numerous wars, the Museo de la Revolucion is a good place to visit if you're ......
Read MoreIglesia de la Recolección
Jun 11, 2008 - Leon, NicaraguaYet another beautiful church, Iglesia de la Recolección is worth a look if you're still hungry for more religious imagery ......
Read MoreIglesia San Juan de Dios
Jun 11, 2008 - Leon, NicaraguaThe façade of Iglesia San Juan de Dios, which overlooks a park of the same name, is a mottled grey ......
Read MoreIglesia Calvario
Jun 11, 2008 - Leon, NicaraguaWith its colorful, sculptured facade and immaculately painted interior, this church is second only to Leon's cathedral in terms of ......
Read MoreTomb of Ruben Dario
Jun 11, 2008 - Leon, NicaraguaInside the Catedral de Leon and just to the right of the altar, look for a life-sized statue of a ......
Read MoreCatedral de Leon
Jun 11, 2008 - Leon, NicaraguaThis massive edifice is Central America's biggest cathedral, and is one of the highlights of a visit to Leon. From ......
Read MoreIglesia de la Merced
Jun 11, 2008 - Leon, NicaraguaThe beautiful, traditional wood paneling of this sweeping church almost suggests a European style, but the massive icons betray its ......
Read MorePark of Heroes and Martyrs
Jun 11, 2008 - Leon, NicaraguaLocated across the street and to the north of the main cathedral, the small, modest mausoleum honors some of Leon's ......
Read MoreCasa de Cultura
Jun 11, 2008 - Leon, NicaraguaWith its highly political murals and bohemian layout, the Casa de Cultura represents part of Leon's rich cultural legacy. The ......
Read MorePlaza Central
May 31, 2008 - Valle De Angeles, HondurasA pleasant park that's shadowed by the city's old church, this is a nice spot to just sit and relax. ......
Read MoreMuseo Santa Maria de los Angeles
May 31, 2008 - Valle De Angeles, HondurasThis small, local museum traces the history of the town back to its founding origins. Obviously, it's not as impressive ......
Read MoreZoo and Cristo Picacho
May 30, 2008 - Tegucigalpa, HondurasLook to the north and you're bound to notice a massive statue of Jesus gazing benignly down at the city. ......
Read MoreMuseo del Hombre
May 29, 2008 - Tegucigalpa, HondurasThis museum is located in the former colonial house of Ramon Rosa. Apparently Ramon Rosa's only act of historical significance ......
Read MoreGaleria Nacional de Arte
May 29, 2008 - Tegucigalpa, HondurasThis gallery houses everything from pre-Colombian to modern works, with a focus on Honduran artists such as Pablo Zelayo-Sierra. The ......
Read MoreMuseo Para La Identidad Nacional
May 29, 2008 - Tegucigalpa, HondurasProbably Tegucigalpa's most impressive museum. This place combines paleontology and natural history, as well as detailing Honduras' pre-Columbian and modern ......
Read MoreParque la Concordia
May 29, 2008 - Tegucigalpa, HondurasApparently the designers of this small, pleasant park couldn't decide between an ancient Mayan motif and a petting zoo, so ......
Read MoreParque la Merced
May 29, 2008 - Tegucigalpa, HondurasThis place is a hotspot of political protest due to its proximity to the Presidential Palace, though all the demonstrations ......
Read MoreMuseo Villa Roy
May 29, 2008 - Tegucigalpa, HondurasPerhaps the best indication that this museum is in a sketchy area are the sleepy guards carrying kalashnikovs. The museum ......
Read MoreParque la Leona
May 29, 2008 - Tegucigalpa, HondurasGetting to this place requires either a taxi ride or a long, sweaty, uphill climb, but either are worth it ......
Read MoreParque de Valle
May 29, 2008 - Tegucigalpa, HondurasNamed after the Honduran economist, this little plaza is generally remarkable and offers a somewhat standard combination of trees, shaded-benches, ......
