Playa Venao: Surfing in Panama
Playa Venao: My friend and I journey to the Panamanian interior and find a quiet little surf spot on Playa Venao with great surfing and friendly people.
Central America
GoNOMAD travel articles about Central America.
Driving the Cerro de la Muerte in Costa Rica
But if you’re looking to drive through one of the country’s most biologically diverse biomes, hike through forests straight out of a Tolkien book, and finish the day eating like a true Tico—then this mountain road should be at the top of your list
Panama City’s Contemporary Art Museums
Panama City Museums showcase contemporary art of Panama, history, and culture.
Garifuna Settlement Days in the Caribbean
Garifuna Settlement Day celebrates the 19th-century arrival of West Africans to Belize, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua, a historical event marked in November.
Relishing Belize: Ruins, Rainforest and Reef
The author describes different attractions, lodging, eats/food, Reefs, Rainforest and much more for the perfect vacation in Belize.
Channeling Indiana Jones at Tikal Guatemala
At the magnificent Mayan ruins of Tikal, Guatemala you can channel your inner Indiana Jones; and relax in style afterwards at the luxury eco-resort, Las Lagunas.
Granada, Nicaragua Destination Guide
Granada, Nicaragua, is one of the oldest European style cities in the Americas. It has been subject to pirate attacks and is now known as a weekend getaway.
Costa Rica’s Pacific Coast and Famous Beaches
There’s almost too much to do in Costa Rica: exploring the gorgeous Pacific beaches. Our goals were wildlife and swimmable waters.
Lake Atitlán Guatemala: Amazing Views, Shaman Blessings
Casa Palopó , a luxurious resort next to Lake Atitlán offers a spa, swimming pool, and a chance to gaze out at the beautiful lake all day long.
Colombia’s Caribbean Jewel: Santa Marta
A visit to the Caribbean beaches and the city of Santa Marta, Colombia, with nearby villages such as Minca, Palomino and the big national park, Tayrona.
Nicaragua: Dress Sharp Downtown, and More Advice
Tips on visiting Nicaragua: dress sharp when you’re downtown, and some advice about trips to Ometepe and Little Corn Islands, as well as general info.
Santa Teresa, where Yoga Competes with Surfing
In sleepy Santa Teresa, on Costa Rica’s Pacific Coast, there are two things that people do most…surfing and yoga. The laid-back lifestyle is tempting.