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Magellanic penguins
Jul 08, 2009 - ChileThe southern part of Chile is a great place to view Magellanic penguins, the vivacious South American little birds. The ......
Read MorePueblo Fantasmo
Dec 14, 2006 - Real de Catorce, MexicoHead past the tourist agency from the Plaza Hidalgo and the road will take you directly on a 40 minute ......
Read MoreTequila tour
Dec 12, 2006 - Guadalajara, MexicoThis is a must-do for any visitor to this area as it offers the chance to see the origin of ......
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Monumento a la Independencia
Dec 08, 2006 - Mexico City, MexicoThis smart monument (also known as El Ángel de la Independencia), located in the middle of Mexico City’s main diagonal ......
Read MorePalacio de Bellas Artes
Dec 07, 2006 - Mexico City, MexicoThis must be one of the most attractive buildings in the whole of Mexico with its white marble façade and ......
Read MoreCopan Ruins Tour
Nov 28, 2006 - Copan Ruinas, HondurasThis is the reason for coming here, so it is best to do it properly. Entry to the site is ......
Read MoreLago Atitlan Crossing
Aug 14, 2006 - Guatemala. There are two options to see this beautiful volcano surrounded lake, either by taking an organised day tour or by ......
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Destinations
Divisadero Walk
Dec 19, 2006 - Creel, MexicoThe famed train stops at Divisadero for 15 minutes but there is no way you can do such a fantastic ......
Read MoreComplejo Ecotouristico Arareko
Dec 15, 2006 - Creel, MexicoThis is an excellent day walk or half-day cycle from town as it takes you through unique communities and unusual ......
Read MorePueblo Fantasmo
Dec 14, 2006 - Real de Catorce, MexicoHead past the tourist agency from the Plaza Hidalgo and the road will take you directly on a 40 minute ......
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Teotihuacán Ruins
Dec 08, 2006 - Mexico City, MexicoOne of the country's cultural highlights, these impressive ruins can be visited easily in one day even if your base ......
Read MoreTemplo Mayor Site and Museum
Dec 07, 2006 - Mexico City, MexicoThe former centre of the Aztec world, this is one of Mexico's must-see ruins and you will need around two ......
Read MoreLas Sepulturas
Nov 28, 2006 - Copan Ruinas, HondurasDon't miss this interesting place just because it is not on the main site - as the location of many ......
Read MoreCopan Ruins Tour
Nov 28, 2006 - Copan Ruinas, HondurasThis is the reason for coming here, so it is best to do it properly. Entry to the site is ......
Read MoreRun to the Sun
Nov 24, 2006 - Utila, HondurasThis once-weekly trip offers a bit of everything Utila has to offer. The boat first heads out to the North ......
Read MoreWater Cay/Pigeon Cay
Nov 24, 2006 - Utila, HondurasThis involves taking one of the numerous advertised boats out of the harbor to the picturesque cays at the southern ......
Read MoreSunrise Tour of Tikal
Nov 16, 2006 - Flores, GuatemalaThis tour begins at the ugly hour of 4.30am and the guide leads you by torchlight (bring your own) past ......
Read MoreSunset Tour of Tikal
Nov 16, 2006 - Flores, Guatemala. The main reason to take this tour is to get to stay in the park up until sunset, so don't ......
Read MoreEl Pelicano
Mar 23, 2006 - PanamaIf anywhere was an island paradise this is it. A tiny, perfectly circular sand island just 40 meters in diameter ......
Read MorePanama Viejo Ruins
Mar 22, 2006 - Panama City, PanamaThis area is what is left of the original Panama City, but there is not much still standing. Old stone ......
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Hotels
Motel Coronado
Feb 06, 2007 - Ensenada, MexicoIn the same place as the Motel America but slightly more rundown from the outside, this spot fills up because ......
Read MoreMotel America
Feb 06, 2007 - Ensenada, MexicoLocated right at the end of the busiest part of Lopes Mateos this classic motel is one of the most ......
Read MoreMotel La Posada
Feb 06, 2007 - San Ignacio, MexicoThis place is a five minute walk from the central square but it has six reasonable mid-size rooms set out ......
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Hotel y Restaurant Chalita
Feb 06, 2007 - San Ignacio, MexicoThere are not many budget places to choose from in town so this place takes the top marks because of ......
Read MorePosada San Martin
Jan 16, 2007 - Loreto, MexicoThis is a good budget choice, centrally located and with rooms circling a pleasant central courtyard filled with tables and ......
Read MorePensión California
Jan 16, 2007 - La Paz, MexicoThis place offers a similar stay to the Hosteria del Convento, just a minute up the road, but rooms are ......
Read MoreHosteria Del Convento
Jan 16, 2007 - La Paz, MexicoThis quiet little place, just a minute away from Pension California, offers rooms circling a functional open-air courtyard which has ......
Read MoreHotel Yeneka
Jan 16, 2007 - La Paz, MexicoThis hotel/bar/restaurant is an eyeopener as soon as you walk in. Panama hats line the roof and there is a ......
Read MoreParador de la Montaña
Dec 19, 2006 - Creel, MexicoThis plush place offers clean tile-floored rooms with smart decour but it is the ambience of the place that is ......
Read MoreHotel Los Valles
Dec 19, 2006 - Creel, MexicoThis well set up spot offers two cabanas, six doubles and one suite all with television and private bathroom. Rooms ......
Read MoreCabañas Berti’s
Dec 19, 2006 - Creel, MexicoThis is a friendly and relaxed place with very large, well appointed and clean rooms scattered in an area just ......
Read MoreCasa Margarita
Dec 15, 2006 - Creel, MexicoThis is the most popular budget spot in town. Justifiably so, because it is the best deal available, with breakfast ......
Read MoreHotel Ciénegas
Dec 15, 2006 - Cuatro Ciénegas , MexicoThis rundown spot is in need of a lick of paint but it could be the only budget option available ......