Read MoreParque Herrera and Teatro Bonilla
May 29, 2008 - Tegucigalpa, HondurasApart from shade and seats, which are strangely difficult to sit on, there's very little that this park has to ......
Read MoreParque Central
May 29, 2008 - Tegucigalpa, HondurasAlso known as Plaza Morazan, this is definitely the place to go if you feel like listening to crazy Hondurans ......
Read MoreCathedral
May 29, 2008 - Tegucigalpa, HondurasA sign out front of Tegucigalpa's main cathedral requests money for restoration, and once you get inside it is easy ......
Read MoreIglesia los Dolores
May 29, 2008 - Tegucigalpa, HondurasThis baroque-style cathedral is not particularly impressive, but worth a look if you've got time and your Latin American travels ......
Read MoreButterfly and Insect Museum
May 24, 2008 - La Ceiba, HondurasA little off the beaten path, but an interesting place to check out. This museum houses a collection of more ......
Read MoreParque Swinford
May 24, 2008 - La Ceiba, HondurasThis delightful park comes courtesy of the Standard Fruit company, and is decorated with several of their rusting trains. One ......
Read MoreBeaches
May 23, 2008 - La Ceiba, HondurasDuring our stay in La Ceiba we heard some seriously negative reviews of the beaches and, indeed, they're nothing to ......
Read MoreHiking
May 23, 2008 - La Ceiba, HondurasThe best trekking options are in the Bejuco area, a birder's paradise with toucans, parrots, and many other beautiful species. ......
Read MoreKayaking/Rafting
May 23, 2008 - La Ceiba, HondurasThe area's rivers and lagoons have made La Ceiba a popular place for water sports. Rafting is more challenging during ......
Read MoreIguana Research and Breeding Station
May 19, 2008 - Point, Utila, HondurasBuilt to protect the spiny-tailed iguana (a creature unique to Utila), the Iguana Research station makes an interesting half-day trip ......
Read MoreCaving
May 19, 2008 - Utila, HondurasVisiting some of the island's freshwater caves is one of the most pleasant activities on Utila, especially after several days ......
Read MoreChepas Beach
May 19, 2008 - Utila, HondurasAbout 15 minutes from the crossroads, Chepas Beach is probably the most accessible beach for sunbathing. The sand is nice. ......
Read MoreKayaking
May 19, 2008 - Utila, HondurasKayaking is another popular water sport around Utila. Many dive shops will offer free kayaks to divers who have signed ......
Read MoreMuseo de Arqueología e Historia de San Pedro Sula
May 11, 2008 - Zona Viva, San Pedro Sula, HondurasFor many, one of the highlights of a visit to San Pedro is its excellent archaeological museum, considered one of ......
Read MoreMuseo de la Naturaleza
May 08, 2008 - San Pedro Sula, HondurasThis is the kind of place they used to take you on primary school trips, right down to the paper-mache ......
Read MoreCathedrals
May 08, 2008 - San Pedro Sula, HondurasAficionados of religious architecture are bound to be a little disappointed in San Pedro Sula. Considering that the city dates ......
Read MoreCasa K'inich
Apr 30, 2008 - Copan Ruinas, HondurasLocated on Parque Central, this converted schoolhouse now houses a delightful, child-oriented museum about the Copan Ruins. A must-see for ......
Read MoreFinca El Cisne
Apr 30, 2008 - Copan Ruinas, HondurasAlthough the various travel agencies around Copan offer several finca (farm) tours, Finca El Cisne offers the most authentic taste ......
Read MoreEnchanted Wings Butterfly House and Nature Exhibit
Apr 29, 2008 - Copan Ruinas, HondurasJust outside town, on the road to Guatemala, this five-terrace greenhouse is home to over 30 species of local butterflies. ......
Read MoreMacaw Mountain
Apr 29, 2008 - Copan Ruinas, HondurasBird lovers visiting Copan might be interested in checking out Macaw Mountain, a pleasant bird park and nature reserve five ......
