Central America

Zarcero's Whimsical Garden in Costa Rica

One of the best ways to explore Costa Rica is by car. On the road between the capital of San José and the Arenal Volcano in La Fortuna is Zarcero. This small town of 4,000 people is home to a...

Visiting Ometepe Island, Nicaragua

Ometepe Island is a real Natural Wonder. No words are enough to describe its beauty. - Nominated to be among the 7 Natural Wonders of the World - It has an 8 - shape - It has 2 volcanoes, one...

The Origins of "Pura Vida" in Costa Rica

What is “pura vida?” “Pura vida” means "pure life" in Spanish. It is the single most used expression in Costa Rica. It is a response to “Cómo estás?” It means, “life is great.” It...

Traveling Central America

Deciding which country or region will be your next destination could be a little complicated and requires some destination research. I decided to write a few tips for those thinking about traveling...

Visiting Lake Atitlán, Guatemala

If you are traveling to Guatemala, Atitlán Lake is a must in your journey. It is described as "the most beautiful lake in the world", surrounded by three volcanoes and 11 Mayan Villages - 90% of its...