Read MoreHotel Plaza
Dec 15, 2006 - Cuatro Ciénegas , MexicoThis is the plushest place in town but the quality, and the large swimming pool, comes at a price. The ......
Read MoreHotel Ibarra
Dec 15, 2006 - Cuatro Ciénegas , MexicoThis is the best budget place to stay if you can secure a room for 200 Pesos, if not it ......
Read MoreHotel Alamo
Dec 14, 2006 - Matehuala, MexicoThis claims to be the cheapest place in town but it offers excellent facilities, a friendly smile and a great ......
Read MoreRincón Mágico
Dec 14, 2006 - Real de Catorce, MexicoThis is a beautiful spot to stay and is worth the extra cash if you can afford it. Well appointed ......
Read MoreHotel San Juan
Dec 14, 2006 - Real de Catorce, MexicoThis is probably the best economical place to stay in town as it offers clean, if sometimes musty, rooms with ......
Read MoreCasa de Huéspedes San Francisco
Dec 14, 2006 - Real de Catorce, MexicoThis place is handy for the centre of town but the rooms, which are upstairs around a concrete courtyard, are ......
Read MoreHostal las Margaritas
Dec 12, 2006 - Zacatecas, MexicoThis friendly place offers decent sized rooms in a quiet and pleasant environment. Facilities are clean and there is information ......
Read MoreHotel Coral
Dec 12, 2006 - Acapulco, MexicoIf you are looking for a pool and the Asturias is full then try this bright yellow place, just up ......
Read MoreHotel Sagamar
Dec 12, 2006 - Acapulco, MexicoThis looks welcoming from the outside and the location is handy for the Zócalo and the cliff divers, but once ......
Read MoreHotel Angelita
Dec 08, 2006 - Acapulco, MexicoJust down from the Asturias, this is a pleasant and friendly place to stay and a good option if the ......
Read MoreHotel Asturias
Dec 08, 2006 - Acapulco, MexicoThis is probably the best value place to stay as it offers reasonably priced accommodation in a good location near ......
Read MoreHostel Santa Isabel
Dec 07, 2006 - Oaxaca, MexicoThis is a reasonable place to stay in what is an expensive town, but don't expect any luxuries. The central ......
Read MoreHotel Ucum
Nov 30, 2006 - Chetumal, MexicoThis is popular because it is centrally located and close to the town’s most major attraction, the Maya museum. Rooms ......
Read MoreVia Via Hotel
Nov 28, 2006 - Copan Ruinas, HondurasRight in the heart of the action, this seems to be the place to stay in town. Rooms, all with ......
Read MoreHotel Santa Rosa
Nov 28, 2006 - Choluteca, HondurasThis friendly place is a little more pleasant than staying out by the bus stop. It still has the feel ......
Read MoreHotel Pacífico
Nov 28, 2006 - Choluteca, HondurasThis is a functional place just a few blocks away from the bus station (ask the bus to drop you ......
Read MoreNightland
Nov 24, 2006 - Utila, HondurasProbably one of the most unusual places to stay in the whole country, this place sits at the back of ......
Read MoreUnderwater Vision Dive Centre
Nov 24, 2006 - Utila, HondurasYou can only stay here if you are taking a dive course, which is a shame because it is a ......
Read MoreFreddy's Place
Nov 24, 2006 - Utila, HondurasThis set-up offers eight pleasant little apartments each with two separately-rented twin rooms, shared bathroom and a kitchen/diner area. They ......
Read MoreRubi's Inn
Nov 24, 2006 - Utila, HondurasThis lovely friendly place is the perfect spot to stay in Utila. On the higher end of the backpacker scale ......
Read MoreCamping Tikal
Nov 21, 2006 - GuatemalaThis simply offers a space in a nicely mown field and is a good option if you have a tent ......
Read MoreHotel Viajero
Nov 21, 2006 - Livingston, Guatemala. A budget choice at the water's edge, this place rolls out over the water and offers you the chance to ......
Read MoreHotel Rios Tropicales
Nov 21, 2006 - Livingston, GuatemalaThis is a nice smart choice for the money, offering clean well-appointed and well-decorated rooms around a pleasant if a ......
Read MoreHotel Mirador del lago
Nov 16, 2006 - Flores, GuatemalaThis is a good value hotel made up of two facing buildings just north of the main street in town. ......
Read MoreHotel Maritza
Aug 14, 2006 - San Pedro la Laguna, Guatemala. This is a nice place to stay. Nine rooms, colourfully painted from the outside, are lined up along two sides ......
Read MoreHostel Via del Lago
Aug 14, 2006 - San Pedro la Laguna, Guatemala. A popular second choice to Casa Elena is this blue coloured place set back from the lake but still ......
Read MoreCasa Elena
Aug 14, 2006 - San Pedro la Laguna, Guatemala. This three-storey teracotta coloured building must be the best value in town. Plenty of clean and tidy rooms in hotel ......
Read MoreThe Black Cat
Aug 12, 2006 - Antigua, GuatemalaThe Black Cat Inn is a newer, more spacious alternative to its sister hotel, Antigua’s famous Black Cat Hostel. In ......
Read MoreJungle Party
Aug 10, 2006 - Antigua, Guatemala. This is a great place with a friendly owner and lots of travel information on the blackboard in the buzzing ......
Read MoreThe Yellow House
May 16, 2006 - Antigua, GuatemalaA small, quiet, clean hostel with friendly staff, Yellow House is a favorite among budget travelers. Only two blocks from ......
Read MoreHillside View Aparthotel
Apr 04, 2006 - Bocas del Toro, PanamaHoused in a tall pink building, the rooms here are clean and simple and better than some of the more rustic ......
Read MoreHotel Carribean View
Apr 04, 2006 - Bocas del Toro, PanamaThis is a smart place for Bastimentos but it is worth the money if you want your luxury on a ......
Read MoreHotel Cayo Zapatilla
Apr 04, 2006 - Bocas del Toro, PanamaThis Chinese-run tall pink building does not look much from outside, sitting above a supermarket, but the rooms are some ......