Read MoreLos Sapos
Apr 29, 2008 - Copan Ruinas, HondurasIn the hilltops overlooking Copan is a small archaeological site traditionally referred to as the “birthing place” where studies suggest ......
Read MoreHot Springs
Apr 29, 2008 - Copan Ruinas, HondurasAn hour's bumpy drive north of Copan you can find pleasant hot springs. Entrance is 30 L, or you can ......
Read MoreEl Puente
Apr 23, 2008 - La Entrada, HondurasLa Entrada's lone attraction is the El Puente archaeological park. The site is located along a side-road and is around ......
Read MoreHotel Plaza Grande (formerly Majestic Hotel)
Nov 29, 2007 - Centro Histórico, Quito, EcuadorOriginally the mansion of Quito’s founder, Juan Díaz de Hidalgo, the Plaza Grande was Quito’s first luxury hotel. Renovated and ......
Read MoreMercado de los Andes
Nov 29, 2007 - Cotacachi, EcuadorMercado de los Andes is the city’s main food market and includes a large produce section, with every type of ......
Read MoreParque la Matriz
Nov 29, 2007 - Cotacachi, EcuadorParque la Matriz can be found beneath the gaze of a towering sculpture of Jesus. La Matriz is Cotacachi’s main ......
Read MoreVolcán Maderas Hike
Mar 22, 2006 - Isla de Ometepe, NicaraguaVolcán Maderas is Ometepe's junior volcano, rising up just 1394 meters, but can offer climbs that are just as challenging ......
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Tours
Viajes Arco Iris
Jul 21, 2008 - Bella Vista, Panama City, PanamaViajes Arco Iris offers extremely wide-ranging services, from indigenous folklore trips to downtown casino tours. The company also sell flight ......
Read MoreExploring Ometepe
Jul 14, 2008 - Isla de Ometepe, NicaraguaAn excellent tour center and good information resource. They're particularly well-known for their volcano guides. Bilingual service. ......
Read MoreSendero Pena Incult
Jul 14, 2008 - Isla de Ometepe, NicaraguaYou'll see this little tourist information stand by the side of the road on the way from Altagracia down to ......
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Servicios Turisticos Ibesa
Jul 14, 2008 - Isla de Ometepe, NicaraguaOne of the first agencies you'll see as you get off the ferry, Ibesa offers the usual range of island ......
Read MoreHotel Kencho
Jul 14, 2008 - Isla de Ometepe, NicaraguaThis hotel offers tours, motorbike rental and horseback riding, but you may have to shout a bit to get service. ......
Read MoreBocas Water Sports
Jul 10, 2008 - Bocas del Toro, PanamaForeign owned but locally staffed, Bocas Water Sports is a great place to arrange diving, snorkeling or kayaking tours. John, ......
Read MoreNicaragua Adventures
Jun 19, 2008 - Granada, NicaraguaFrom kayaking on Lake Nicaragua to all-inclusive tours of Isla de Ometepe, this French tour agency offers a wide range ......
Read MoreTierra Tour
Jun 14, 2008 - Leon, NicaraguaTierra Tour offers just about everything, including trips up every volcano in the area, city tours, flight bookings and bus ......
Read MoreDolphin Inn
Jun 13, 2008 - NicaraguaSmaller but just as safe and professional, Dolphin Inn offers basically the same things as Dive Little Corn. Their prices ......
Read MoreDive Little Corn
Jun 13, 2008 - NicaraguaThe more popular and sociable of the dive shops, Dive Little Corn is managed by an extremely friendly young English ......
Read MoreJungle River Lodge
May 24, 2008 - La Ceiba, HondurasThis tour operator has two locations, one inside the Hotel Versalles and the other in Banana Republic Guesthouse. This is ......
Read MoreAlton's Dive Center
May 16, 2008 - Utila, HondurasAlton's is widely known for its friendly, fun dive environment. The dive center has it's own bar just off of ......
Read MoreUnderwater Vision
May 16, 2008 - Utila, HondurasUnderwater Vision is another dive shop that receives rave reviews. Their prices and course offerings are fairly standard, but their ......
