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.
Central America
GoNOMAD travel articles about Central America.
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
Things You Need to Know Before Visiting Nicaragua That Guide Books Won’t Tell You By Heide Brandes The temperature was a thick and moist 90 degrees in Rivas, Nicaragua when the old man started yelling at me and my fiancé Ash in Spanish. He was stooped over with legs so arthritic that they bowed out […]
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.
SwellWomen: Active Wellness Retreats for Women
SwellWomen is a company offering wellness retreats tailored to women at destinations where they can both learn something new and then relax.
Amazing Ambergris Caye, Belize Alone
A woman’s solo and impromptu visit to Ambergris Caye, Belize, where the tiny town of San Pedro is full of beaches, diving charters, and golf carts.
Montezuma: The Language of the Ocean
Lose yourself in ocean tide and the wafting scent of marijuana in Montezuma, a relaxing hippie beach town on the Pacific Coast of Costa Rica.
The Culture-Keepers of Costa Rica’s Rainforest
Spending time in rural Costa Rica with LEAF, an organization devoted to preserving indigenous cultures in the Costa Rica Rainforest.
Travel As Education: A Mom’s Year on the Road with Daughters
A single mother departs her life in Europe to travel with her daughters, education by learning, learning by traveling, and why for some it’s better than school.