Read MoreHotel Bahia
Apr 04, 2006 - Bocas del Toro, PanamaThis big green place is plush. A large modern hotel, it has a smart restaurant on the deck outside and ......
Read MoreLas Brisas
Apr 04, 2006 - Bocas del Toro, PanamaThis once popular place by the sea tries to keep up with the modern spots but, unfortunately, is struggling. The ......
Read MoreHostal Bocas del Toro
Apr 04, 2006 - Bocas del Toro, PanamaThis place is one of the new spots but it is very pricey for what it is. Rooms are trendy ......
Read MoreHospedaje Heike
Apr 04, 2006 - Bocas del Toro, PanamaOne of the best value options in town. The owner of this place is friendly and accommodating, but this place ......
Read MoreDos Palmas
Apr 04, 2006 - Bocas del Toro, PanamaThis is next door to the kind-of new Hotel Olas. The owners could be a little more helpful, but it ......
Read MoreHotel Olas de la Madrugada
Apr 04, 2006 - Bocas del Toro, Panama. This impressive place is newly built and very smart. Probably the best bang-for-your-buck in town it offers stylish clean ......
Read MorePension Doña Cata
Apr 03, 2006 - Boquete, PanamaThis newly renovated place is spacious, clean and friendly. The long thin corridor leads past a hairdressers (bizarre, but maybe ......
Read MoreHostal Palacios
Apr 03, 2006 - Boquete, PanamaThe friendly American owner of this smart looking place will welcome you with open arms as you stroll across the ......
Read MoreHostal Boquete
Apr 03, 2006 - Boquete, PanamaThis gem of a place is located just down from the main square beside the rushing Rio Caldera. It offers ......
Read MoreHotel Coco Blanco
Mar 23, 2006 - PanamaIf you are looking for a rustic island paradise this is your place. Set on one side of a small ......
Read MoreHotel San Blas
Mar 23, 2006 - PanamaSet on one of the main inhabited islands a five-minute boat ride from El Porvenir, this popular place has rooms ......
Read MoreVoyager International Hostel
Mar 21, 2006 - Panama City, PanamaOverview This is your typical cheap city hostel. Take the lift to the third floor of the Di-Lido building and you’ll ......
Read MoreCasa Carmen
Mar 21, 2006 - Panama City, PanamaOverview . This place offers a little peace in a bustling city and the owners are always on hand to offer much-needed ......
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Restaurants
Los Churros
Feb 06, 2007 - Ensenada, MexicoYou must not leave Ensenada without sampling these delicious filled churros. Open sporadically (try between 7pm and 9pm) the small ......
Read MoreLos Amigos
Feb 06, 2007 - Ensenada, MexicoThis beer and tacos place is a popular spot, particularly when there is a band performing in the outside area. ......
Read MoreHussong's
Feb 06, 2007 - Ensenada, MexicoHead to this rustic place if you want a place to drink, chat and enjoy the bustling atmosphere. There is ......
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Taqueria Mexico Lindo
Feb 06, 2007 - Ensenada, MexicoFor some of the tastiest tacos in town head here where the prices are low and the quality is high. ......
Read MoreEl Corralito Cantina
Feb 06, 2007 - Ensenada, MexicoDeservedly popular, this pleasant restaurant, which has a booth for patio seating on the roadside, serves up gigantic portions at ......
Read MoreRestaurant and Bar Sport Racing
Feb 06, 2007 - San Ignacio, MexicoThis is more of a snack bar but its friendly owners and economical food makes it a good place to ......
Read MoreRene's
Feb 06, 2007 - San Ignacio, MexicoThis place is the only dedicated restaurant in town that offers full-plate fare and it knows it and charges accordingly. ......
Read MoreHotel y Restaurant Chalita
Feb 06, 2007 - San Ignacio, MexicoThere are not many budget places to choose from in town so this place takes the top marks because of ......
Read MoreCafe Olé
Jan 18, 2007 - Loreto, MexicoIf you hunger for a 'Gringo' breakfast then do what the Gringos do and head here for a fry-up with ......
Read MoreLa Terraza
Jan 18, 2007 - Loreto, MexicoJust down from the main square this upstairs eatery is probably the best value in town. Gentle music makes for ......
Read MoreLa Palapa
Jan 18, 2007 - Loreto, MexicoSet attractively under straw roofs this is a good party bar if there is a party in town. The food ......
Read MoreMediterráneo
Jan 16, 2007 - Loreto, MexicoOpened in May 2006 this is the plushest place in town with the best view on the waterfront. The open ......
Read MoreLoreto Islas
Jan 16, 2007 - Loreto, MexicoThis indoor, fully air-conditioned restaurant is filled with smart square tables covered with tablecloths. Loreto Islas offers a view out ......
Read MoreEl Rincon de los Remedios
Jan 16, 2007 - La Paz, MexicoOne of the lower budget options on the Malecon, this spot offers streetside tables overlooking the water (as long as ......
Read MoreLa Capra
Jan 16, 2007 - La Paz, MexicoThis is great for a relaxed dining experience right by the water. Unlike many restaurants on the Malecon, which are ......
Read MoreEl Squid Roe
Dec 19, 2006 - Cabo San Lucas, MexicoThis spot serves an all-you-can-take buffet of seriously cheesy music but it can be good fun if the right crowd ......
Read MoreCabo Wabo Cantina
Dec 19, 2006 - Cabo San Lucas, MexicoHead here for a fill of pumping rock music, if that's your style - even if it is not, this ......
Read MoreGiggling Marlin
Dec 19, 2006 - Cabo San Lucas, MexicoIf you are into staged party shows and prize give-aways, American style, head here to join in the fun. An ......
Read MoreThe Nowhere Bar
Dec 19, 2006 - Cabo San Lucas, MexicoThis funky happening spot is a nice place where you can down a few drinks early in the evening or ......
