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/ Central America / Central America Traveler advice| Food (3) | Itineraries (9) | On a budget (1) |
| Shopping (2) | Sights (5) | Visa (1) |
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Guatemalan Holiday (Itineraries)
If you’re travelling to Guatemala, skip the rainy season which runs from May to September. Since most of the regions (even the coastal areas) are hot throughout the year. Bring with you lightweight...Read full tip...
Morerias and the Day of the Dead in Guatemala (Itineraries)
Aside from the promising sights, you can also enjoy garish festivities for the Day of the Dead in which Guatemalans celebrate the lives of their dead relatives. There is also the feast of San Miguel Arcangel...Read full tip...
Espresso or Nepresso? (Food)
Nespresso? Organic green coffee? You read it right. If you wish to taste the best coffee in Guatemala, head to Coban which is the capital of Alta Verapaz or to Antiqua. Both of the two cities are...Read full tip...
Boat Trips and Fishing in Guatemalan Coast (Itineraries)
Other than getting around by foot to Guatemala, why not head for a boat trip ride along Rio Dulce where you can have the sheer chance of seeing the precipitous cliffs and dense foliage of Amatique Bay...Read full tip...
Of Ponchos, Ceremics and other Knick Knacks (Shopping)
Complete your visit in Guatemala by bringing home anything from the ceramics of Jocotenango or the hand woven textiles of San Antonio Aguascalientes. If you’re a fan of jewelry, you can drop by...Read full tip...
Restrooms in Portobelo (Warnings)
Baños Servicios or ok, put it simply as restroom in Panama specifically Portobelo area will sure annoy first time visitors because they are limited and are not well kept, usually out of...Read full tip...
Lost in the Forest No More (Warnings)
If you’re heading for a nature trek to any rainforest in Panama (e.g. Panama Canal Rainforest) you have to bring a local guide with you because there’s a big possibility that you might...Read full tip...
Driving in Panama (Warnings)
If you wish to bring your car with you and drive in Panama be wary that there is a huge shortage of road signs. Due to this problem, it’s not advisable and wise to drive at night especially...Read full tip...
The Foodie Corner (Food)
Your visit here is incomplete without trying the local fares of the Panamans called sancocho which is a tasty chicken soup perfect for the chilly evenings, other must try include the yuca frita...Read full tip...
White Rafting in Chirique River (Warnings)
Panama is popular of its rapids and untapped beauty and white rafting on the Chirique River is one among the best in the country be if for a beginner or to the most advanced rafter. However, prior...Read full tip...
Money matters (Shopping)
You do not have to exchange your US Dollar since it is El Salvador’s official currency. Remember, though, that most shops, markets and shopping malls in the country do not accept $100 or $50 bills...Read full tip...
Tourist visa requirements (Visa)
To enter El Salvador, you will be required to have your passport and one of the following: tourist card or visa. You can get your visa from El Salvador’s embassy in your country, while the tourist...Read full tip...
Cost of living (On a budget)
A budget hotel room costs around $30 to $60 per overnight stay, a bus ride in San Salvador City ranges from 25 to 35 cents, a simple meal (meat dish and water) is between $3 and $5, while internet rental...Read full tip...
Do not pay large bills to a market or street vendor (Warnings)
Before shopping or buying street food, remember to pay only denominations lower than $50 or $100 because some vendors have the habit of taking advantage of tourists paying large bills. They tend to raise...Read full tip...