Read MoreUtila Watersports
May 16, 2008 - Utila, HondurasThis is an excellent dive shop, and one of the few that does not send its instructors to hustle newcomers ......
Read MoreUtila Center for Marine Ecology
May 15, 2008 - Utila, HondurasThe Utila Center for Marine Ecology is an NGO that specializes in marine research. In addition to information on large ......
Read MoreCopan Tours
May 02, 2008 - Copan Ruinas, HondurasCopan Tours is a small, family-run agency that offers the typical range of trips to local waterfalls, fincas and hot ......
Read MoreBasecamp
Apr 28, 2008 - Copan Ruinas, HondurasCentered in Via Via Hotel, this office provides by far the widest range of trip options, including several packages not ......
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Schools
APC Spanish Schools
Jun 18, 2008 - Granada, NicaraguaLocated in a charming building on Parque Central, APC offers a no-frills 20-hour Spanish course for just $100. You don't ......
Read MoreCarolina
Jun 17, 2008 - Granada, NicaraguaNot a school, but rather a private Spanish teacher who has received excellent reviews from former students. Her lessons don't ......
Read MoreGranada Spanish Lingua
Jun 16, 2008 - Granada, NicaraguaOffering small classes, homestays, cultural activities and volunteer opportunities this school can do most of your trip planning for you. ......
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Nicaragua Mia Spanish School
Jun 16, 2008 - Granada, NicaraguaNicaragua Mia offers a fairly standard program. Twenty hours of classes, including excursions, will cost you $150. The school also ......
Read MoreSchool Xpress
Jun 16, 2008 - Granada, NicaraguaAlthough the name hardly suggests professionalism, School Xpress offers an interesting and challenging curriculum for students including an option of ......
Read MoreDiving
Jun 13, 2008 - NicaraguaMany people come to Little Corn to get their Open Water certification ($305). It's hard to think of a more ......
Read MoreGuacamaya Spanish School
Apr 29, 2008 - Copan Ruinas, HondurasGuacamaya is slightly costlier than Ixbalanque, but more convenient for travelers staying at the Green Apple. The two schools offer ......
Read MoreIxbalanque Spanish School
Apr 29, 2008 - Copan Ruinas, HondurasHoused in a sprawling, attractive old building, this professional and friendly Spanish school is a pleasant place to learn. Their ......
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Services
Shopping Summary
Jul 17, 2008 - Panama City, PanamaPanama City has several shopping malls. The largest and most most expensive is Mall Multiplaza. Albrook Mall, near the bus ......
Read MoreSafety
Jul 11, 2008 - Isla de Ometepe, NicaraguaOmetepe's generally a safe island as far as crime is concerned. The main thing to remember in terms of safety ......
Read MoreShopping
May 29, 2008 - Tegucigalpa, HondurasTegucigalpa has two major markets. The larger, San Isidro market, is in a labyrinthine building located in the heart of ......
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Shopping
May 08, 2008 - San Pedro Sula, HondurasDespite San Pedro's relative affluence, the downtown core is free of the large, boutique style shops that dominate so many ......
Read MoreShopping
Apr 28, 2008 - Copan Ruinas, HondurasIf you're looking to pick up everyday items, Calle de la Plaza west of Parque Central has a number of ......
Read MoreManufacturas "Flores"
Nov 29, 2007 - Cotacachi, EcuadorManufacturas Flores, one of several leather shops on Ca. 10 de Agosto, can be easily recognized by the hand-crafted saddle ......
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Jobs
Carita Feliz
Jun 23, 2008 - Granada, NicaraguaThe “Spanish Happy Face Foundation” is a privately-financed company that mainly works to feed and educate impoverished children. They also ......
Read MoreLa Esperanza Granada
Jun 19, 2008 - Granada, NicaraguaLa Esperanza is possibly Granada's most popular volunteering outfit. They specialize in rural education, setting up international volunteers with teaching ......
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