Read MoreMargaritavilla
Dec 19, 2006 - Cabo San Lucas, MexicoLocated in a lively part of the harbor this expansive and plush restaurant offers good food at pretty high prices. ......
Read MoreLuna Creel
Dec 19, 2006 - Creel, MexicoLuna Creel is the cafe at the front of the Best Western hotel, but it feels more independent. Chunky light ......
Read MoreTio Molcas
Dec 19, 2006 - Creel, MexicoThis bar, out behind a restaurant of the same name, is the most popular drinks spot in town. A roaring ......
Read MorePizza del Rey
Dec 19, 2006 - Creel, MexicoThis chain restaurant is the only pizza place in town but it is also one of the nicer spots to ......
Read MoreLas Rejas
Dec 19, 2006 - Creel, MexicoThis smart and well decorated restaurant, with its sloped wooden roof, fireplace and chandelier lights, offers good if pricey food ......
Read MoreRestaurant Los Valles
Dec 19, 2006 - Creel, MexicoThe menu is the best thing about this place as it offers pork, chicken and fish prepared in all manner ......
Read MoreRestaurant La Cabaña
Dec 19, 2006 - Creel, MexicoThis simple eatery offers a good place to get a cheap meal. Tables are Spartan and the place is brightly ......
Read MoreLa Casona
Dec 15, 2006 - Cuatro Ciénegas , MexicoThe smartest place to dine in town, this bright and colourfully decorated restaurant is a surprisingly pleasant find in an ......
Read MoreSanta Fe
Dec 14, 2006 - Matehuala, MexicoThis cafe-style restaurant is a good bet for a cheap and typically Mexican feed. It is located right on the ......
Read MoreMalambo
Dec 14, 2006 - Real de Catorce, MexicoTables at this Italian restaurant are set around a fountain in a pleasant little courtyard or in a European cafe-style ......
Read MoreMesón la Abundancia
Dec 14, 2006 - Real de Catorce, MexicoThis is a plush place with a nice dining area that offers fantastic value for money whatever time you decide ......
Read MoreDisco El Malacate
Dec 12, 2006 - Zacatecas, MexicoThis plush place offers the unique experience of disco dancing in a silver mine! A little childish train transports revelers ......
Read MoreEl Pueblito
Dec 12, 2006 - Zacatecas, MexicoThis is a good bet to try some local specialties but what it offers in tasty traditional food it lacks ......
Read MoreLos Carajos
Dec 12, 2006 - Guadalajara, MexicoThis place is one of the few bars in the heart of the city and it is a good bet ......
Read MoreBorda's Cafe
Dec 12, 2006 - Taxco, MexicoThis tiny upstairs place has pleasant seating for two (don't try to go with a group!) on the little balconies ......
Read MoreParadise
Dec 12, 2006 - Acapulco, MexicoThis is a popular spot and combines good value with a laid back party atmosphere. It is easy to find ......
Read MoreEasy Lobster
Dec 12, 2006 - Acapulco, MexicoThis place really goes off thanks to its lack of cover charge but its ambience is created by pleasant decour ......
Read MoreRestaurant Bar Condesa
Dec 12, 2006 - Acapulco, MexicoThis simple looking place is a good spot to eat if you want good value without all the hustle and ......
Read MoreLa Cabana de Perico
Dec 12, 2006 - Acapulco, MexicoThis bar has a very pleasant atmosphere for some quiet evening drinks on the beach. A world away from Acapulco's ......
Read MoreRestaurant El Chinchorro
Dec 12, 2006 - Acapulco, MexicoThis is one of the few spots to eat at Playa Hornos and the only one to go to past ......
Read MoreChurrería El Moro
Dec 07, 2006 - Mexico City, MexicoAsk any local and they will tell you a visit to Mexico City is not complete without a trip to ......
Read MoreEl Hijo del Cuervo
Dec 07, 2006 - Mexico City, MexicoThis is one of many bustling little places located on the market square in Coyoacan, an area south of the ......
Read MoreLa Opera
Dec 07, 2006 - Zócalo, Mexico City, MexicoThis is one of Mexico City's historic Cantinas, an old working man's club which is now open to all. Inside ......
Read MoreLos Girasoles
Dec 07, 2006 - Zócalo, Mexico City, MexicoThis tourist favorite serves up Mexican/Aztec/Fusion creations. Fried maguey worms or Stuffed Huaunzontles are featured alongside chicken stuffed with banana ......
Read MoreCafe Tacuba
Dec 07, 2006 - Zócalo, Mexico City, MexicoThis legendary restaurant has beautiful hand-painted murals and tons of atmosphere, such as wandering minstrels who serenade diners with traditional ......
Read MoreLa Terraza
Dec 07, 2006 - Mexico City, MexicoThis place is as good as it gets if you want to dine overlooking Mexico City's central square, the Zócolo. ......
Read MoreDel Jardín Cafe Bar
Dec 07, 2006 - Oaxaca, MexicoThis is a great spot to try out the local Oacaxan specialties in good portions at surprisingly reasonable. Its pleasant ......
Read MoreLos Balcones
Dec 05, 2006 - San Cristóbal de las Casas, MexicoThis nice and decently priced restaurant is a good spot to head to for simple meals like chicken dishes and ......
Read MoreYick Cafe
Dec 05, 2006 - San Cristóbal de las Casas, MexicoThis is a pleasant relaxed cafe on the Zócolo at the heart of the city and is open from about ......
Read MoreBar Circlo/Salon Mundial
Dec 05, 2006 - San Cristóbal de las Casas, MexicoThe two-for-one cocktails can tempt in the odd one or two people but the real draw of this small bar ......
Read MoreMiura Restaurante
Dec 05, 2006 - San Cristóbal de las Casas, MexicoSkip lunch and head here early to pig out on the meat fest this place provides. As you would expect ......
Read MoreDiaz Taquerias Grill
Nov 30, 2006 - Chetumal, MexicoThis is worth heading four blocks away from the centre of town to get to. Chetumal is not blessed with ......
Read MoreTunkol Bar
Nov 28, 2006 - Copan Ruinas, HondurasThis is where the action is on a big night in town. The long open-air bar has plenty of seating ......
Read MoreVia Via Cafe
Nov 28, 2006 - Copan Ruinas, HondurasOut the front door of the Via Via hostel, this bar/restaurant has a great atmosphere. There is a patio with ......
Read MoreElisa’s Cafe
Nov 28, 2006 - Copan Ruinas, HondurasThis small, simple place serves standard meals in a snack cafe-style environment. It is handy for a quick bite but ......
Read MoreLlama del Bosque
Nov 28, 2006 - Copan Ruinas, HondurasVisit this place to get a real taste of traditional Mayan food with a chorizo or bean “anafre,” which is ......
Read MoreTreetanic
Nov 24, 2006 - Utila, HondurasThis amazingly unique bar is a labyrinth of bizarrely decorated sections and tropical gardens circulating around a central treehouse style ......
Read MoreTranquilo Bar
Nov 24, 2006 - Utila, HondurasThis place runs much along the same lines as neighbouring bar Coco Loco. Good strength drinks, especially the cocktails, make ......
Read MoreCoco Loco
Nov 24, 2006 - Utila, HondurasOne of Utila’s most popular evening hangouts, this place tends to alternate busy nights with near neighbour Tranquilo’s. It has ......
Read MoreBundu Cafe
Nov 24, 2006 - Utila, HondurasThis is a funky place and a popular hangout at any time of the day. Comfy cushioned sofa-benches and a ......
Read MorePaisano
Nov 24, 2006 - Utila, HondurasThis is a simple and cheap place to get a bite of fish but expect budget portions and budget quality ......
Read MoreWill’s Tacos
Nov 24, 2006 - Utila, HondurasThis newly created taco joint consists simply of a man with a trolley dishing out deliciously tasty tacos at low ......
Read MoreThe Jade Seahorse
Nov 24, 2006 - Utila, HondurasThis pleasant restaurant has plenty of varying size tables and unusual decor to match its eclectic menu. Fish, claimed to ......
Read MoreLa Piccola/Kate’s Italian Restaurant
Nov 24, 2006 - Utila, HondurasThis cozy little place is pricey but offers a variety of Italian-based dishes from pasta to grilled fish and meat. ......
Read MoreEvelyn's
Nov 24, 2006 - Utila, HondurasThis place prides itself on its “famous” BBQ. The very friendly Evelyn has been running her self-named place n some ......
Read MoreMunchies
Nov 24, 2006 - Utila, HondurasThe pleasant veranda in this busy restaurant dates from 1864 and it is now a popular morning hangout thanks to ......
Read MoreMario and Fidi's Place
Nov 24, 2006 - Utila, HondurasFor a tasty grilled fish fresh from the sea this place is a good bet, although it is a bit ......
Read MoreMaya Sunset Restaurant
Nov 21, 2006 - Flores, GuatemalaThis is a great spot to go for happy hour drinks as the sun go down beside the small island ......
Read MoreEl Tucan
Nov 21, 2006 - Flores, GuatemalaThis place has a large dining area with views of the sea and is a popular spot. The food served ......
Read MoreJaguar Inn Restaurant
Nov 21, 2006 - GuatemalaThis place is surprisingly reasonable to dine at considering the decour and ambience. It is much nicer than the more ......
Read MoreBahia Azul
Nov 21, 2006 - Livingston, GuatemalaThis is up the hill from the waterfront so do not come here if you are looking for a view ......
Read MoreBocas del Rio
Nov 21, 2006 - Livingston, GuatemalaA simple eatery offering simple food done well. The owner knows how to cook so if you are looking for ......
Read MoreHotel Maritza
Aug 14, 2006 - San Pedro la Laguna, Guatemala. This is a nice place to stay. Nine rooms, colourfully painted from the outside, are lined up along two sides ......
Read MoreHostel Via del Lago
Aug 14, 2006 - San Pedro la Laguna, Guatemala. A popular second choice to Casa Elena is this blue coloured place set back from the lake but still ......
Read MoreCasa Elena
Aug 14, 2006 - San Pedro la Laguna, Guatemala. This three-storey teracotta coloured building must be the best value in town. Plenty of clean and tidy rooms in hotel ......
Read MoreFridas
Aug 14, 2006 - San Pedro la Laguna, GuatemalaRelatively quiet on normal days this place comes alive with the Gringo set on a Wednesday when the Ladies' night ......
Read MoreRiki's Bar
Aug 14, 2006 - San Pedro la Laguna, GuatemalaReached through Cafe la Escudilla, you cannot miss this place if you are in town for more than a day. ......
Read MoreBar Hundido
Apr 04, 2006 - Bocas del Toro, PanamaThis is an interestingly laid-out place with walkways running through gardens to the bar, which sits atop a deck out ......
Read MoreLa Iguana
Apr 04, 2006 - Bocas del Toro, PanamaThis cool hip place attracts an easy-going crowd and is one of the busiest bars on the island. Set in ......
Read MoreBongos Cafe
Apr 04, 2006 - Bocas del Toro, PanamaOne of the most popular places on the main street, this place is run by a Cuban woman who traveled ......
Read MoreBernard's Pargo Rojo
Apr 04, 2006 - Bocas del Toro, PanamaSet back from the sea, opposite Las Brisas hostel, this smart new place is impressive. The friendly owner is often ......
Read MoreMr Roberts
Apr 04, 2006 - Bocas del Toro, PanamaSet at the base of a large new building perched at the top end of main street, this open-terraced restaurant ......
Read MoreBuena Vista Bar and Grill
Apr 04, 2006 - Bocas del Toro, PanamaThis pleasant place is on the main street with a terrace running out over the water. It has nicely set ......
Read MoreShalom Bakery
Apr 04, 2006 - Boquete, PanamaThis new establishment is a great place to try the local delicacy: coffee. Grown in the hills around the town ......
Read MoreBoquete Bistro
Apr 04, 2006 - Boquete, PanamaOne of the few restaurants in town that dresses itself up as such, this pleasant small venue is a popular ......
Read MoreEl Sabroson
Apr 04, 2006 - Boquete, PanamaThis cheap eatery is popular with the locals and gets packed at lunchtimes and in the evening. There is plenty ......
Read MoreSnoopys
Apr 03, 2006 - Boquete, PanamaThis is one of the nicer restaurants in town with well-laid tables inside and a patio dining area overlooking the ......
Read MoreSport 'n' Grill
Apr 03, 2006 - Boquete, PanamaWith little to choose from in town for eating, this place satisfies hunger at low, low prices. Good burgers come ......
Read MoreJenny's Restaurant
Mar 23, 2006 - David, PanamaYou can't beat this place for a Chinese blow-out with minimal wallet impact. The heaping plates of simple Chinese fare ......
Read MoreRestaurant Al Kalifa
Mar 23, 2006 - David, PanamaThis is a cheap place with good variety in an area out of town, a short walk from the Purple ......
Read MoreBocas Carribean Restaurant
Mar 23, 2006 - David, PanamaThis cozy little place tries to offer a Caribbean feel that runs right down to the menu with plentiful fish ......
Read MoreChurrasco's Place
Mar 23, 2006 - David, PanamaThis spacious open-covered outdoor restaurant is a pleasant place that feels like it should have a swimming pool in its ......
Read MorePizzeria Hotel Nacional
Mar 23, 2006 - David, PanamaThis plush place is located in the impressively large (for David!) Hotel Nacional but is not as expensive as its ......
Read MoreEl Trapiche
Mar 21, 2006 - Panama City, PanamaIf you want to try a few local dishes then El Trapiche is a good place to go. The restaurant ......
Read MoreLa Bodeguita
Mar 21, 2006 - Panama City, PanamaThis Cuban-influenced bar is one of THE places to party in Panama's new city. There is not much to entice ......
Read MoreHabibis
Mar 21, 2006 - Panama City, PanamaThis modern cafe/bar located in the new town's most popular night-strip exudes a chilled-out vibe. Two large areas, one inside ......
Read MoreAlberto's
Mar 21, 2006 - Panama City, PanamaSet right on the water with distant views of Panama City, this cafe/restaurant has plenty of tables for a drink, ......
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Activities
Whale watching
Feb 06, 2007 - San Ignacio, MexicoFrom January to March this area buzzes with people seeking a glimpse of the migrating grey and blue whales that ......
Read MoreCave painting tour
Feb 06, 2007 - San Ignacio, MexicoWhile the paintings may disappoint (they are impressive, but don't believe the stunning enhanced photographs in the magazines!) this is ......
Read MoreWhale Watching
Jan 23, 2007 - Loreto, MexicoBetween January and March the waters around the Loreto area are packed with whales of all types. Specific tours head ......
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San Javier Mission
Jan 23, 2007 - Loreto, MexicoThis trip takes you on a long dirt road into the Sierra Gigante to see the desert mountains close at ......
Read MoreSnorkeling Isla Coronado
Jan 23, 2007 - Loreto, MexicoThis is a pricy activity but it is worth it. Do not go here expecting to see sparkling reefs, head ......
Read MoreLands End and Lover's Beach
Dec 19, 2006 - Cabo San Lucas, MexicoTake a trip to Lover's Beach by water taxi and you get a tour of the fantastic Lands End headland ......
Read MoreCopper Canyon Railroad train ride
Dec 19, 2006 - Creel, MexicoThis long trip runs from Chihuhua, in the centre of northern Mexico to Los Mochis, a gateway to Baja California. ......
Read MoreRecohuata Hot Springs
Dec 19, 2006 - Creel, MexicoThese pools, set in a pretty forested canyon, make a pleasant half or full day side trip from Creel. You ......
Read MoreDivisadero Walk
Dec 19, 2006 - Creel, MexicoThe famed train stops at Divisadero for 15 minutes but there is no way you can do such a fantastic ......
Read MoreLa Bufa tour
Dec 19, 2006 - Creel, MexicoBe prepared for a long drive if you choose to do this trip but also be prepared for some stunning ......
Read MoreComplejo Ecotouristico Arareko
Dec 15, 2006 - Creel, MexicoThis is an excellent day walk or half-day cycle from town as it takes you through unique communities and unusual ......
Read MorePoza la Becerra
Dec 15, 2006 - Cuatro Ciénegas , MexicoThis Poza has been turned into to a recreational area where you can swim, something you cannot do in the ......
Read MorePoza Azul and Las Arenales
Dec 15, 2006 - Cuatro Ciénegas , MexicoCuatro Cienegas' two main tourist attractions are havens for endemic species. Poza Azul, one of many desert pools connected by ......
Read MoreMontaña Sagrada
Dec 14, 2006 - Real de Catorce, MexicoA guide is essential on this three-and-a-half to four hour trek as the paths can get a little confusing. Heading ......
Read MorePueblo Fantasmo
Dec 14, 2006 - Real de Catorce, MexicoHead past the tourist agency from the Plaza Hidalgo and the road will take you directly on a 40 minute ......
Read MoreCerro de la Bufa
Dec 14, 2006 - Zacatecas, MexicoThis site offers an impressive wide view over the pretty town of Zacatecas and its desert surroundings and is a ......
Read MoreMina El Eden
Dec 12, 2006 - Zacatecas, MexicoThis attraction offers the chance to head into a silver mine but it has been rather overdeveloped by a US$5m ......
Read MoreTequila tour
Dec 12, 2006 - Guadalajara, MexicoThis is a must-do for any visitor to this area as it offers the chance to see the origin of ......
Read MoreLago Chapala
Dec 12, 2006 - Guadalajara, MexicoThis is a pleasant destination for a day out from Guadalajara and a trip can take in two different towns ......
Read MoreGuadalajara walking tour
Dec 12, 2006 - Guadalajara, MexicoA stroll around the city's compact old town is best to start at the Plaza de Armas and check out ......
Read MoreTaxco Village viewpoint
Dec 12, 2006 - Taxco, MexicoA short but energetic climb up the narrow streets that rise from the back of the Zócalo will take you ......
Read MoreAcapulco Beaches
Dec 12, 2006 - Acapulco, MexicoAcapulco offers beaches for all tastes and all are easily accessible from anywhere along the Costera road. West of town ......
Read MoreCliff Diving
Dec 12, 2006 - Acapulco, MexicoThe famous Clavadistas of Acapulco perform four times per day and are spectacular to watch. Each show features around seven ......
Read MorePopocatépetl and Iztaccíhuatl
Dec 08, 2006 - Mexico City, MexicoThese two giant volcanoes, the second and third highest mountains in Mexico, are just a couple of hours outside the ......
Read MoreTeotihuacán Ruins
Dec 08, 2006 - Mexico City, MexicoOne of the country's cultural highlights, these impressive ruins can be visited easily in one day even if your base ......
Read MoreXochimilco Canals
Dec 08, 2006 - Mexico City, MexicoThis area was formed in the Aztec era for produce growth but now the waterways are lined with gardens and ......
Read MoreEstadio Azteca
Dec 08, 2006 - Mexico City, MexicoIf there is a match on at the Azteca (Aztec Stadium) it is worth heading to the south of the ......
Read MoreMuseo Nacional de Antropología
Dec 08, 2006 - Mexico City, MexicoThis is one of Mexico City's must-see spots and there is far too much to take in during just one ......
Read MoreBosque de Chapultepec
Dec 08, 2006 - Mexico City, MexicoThis area of the Bosque de Chapultepec, around the Chapultepec metro station, is the most interesting area as it includes ......
Read MoreMonumento a la Independencia
Dec 08, 2006 - Mexico City, MexicoThis smart monument (also known as El Ángel de la Independencia), located in the middle of Mexico City’s main diagonal ......
Read MoreMuseo Mural Diego Rivera
Dec 07, 2006 - Mexico City, MexicoThis is a place to discover the background to Mexico's great mural artist Diego Rivera, but do not come expecting ......
Read MoreParque Alameda Central
Dec 07, 2006 - Mexico City, MexicoThis is a lovely spot to take a stroll in the sunshine, particularly on the weekends when there are plenty ......
Read MorePalacio de Bellas Artes
Dec 07, 2006 - Mexico City, MexicoThis must be one of the most attractive buildings in the whole of Mexico with its white marble façade and ......
Read MoreTorre Latinoamericana and museum
Dec 07, 2006 - Mexico City, MexicoHead up here for a birds-eye view over the city, but don't expect to see too far, as Mexico City's ......
Read MoreTemplo Mayor Site and Museum
Dec 07, 2006 - Mexico City, MexicoThe former centre of the Aztec world, this is one of Mexico's must-see ruins and you will need around two ......
Read MorePalacio Nacional
Dec 07, 2006 - Mexico City, MexicoThis building looks a little bland from the outside but go through the doors and you will find an impressive ......
Read MoreCatedral Metropolitana
Dec 07, 2006 - Mexico City, MexicoMexico City's prize cathedral is impressive from the outside and nice from the inside but a trip up the bell ......
Read MoreHierve el Agua
Dec 07, 2006 - Oaxaca, MexicoThis is a very unique place where water from hot springs tumbles down through several pools on the mountainside. Over ......
Read MoreChiapa de Corzo
Dec 07, 2006 - San Cristóbal de las Casas, MexicoThis is a pleasant little town to spend a couple of hours in but probably not much more. There is ......
Read MoreSumidero Canyon
Dec 07, 2006 - San Cristóbal de las Casas, MexicoThis is probably the best trip to do out of San Cristóbal and it is cheaper to do it on ......
Read MoreChiflón Waterfall
Dec 07, 2006 - San Cristóbal de las Casas, MexicoThis spectacular waterfall is a couple of hours from town but it is worth heading out to. A 30-minute easy ......
Read MoreGrutas de San Cristóbal
Dec 07, 2006 - San Cristóbal de las Casas, MexicoThis large cave is nothing special but is an interesting short outing that lies about 30-minutes from the town. Illuminated ......
Read MoreLas Sepulturas
Nov 28, 2006 - Copan Ruinas, HondurasDon't miss this interesting place just because it is not on the main site - as the location of many ......
Read MoreMuseo de Arqueología Maya
Nov 28, 2006 - Copan Ruinas, HondurasThis museum is a good place to learn about the Mayan culture and, if possible, it is worth going before ......
Read MoreCopan Museum of Sculpture
Nov 28, 2006 - Copan Ruinas, HondurasThis museum has been open on and off since 1999 and was closed until May 2006 to fit a new ......
Read MoreCopan Ruins Tour
Nov 28, 2006 - Copan Ruinas, HondurasThis is the reason for coming here, so it is best to do it properly. Entry to the site is ......
Read MoreRun to the Sun
Nov 24, 2006 - Utila, HondurasThis once-weekly trip offers a bit of everything Utila has to offer. The boat first heads out to the North ......
Read MoreSnorkel or Dive trip
Nov 24, 2006 - Utila, HondurasThe main reason to come to Utila for most people is to dive, but even if you are only snorkelling ......
Read MoreWhale Shark Spotting
Nov 24, 2006 - Utila, HondurasWhale sharks are resident in Utila all year round, but are most prevalent in March and April, when as many ......
Read MoreWater Cay/Pigeon Cay
Nov 24, 2006 - Utila, HondurasThis involves taking one of the numerous advertised boats out of the harbor to the picturesque cays at the southern ......
Read MoreOld Airport Beach
Nov 24, 2006 - Utila, HondurasThis is probably the nicest beach near town and is only a 10 minute walk away. You can either pay ......
Read MoreBlue Bayou
Nov 24, 2006 - Utila, HondurasThis is a good spot for a half day trip to the beach and a snorkelling site. The road heads ......
Read MoreSailing to Belize or Honduras from Rio Dulce
Nov 21, 2006 - Fronteras/El Relleno (Rio Dulce), GuatemalaSailing passage to Honduras or Belize, from Rio Dulce. Budget $50p/p per day. This is not easy to do but ......
Read MoreCatarata de Aguas Calientes
Nov 21, 2006 - Fronteras/El Relleno (Rio Dulce), GuatemalaThis is a unique spot in the jungle where a naturally hot waterfall plunges into a cool swimming hole. With ......
Read MoreBoat trip from Rio Dulce to Livingston
Nov 21, 2006 - Fronteras/El Relleno (Rio Dulce), GuatemalaThis is a great trip that heads from the yachtie heaven of Rio Dulce and into El Golfete, past banks ......
Read MoreSunrise Tour of Tikal
Nov 16, 2006 - Flores, GuatemalaThis tour begins at the ugly hour of 4.30am and the guide leads you by torchlight (bring your own) past ......
Read MoreSunset Tour of Tikal
Nov 16, 2006 - Flores, Guatemala. The main reason to take this tour is to get to stay in the park up until sunset, so don't ......
Read MoreHiking around Santiago
Nov 16, 2006 - Santiago Atitlan, GuatemalaThis walk offers a birds-eye view of the area, but don't expect an idyllic picture-postcard vista because the town gets ......
Read MoreLago Atitlan Crossing
Aug 14, 2006 - Guatemala. There are two options to see this beautiful volcano surrounded lake, either by taking an organised day tour or by ......
Read MoreClimbing Pacaya
Aug 14, 2006 - GuatemalaClimbing Pacaya is a mind-blowing trek for anyone keen on seeing volcanoes up close and in action. Take the morning ......
Read MoreLa Merced
Aug 14, 2006 - Antigua, GuatemalaAntigua's most impressive church looks most impressive around the middle of the day, when the sun illuminates its ornate yellow ......
Read MoreColegio de San Jeronimo
Aug 14, 2006 - Antigua, GuatemalaThis ruin site includes a lush garden in front and a fountain at its center. Built as a school by ......
Read MoreIglesia y Convento de la Recoleccion
Aug 14, 2006 - Antigua, GuatemalaIf you choose one ruin to visit in Antigua, choose this one. Formerly a church, this massive set of ruins ......
Read MoreCerro de la Cruz walk
Aug 14, 2006 - Antigua, GuatemalaThis short walk is a great way to see the city from on high, but go to the tourist police ......
Read MoreBoquete Loop hill walk
Apr 04, 2006 - Boquete, PanamaThis pleasant two-and-a-half hour stroll begins and ends at the yellow suspension bridge in town, running along the road (although ......
Read MoreSendero Los Quetzales
Apr 04, 2006 - Boquete, PanamaIt is best to start this walk with an early (8am) bus from David to Cerro Punta as there is ......
Read MoreEl Pelicano
Mar 23, 2006 - PanamaIf anywhere was an island paradise this is it. A tiny, perfectly circular sand island just 40 meters in diameter ......
Read MorePanama Viejo Ruins
Mar 22, 2006 - Panama City, PanamaThis area is what is left of the original Panama City, but there is not much still standing. Old stone ......
Read MoreCanal Traverse
Mar 22, 2006 - Panama City, PanamaSeveral companies offer trips on the Panama Canal—a great way to experience the workings of this engineering masterpiece first-hand. Partial ......
Read MoreMiraflores Locks
Mar 22, 2006 - Panama City, PanamaThis is the best place to find out about the Canal and watch it in action. About 14km out of ......
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Services
Silver shopping in Taxco
Dec 12, 2006 - Taxco, MexicoMost peoples' reason for heading to the old silver mining town of Taxco is to buy silver, which is abundant ......
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Perquín
Mar 23, 2006 - El SalvadorSome of El Salvador’s most turbulent history was played out in the beautiful hills around Perquín, and there are plenty ......
Read MoreBariloche to Puerto Varas
Feb 09, 2006 - ArgentinaThis spectacular cross-border trip, called Cruce de Lagos, is an epic journey made up of four bus rides and three ......
Read MoreStatue to Statue in Cusco
Feb 09, 2006 - PeruA trip between the two towering statues that look down on the city from opposite hills is one of the ......
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El Chalten and Cerro Torre
Dec 30, 2005 - ArgentinaIn the wilds of Argentine Patagonia, over the border from the Torres del Paine National Park, lies the less visited ......
Read MoreUshuaia
Dec 30, 2005 - ArgentinaDown at the foot of South America, beyond the wilds of Patagonia and across the treacherous Straits of Magellan, lies ......
Read MoreSailing the Beagle Channel
Dec 30, 2005 - ArgentinaWay down at the bottom of the South American continent, the Beagle Channel is a treacherous body of icy water ......
Read MorePuerto Montt to Puerto Natales
Dec 30, 2005 - ChileThis three-day ferry ride is one of the most spectacular sea journeys in the world as it takes you right ......
Read MoreChilling in Chiloé
Dec 30, 2005 - ChileThe tranquil island of Chiloé has few true attractions but it is the ideal place to kick-back for a few ......
Read MoreEaster Island
Dec 30, 2005 - ChileThis mysterious place, home to a lost tribe and their unique carved statues, is the most remote island in the ......
Read MoreIquitos and the Jungle
Dec 29, 2005 - PeruIquitos is Peru’s gateway to the Amazon, where there are opportunities to swim with dolphins, fish for Piranhas and see ......
Read MoreHuaraz and the Cordillera Blanca
Dec 29, 2005 - PeruAn often overlooked area of Peru, the Cordillera Blanca offers a wilderness of high mountain hiking and true adventure for ......
Read MoreColca Canyon
Dec 29, 2005 - PeruThe serene flight of the condor is the main draw of Colca Canyon, a giant scar cutting across the earth’s ......
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